Atanu Lahiri pulls off upset in SCS International Open chess

Last Updated: Tuesday, May 25, 2010, 23:24

Indian IM Atanu Lahiri pulled off a big upset when he got the better of Russian Grand Master Roman Ovetchkin in the fifth round of the SCS International Open GM Chess Tournament.

Guj stands 5th in atrocity cases against SCs: Buta Singh

Last Updated: Friday, May 14, 2010, 23:39

Gujarat stands fifth in atrocities against scheduled castes while UP, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar and Rajasthan are ahead of the state, Chairman of National Commission for Scheduled Castes said on Friday.

NCSC raps Karna govt for `failure` to utilise funds for SCs

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 28, 2010, 15:52

The NCSC Wednesday rapped the Karnataka Government for its "failure" to utilise Central grants meant for the welfare of the SCs.

Age, fee relaxation for SC/ST/OBCs in Gen category too: SC

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 13, 2010, 21:13

The Supreme Court has held that reserved candidates like SCs, STs, OBCs can be provided age relaxation and fee concession for selection in government jobs under general category even after the reserved quota has been filled.

NGOs can be involved in hostel construction for SCs, OBCs

Last Updated: Friday, December 11, 2009, 00:29

Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) will now be eligible to receive government assistance under the Centrally-sponsored scheme of Construction of Hostel for SC & OBC Boys and Girls which was revised today.

Bill passed to extend quota of seats for SCs/STs

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 4, 2009, 20:59

Parliament on Tuesday approved a Constitutional amendment bill seeking to extend by another 10 years reservation of seats for SCs and STs in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies.