Jat agitation

Jat agitation continues in 19 districts in Haryana as talks remain inconclusive

Talks between a section of Jat community leadership, which is spearheading Jat protests across 19 districts in Haryana, remained inconclusive on Saturday even as the agitation continued for the 14th day.

Feb 11, 2017, 20:43 PM IST

Jat agitation remains peaceful; Haryana panel calls for talks

On the 12th day of the ongoing agitation by the Jat community, peace prevailed in Haryana on Thursday, a senior officer said here.

Feb 09, 2017, 21:56 PM IST

Haryana sets up 5-member panel as Jat protests gain momentum

Following the resumed agitation by Jats, the Haryana government on Tuesday set up a five-member committee headed by Chief Secretary D.S. Dhesi "to consider the demands and resolve the problems of those agitating for reservation" in the state.

Feb 07, 2017, 22:42 PM IST

Jat stir enters fifth day, Haryana remains peaceful

The ongoing Jat quota agitation in Haryana on Thursday entered its fifth day and no untoward incident was reported from anywhere, officials said here.

Feb 03, 2017, 00:08 AM IST

Political forces working to divide people of Haryana: CM Manohar Lal Khattar

Claiming that "some political persons" were trying to divide the state for their vote bank, Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Tuesday said they will not succeed if the people followed the principle of "Haryana Ek-Haryanvi Ek".

Jan 31, 2017, 22:10 PM IST

Haryana peaceful on third day of Jat stir; security forces still on high alert

Haryana remained peaceful on Tuesday, the third day of the resumed agitation by the Jats, as security forces remained on high alert in districts witnessing protests by the community members.

Jan 31, 2017, 21:31 PM 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

Haryana prepared to tackle Jat agitation

The Haryana government and police are prepared for any eventuality, with a faction of the Jat leadership announcing it will renew its Jat agitation for reservation which left 30 dead last year.

Jan 22, 2017, 13:39 PM IST

Prakash Singh, who headed probe panel on Haryana Jat agitation, in war of words with Manohar Lal Khattar – Know details

The Prakash Singh Committee report on the Jat agitation, had blasted the Haryana civil and police administration.

Sep 02, 2016, 12:14 PM IST

Jat association AIJASS warns of fresh agitation

"We have decided to launch a fresh stir if our demands are not met soon," AIJASS President Yashpal Malik said at the 'Bhaichara' rally.

Aug 27, 2016, 21:26 PM IST

Haryana govt asks probe officer to stop working on second report into Jat agitation

The violent quota agitation led by Jats in February this year in Haryana led to 30 deaths and a huge loss in public and government property.

Aug 26, 2016, 14:59 PM IST

There's no doubt about Murthal mass rapes, Haryana Police should focus on finding rape victims: Court

The Punjab and Haryana High Court directed the state police to focus on finding victims and accused​ of Murthal 'mass' rapes. 

Jul 05, 2016, 10:34 AM IST

Jat stir: Haryana to provide 100 percent rebate in property tax

In a major relief to all those whose properties were damaged during Jat quota stir in February, the Haryana government has decided to provide hundred percent rebate in property tax for residential, commercial, institutional and other properties.

Jun 23, 2016, 16:27 PM IST

Para-military forces withdrawn in Haryana

With the renewed Jat agitation for reservation not gathering enough steam and being withdrawn, the Haryana government on Wednesday said that para-military forces stationed in the state were being pulled out.

Jun 22, 2016, 23:03 PM IST

Jat agitation in Haryana remains low-key, peaceful on day two

As many as 55 companies of paramilitary forces and hundreds of Haryana Police personnel kept a close watch on the Jat protestors.

Jun 06, 2016, 23:19 PM IST

Section 144 to be imposed in Delhi-Haryana border areas

In the wake of Jat leaders in Haryana launching fresh stir over quota, prohibitory orders will be imposed in certain areas of the national capital bordering the neighbouring state along with a few other places by tomorrow, Delhi Police said today.

Jun 05, 2016, 23:11 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

Section 144 imposed in Gurgaon ahead of Jat stir

Ahead of the proposed Jat quota agitation from June 5, Gurgaon administration today clamped down on the gathering of five or more persons by issuing prohibitory orders under Section 144 of CrPC with immediate effect.

Jun 03, 2016, 21:28 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

Gurgaon braces up for Jat agitation on June 5

Ahead of the proposed Jat agitation on June 5, Gurgaon district administration and police officers on Thursday held a meeting with representatives of various Jat organisations and appealed them to maintain peace and harmony in the district.

Jun 02, 2016, 21:06 PM IST