UGC Removes Draft Guidelines Amid Controversy, Denies “De-Reservation” of Reserved Posts

New Delhi: The University Grants Commission (UGC) faced backlash over draft guidelines proposing the “de-reservation” of reserved posts if there are insufficient candidates from SC, ST, and OBC categories. In response to the controversy, the UGC removed the guidelines from its website. UGC Chairman M Jagadesh Kumar clarified that the removal was due to the…

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Maurya Express Service Extended till Sambalpur, Benefit Western Odisha Passengers

Bhubaneswar: Union Education, Skill Development, and Entrepreneurship Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s efforts have resulted in the extension of the ‘Gorakhpur Hatia – Gorakhpur Maurya Express’ service to Sambalpur, facilitating improved passenger facilities for districts like Sambalpur, Bargarh, Jharsuguda, and Sundargarh. The Union Railways Ministry has approved Pradhan’s proposal for the extension, acknowledging the need to cater…

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