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COBC urges LF Govt to implement new reservation order

Kolkata, Apr 10 (UNI) The confederation of Other Backward Classes(COBC) here today welcomed the Supreme Court's verdict for 27 per cent reservation for the OBCs in admission to the Centrally-run institutions of higher education such as IITs, IIMs and AIIMS.

COBC, S/C, S/T and Minority of West Bengal's General Secretary Kartik Chandra Kapas, in a statement, expressed hope that the Left Front Government would implement the new provisions in higher educational institutions, including medical and engineering. The new order would definitely develop socially and educationally OBC youths across the country.

A five-judge Constitution bench, headed by Chief Justice of India K G Balakrishnan, cleared the decks for implementation of the reservation policy from the coming academic session that is 2008-2009.

UNI PC LL SBC BD1810

Aussie ties knot to German in Hindu style

Mangalore, Apr 1: An Australian bridegroom tied the knot with a girl from West Germany following full Hindu customs at the Sri Kshetra Dharmastala here. The unique wedding ceremony was solemnized yesterday according to Hindu customs and traditions, with the bridegroom taking the oath by walking seven steps or 'Sapthapadi' along with the bride, tying the 'mangalsootra' and both exchanging garlands. Lans John Brendish (30) from Australia and Karin Gunthar (28) from Germany were christened Sridhar and Laxmi respectively for the.....
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