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Heavy rains witnessed overnight in and around Chennai

Chennai Rains: Chennai and its nearby areas experienced heavy rains November 14 night. RMC predicts light to moderate rains in northern and delta districts of Tamil Nadu.

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Madras High Court refuses to quash criminal defamation case against Anna University former Vice-Chancellor Balagurusamy

Madras HC refuses to quash criminal defamation case filed by former Higher Education Minister K.P. Anbalagan against Anna Univ. former VC E. Balagurusamy & magazine publishers. Judge observes accused must establish innocence after facing trial. Quash petitions dismissed.

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Anna University cautions colleges against violating norms for admission to postgraduate courses

Anna Univ. to act against colleges violating norms for PG admission; complaints from TN-Kerala border; cautions students not to fall prey to online theory courses.

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Anna University to offer B. Voc, BE integrated training courses

Anna Univ. launches 2 UG vocational courses, B. Voc in Logistics Mgmt & Footwear Mfg. Open to Class XII grads, offers 40 seats each. Also launching 4-yr BE training integrated prog. w/company, 60 seats. Working professionals can apply for 3-yr courses w/flexible timetables.

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The matrix of popularity in Tamil Nadu’s engineering courses

This year, 65.08% of the 1,44,630 engineering seats in Tamil Nadu were filled through DoTE's single window counselling. CSE remains the most preferred course, followed by ECE, AI and DS. Poor admissions point to lack of quality, infrastructure and faculty.

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Stalin unveils statue of Kalam on Anna University campus

CM Stalin unveils statue of APJ Abdul Kalam on Anna Univ. campus; Governor R.N. Ravi pays floral tributes to portrait of former President in Raj Bhavan. Schoolchildren participate.

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World looking at young technocrats from India, says Anna University VC

At Thiagarajar College of Engineering in Madurai, 1,091 grads conferred degrees. Anna Univ. VC R. Velraj urged students to use their strength to excel. Thiagarajar College Correspondent K. Hari Thiagarajan asked students to opt for non-IT careers.

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Over 4,000 students graduate from Anna University

Anna Univ. grads urged to achieve goals with int., init. & integrity. Higher Ed. Min. & VC urge students to become entrepreneurs & take Univ. to global platform. 4,428 students awarded degrees; 38 UG students win ranks.

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Promoted faculty in govt. engineering colleges denied salary hike

Around 140 teachers in Govt. engineering colleges affiliated to Anna University have been denied pay hike due to lack of PhD qualification of 5 faculty. Appeals have been made to higher education secretary to release the dues. DoTE issued circular to collect pay fixation forms, but stopped it temporarily. RTI…

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‘Governor has no power to cosntitute search committees’

The former Anna University Vice-Chancellor, E. Balagurusamy, said Governor R.N. Ravi’s intention to include University Grants Commission’s (UGC) nominees in the search committees for selecting Vice-Chancellors of three universities may be good, but it could not be done “arbitrarily” by the Raj Bhavan.

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Uptake of engineering seats goes up driven by demand for artificial intelligence course

TNEA data shows 13% increase in seats taken by students this year, with Artificial Intelligence and Data Science (AD) branch ranking fourth in terms of uptake. Over 270 colleges offering AD course this year compared to 70 in 2020. Jayaprakash Gandhi stresses need for caution on quality of teaching staff…

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Tamil Nadu’s turbulent relationship with professional course entrance tests

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Anna University gets 3.54 rating with A++ grade from NAAC

Anna Univ. receives A++ rating (3.54/4) from NAAC, yet VC disappointed as aim was for 3.7 CGPA. 25% weightage for inspection, some awarded only 3. 43% of faculty temporary, pay scale criteria for counting faculty. UGC/AICTE salary recommendations not met.

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T.N. Chief Minister Stalin launches Green Fellowship programme

CM launches Green Fellowship Programme to provide platform to passionate youth to shape policy on environmental conservation, renewable energy, biodiversity protection & sustainable living. Fellows to receive PG Diploma in Climate Change & Sustainability & ₹60K/month stipend.

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UGC, EEC recommend against granting IoE tag to Jadavpur University, Jamia Hamdard

UGC, EEC recommend not granting IoE status to Jadavpur Univ., Jamia Hamdard Univ. TN govt. withdraws proposal for Anna Univ. Ministry yet to take call.

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Vice-Chancellor clarifies on allegations against him

VC Gowri says proper responses issued to allegations made against him. Clarifications given to Principal Accountant-General over financial irregularities & extension of tenure. Explained expenses incurred to renovate VC's bungalow. Allegations raised by university's Syndicate. EMRC at Anna Univ. supported by UGC & Govt. of India. Individuals have habit of…

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Academicians and innovators address concerns over sustainabaility at carbon zero challenge contest

In the last 23 years, carbondioxide (CO2) level has crossed 418 ppm (parts per million) and is increasing at the rate of 3 ppm annually, said R. Velraj, vice-chancellor of Anna University. At the grand finale of the three-day Carbon Zero Challenge 3.0 organised by the Indian Institute of Technology…

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HC refuses to quash FIR booked at the instance of Anna University regarding fake honorary doctorate scam

Madras High Court refuses to quash FIR in fake degree scam involving Anna Univ. & celebrities; directs police to complete investigation in 3 months. Judge finds no grounds to interfere in investigation & declines to conduct mini-investigation into matter.

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Aavin to tie up with IIM-Tiruchi, Anna University to improve its overall functioning: Minister

Aavin to tie-up w/ premier academic institutions to improve functioning. Preliminary discussions held w/ IIM-T & Anna Univ. to study & improve financial systems, HRM, transp. & logistics, energy consumption, product enhancement & industrial automation. Savings of ₹25 lakh on power bill & increased procurement & sales. Loss in milk…

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Madras varsity to launch online courses from year end

Madras university to launch online courses from year end; video shooting for courses will begin shortly says V-C S Gowri

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45 Indian educational institutions find place in QS global rankings

Forty-five educational institutions from India have found place in the annual international university rankings done by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS).

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T.N. officials to get trained in climate risk assessment

The Centre for Climate Change and Disaster Management (CCCDM) at Anna University, Chennai, will begin a capacity building programme on climate risk assessment for officials from all districts of the State from Tuesday

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Anna varsity to offer more engineering courses in Tamil

From 2024-2025 academic year, Anna University is likely to start Tamil courses in core engineering programmes such as ECE, EEE, Computer Science and Chemical Engineering.

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T.N. government had no role in Anna University’s decision to suspend Tamil engineering courses: Minister Ponmudy

Tamil Nadu Minister for Higher Education K. Ponmudy on Friday expressed dismay over Anna University Vice Chancellor R. Velraj’s decision to suspend the civil and mechanical engineering programmes in Tamil medium, at its 11 constituent colleges, and said the decision was made without the knowledge of the State government.

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Anna University reverses decision to suspend Tamil B.E. courses

Anna University has reversed its decision to suspend the civil and mechanical engineering programmes in Tamil medium

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