SCS

Over 84,000 tonne paddy to be procured in Kendrapara

Stringent action will be taken against rice mill owners who do not abide by the norms of the OSCSP.

published on : 21st November 2022

Exclusion of SCs, STs and OBCs from EWS reservation violates right to equal opportunity: SC

The judges, part of a five-judge constitution bench, read four separate judgments for over 35 minutes in the courtroom.

published on : 8th November 2022

3 Ayes, 2 Nays. EWS quota upheld

Minority verdict by CJI and Justice Bhat says it violates basic structure of the Constitution.

published on : 8th November 2022

Tribal outfit mulls contesting 2023 Assembly polls on its own in Madhya Pradesh 

Tribals constitute about 17 per cent of Madhya Pradesh's population, while this share for SCs is higher at 21 per cent.

published on : 23rd October 2022

EWS quota will not impact number of seats for general, reserved categories: Centre to SC

The Central government had filed some petitions seeking transfer of pending cases, challenging the EWS quota law, from various high courts to the apex court for an authoritative pronouncement.

published on : 27th September 2022

CM Patnaik to press special category state for Odisha at NITI meet

The governing council meeting of the NITI Aayog to be held at the national capital on August 7, will be presided over by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

published on : 7th August 2022

Money laundering: Maha education society duped medical aspirants of over Rs 65 cr, says ED

The probe agency filed its charge-sheet before a special PMLA court against Mahadev, three former officer bearers.

published on : 24th July 2022

Weavers, artisans come together at National Tribal Craft Mela in Bhubaneswar

The Mela has a special pavilion where weavers and artisans of 10 tribal communities are giving live demonstration of 12 different textile and handicraft works. 

published on : 25th April 2022

Set up new department for implementation of SCP in Puducherry, says Ramadass

Former Lok Sabha member M Ramadass on Monday urged the Puducherry government to establish a separate department for proper implementation of the Special Component Plan (Scheduled Castes Sub Plan).

published on : 22nd March 2022

Rejoin NDA or doors will be opened for YSRC, Union Minister Ramdas Athawale tells TDP 

When asked about the pending cases against the Opposition leader, Athawale said they are yet to be proved.

published on : 27th April 2018

Andhra Pradesh assembly condemns Centre, exposes lies on special category status

Adopts resolution explaining Modi govt’s failure in implementing Reorganisation Act provisions

published on : 14th March 2018

Unanimous resolution passed in Andhra Pradesh Assembly condemning Centre over special category status

Naidu questioned why the Centre was denying Andhra Pradesh SCS despite the 14th Finance Commission not having disallowed it and several other states currently enjoying the status.

published on : 14th March 2018