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Saturday, April 11, 2026

NEWS TODAY 11.04.2026

Delay in issuing pattas: Residents may sit out poll

Apr 11, 2026, 04.09 AM IST

Chennai: Residents of Kamarajar Nagar in Perungudi have threatened to boycott the upcoming Assembly election in Sholinganallur constituency, protesting prolonged delays in the issuance of computerised subdivision pattas. In a representation to the chief electoral officer, the Kamarajar Nagar residents association, representing around 250 families, alleged apathy by authorities in resolving the issue despite repeated appeals. According to the residents, the plots were purchased through registered sale deeds between 1983 and 1985, and houses were constructed with due approvals . They said they have been in peaceful possession of the properties and have been paying all statutory taxes and charges. However, applications for computerised pattas have remained pending since 2009, the association said. TNN

CSE, ECE among top picks for management seats in TN this year

Apr 10, 2026, 01.46 AM IST

Chennai: Computer science engineering, and electronics and communication engineering are among the top courses preferred by students and parents thronging colleges for management quota admissions this year. Many colleges said they have received more queries for core engineering branches as well.

Though the Class XII exam results are yet to be out, anxious parents are queuing up to book management quota seats after tough CBSE maths and physics exams this year. Colleges said the enquiries were up by around 20% compared to the previous year.

"There is a huge interest among students and parents for electronics and communication engineering (ECE) this year. It is the new trend. Besides computer science, core engineering courses like mechanical engineering are in good demand," said Abhay Meganathan, vice-chairman, Rajalakshmi Group of Institutions.

Some colleges offer counselling for parents and students, explaining different career options in all engineering courses.

"We have about 100 parents and students visiting our colleges every day.

Most of them prioritise computer science and AI. Counsellors brief them on different career options, including possible opportunities in courses such as ECE and mechanical engineering," said Sai Prakash Leo Muthu, CEO of Sri Sairam Engineering College.

The counsellors also cite examples of students placed in companies such as Volvo after studying ECE.

Some colleges attributed a heightened interest in engineering to the buzz around AI among students.

"At our college, we see 20% to 30% more queries for management quota admissions. There is more interest in engineering courses due to the buzz around AI and expectations of new jobs," said R M Kishore, vice-chairman of RMK Engineering College.

SRM Easwari Engineering College principal P Deivasundari said the college received enquiries from more than 40 countries for the NRI quota this year. "Civil and mechanical engineering courses also got many queries this year," she added.

Friday, April 10, 2026

NEWS TODAY 10.04.2026

Madras HC bins plea on transfer of govt staff after 3 years

Apr 10, 2026, 02.06 AM IST

Chennai: Madras high court on Thursday refused to order transfer of govt employees who have been working in the same place for more than three years. The court observed that while the Election Commission (ECI) is taking action by transferring govt servants, interference by the court is not required.

The first bench of Chief Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari and Justice G Arul Murugan observed this, while disposing of a plea moved by Integrated Manapparai Taluk Rainfed and Irrigated Farmers Association.

According to the petitioner, a govt order (GO) was issued in 1994 mandating the transfer of govt employees working in various departments once every three years to ensure transparency in administration and to prevent misuse of power by officials. It further alleged that govt officials working in departments such as agriculture, revenue and police have been continuing in the same postings for more than three years, and as a result, they have been selectively extending govt welfare schemes to preferred individuals.

The association also contended that govt officials must act impartially during elections, but allowing them to continue in the same post for long durations is against election conduct rules and creates a possibility of them acting in favour of the ruling party. Refusing to entertain the plea, the bench observed that transfer of govt employees is a service-related matter and such a relief cannot be sought in a PIL. The court, however, directed the ECI to consider the petitioner's representation in accordance with law.