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Janivara row hits Rlys, but dept course corrects

The New Indian Express Mangaluru

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April 29, 2025

FOLLOWING a backlash over the ban on mangalsutra, bangles and other religious symbols inside the examination hall for exams conducted by the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB), the railway ministry on Monday clarified that candidates wearing such items will not face any trouble during the examination.

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The ban on religious symbols during the railway exam had caused a huge embarrassment to BJP in Karnataka as it came days after its cadres staged intense protests against some candidates wearing janivara (sacred thread) not allowed to write the Common Entrance Test.

On Sunday, VHP slammed RRB for this rule, stating that it hurt the sentiments of crores of Hindus. Stating that such 'anti-Hindu' stance cannot be accepted in a Hindu-majority nation, VHP leader Sharan Pumpwell appealed to the authorities to allow candidates to write the exams with their religious symbols on.

MEER VERHALEN VAN The New Indian Express Mangaluru

The New Indian Express Mangaluru

The New Indian Express Mangaluru

BJP steps up attack on Didi over SIR remarks, accuses her of ‘inciting riots’ in state

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10 MP cops suspended over hawala money

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The New Indian Express Mangaluru

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TTK Prestige promoter TT Jagannathan dies at 77

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The New Indian Express Mangaluru

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NC announces candidates for 3 of 4 Rajya Sabha seats, leaves 1 for Cong

IN a key political move, three-time former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and National Conference (NC) president Farooq Abdullah will stay rooted in Jammu and Kashmir politics and not move to the national stage.

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The New Indian Express Mangaluru

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Gig industry faces attrition amid increase in demand

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Hockey stars get rare chess lesson

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Potters race against time amid supply crunch

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AVOID ENGAGING TEACHERS ON EXTENDED GOVT TASKS

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Haryana SIT formed to probe cop’s death, DGP named as accused in FIR

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