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Little consensus on uniform syllabus

Little consensus on uniform syllabus 

The Hindu · Aug 5, 2023

Many voices against, a few voices for: little consensus over T.N.’s move to introduce uniform syllabus for arts & science colleges

The Tamil Nadu Council for Higher Education has outlined a common syllabus for arts and science courses across the State, aimed at ‘easing passage into government jobs’. However, private, self-financing colleges think this is completely unnecessary, and fear that it will erode their autonomy

The Hindu · Aug 5, 2023

Autonomous colleges too must follow common syllabus, says Higher Education Minister

Uniform syllabus to be followed by all colleges, regardless of autonomous status: Minister Ponmudy. 90% of colleges have already implemented it; rest to follow from next year. 16,516 candidates allotted seats in first round of engineering counselling, including 1,019 under 7.5% govt school reservation. 1,11,300 students admitted to arts and…

The Hindu · Aug 2, 2023

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The Hindu · Jul 18, 2023

T.N. CM Stalin speaks to Minister Ponmudy over phone; promises DMK’s support

Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin advised K. Ponmudy to "face, boldly and legally" ED inquiry in alleged money laundering case. He assured DMK's solidarity with Minister for Higher Education against BJP's "political vendetta". Ponmudy appeared before ED last night and has been summoned again for 4 pm today.

The Hindu · Jul 18, 2023

T.N. Minister Ponmudy summoned by ED for second round of questioning

ED probes TN Min. K. Ponmudy & son P. Gautham Sigamani in money laundering case. Summoned for questioning for 2nd consecutive day. Searches conducted at their residences, documents, cash & jewellery seized. FD of ₹41.9 crore frozen & 2 luxury cars seized.

The Hindu · Jul 18, 2023

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The Hindu · Jul 18, 2023

Morning Digest | Former Kerala CM Oommen Chandy passes away; Name for Opposition alliance, a common secretariat likely today, and more

Morning Digest, July 18, 2023 | SC may refer Delhi Ordinance case to Const. Bench; ED takes in DMK Min. Ponmudy for questioning; Niti Aayog report claims decrease in multidimensional poverty; UAE Envoy clarifies rupee-dirham deal, and more

The Hindu · Jul 18, 2023

Higher Education Minister Ponmudy taken in for questioning by ED

ED searches 13 hrs in Chennai & Villupuram, takes DMK Minister K. Ponmudy & son MP P. Gautham Sigamani for questioning in money laundering case. Documents, cash & jewellery seized. Searches conducted at 7 places. DVAC case pending in court. Assets worth ₹8.6 crore seized from Sigamani. ED probes illegal…

The Hindu · Jul 17, 2023

ED searches against Ponmudy will strengthen DMK-Congress alliance: K.S. Alagiri

ED searches confirm BJP's defeat, strengthen DMK-Cong alliance: Alagiri. ED searches in TN confirm BJP's defeat, strengthen DMK-Cong alliance; Alagiri says ED doing their job, BJP unable to accept united Opposition.

The Hindu · Jul 17, 2023