News Topic:Reservation
J&K
J&K Reservation Row: Govt ready with reply to Centre, says CM Omar
The Jammu and Kashmir Government's much-awaited proposal on reservation has moved a step closer to a decision.
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Politics
Ruhullah Mehdi demands clarity from CM on detentions and LG’s role
National Conference Member of Parliament Ruhullah Mehdi raised sharp questions on Sunday about his house arrest and the detention of students.
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Politics
Iltija Mufti and Waheed Para placed under house arrest amid reservation row
Authorities have placed senior political figures under house arrest in Srinagar ahead of a proposed student protest against the existing reservation policy.
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Politics
Kashmir MP Aga Ruhullah under house arrest amid reservation protest
Authorities on Sunday foiled a proposed student protest over the reservation issue in Srinagar by placing MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi under house detention.
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J&K
Amid protests, J&K minister cites dearth of power on reservation policy
Amid public pressure over the shrinking share of open merit in J&K's job reservations, a senior cabinet minister said that the UT Govt has very limited jurisdiction.
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Politics
Waheed Para hits out at Govt after Centre announces quota, domicile rules for Ladakh
Peoples Democratic Party leader and MLA Waheed-ur-Rehman Para hit out at the J&K Government for failing to get any concessions from the Union government.
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J&K
Calls for rationalization of reservation policy grow louder in J-K
The cry for the rationalization of reservation policy has been growing shrill. People are asking the government to stop advertising posts till the issue is resolved.
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Politics
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.
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Kulgam Horticulture Department offers 50% subsidy on anti-hail nets for orchardists
Kulgam's Horticulture Department is providing anti-hail nets to orchardists at 50% subsidy, with assistance so far crossing ₹1.30 lakh to protect fruit crops.
AIP questions Demography Committee’s scope, says LoC displacement must be assessed
AIP spokesperson Inam Un Nabi has urged the High-Level Committee on Demographic Changes to examine LoC displacement, PoK returnees and Kashmiri Pandit migration.
900 doctors appointed, 400 more underway, says Sakina Itoo
J&K Health Minister Sakina Itoo says 900 doctors have been appointed via PSC, with 400 more recruitments underway alongside expansion of diagnostic facilities.
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