News Topic:Reservation

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.

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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MBBS Fraud: Karnataka siblings charge-sheeted by Crime Branch Kashmir

The Economic Offences Wing of the Crime Branch Kashmir has filed a chargesheet in connection with an alleged MBBS admission fraud involving ₹13 lakh.

EAM assures protection J&K residents in Iran: Omar Abdullah

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said he has spoken to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar regarding the evolving situation in Iran.

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