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Focus Tamil Nadu | Why is Tamil Nadu opposed to NEET?

In this episode of Focus Tamil Nadu, we discuss the reasons why the TN government is opposing NEET and can a ‘One Nation One Test’ be justified in a vast country like India

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Increasing the number of medical seats imperative to address controversy over NEET, says VIT Chancellor

VIT Chennai founder-chancellor G. Viswanathan calls for increased medical seats in India to address NEET controversy. Gov. Ganesan urges grads to be nation-builders, Balu Chaturvedula to be lifelong learners. New hostel, academic blocks named after Swami Vivekananda, A.P.J. Abdul Kalam inaugurated. India needs more govt spending on edu, research, healthcare…

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After 15 years as a daily wager, an agricultural labourer from the Kondh tribe will study to be a doctor

Krushnachandra Ataka, a 33-yr-old agriculturl labourer, is set to join medical college after 15 years of labouring, including. 2 years as migrant worker. With support from NGO and family, he passed Class X and NEET, securing all-India rank of 7,18,996. He borrowed ₹37,950 for admission fee, with no interest. He…

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DMK observes fast against NEET

DMK's youth wing held a day-long fast in Villupuram to demand the scrapping of NEET in TN and oppose the Governor's refusal. Minister Ponmudy said the DMK had been opposing NEET from the start and demanded shifting of Education from the concurrent list to the State list. MLAs and representatives…

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BJP leaders take a jibe at DMK’s protest against NEET

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DMK will not rest till T.N. gets exemption from NEET, says CM

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T.N. Governor should resign, contest poll: Udhayanidhi

Udhayanidhi Stalin challenges R.N. Ravi to resign, contest election & prove his ideology. He's ready to lose his ministerial post for students' right to education. He also challenges Edappadi K. Palaniswami to send a rep to protest in front of PM's residence. DMK & Dravidar Kazhagam leaders inaugurate & end…

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State government misguiding youth on NEET, says Vasan

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NEET row: Stalin hits out at Governor, writes to President

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Stalin urges President to grant assent to TN's NEET exemption Bill; government boycotts Governor's I-Day reception. CM cites suicides due to NEET, accuses Governor of favouring urban students, making unkind statements.

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Annamalai condoles the death of father and son, says ending one’s life was not a solution for anything

Annamalai, TN BJP President, expresses deep pain over father-son suicide due to NEET failure. Urges students to understand suicide is not a solution. Parents should ensure children don't succumb to societal pressures. Every child is uniquely talented, no one should compare them. Need to instill positive thoughts & raise confident…

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Protest against NEET is for backward and oppressed students, says Alagiri

TN Congress President K.S. Alagiri calls Governor R.N. Ravi "stone-hearted" & demands ban of NEET coaching centres, citing death of NEET aspirant Jegadeshwaran & his father. He offers condolences to family & urges people to avail State's health helpline & suicide prevention helpline.

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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.

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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…

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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.

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Father ends life a day after son dies in Chennai over failure in NEET

Father & son from Chennai die of dejection: 48-yr-old Selvasekar found dead day after his 19-yr-old son Jegadeshwaran ended life due to failure in NEET. TN CM appeals to students to give up suicidal thoughts, help available on helplines.

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Tamil Nadu: Man dies by suicide day after son kills self over NEET result

A day after his 19-year-old son died by suicide after failing to clear the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) exam twice, a man in Tamil Nadu’s Chennai ended his life by hanging. Read further on Dynamite News:

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PMK slams Centre, State over mining by NLCIL

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Governor has no role to play in NEET Bill that has been forwarded to the President, says Ma. Subramanian

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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.

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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…

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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…

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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.

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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…

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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…

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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.

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