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…
Margao: Scheduled Tribes (ST) representatives on Wednesday urged state BJP president Damodar Naik to press Centre for the early implementation of political reservation for STs in the Goa legislative assembly, more than six months after the enabling law received presidential assent.A delegation comprising tribal welfare minister Ramesh Tawadkar, MLAs Govind Gaude, Ganesh Gaonkar and Anton…
Hyderabad: Telangana high court has ruled that tribal welfare laws do not govern the administration of religious endowments located within the Scheduled Areas.A petition was filed challenging a Nov 2024 notification issued by the endowments department, which invited applications from the general public to constitute a renovation committee for Sri Hemachala Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple…
Margao: Days after chief minister Pramod Sawant assured political reservation for Scheduled Tribes (STs) ahead of the 2027 assembly elections, the Akhil Gomantak Kshatriya Maratha Samaj (AGKMS) has expressed strong reservations over the move, calling it “leader-centric” rather than “community-centric”.In a memorandum submitted to state BJP president Damodar Naik and Sawant, the community expressed concern…
