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Finding Closure, Fifty Years after a Murder

Levina Moody was one of the first known Indigenous women to be killed along BC’s highways. Her murder remains unsolved—but her family hasn’t given up

The Walrus

Lokesh promises to restore welfare schemes for BCs scrapped by YSRCP government in Andhra Pradesh

Telugu Desam Party (TDP) national general secretary N. Lokesh has promised the revival of ‘Adarana’ and other welfare schemes which were launched by his party for the welfare of Backward Classes (BCs) but withdrawn by the YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) government if his party is voted to power in 2024.

The Hindu

BC organisations renew demand for extension of last date for financial assistance scheme

Many applications for income and caste certificates were pending at the mandal revenue office due to dearth of adequate field staff.

The Hindu

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Financial assistance scheme for the poorest among BCs marred by teething troubles

Officials were directed by the Chief Minister to identify the beneficiaries from the poorest of poor sections with consent from district in-charge ministers.

The Hindu

State set to launch another major scheme: ₹1 lakh assistance to BC artisans

State government is set to launch grant of Rs. 1 lakh grant to poorest of poor artisans following their caste-based trades like washermen and nayee brahmins, among others

The Hindu

Homeless people deserve the same right to their belongings that we all have

Most of us take our belongings for granted. It’s only when we mislay or lose them that we reflect on their value. Our stuff is not only useful, it also holds our memories and identities. It connects us to others.

The Conversation

Beneficiaries need to apply online for ₹1L BC artisans’ assistance: Cabinet panel

BC artisans seeking government grant of Rs 1 lakh need to apply online and do not have to visit any office or meet any officer, says Minister for BC Welfare Gangula Kamalakar

The Hindu

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BJP claims BCs among Hindus betrayed in reservation

Rajya Sabha MP and BJP national OBC president K. Laxman on Wednesday accused the non-BJP-ruled States, including Telangana, of resorting to ‘appeasement politics’ depriving the backward classes among the Hindu majority community of their rightful reservation.

The Hindu

To Canada, in search of (Gluten-free) Belgian Waffles: a review of the inaugural BWR BC gravel race

Our writer attended the inaugural Belgian Waffle Ride gravel race in Canada. Here's what he made of it.

Cycling Weekly

Amanda Nunes def. Irene Aldana at UFC 289: Best photos

Check out these photos from Amanda Nunes vs. Irene Aldana at UFC 289 in Vancouver.

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UFC 289 bonuses: Charles Oliveira’s statement first-round finish earns $50,000

Check out which fighters took home an extra $50,000 for their performance at UFC 289 in Vancouver.

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Charles Oliveira def. Beneil Dariush at UFC 289: Best photos

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Mike Malott def. Adam Fugitt at UFC 289: Best photos

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Dan Ige def. Nate Landwehr at UFC 289: Best photos

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Marc-Andre Barriault def. Eryk Anders at UFC 289: Best photos

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Chris Curtis vs. Nassourdine Imavov at UFC 289: Best photos

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Jasmine Jasudavicius def. Miranda Maverick at UFC 289: Best photos

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Aiemann Zahabi def. Aori Qileng at UFC 289: Best photos

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Kyle Nelson def. Blake Bilder at UFC 289: Best photos

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Stephen Erceg def. David Dvorak at UFC 289: Best photos

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Diana Belbita def. Maria Oliveira at UFC 289: Best photos

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Andhra Pradesh: TDP’s seven-point manifesto promises financial aid for women, mothers, farmers, and jobless youth

TDP supremo Chandrababu Naidu, on the concluding day of the two-day party conclave Mahanadu, says that the second part of the manifesto will be released by Dasara; he promises special Act to check atrocities against BCs and allow aspirants with more than two children to contest in the local body…

Salon

Why forced drug treatment is violence

Involuntary treatment has been found to increase risk of overdose and shows no significant impact on substance use

The Conversation

In B.C., Alberta and around the world, forcing drug users into treatment is a violent policy

Intervention without human rights goes by many names — involuntary institutionalization, compulsory drug treatment, “coerced care,” forced abstinence or a combination of all of those terms.

The Conversation

As we fight the Alberta and B.C. wildfires, we must also plan for future disasters

British Columbia and Alberta are on fire. Tens of thousands of people have had to evacuate in Alberta, while much of B.C. is already experiencing higher-than-usual wildfire risk. With more than 150 fires currently burning across the two provinces, a hazardous haze is blanketing Calgary and affecting air quality as…

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