Jats

Eye on Jat vote? PM Narendra Modi to lay foundation of Raja Mahendra Pratap Singh University in Aligarh today

The university is being established by the Uttar Pradesh government in memory and honour of noted Jat figure Raja Mahendra Pratap Singh, a freedom fighter, educationist and social reformer.

Sep 14, 2021, 07:08 AM IST

Respect for SCs, OBCs and Tribals, representation to women, Jats and Muslims: PM Narendra Modi's choice of governors shows respect and dignity to all

In line with its mantra of ‘respect and dignity to all’, the Narendra Modi government has given proper representation to leaders from the SC, OBC and the Tribal communities in its gubernatorial assignments.

Jul 06, 2021, 15:13 PM IST

Nitish Kumar backs reservation for Jats, Marathas

Nitish Kumar on Monday said he favours reservation for the Jats and Marathas.

Nov 13, 2017, 18:50 PM IST

Jat stir affects rail, road network in Bharatpur, Dholpur

Jat community protesters demanding job quotas blocked road and train services on Friday in Rajasthan`s Bharatpur district, police said.

Jun 23, 2017, 12:22 PM IST

Internet services restored in Haryana after Jats call off march

"Internet services, which had been suspended yesterday, were restored this evening," an official spokesman said here.

Mar 19, 2017, 23:08 PM IST

Haryana Jats announce non-cooperation; to take protest to Delhi

Unhappy with the authorities over their demands and grievances, Jat protestors on Wednesday announced non-cooperation after the Holi festival(March 13) and taking their stir to Delhi from Thursday.

Mar 01, 2017, 19:27 PM IST

Haryana: Jats observe 'Black Day'; agitators gather in large number at Rohtak, Sonepat

As Jats are observing 'Black Day' in Haryana on Sunday, tight security is in place and traffic has been diverted at some areas in sensitive districts.

Feb 26, 2017, 13:57 PM IST

Jats to organise 'Black Day' on Sunday, govt forms committee

Jats will organise 'Black Day' in Haryana tomorrow as part of their 28-day-old agitation for quota and some other demands even as the state government set up a high-level committee to look into their grievances.

Feb 25, 2017, 23:04 PM IST

Jats to hold "Black Day" in Haryana on Sunday

As many as 30 people were killed and property worth crores of rupees was damaged at many places in Haryana during last year's Jat stir which had turned violent.

Feb 25, 2017, 19:07 PM IST

Talks with Jats stalled as Haryana 'can't take back CBI cases'

Talks between the state government and Jat leaders hit a roadblock on Tuesday as the Haryana government made it clear that it has no jurisdiction to withdraw cases being investigated by the CBI against Jat leaders over violence during the agitation last year.

Feb 21, 2017, 23:50 PM IST

Jats stir: 2nd round of talks on Monday, Balidan Divas peaceful

The Haryana government will hold a fresh round of talks tomorrow with the leaders of protesting Jats who are demanding quota in jobs and educational institutions.

Feb 19, 2017, 20:21 PM IST

Jat Balidan Divas: Haryana on alert, traffic diverted

With protesting Jats observing "Balidan Divas" (day of sacrifice) today and threatening to intensify their agitation for reservation, Haryana is on high alert with maximum deployment of forces to prevent any untoward incident.

Feb 19, 2017, 14:41 PM IST

Jat quota stir continues, security further strengthened

The Jat quota agitation in Haryana entered eighth day on Sunday.

Feb 05, 2017, 21:41 PM IST

Manohar Lal Khattar appeals to Jats to maintain peace

With the Jats resuming their quota agitation on Sunday, Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar appealed to various organisations of the community to maintain peace in the state, saying the doors of his government are always open for dialogue.

Jan 30, 2017, 00:53 AM IST

Jats hold a sit-in in Gurugram for reservation

The protesters handed over a memorandum to Gurugram Deputy Commissioner Hardeep Singh demanding reservation in jobs for Jats.

Jan 29, 2017, 19:15 PM IST

Jat quota agitation: As it happened on June 5, 2016

Heavy security has been deployed in various districts of Haryana on Sunday ahead of statewide 'Jat Nyay' rally by Akhil Bharatiya Jat Aarakshan Samiti. Here are all the LIVE updates:-

Jun 05, 2016, 15:48 PM IST

Gurugram authorities deploy 22 magistrates, slap ban orders ahead of Jat stir

Besides 22 duty magistrates, three sub-divisional magistrates have been put in overall charge of their respective areas.

Jun 03, 2016, 19:55 PM IST

PM Modi lauds Parsi community for contribution to country

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday lauded the Parsi community for its contribution to the country in various spheres.

Mar 20, 2016, 03:23 AM IST

Fresh Jat stir warning: Prohibitory orders imposed in Gurgaon

In view of a call given by Jat groups to resume their agitation demanding quota, the authorities here on Thursday imposed prohibitory orders banning assembly of five or more people.

Mar 17, 2016, 22:50 PM IST

Haryana seeks paramilitary forces from Centre as Jats threaten to resume agitation

With Jat leaders threatening to resume agitation in case the BJP led Haryana government does not meet their demands by Thursday, Haryana government has sought paramilitary forces from the Centre to be deployed in sensitive areas.

Mar 16, 2016, 23:13 PM IST