Centre says ‘de-reservation’ of seats not allowed as UGC draft guidelines spark criticism

Centre says ‘de-reservation’ of seats not allowed as UGC draft guidelines spark criticism

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said there is no scope for ambiguity in reservations after the introduction of the Central Educational Institutions (Reservation in Teachers’ Cadre) Act, 2019. File | Photo Credit: ANI A controversy erupted on January 28 over UGC’s draft guidelines proposing that any vacancy reserved for SC, ST and OBC candidates can … Read more

MCH security to be enhanced; only one bystander to be allowed

MCH security to be enhanced; only one bystander to be allowed

As part of enhancing the security inside Government Medical College Hospitals, only one person will be allowed henceforth for every patient in the ICU or ward as companion/help, a statement issued by Health Minister Veena George has said. Patients who needed additional care might be allowed one more companion/help strictly on the direction of the … Read more