Major gains for SCs, STs in education sector: Govt

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 12, 2013, 20:11

The government today said there has been major gains in the education sector for SCs, STs and people with disabilities since the implementation of Right To Education Act.

No picture of Sheila, Chauhan on loan forms: Lokayukta

Last Updated: Monday, May 6, 2013, 21:36

Delhi Lokayukta ordered no photograph of CM Sheila Dikshit and PWD Minister Raj Kumar Chauhan be carried on form offering loan at low rates to entrepreneurs from SC, ST, OBC and minority communities.

Andhra govt announces Rs 15 lakh assistance for SC/ST students

Last Updated: Sunday, April 14, 2013, 22:05

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy on Sunday announced an assistance of Rs 15 lakh for the SC/ST students who intend to pursue professional post graduation studies abroad.

Custodial death: Commission asks police to fix responsibility

Last Updated: Friday, March 29, 2013, 22:09

The National Commission for Scheduled Caste has asked Punjab police to fix responsibility of police officers in the alleged "custodial death" of a fruit orchard contractor in Mehtiana police station.

Government embarrassed, SC/ST bill sent to parliamentary committee

Last Updated: Thursday, March 14, 2013, 18:34

In major embarrassment to govt, bill for giving Election Commission right to readjust demarcation of SC/ST constituencies was sent to parliamentary standing committee without introduced in parliament.

Tribal woman gang-raped in MP village

Last Updated: Sunday, March 3, 2013, 17:43

A tribal woman was allegedly abducted and gang-raped by four men in Barodia village in the district, police said on Sunday.

Amend SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act: Ramadoss

Last Updated: Sunday, March 3, 2013, 16:28

PMK founder leader Dr S Ramadoss on Sunday called for amending the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act 1989 to ensure that the legislation is not misused against non Dalits`.

NAC for dedicated courts to try offences under SC/ST Act

Last Updated: Tuesday, February 26, 2013, 21:50

Sonia Gandhi-led NAC recommended setting up of dedicated courts to try offences under SC/ST Act on fast track basis.

Urgent need to amend SC/ST Act: Kumari Selja

Last Updated: Wednesday, February 20, 2013, 18:04

There is an urgent need to amend the Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act to protect Dalits and tribals, Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment Kumari Selja said.

Mayawati blames Congress for poor turning Naxalites

Last Updated: Sunday, February 10, 2013, 19:41

BSP supremo Mayawati on Sunday alleged that the "failure" of Congress to alleviate poverty and unemployment among the SCs, STs and OBCs has driven many to Naxalism.

Rajasthan Police file FIR, summon Ashis Nandy

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 29, 2013, 09:39

Rajasthan Police have lodged an FIR under the SC/ST Act against eminent writer and Professor Ashis Nandy, whose statement regarding corruption among the SC/ST and OBC class fuelled a massive controversy during the recently held Jaipur Literature Festival 2013.

Nandy`s remark indirect attack on Muslims, alleges group

Last Updated: Sunday, January 27, 2013, 17:28

After groups affiliated to OBC, SC and ST communities, a Muslim outfit criticised renowned sociologist Ashis Nandy for his controversial remark at Jaipur ongoing Literature Festival.