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Stalin appeals to students against taking the extreme step

CM Stalin mourns death of NEET aspirant, urges students not to take extreme step. Criticises Gov. Ravi for not understanding plight of poor students & delaying Bill against NEET. Appeals to students to develop self-confidence & courage to lead successful life.

The Hindu · Aug 14, 2023

Here are the big stories from Tamil Nadu today

TN CM Stalin boycotts 'At Home' reception hosted by Governor Ravi due to confusion in higher edu & refusal of assent to Bills. ED clarifies it has neither detained nor arrested jailed Minister Senthilbalaji's brother. Father of NEET failed student found dead due to dejection; CM appeals to students to…

The Hindu · Aug 14, 2023

T.N. Chief Minister Stalin writes to President reiterating request seeking assent for NEET Exemption Bill

TN CM Stalin announces govt. will boycott 'At Home' reception hosted by Governor R.N. Ravi over alleged confusion in higher education & refusal to assent Bills adopted by Legislature.

The Hindu · Aug 14, 2023

Here are the big stories from Tamil Nadu today

Gov. Ravi's remarks on NEET misleading; TN govt can't ban non-veg food in Tiruvannamalai; Palaniswami recalls 1989 attack on Jayalalithaa in TN Assembly.

The Hindu · Aug 13, 2023

National Commission for Minorities seeks SIT investigation into death of Kota student

Days after a 17-year-old NEET aspirant was found dead under mysterious circumstances in Kota, Rajasthan, the father of the teenager approached the National Commission for Minorities, alleging that he was murdered. Following the complaint, the NCM wrote to Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot demanding the investigation to be done by…

The Hindu · Aug 10, 2023

AISF activists protest against self-finance courses in medical colleges

AIFS activists protest govt's decision to allocate 50% of MBBS seats in 5 new colleges to self-finance courses. Detained when they tried to barge into University. Slogans raised: "Medical education for all, not for sale" & "Say no to selling of govt MBBS seats". 750 new MBBS seats in 5…

The Hindu · Aug 7, 2023

Drone surveillance at select SSLC exam centres in Karnataka

During the SSLC exams of the 2022-23 academic year, malpractices were reported, particularly in the north Karnataka region. Around 60 invigilators were suspended, and many students were debarred.

The Hindu · Aug 4, 2023

Student, activists decry govt. decision to ‘sell’ 50% of seats in new medical colleges

Civil society orgs in Vijayawada decried state govt's decision to "sell" 50% of medical seats in 5 new colleges. SFI, KVPS, Praja Arogya Vedika, DYFI, AISF & NEET students held roundtable meeting. GOs 107 & 108 allocates seats under various categories for fee of Rs.60-1cr. Orgs against GOs & will…

The Hindu · Aug 3, 2023

719 NEET-qualified govt. school candidates get seats under 7.5% quota

719 govt school students given MBBS/BDS seats in TN; 1,398 called for counselling; cut-off higher due to better performance; topper Kruthiga C K chose Madras Med College; Pachiyappan Saravanan scored 486 & chose MMC; Archana Rajkumar chose Salem Med College; 8 sportspersons, 11 ex-servicemen, 78 PwDs allotted seats; merit list…

The Hindu · Jul 27, 2023

10%-55% BDS, MDS seats vacant across India for over five years

Dental courses in India have seen 10-55% seats vacant in recent years. Private colleges in Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Punjab have been worst hit.

The Hindu · Jul 22, 2023