Mamata defends large size of ministry

Mamata defends large size of ministry Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday defended the large size of her ministry saying it reflected representation of all districts. On being reminded that she had earlier spoken about a small ministry, Mamata told a press conference, "We had to give representations to all districts, the minorities and schedule castes and schedule tribes." She said that another six ministers would join. "Of them the Congress will give...
11:01 PM, May 20, 2011

No quota benefits after conversion: High Court

No quota benefits after conversion: High Court Gandhinagar: The Gujarat High Court has rejected a plea filed by a converted Christian seeking access to benefits extended to him earlier as a Scheduled Caste Hindu. While a state government panel held that he had converted, the petitioner denied doing so and challenged the cancellation of a Scheduled Castes certificate issued to him. The bench of Chief Justice SJ Mukhopadhaya and Justice JB Pardiwala refused relief to petitioner Nimesh...
05:10 PM, Mar 07, 2011

J-K law bars Dalits from getting SC certificate

J-K law bars Dalits from getting SC certificate Valmiki community not recognised as state subject in Jammu and Kashmir. ...
02:42 PM, Jan 25, 2010
Karnataka CJ being targeted as he is a Dalit: Buta

Karnataka CJ being targeted as he is a Dalit: Buta

Buta Singh wants reservation for scheduled castes in the judiciary. ...
01:59 PM, Sep 25, 2009

Buta slams CBI for summons; refuses to appear

Buta slams CBI for summons; refuses to appear Buta Singh has made it clear that CBI had no mandate to summon him. ...
12:38 AM, Aug 25, 2009

They're back: Gujjars threaten protests in Rajasthan

They're back: Gujjars threaten protests in Rajasthan The Gujjar community are demanding Scheduled Tribe status. ...
01:11 PM, Jul 27, 2009
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