News Topic:Reservation
J&K
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.
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Politics
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.
Politics
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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J&K
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.
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Politics
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.
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Politics
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.
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India
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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Politics
Four bills on J-K quota, electoral reservation introduced in Parliament
The Government of India on Wednesday introduced four bills in Parliament on quota and electoral reservation in Jammu & Kashmir.
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NHRC intervenes in alleged harassment of Kashmiri shawl sellers and students in several states
The NHRC has taken cognisance of alleged incidents of harassment, intimidation and attacks against Kashmiri shawl sellers and students in different parts of the country.
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Govt in J&K will collapse on its own, BJP won’t topple it: LoP Sunil Sharma
Senior BJP leader Sunil Sharma on Friday said the present government in the Union Territory would "collapse on its own."
Time to review AFSPA as security situation improved in J&K: Minister Sakina Itoo
Sakeena Itoo on Friday said the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) should be reconsidered in view of an improved security environment in Jammu and Kashmir.
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