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Ostracised, says SC family in Tamil Nadu; NCSC sends notice

S Prabhu (33), the victim, told TNIE that he refused to take up farm work and instead worked as casual labourer.

published on : 14th September 2023
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TN SC/ST commission: Take action on caste atrocities reported in newspapers

Officials were instructed to prepare reports without any delay, take necessary action on caste atrocities reported in newspapers, and help courts in speedy trial of atrocity cases.

published on : 9th September 2023
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 'Modify date in President's order from 1964 to include all SCs': AIADMK

In a petition, former AIADMK MLA A Anbalagan said the then President had issued the 'Constitution (Pondicherry) Scheduled Castes Order, 1964,' which designated 15 castes as SCs.

published on : 8th September 2023
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Atrocity cases against SC/ST on the rise in Delhi

A report by a parliamentary committee found that cases under Atrocities Act have more than tripled in Delhi in 5 years. It also found a proliferation of delays in the investigation of cases.

published on : 7th September 2023
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Karur collector chews parents out for telling kids to refuse SC cook’s meal

Collector Dr T. Prabhushankar also advised and warned parents not to promote caste discrimination in the school.

published on : 7th September 2023
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Students at Karur school refuse to eat 'breakfast' cooked by Dalit cook

District Collector T Prabhu Shankar met the parents of these students and warned them of the consequences if they continued to discriminate against the government-appointed cook.

published on : 6th September 2023
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Tamil Nadu government panel aims to create society free from caste 

the committee has been requested to provide a comprehensive report outlining guidelines and recommendations for proactive steps to be taken in collaboration with teachers, students and parents.

published on : 28th August 2023
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Parliamentary panel to scrutinise Tamil Nadu’s SC sub-plan

The state has also been asked to provide cases of harassment or atrocities on SC/STs that has come to the notice in the last five years and the action taken by the state for their disposal.

published on : 17th August 2023
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Five booked for attacking SC men in Tamil Nadu's Thuppakudi

Sources further said, following this incident, the SC residents of the village attempted to stage a road blockade on Tuesday, demanding the arrest of the suspects.

published on : 17th August 2023
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Election Commission's Assam delimitation order comes into force

It also revised the nomenclature of 19 assembly constituencies and a parliamentary constituency.

published on : 16th August 2023
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Scheduled caste siblings hacked with sickle in school tiff by dominant caste students

The Nanguneri police have filed a case under multiple sections, including SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, and secured the suspects on Thursday. 

published on : 11th August 2023
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No water supply for 40 SC residents in Arumugapatti: EPS

In a statement, EPS said his party councillor K Janatha allotted `5.10 lakh from his councillor’s fund for laying pipelines at the locality.

published on : 8th August 2023
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Give govt job to kin of victim of caste murder, orders Madras High Court

But the judge rejected this by pointing out that such an argument is not sustainable as the petitioner is relying upon the provision of the Special Act.

published on : 2nd August 2023
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‘Unnathi’ scholarships: Jump in SC/ST students taking up studies abroad

Overseas Development and Employment Promotion Consultants will arrange visa processing, air tickets and fee payments as the department will release the money directly to it.

published on : 2nd August 2023
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SCSP/TSP Action Plan for Rs 34,293.69 crore approved in Karnataka

The action plan for Rs 34,293.69 crore for Scheduled Caste Sub Plan (SCSP) and the Tribal Sub Plan (TSP) for 2023-24 was approved on Monday. 

published on : 1st August 2023
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No misuse of SC/ST Sub Plan funds for honorarium scheme: Tamil Nadu

This fund can be spent only on SC/ST. The Centre and other states are following this method of allocation for all schemes.

published on : 1st August 2023
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Rs 1000 scheme: Is Tamil Nadu dipping into funds meant for Dalits?

The notice was issued based on a complaint filed by Anbuvendam, state general secretary, Republican Party of India.

published on : 30th July 2023
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SC teen found murdered, kin allege honour killing in Tirunelveli district

“Muthaiah was working in a private company in Sanganakulam and was in love with a colleague. The girl had visited our house once and on July 23, she came to our house again.

published on : 25th July 2023
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Tamil Nadu cops launch probe after 30 people force Scheduled Caste man to fall at their feet

Police have arrested a 35-year-old man and are looking for others involved in the incident.

published on : 24th July 2023
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NCSC pulls up Kovai collector for delay in allotting houses to Dalit families

They submitted a petition to the NCSC, which in turn sent notices to the collector and managing director of Tamil Nadu Urban Habitat Development Board in Chennai seeking explanation on the delay.

published on : 30th June 2023
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