An internal committee will soon be set up to evaluate the applications against prescribed parameters Ranchi: Dr Ramdayal Munda Tribal Welfare Research Institute (TRI) has received a total of nine applications from tribal communities for next year’s Padma awards. Speaking on the submissions, TRI director Alok Shikari Kachhap said, “Most applicants belong to the fields…
Prayagraj: The Allahabad High Court has refused to discharge a man accused of posting casteist remarks against Lok Sabha MP Chandrashekhar Azad on social media.The court observed that, at the stage of framing charges, it is only required to examine whether a prima facie case exists and not conduct a minitrial.With these observations, Justice Santosh…
Varanasi: Selection of Mirzapur’s Lalpeda in One District One Cuisine (ODOC) has opened opportunities for mega financial support to its producers by industries department, of Rs 25,000 to Rs 5 crore, to expand their product and business. District has 65 active units for Lalpeda making while 400 are associated with the trade.As per the decision…
Prayagraj: In a significant observation aimed at curbing the misuse of caste certificates, the Allahabad high court has suggested that the Uttar Pradesh govt introduce a software-based, QR code-enabled caste certification system for Scheduled Castes (SCs), Scheduled Tribes (STs) and Other Backward Classes (OBCs).The court said a technology-driven verification mechanism would ensure greater transparency, eliminate…
The Government of Uttar Pradesh, under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, is committed to safeguarding the dignity, security and constitutional rights of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.To ensure that victims of atrocities receive timely financial assistance and rehabilitation, the Government provides support under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act,…
The TS LAWCET 2026 results have been declared on June 4, a day ahead of the earlier schedule. Candidates can now download their rank cards online. The final answer key has also been released. Qualified candidates will be eligible to participate in the counselling process, which is expected to begin in August 2026. Osmania University…
Bettiah: A political row erupted in West Champaran district on Saturday after state dairy, fisheries and animal husbandry minister Nand Kishore Ram accused former CM Rabri Devi of refusing to vacate a govt-allotted residence, allegedly because he belongs to the Dalit community.Addressing a press conference in Ramnagar, Nand Kishore claimed the state govt had allotted…
Chandigarh: Punjab State Scheduled Castes Commission chairman Jasvir Singh Garhi on Tuesday met the chairman of the National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC), objecting to the alleged use of derogatory and prohibited terms for Scheduled Castes in draft Census 2027 forms.A memorandum seeking immediate removal of such language from census forms and digital self-enumeration platforms…
