நவஜோதிர்லிங்கம் தரிசிக்க தனி ரயில்

Added : ஜன 25, 2020 23:41

கோவை;திருநெல்வேலியில் இருந்து பிப்., 19ல் புறப்படும் நவஜோதிர்லிங்க யாத்திரை சிறப்பு ரயிலுக்கு, முன்பதிவுகள் வரவேற்கப்படுகின்றன.

தென் தமிழகத்தின் கடைகோடி மக்களும், ஆன்மிக சுற்றுலா செல்ல ஏதுவாக, பிப்., 19ல், திருநெல்வேலியில் இருந்து, ஐ.ஆர்.சி.டி.சி., சிறப்பு ரயில் புறப்படுகிறது.மதுரை, திண்டுக்கல், கரூர், ஈரோடு, சேலம், சென்னை வழியாக, மஹாராஷ்டிராவில் திரையம்பகேஷ்வர், பீம்சங்கர், குருஸ்ணேஸ்வர், குஜராத் மாநிலத்தில், சோம்நாத், மத்திய பிரதேசத்தில் ஓம்காரேஸ்வர், ஆந்திராவில் உள்ள ஸ்ரீசைலம் மல்லிகார்ஜுனர் உட்பட ஒன்பது ஜோதிர்லிங்கங்களையும் தரிக்க, ஏற்பாடு செய்யப்பட்டுள்ளது.
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CB-CID grills 2 officials over TNPSC malpractice

They were in-charge of two examination centres at Rameswaram and Keelakarai.

Published: 25th January 2020 05:15 AM 

By Express News Service

RAMANATHAPURAM: The CB-CID on Thursday night took two tahsildars from Ramanathapuram district to Chennai for interrogation as part of an ongoing investigation into malpractice during TNPSC Group IV examination held in September last. They were in-charge of two examination centres at Rameswaram and Keelakarai.

Allegations of malpractice cropped up three weeks ago after 35 candidates who wrote the TNPSC Group IV examination at two specific centres in Rameswaram (centre code - 1606) and Keelakarai (centre code - 1608) on September 1 made it into the list of 100 toppers in the rank list published in December.
As part of an internal probe, Secretary of TNPSC K Nanthakumar on January 10 held an inspection at the Ramanathapuram district treasury where the question papers are usually kept before distributing to various examination centres across the district.

'No masks, running out of food': Tamil Nadu medicos in China narrate nightmare
Speaking to Express, a handful of Tamil students at the University said the Chinese government had imposed a complete shutdown in Wuhan.

Published: 25th January 2020 05:33 AM 

Employees work to prevent a new coronavirus as a screen warming about Wuhan coronavirus at Suseo Station in Seoul, South Korea, Friday, Jan. 24, 2020. (Photo | AP)

By Sowmya Mani

Express News Service

TIRUCHY: Students from Tamil Nadu pursuing medicine from the Wuhan University in China are too scared to leave their rooms. They have been staying indoors for the past two days, fearing the coronavirus.

Reports say close to 900 have contracted the virus, of whom at least 26 have succumbed. While most of the cases are being reported from Wuhan in Hubei Province, the World Health Organization is seized on the matter. In India, at least 10 incoming passengers have been put under observation.

Speaking to Express, a handful of Tamil students at the University said the Chinese government had imposed a complete shutdown in Wuhan, as a result of which food and mask prices have skyrocketed. The students said they were in dire need of food and basic amenities, and wanted to be moved out to another city till the outbreak is contained.

Spicejet to start Chennai-Vizag-Kolkata cargo flight

SpiceJet is likely to start an exclusive Chennai-Vizag-Kolkata cargo flight, which can carry up to 20 tonnes on a daily basis, from mid February.

Published: 25th January 2020 11:35 AM 

For representational purposes. (File Photo | PTI)

By Express News Service

VISAKHAPATNAM: SpiceJet is likely to start an exclusive Chennai-Vizag-Kolkata cargo flight, which can carry up to 20 tonnes on a daily basis, from mid February.

The airlines may start first cargo flight Boeing 737 from Visakhapatnam, if it gets required permission, according to a release from Andhra Pradesh Air Travellers' Association here on Friday.

APATA representatives K Kumar Raja, O Naresh Kumar and DS Varma said the Air India chairperson and MD responded positively to bring down Air India cargo rates at Vizag immediately, which were higher than Hyderabad, and issue instructions at the earliest.

Exams: CBSE warns against rumours
26/01/2020, PRESS TRUST OF INDIA,NEW DELHI

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has warned “mischievous” elements against spreading rumours about the upcoming board exams and has advised students and parents not to panic.

“It is being noticed that that certain unscrupulous elements intend to spread rumours by hosting fake videos and messages on news platforms and social media platforms to cause confusion and panic among students, parents, schools and general public. The mischievous elements are advised to refrain from such activities. In case, any such information comes to the notice of the CBSE, immediate measures as per provisions of the law will be taken by the CBSE,” board secretary Anurag Tripathi said in an advisory.

College withdraws ban on wearing burqa

A misunderstanding, say authorities

26/01/2020, PRESS TRUST OF INDIA,PATNA

Students wearing burqa arrive at J.D. Women’s College in Patna on Saturday. PTI

A college for women here on Saturday withdrew its ban on wearing of burqa in its premises after it had prohibited it as part of the institute’s new dress code.

Acknowledging that the prohibition was due to a misunderstanding, the college authorities said that it has “no intention to disturb or harass students of any community”.

“Students are informed that they have to come to college in the prescribed dress code every day, except on Saturday. Besides, the use of burqa is prohibited both inside the classroom and the college premises. A fine of ₹250 will be imposed if anyone is found violating the code,” the notice by J.D. Women’s College said.

College principal Shyama Roy confirmed that the ban on wearing of burqa in the institute’s premises has been withdrawn and said that the college has issued a second notice specifying that there is no such ban.

“There is a dress code of the college which specifies that a student has to wear a maroon colour kurta, white salwar and white dupatta. There is a misunderstanding in the notice ... We sincerely apologise for it,” Rekha Mishra, a teacher, said.

J.D. Women’s College is affiliated to Patliputra University.

“Many students used to come to classes in their home dresses in burqa, which was opposed by some others. Following the objections, college authorities issued notice asking students to strictly comply with the dress code,” another teacher said.

The students who had objected to the ban expressed happiness over the decision.

Varsity won’t consider postdoctoral work at foreign institutes for jobs

Retired professor writes to Chancellor-Governor seeking review of decision

26/01/2020, R. SUJATHA,CHENNAI

The University of Madras has cited UGC norms.R. RaguR. Ragu

Citing University Grants Commission Regulations, the University of Madras has decided not to recognise post-doctoral research experience from foreign institutions and research laboratories while recruiting faculty.

However, a former professor has questioned the decision.

Retired professor G. Shanmugam has written to the Chancellor-Governor stating that the university called for applications for 32 faculty positions, including assistant and associate professors by January 27.

While the university has, in its guidelines, asked candidates to furnish all details regarding teaching/research and post-doctoral research experience obtained from universities/research institutions in different countries, it also stated that research work done abroad would not be counted for deciding the minimum teaching/research experience required for the post.

‘Untenable’

Prof. Shanmugam contended the rule prevented “many bright candidates involved in post-doctoral research work” from applying. He termed it as “untenable” and urged the university to re-examine its decision so that candidates doing research abroad could also apply.

A senior university official said information on work experience as a post-doctoral fellow is sought to judge how the candidates spent their time after their Ph.D.

“People take up post-doctoral work either in India or abroad, but the UGC does not say that it can be counted as teaching experience. A post-doctoral fellow would have worked in the best institutions abroad out of their own interest,” he said. Vice-Chancellor P. Duraisamy said: “The UGC Regulation 2018 Section 10.0, which is uploaded on the university website, provides detailed regulations relating to counting of past services relating to research experience for new recruitment. We have clarified and also uploaded this regulation as part of our application procedure. We follow the above regulation relating to counting of past services for essential qualification requirement. There is nothing wrong in getting information on research experience at doctoral or post-doctoral level. There is no confusion in the call for applications,” he said.