Srinagar/Jammu, Dec. 7 -- J&K chief minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday urged the Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission (JKPSC) to consider postponing the combined competitive examination (CCE) in view of the "delay at the end of Lok Bhavan in approving age relaxation" for the aspirants. Meanwhile, lieutenant governor (L-G) Manoj Sinha blamed the Omar-led government for "not responding to a query that resulted in the delay".

At the same time, the JKPSCsaid the exam would proceed as scheduled. "The competitive exam remains on schedule as of now," JKPSC chairperson Arun Kumar said on Saturday evening.

The CM's office wrote on X that Omar expressed concern over the travel chaos caused by the ongoing airline issues, compounded by the u...