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Varsities flouting affiliation norms: AUT

Coimbatore: The Association of University Teachers has alleged that most of the universities in the State are violating their Statutes and Acts in granting affiliation to new colleges and courses.

In a statement here, association president N.Senthamarai lamented that students of some of the colleges that had not been granted affiliation had also been permitted to appear for examinations. "It is unfortunate that universities continue this violation of norms despite repeated representations by teachers' organisations. Shockingly, affiliation has been granted throughout the year."

Prof. Senthamarai charged the universities with granting affiliation adopting "calendar year" norm replacing the "academic year" norm. This was "devoid of any rationality," he contended.

— Special Correspondent

"Urge Centre to send food to Sri Lanka"

CHENNAI: Pattali Makkal Katchi founder S. Ramadoss on Wednesday asked Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi to take up with the Centre the issue of sending food and medicine to Tamils in Sri Lanka who are affected due to the ongoing conflict. The Chief Minister assured him of appropriate action, the PMK leader said in a statement. — Special Correspondent

French delegation meets Governor

CHENNAI: A 10-member delegation of French Senators, led by Bernard Seillier, vice-president, Social Affairs Commission, France, called on Governor Surjit Singh Barnala at Raj Bhavan here on Wednesday. Eric Briancon, representative from the French Embassy, New Delhi, Jean-Louis Poli, head of the French Economic Mission in India, Joelle Rayet, Consul-General of France for Puducherry and Chennai were also present. — Special Correspondent

Additional suburban services

CHENNAI: Southern Railway is providing additional suburban service between Chennai Beach and Chengalpattu from March 23. Train no BC-35A will leave Beach at 6.05 p.m. and reach Chengalpattu at 7.50 p.m. Train no. BC-37 Beach-Chengalpattu will leave Beach at 6.31 p.m. instead of 6.26 p.m., says a railway release. — Special Correspondent

Summer camp for students in Erode

CHENNAI: Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF) is conducting a summer camp, sponsored by the Tamil Nadu Science and Technology Centre, from April 9 to 11 in Erode.

SOF is organising science club in schools along with Vigyan Prasar. On April 9, prizes will be distributed for the zonal toppers of National Cyber Olympiad (NCO) and National Science Olympiad contests. — Special Correspondent

Fast concludes

ERODE: The 24-hour fast being observed by CITU activists concluded here on Wednesday at 12 Noon. They were demanding an increase in daily wages to casual labourers, drivers and conductors of Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation. They asked the Government to give more importance to the pension scheme of transport workers. All the vacancies in the corporation should be filled immediately. The interest on provident fund should not be reduced.

Bring down prices: demands DMDK

ERODE: The Desiya Murpokku Dravidar Kazhagam (DMDK) activists organised demonstrations in front of taluk offices at Erode, Bhavani, Gobichettipalayam, Sathyamangalam, Perundurai, Kangeyam and Dharapuram, on Wednesday in protest against the increase in prices of all essential commodities. They said the Union and State Governments have failed to control the prices of commodities.

Youth killed in accident

ERODE: A youth was killed another seriously injured when the van he was driving lost control near Padiyur village and hit a tree. The deceased has been identifiedas Gopi (32) hailing from Gandhinagar in Tirupur. His friend Murugesan of Chennimalai Ammapalayam has been admitted to Kangeyam Government Hospital.

Sanitary complex

SALEM: Mayor J. Rekha Priyadarshini declared open the renovated women sanitary complex in Maniyanur here on Wednesday. A press release said the Salem Corporation had spent Rs. 1.50 lakh for the renovation of the complex. The civic administration created adequate facilities and covered the floor with tiles. The Mayor asked the residents in the area to keep the surroundings clean.

Police recruitment

MADURAI : The Indo-Tibetan Border Police force will recruit 29 candidates for the post of Constable (General Duty) from Tamil Nadu.

According to the Deputy Inspector-General of Police (ITBP), Ranvir Singh, youths in the age group of 18-23 years with Matriculation qualification would be eligible to apply. The detailed employment notification was issued in the March (3-9) issue of the Employment News, he added. — Staff Reporter

"No copying"

NAGAPATTINAM: No incident of copying was reported in Nagapattinam district during Plus-2 examinations that concluded on Tuesday, G. Arockiasamy, Chief Educational Officer, said here on Wednesday.

He said that girl students outnumbered boys in Nagapattinam district this year.

Matriculation examinations

TIRUCHI: A total number of 2,145 students (including 992 girls,) belonging to 85 schools appeared for the Standard X matriculation examinations in Tiruchi district on Wednesday. Under the Anglo-Indian pattern, 624 students, including 262 girls, appeared for the examinations.

BSNL counters

TIRUCHI: The Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited will open online counters, for payment of landline telephone bills at Ammapattinam and Thirumayam in Pudukottai district on Thursday.

The counter would function a day prior to the pay-by date and on the pay-by date of every billing cycle, a press release said.

Mettur level

TIRUCHI: The level in the Mettur dam stood at 79.41 feet against its full level of 120 feet on Wednesday. The inflow was 590 cusecs and the discharge,1,500 cusecs. - Staff Reporter

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