The new service was inaugurated by Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Farooq Abdullah in General Post Office here.
Lauding the role of Chief Postmaster General, J&K Circle, John Samuel for taking many innovative initiatives aimed at improving the postal services in the state, Abdullah said the postal services in Jammu and Kashmir has gone for a major transformation recently.
The post offices have proved its utility in the era of competition and 'Night Post Office' facility at Srinagar GPO will go a long way to benefit the people of Kashmir, Abdullah said.
Referring to the new service, Samuel said the customers can book their Speed Post and Registered Post consignments up to 8 pm and this will provide convenience to them.
He said that the business hours of Srinagar GPO have been extended up to 8 pm on week days from September 1 and it will also function on all Sundays and Holidays from 10 am to 6 pm.
The post office has also started several provisions, including 'Post Shop' and 'Saffron Post' services in a customer friendly manner.