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  Centre announces new domicile polices for Ladakh, reserves 85% jobs for locals, check details

  India | June 03, 2025 15:36 IST

  The Centre said the move is aimed at safeguarding local interests. People in Ladakh have been protesting for constitutional safeguards to protect their language, culture, and land after the special status of the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir under Article 370 was abrogated in 2019.

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  What is Domicile Certificate? Meaning, Types, Benefits & Application Process Explained!

  Brand Content | May 21, 2024 15:27 IST

  Whether you are a student, a working professional, or an individual trying to secure a state government job, having a domicile certificate is wise. Read on to learn about the benefits associated with this certificate and how to apply for it.

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  Uttarakhand bans land sale to outsiders for agriculture, horticulture purposes: All you need to know

  Explainers | January 02, 2024 21:15 IST

  Uttarakhand government has banned large-scale sale of land to outsiders until a detailed public hearing on the matter after protests by social organisations in the state.

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  Jammu and Kashmir administration to allot govt land to landless domicile

  Jammu and Kashmir | August 25, 2023 10:25 IST

  The lease period specified will be 40 years which may be extendable for an additional 40 years, which is subject to adhering to all norms and formalities. However, if a person fails to build a house on the allotted land within two years, the lease will be cancelled.

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  Jammu and Kashmir govt to issue domicile certificate to husband of native woman

  India | July 21, 2021 12:02 IST

  The spouse of a domicile certificate holder can now get the certificate upon submission of certain documents.

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  JK: 63-year-long battle for citizenship end for Valmikis as they get domicile certificates

  India | July 31, 2020 16:49 IST

  The first domicile certificate in the community was given to 71-year-old Deepoo Devi of Valmiki Samaj Basti by a tehsildar.

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  Jammu & Kashmir new domicile certificates: All you need to know

  Fyi | June 29, 2020 15:11 IST

  The Jammu and Kashmir administration on Saturday (June 27) started the process of distributing domicile certificates among people belonging to different sections who had been living in the Union Territory (UT) for the last seven decades but were deprived of their legitimate citizenship rights.

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  Domicile law for Jammu and Kashmir coming 'very soon': Jitendra Singh

  India | February 22, 2020 18:19 IST

  In a bid to address the concerns of the local populace after the revoking of Jammu and Kashmir's special status last year, Union minister Jitendra Singh on Saturday assured the people of the Union Territory that the domicile law is coming "very soon" which would be followed by the Land Act. 

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  SC holds Karnataka's domicile criteria for PGET-18 invalid

  India | April 04, 2018 23:38 IST

  This year, the KEA introduced 'Karnataka origin' and made 10-year study in the state mandatory to qualify among the criteria to qualify for government seats in post-graduate medical and dental courses.

   

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  Bombay High Court slams Maharashtra government for domicile rule for medical admission

  India | June 28, 2014 20:12 IST

  Mumbai: The Bombay High Court has pulled up Maharashtra government over the newly-introduced rule which makes domicile certificate mandatory for seeking admission to medical courses.Abrupt introduction of the rule would jeopardise the careers of students,