Overview
- Government offices reopened in Jammu on November 3, restoring the biannual transfer after a four-year pause.
- Chief Minister Omar Abdullah walked to the Civil Secretariat, received a guard of honour, and was greeted by large crowds and trader groups.
- A government roster sets November–December availability for key ministers at the Jammu secretariat to streamline public access.
- Record transfers and staff movement were managed with NH-44 traffic restrictions on November 1–2, prioritising Darbar Move convoys and files.
- Some Home Department subordinate offices continue operating from both Srinagar and Jammu, and reports differ on how many offices moved, citing counts of 39 versus 86.