News Topic:Reservation

J-K withdraws 6000 govt job posts, delaying recruitment amid new reservation rules

The government has withdrawn approximately 6,000 posts that were referred to the Jammu and Kashmir Service Selection Board (JKSSB) for recruitment.

AC approves separate 10% reservation to newly added tribes

In light of the addition of four new tribes i.e. Pahari Ethnic Group, Paddari Tribe, Kolis and Gadda Brahmins, the AC approved 10% reservation in their favour.

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.

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.

J-K’s Administrative Council approves amendments for OBC reservation in Panchayati Raj Act

The Administrative Council approved carrying out amendments in Jammu and Kashmir Panchayati Raj Act, 1989 to incorporate the definition of OBCs in the Act.

Bill to extend women’s reservation law to J-K introduced in Lok Sabha

A bill to extend the provisions of the women's reservation law to Jammu and Kashmir was introduced in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday.

Amit Shah introduces crucial bills in Rajya Sabha for J-K’s socio-political evolution

Amit Shah presented two bills in Rajya Sabha: Jammu and Kashmir Reservation (Amendment) Bill 2023 and Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill 2023.

Women’s Reservation Bill 2023 gains overwhelming Lok Sabha support

The Women's Reservation Bill, which seeks to provide one-third of the reservation to women in the Lok Sabha and State Assemblies, was taken up in the Rajya Sabha.

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Bait-ul-Ilm reading hall for exam preparation opens in Pulwama

An air-conditioned reading hall, Bait-ul-Ilm, aimed at providing study space for students preparing for competitive exams, was inaugurated on Saturday in Pulwama.
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10 years after 2014 floods, Kashmir remains uncertain about preparedness for future disasters

As September 7, 2024 marked the 10th anniversary of the 2014 floods, the scars remain vivid, with lingering questions about the effectiveness of flood management.

J-K Assembly Polls: Political parties avoid naming CM candidates amid uncertain outcomes

With the ground set for Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections, political parties are entering the fray without naming a chief ministerial candidate.

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Er Rashid’s surprising rise amid political comeback behind bars

Engineer Abdul Rashid once pushed to the sidelines, has become a key figure in the Valley's political talks. Interestingly, he's doing it all from inside Tihar Jail.

Plight of Kashmir’s highly educated youth in a jobless reality

Their melancholic tales don't end here, but some of them have old-aged parents to look after and few are married too.