TN won't scrap no-detention policy: Min
The New Indian Express Coimbatore|December 24, 2024
SCHOOL Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi on Monday stated that Tamil Nadu will not implement the recent amendment to the Right to Education (RTE) Rules, which removes the no-detention policy for students up to Class 8.
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Expressing concern over the centre's decision, the minister said the amendment mandates re-examinations for students failing in classes 5 and 8 in two months. If they fail again, they will be held back. "This move poses significant hurdles for students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds," he said.

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Road widening projects at Mettupalayam to begin in 2 months

THE State Highways Department is set to commence a major road-widening project at Mettupalayam town within the next two months.

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Three Die as Bike Crashes into Tree Near Pollachi

THREE persons travelling on a bike died after the rider allegedly lost control of the two-wheeler and crashed into a tree near Kinathukkadavu in the outskirts of Coimbatore district in the early hours of Sunday.

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Kabaddi player collapses, dies; family members donate eyes to ESI hospital

The eyes of a 22-year-old Kabaddi player who collapsed and died during a tournament in Coimbatore on Saturday were donated to the ESI hospital on Sunday.

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January 13, 2025
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Officials to Set Up U-Turn System on Tiruchy Road

In a bid to enhance road safety and reduce traffic congestion, the highways department, in collaboration with Coimbatore city police, is set to implement a U-turn system at the Ramanathapuram Junction on Tiruchy Road.

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January 13, 2025
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283 Areas in Nilgiris District Landslide-Prone

Three collectors submit affidavits before NGT; slope stabilisation measures implemented on key NH roads in Nilgiris

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January 13, 2025
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Membership hassle mars fair, publishers seek transparency

AMONG the thousands of books at display at Neelam Publications’ bustling stall at the 48th annual Chennai book fair that ended on Sunday stands their monthly, its latest issue carrying a stinging editorial alleging lack of transparency in granting membership by the Booksellers and Publishers Association of South India (Bapasi) — the organisers of the fair.

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January 13, 2025
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Forest officials capture sloth bear, release animal into MTR

A sloth bear, linked to several incidents of straying into human habitat, was captured in Yedakadu village near Kundah and relocated to the Mudumalai Tiger Reserve (MTR) on Sunday morning.

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January 13, 2025
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RMC forecasts heavy rainfall in three TN districts on January 15

Heavy rainfall is likely on Wednesday (January 15) at isolated places in Thoothukudi, Tirunelveli and Kanniyakumari, said the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) on Sunday.

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January 13, 2025
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B'desh conveys 'deep concern' to Indian envoy

BANGLADESH on Sunday summoned India's High Commissioner in Dhaka and expressed its \"deep concern\" over the recent border tensions.

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EAM to attend Trump's inauguration

Jaishankar expected to have a short call on with the new US President, Secretary of State

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January 13, 2025