SEP panel final report in June 2nd week, says Minister for Higher Education
'The commission constituted groups of experts, each of which has submitted policy recommendations. Work on the Kannada translation is almost complete, and the final report will be submitted soon,' said the minister.
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News18
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- News18
Rana Daggubati Reacts To Kamal Haasan's Language Comment: 'Anything Gets Touchy'
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Time of India
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