News Topic:Other Backward Classes

Local Bodies Polls: J-K Govt constitutes 3-member panel for reservation of OBCs in Panchayats, ULBs

J&K Govt appointed Justice (Retd.) Janak Raj Kotwal as the head of a panel set up last month for the reservation of other backward classes (OBCs) in local bodies.

Rajya Sabha approves bills granting reservation to OBCs and ST status to Paharis in J-K

In a significant development for J&K, the Rajya Sabha passed two bills aimed at fostering social inclusion and political representation in the Union Territory.

Parliament passes bill granting OBC reservation in J-K local bodies

The Parliament on Tuesday passed a bill to provide reservations to Other Backward Classes in local bodies in Jammu and Kashmir.

Year 2023: Parliament passed key laws on political reservation in J-K

In 2023, the Parliament passed key bills to grant political reservation to different groups in Jammu & Kashmir Union Territory.

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No timeline for J&K Panchayat polls, govt tells Assembly

J&K government told the Assembly that no specific timeline is available for Panchayat polls as electoral-roll, delimitation and reservation work continues.

17 killed as Congolese army plane crashes in southwest DRC

A Congolese army plane crashed in Kwango province after a technical fault, killing 17 people, including two senior generals, officials said.

Ashok Koul steps down as J&K BJP General Secretary

Ashok Koul has stepped down as J&K BJP General Secretary (Organisation), a post he held since 2012, saying he will return to his parent organisation.

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Royal Premier League final draws thousands to Pulwama amid traffic congestion

The Royal Premier League final between Sultan Warriors Baramulla and Royal Goodwill Cricket Club drew thousands to Pulwama, causing traffic congestion.

J&K’s digital jobs push needs a verification receipt before trust breaks

To combat fake job offers in Jammu & Kashmir, employers must adopt a "verification receipt" to help candidates instantly identify legitimate opportunities.