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Breaking: Ph.D Issued By Open University And That By Formal Conventional University Must Be Treated At Par: SC [Read Order] | Live Law: The Supreme Court, in Abdul Motin Vs. Manisankar Maiti, has held that Ph.D degree issued by an open university and that issued by a formal conventional university must be treated at par.

College student held under POCSO Act

THENI, May 09, 2018 00:00 IST

L. Surya of Thadicherry, a college student, was arrested on the charge of assaulting an eight-year old girl at Thadicherry near here on Tuesday.

The accused abducted the girl while she was playing near her house and assaulted her sexually.

Later, he threatened to murder her if she exposed the assault to others.

Cases were registered against him under Section 6 of POCSO Act and 506 (i) of IPC in this connection.

Power shutdown

SALEM, May 09, 2018 00:00 IST

There will be no power supply in the following areas from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on May 9 due to maintenance works on the power lines passing from Hasthampatti: Yercaud town, Ondikadai, Kovilmedu, Vazhavanthi, Nagalur, Semmanatham, Kottacheri, Maramangalam, Pattipadi, Velur, Kondaiyanur, Karadiyur, Kolagur and surrounding areas.

Power shutdown from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. today 

Special Correspondent 
 
MADURAI, May 09, 2018 00:00 IST

There will be power shutdown in the following areas between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Wednesday as TANGEDCO plans to undertake maintenance work at its Subramaniapuram, Makalipatti, Anuppanadi and Teppakulam sub-stations:

South Veli Street, South Masi Street, South Marret Street, Sappanikoil Street, Kazimar Street, Kaja Street, South Krishnankoil Street, Pandia Velalar Street, West Gate, Perumal Temple Street, Tirupparankundram Road, West Vadampokki Street, Katrapalayam, West Veli Street, Immayil Nanmaitharuvar Temple Street, West Perumal Maistry Street, South Avanimoola Street, Rathinapuram, Sundararajapuram, MK Puram, Periyar Bus Stand, Shopping Complex, RMS Road, Keeraithurai, Makalipatti Road, Nallamuthu Pillai Road, Chinthamani Road, South Veli Street, Pillaiyarpalayam, Chinnakkadai Street, Manjanakkara Street, Pandadi, Mahal, Maravar Chavadi, Kamarajapuram, Vazhai Thoppu, East Veli Street, Amman Sannidhi, East Marrest Street and Sungam Pallivaasal Street.

Rajiv Nagar, Pagalavan Nagar, Tamizhan Street, Teachers’ Colony, Aravind Eye Hospital, Aavin Milk Project, Iravathanallur, Babu Nagar, Ganesh Nagar, Raja Nagar, Velan Street, Krupananda Variar Nagar, Kallambal, Chinthamani, Ayyanarpuram, Panaiyur, Samanatham, Periyar Nagar, Thai Nagar, Ganga Nagar, TNHB Apartments, Kannan Colony, Azhagapuri and Rajaman Nagar.

Teppakulam, Adaikkalam Pillai Colony, New Ramanathapuram Road, Pankajam Colony, Anuppanadi-Teppakulam Road, Anuppanadi, Kamarajar Salai, Thangam Nagar, Vadivel Nagar, Azhagar Nagar, Kuruvikkaran Salai, Meenakshi Nagar, New Meenakshi Nagar, CMR Road, Kondithozhu, Srinivasa Perumal Temple Street, Chinnakanmoi, Balarengapuram, Shanmuga Nagar, Navarathinapuram, Indira Nagar, Old Kuyavarpalayam Road, Lakshmipuram, Khanpalayam, Pachaharisikkara Street, Myna Teppam, Krishnapuram, Rajiv Gandhi Street, NMR Puram, AA Road, BB Road, DD Road, Meenakshi Avenue and Tirumagal Nagar.

Heavy rain in Madurai 

Staff Reporter 
 
MADURAI, May 09, 2018 00:00 IST

The city witnessed considerable rain on Tuesday evening, bringing respite for the public reeling under scorching summer for the past few weeks.

The rain was spread across most parts of the city with thunders for around two hours, resulting in brief power cuts in a few areas.

Waterlogging was reported in several low-lying areas, making it difficult for motorists and pedestrians.

The sky remained overcast over the past few days, raising the hopes of the residents for a rain.

Dos, dont’s for schools planning tours 
 
Special Correspondent 
 
Chennai, May 09, 2018 00:00 IST

In a statement released on Tuesday, the Directorate of Matriculation Schools (DMS) said the correspondent and principal of the school will be held responsible for the death of any student during an educational tour.

The DMS has released a long list of instructions following the drowning of three students of ECI Matriculation School during a trip to Pune.

Schools planning trips should discuss it with the Parents-Teachers Association and get its unanimous consent, the Director of Matriculation Schools said.

In a five-page release, the DMS has spelled out a list of dos and dont’s for schools, including taking two months’ time to plan trips. Once the trip is finalised, details of the number of days, place, mode of travel must be shared in writing with the parents and students, the direcorate said.

Students should be made aware about conducting themselves during the trip. They should should keep the school principal informed of the places visited. The students should also be given orientation on how to take care of themselves in the event of an untoward incident.

The DMS advised the schools that trips should not exceed four days and that buses used for the purpose must have the relevant documents and necessary fitness certificates.

It has prescribed a teacher-student ratio and made it clear that if there were girls in the group, a female teacher should accompany them. The students should also undertake medical check-ups and must have a doctor’s certificate to attest their health status, the DMS has said.

Pre-University colleges cannot offer integrated courses

Department warns of disaffiliation as no college has permission to run such courses, asks parents to file complaints.

Published: 09th May 2018 05:40 AM  


By Rashmi Belur

Express News Service

BENGALURU: The Department of Pre-University Education (PUE) has come out with strict instructions to colleges which are offering integrated courses along with regular Pre-University courses. As per the admission guidelines released by the department for the academic year 2018-19, the PU colleges offering integrated courses will get disaffiliated as they have no permission from the department to run such courses on the college premises.

The guideline clearly says, "Any Pre-University college associated with agencies or coaching centres and allowing them to conduct classes on the premises and coaching students for NEET, CET, JEE or any other competitive examinations is strictly not allowed, and such colleges will face disaffiliation."

Meanwhile, as there is no clarity in the rules about integrated courses, the department has decided bring out clear and comprehensive policy regarding this soon. Speaking to TNIE, C Shikha, director PUE department, said, "We have already acted against one such college which was offering integrated course in city and cancelled the recognition. However, we are bringing out a more comprehensive policy soon to control such colleges."

She clearly stated that the department gives permission to run only PU course and not to run integrated course. So, no college in the state is allowed to run integrated course on the premises.

However, the department is receiving lots of complaints against colleges across the state about offering integrated courses and collecting a higher fee for that coaching. There are colleges which have associated with external agencies which are basically coaching centres and tied up with them for coaching for CET, NEET, JEE and other competitive exams.

"We advise parents to submit their complaints along with documents like receipts provided by colleges so that we can act against the colleges," said a senior official of the department.

Though the fee for PU courses is less, unaided PU colleges are charging up to `3 lakh in the name of integrated coaching. Students are also forced to stay back after class hours for the coaching. Students are asked to reach the college at 6 am and stay back till 8pm.

There are some coaching centres, which have tied up with PU colleges for the purpose of admissions and students who get admission in that particular college need not attend classes at the college, but will attend classes only at coaching institute. However, colleges grant attendance to students, an official pointed out.