Odisha Government bans use of 'Harijan' in official communications, directs use of 'scheduled caste' instead, enforcing OHRC ...

The Odisha government has officially prohibited the use of the term 'harijan' in any form of official communication, in ...

BHUBANESWAR: In a significant move, the state government on Tuesday asked all its departments and offices to not use the term ...

The authorities concerned are also directed to educate their staff and update existing documents and records accordingly.

The Odisha government has asked all its departments, public and educational institutes and others to stop using the term ...

The Odisha government has officially banned the use of the term ‘Harijan’ in all state communications, directing departments ...

Odisha bans 'harijan' term, mandates 'Scheduled Caste' in official records following OHRC order. Departments must comply and ...

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has asked all its departments, public and educational institutes and others to stop using the term ‘harijan’ in communications, officials said on Wednesday.

Harijan Bastis in Deoli, Lodhi Road and Vikaspuri have people living from all backgrounds and castes.“Renaming Harijan Bastis hardly change the lives of the residents,†said Umesh Kumar ...

They alleged that MA Awal Hossain, councilor of Ward 33, orchestrated these attacks on the Harijan community. Harijan community leaders, speaking to journalists, revealed that Muniruzzaman, an ...

Members of the Harijan community bring out a colourful procession from the Central Shaheed Minar, marking the 21st founding anniversary of Bangladesh Harijan Oikya Parishad yesterday. Photo: Star ...