No move to end reservation for SCs, STs: Government
The BJP-led central government rejected the charge that it was trying to end reservation for SCs and STs, as the Lok Sabha on Thursday passed the Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Orders (Amendment) Bill, 2017, that seeks to modify the list of Scheduled Castes in Odisha.
Mar 23, 2017, 23:18 PM IST
UPSC declares Indian Forest Service result
The result of Indian Forest Service examination was on Tuesday declared by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).
Mar 21, 2017, 20:42 PM IST
Gujarat Assembly panel recommends separate crematoriums for Dalits
The Scheduled Castes Welfare Committee of Gujarat Assembly today suggested that the state Government should build separate crematoriums for Dalits in those villages where the community is still facing problems.
Mar 20, 2017, 21:18 PM IST
Bihar Cabinet approves 50% quota in lower courts, women to have 35% reservation in all categories
In a major development, the Bihar Cabinet on Tuesday announced 50 per cent reservation for members of Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, other backward classes and minorities in the judicial services in the state.
Dec 27, 2016, 21:03 PM IST
UP govt's assent to include 17 castes in Scheduled Castes list mere drama: Mayawati
Mayawati said the decision is both unfortunate and condemnable, aimed at deceiving these castes.
Dec 22, 2016, 15:08 PM IST
Uttar Pradesh has highest cases of atrocities against Scheduled Castes
Poll-bound Uttar Pradesh has reported the highest number of cases of atrocities against the Scheduled Castes (SC) in 2015 while the highest number of such cases against the Scheduled Tribes (ST) during the year were found in Rajasthan, according to Union Minister Ramdas Athawale.
Dec 19, 2016, 22:09 PM IST
Won't lift carcasses from streets unless provided firearms for safety, say Gujarat Dalits
Gujarat Dalit leaders on Sunday asked the government to give them firearms in view of atrocities by Hindu activists as thousands of Dalits pledged not to lift carcasses from the streets.
Jul 31, 2016, 18:42 PM IST
Buddhism is the fastest growing religion among Scheduled Castes
The numbers of Scheduled Caste Buddhists have increased by 38% from 41.59 lakh in 2001 to 57.56 lakh in 2011.
May 09, 2016, 10:42 AM IST
Lok Sabha approves bill to provide reservation to more communities
A bill to include certain castes, including Sais, Aheria and Peruvannan, in the list of Scheduled Castes (SC) in states of Chhattisgarh, Haryana, Kerala, Odisha and West Bengal approved by Lok Sabha on Tuesday.
Mar 15, 2016, 21:45 PM IST
Rohith Vemula was a Dalit, claims SC/ST panel head PL Punia
The Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribe commission chairman PL Punia on Sunday dismissed the recent claims made by Union Minister Sushma Swaraj and said that PhD scholar Rohith Vemula, who committed suicide in Hyderabad in January this year, was a Dalit.
Feb 01, 2016, 09:33 AM IST
SC/ST Amendment Act to come into effect from today
The Act has more stringent provisions for prevention of atrocities against SCs and STs.
Jan 25, 2016, 19:29 PM IST
Gujarat HC judge says reservation and corruption destroyed nation, MPs warn of impeachment
Weeks after the Supreme Court scrapped the NJAC Act, BJP member Udit Raj had targeted Justice JP Pardiwala in the Lok Sabha.
Dec 18, 2015, 13:48 PM IST
Babus may face action for not verifying caste certificates
Central and state government employees may face disciplinary action for defaulting in timely verification of caste certificates issued to SC or ST category people, as per the new guidelines being finalised by the Centre.
Dec 08, 2015, 15:30 PM IST
Govt should provide quota for SC/STs in pvt sector: CPI(M)
CPI(M) on Thursday demanded that the Centre should enact a law to provide reservation to SC and ST communities in the private sector, stressing it would be best way to observe the anniversary of the adoption of the Constitution.
Nov 26, 2015, 13:23 PM IST
