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Tatkal scheme revised

CHENNAI: The Union Railway Ministry has revised the "tatkal" scheme with immediate effect.

The existing advance reservation period of three days under the scheme is now increased to five days, excluding the date of journey and it is being extended to more trains with Internet and e-ticketing facility as well.

Since auto-upgradation is done for general confirmed tickets and tatkal confirmed tickets alternately, there is a higher possibility of auto-upgradation for those passengers who are having confirmed tickets under the scheme.

Under the revised scheme, waitlisted tickets are also issued to the extent of tatkal quota, says a railway release. — Special Correspondent

Colleges not to surrender seats

CHENNAI: The All-India Medical and Engineering Colleges Association (AIMECA) have claimed that colleges would not surrender any of their seats to the government quota. He said as per the seven-Judge Bench judgment of the Supreme Court in August 2005, the Government had no power to carve out any quota from the unaided colleges. As per the judgment no authority could dictate terms on the unaided institutions in respect of admissions.

Stating that the so-called move to surrender seats went against this decision, the AIMECA in a statement claimed that its members had decided not to surrender "even a single seat' to the government this year. The member colleges would fill their seats on their own.

Also when this was the position, the Justice S.S. Subramani committee (for conducting entrance examination to management quota seats) had no role to play, it said. — Special Correspondent

Competition

CHENNAI: Mylai Thiruvalluvar Tamizh Sangam, Tamil Language Department, Madras University and Thirukkural Higher Studies and Research Centre are jointly organising a competition for the Best Thirukkural Book published during 2003- 2006. The best three books will be awarded prizes and either the author or the publisher can collect the prize amount. The first prize is Rs. 5,000, the second prize carries a cash award of Rs. 3,000 and the third prize Rs. 2,000.

For details, contact: Mylai Thiruvalluvar Tamizh Sangam, Sree Karpagavalli Vidyalaya, Mangollai, 4, East Mada Street, Mylapore, Chennai - 600 004. Ph: 044-24951415, e-mail: mtsacademy@yahoo.co.in, www.mtsacademy.com — Special Correspondent

Passports

despatched

CHENNAI: Passport in respect of applications with the following details were despatched in the week ending April 13: Chennai city cases with file numbers up to A-004600/06 and submitted up to February 1 and Chennai city cases submitted in speed post centres under W-series and submitted up to February 2. Other district cases submitted in passport office with file numbers up to B-002170/06 and submitted up to January 24, minor cases with file numbers up to F-003112/06 and submitted up to February 27, renewal of passports with file numbers up to C-002970/06 and submitted up to January 30, renewal of passports issued by other offices with file numbers up to V-000582/06 and submitted up to January 31, Pondicherry resident's application submitted at Pondicherry with file numbers up to P-000367/06 and submitted up to February 3, and Pondicherry resident's application submitted at Chennai with file numbers up to P-102385/05 and submitted up to December 16, says a release from Sumathi Ravichandran, Regional Passport Officer, Chennai. — Special Correspondent

Training for weavers

ERODE: About 40 handloom weavers of Thandampalayam Weavers Cooperative Society, Thandampalayam and Annai Sathiya Handloom Weavers Cooperative Society, Thandampalayam, will be given training.

Inaugurating the training programme on Monday, the Joint Director of Handlooms and Textiles, S. Prakasam, said that the training was being provided on behalf of the Union Textile Ministry, Weavers' Service Centre, Salem and Handloom and Textile Department of the State Government for two months from April 18 to June 15. He said the members would be given training in latest weaving techniques. The Assistant Director of Handlooms and Textiles, K. Selvaraj, presided. He said the materials for the training would be supplied free to the weavers. - Staff Reporter

Montessori course launched

ERODE: The Ceedee's Montessori School in association with CMT-C has launched a 13-month course in Montessori method of teaching for teachers two days back. The Montessori method offers a clear, well-defined structure to create a classroom suited to the needs of the child. The child learns to be independent and acquires self-confidence and self-esteem.

- Staff Reporter

Election observers to arrive today

ERODE: The Election Commission has appointed 10 general observers for the 10 constituencies in the district, besides two expenditure observers. The observers will arrive here on Wednesday and start functioning from Thursday.

The observers have been provided with wireless mike-fitted vehicles and armed escort. They will send reports to the Election Commission on violation of code of conduct, canvassing by the candidates and other details. - Staff Reporter

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