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UGC COMES OUT WITH DRAFT TO DE-RESERVE SC, ST & OBC POSTS IN UNIVERSITIES

THE University Grants Commission (UGC) has issued draft guidelines for de-reserving the vacancies meant for SC, ST and OBC candidates in higher education institutes (HEIs) and fill them under general category if enough reserved candidates are not available.

No fund since Feb, panchayats unable to make ends meet

Minister says issues in operation, server problems reasons for delay in release of funds

No end to dumping of KL biomedical waste in Kodaganallur and Palavoor

Locals allege waste from Kerala hosps discarded at night by trucks going to a paper mill

Over-the-Counter Sale Ban Coming on Morning-After Pill

The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) is likely to recommend a ban on the over-the-counter (OTC) sale of all hormonal contraceptive drugs, including oral emergency contraceptive pills (ECP).

Men at Vellore jail face hours-long lines for toilets

The queue for toilets begins at 2 a.m. at the Vellore Central Prison with only three usable toilets available for each block housing 70 male prisoners, inmates told TNIE.

₹941-cr scam: Six Chennai jewellers on the DRI radar

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) and Chennai Customs have unearthed a ₹941-crore scam, in which six jewellers from Chennai had allegedly diverted around 2,170 kg of gold under the pretext of exporting gold jewellery to Dubai and Malaysia between 2020 and 2022.

Hooch victims reached hosp a day before collector confirmed tragedy

By Wednesday noon, 50 were admitted, 3 died, while SP, collector fully denied incident

Tech glitches may have led to FIR leak: NIC

THE central government's National Informatics Centre (NIC) has said the FIR in the alleged rape of the Anna University student may have been leaked as it was not blocked due to technical glitches due to migration from Indian Penal Code (IPC) to Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS).

Panel to Submit Report to NCW Chairman Soon

The fact-finding committee of the National Commission for Women (NCW) on Monday said it would soon submit a detailed report with its recommendations to the commission chairman on the sexual assault of a girl on AU campus.

AIADMK Cadre Stage Statewide Stir Seeking Justice for Rape Survivor

SEVERAL AIADMK leaders and cadre were arrested on Monday in Chengalpattu, Kanchipuram, and Thiruvallur districts during demonstrations demanding justice for the survivor in the sexual assault incident at Anna University.

Don't politicise issues for gains, minister tells EPS

MINISTER for Social Welfare P Geetha Jeevan criticised AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami for making statements that allegedly caused fear among girl students and their parents regarding safety in higher education institutions.

Won't rest until all women in state graduates, says Stalin

THE opposite of Dravidian stock is 'arrogant stock' that promoted violence, divided people on the basis of religion and caste and snatched women of their rights, Chief Minister M K Stalin said after expanding the 'Pudhumai Penn Thittam' at Kamaraj College in Thoothukudi on Monday.

Defamation: Cop demands Seeman's apology in court

DISTRICT Superintendent of Police Dr V Varun Kumar on Monday demanded an apology from NTK chief Seeman in a court of law for the defamatory remarks made by his party cadre against him and his family.

Minister Flays AIADMK's 'Theatrics'

LAW Minister S Reghupathy on Sunday dismissed the AIADMK's protests over the Anna University sexual assault case as mere \"theatrics\" to stay politically relevant.

Vijay Meets Guv, Wants Women Safety Ensured

TAMILAGA Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief and actor Vijay on Monday urged Governor RN Ravi to take necessary steps to ensure the safety of women.

Teacher used casteist slurs, abetted son's suicide, says SC woman

AN SC woman from Palani alleged that her 14-year-old son died by suicide as his teacher used casteist slurs and made him undress in front of other students in the class, causing him emotional distress.

Residents in distress over recurring traffic snarls in Kodaikanal

LONG queues of vehicles over the last few days in Kodaikanal have left the residents in distress, with many complaining that a large number of cars parked along the roads added to the traffic congestion.

Plaint over lack of power at breastfeeding facility

FEMALE passengers expressed concern over the lack of power supply at the breastfeeding facility at Kamarajar bus stand.

NIT Tiruchy to set up ₹150-crore research and innovation hub

NIT Tiruchy (NITT) is setting up a ₹150-crore research and innovation hub that will focus on state-of-the-art technologies, including quantum computing, semiconductors, generative artificial intelligence and machine learning.

Sanction to Prosecute Delayed in Many Corruption Cases: HC

FILES for according of Sanction to Prosecute (SOP) have been pending in various offices, from the Tamil Nadu chief secretary to low-level sanctioning officers and even the governor's office, the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court observed.

Pvt Schools Seek Timely Release of RTE Funds, Permanent Recognition

NINE resolutions seeking the government to address key issues faced by private schools, including school recognition, timely release of funds under the RTE Act and building approvals, were passed on Monday during the inaugural event of the Tamil Nadu Private Schools Association, formed through the merger of six private school associations.

Outgoing registrar 'locks' horns with univ authorities on last working day

He locks the registrar room, forcing the successor to have it broken open in front of police

DPH Estimates 2.16 Crore Vulnerable to TB, Advises Them All to Get Tested

The Directorate of Public Health and Preventive Medicine (DPH) has instructed the people belonging to the vulnerable population—estimated to be 2.16 crore—to get tested for the disease during the 100-day TB elimination campaign that commenced on December 7.

Shivaji statue on Pangong Tso triggers debate

Honouring Gen Zorawar would have had more locational relevance

India lose

As Rohit Sharma sat on the dais for the fifth time this year to address the media after a Test match defeat, there was a sense of unease.

Carlsen says Anand, for all his good qualities, isn't ready for FIDE job

THE Magnus Carlsen saga has taken a new twist.

Skipped ex-PM's ashes immersion to give privacy to his family: Cong

THE row over former prime minister Manmohan Singh's funeral refuses to die down with the BJP targeting the Congress over its leadership's absence during the immersion of Singh's ashes and Rahul Gandhi's Vietnam trip during the mourning period.

Meet the Parents Who Kept Nitish's Dreams Alive

MUTYALA Reddy was the star at lunch on day four of the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

Jamshedpur FC pip Kerala Blasters in ISL

PRATIK Chaudhari's goal proved to be the difference-maker as Jamshedpur FC edged Kerala Blasters FC 1-0 in the ongoing Indian Super League at the JRD Tata Sports Complex in Jamshedpur on Sunday.

Who Will Have the Last Laugh?

After eventful contest between ball and bat on Day 4, final day promises to be a thriller