NEWS AT A GLANCE
Examination Reforms
Taking a cue from the changes suggested in the National Curriculum Framework (NCF-2005) reforms are introduced, which include making the class 10 board exams optional strengthening of the comprehensive and continuous evaluation (CCE) system and the introduction of a grading system
Posted On :13/May/2010 2:29:24 AM
The right of children to free and compulsory education act
The act makes it compulsory for state funded schools to provide free education to every child between the age of 6 and 14 years.
Posted On :13/May/2010 2:12:01 AM
Indian educational system to undergo reform
Kapil Sibal the Minister for science and technology, Ocean Development and Human Resources promises reforms in education sector
Posted On :13/May/2010 1:52:14 AM
FOOTWEAR MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY COURSE LAUNCHED
Rajeev Lakhara, The Managing Director, FDDI inaugurated the special batch of footwear manufacturing technology programme for SC/ST students.
Posted On :12/May/2010 2:56:23 AM
RISING AWARENESS OF IMPERATIVE OF ADOPTING ENVIRONMENT-FRIENDLY TECHNOLOGIES : DIRECTOR CLRI
A.B.Mandal, Director Central Leather Research Institute [CLRI] announced that CLRI was contemplating commercializing of some of the Technology leads it had developed in Bio-base processing of leather soon.
Posted On :12/May/2010 2:24:52 AM
CHENNAI SCHOOLS ARE TO PUT UP NEW FEE STRUCTURE.
The Education department of Government of Tamilnadu has handed over letter of order on the fee structure individually to the private schools in Chennai on Tuesday in a meeting organized specifically for this purpose in Karnataka Sangh School premises in T.Nagar.
Posted On :12/May/2010 2:10:22 AM
Mint flyover work to be started in June
M.Subramaninam, the Mayor , Chennai Corporation announced that the works on Mint flyover would be started in June,2010.
Posted On :12/May/2010 2:02:15 AM
Minibuses are set to return to Chennai
There are many parts of Chennai that are just outside city limits lack connectivity even to nearby areas.
Posted On :12/May/2010 1:47:12 AM
ARMY RECRUITMENT FROM MAY 10 TO 16 IN DINDIGUL.
Bony Vincent, Assistant Director, Ex-servicemen Welfare announced , here on Friday that the process of recruitment of personnel for the Army, scheduled to be held between May 10 and May 16, at the district sports complex.
Posted On :10/May/2010 3:00:13 AM
AAVIN LAUNCHES SMART CARD
District Collector P.Umanath launched Aavin smart cards.
Posted On :10/May/2010 2:48:45 AM
CONSUMER ADVISORY GROUP TO SUPPLEMENT STATEWIDE CONSUMER HELPLINE IS PLANNED
K.Rajaraman, Commissioner, Civil Supplies and Consumer Protection Department announced that a Consumer Advisory Group will be set up in the city within a fortnight to help consumers understand their rights and fight for them
Posted On :10/May/2010 2:16:18 AM
TRAINERS TO TRAIN TEACHERS NEEDED.
Central board of Secondary Education is looking for expert trainers to train School teachers according to a circular on its Website.
Posted On :10/May/2010 2:08:43 AM
ROADS -WIDENING A BASIC TO DECONGESTION OF TRAFFIC ARE FINALLY THOUGHT OF.
Better late than never, Chennai Corporation has planned to launch digitals survey of about 25 arterial roads in Chennai soon The civic body recently invited bids from consultancies desirous of carrying out the survey.
Posted On :10/May/2010 1:50:08 AM
‘SCIENCE CLUBS TO BE ACTIVATED IN SCHOOLS’: DIRECTOR, VIGYAN PRASAR
Anuj Sinha , Director Vigyan Prasar announced that the science clubs in the schools may be activated.
Posted On :10/May/2010 1:39:15 AM
NEW PALAR BRIDGE INAUGURATION TODAY
The long pending Palar bridge will now inaugurated by Durai Murugan Minister for Law, Courts and Prisons on Friday.
Posted On :10/May/2010 1:25:56 AM
EXAM CENTRES FOR B. ED. CANDIDATES OF BHARATHIAR UNIVERSITY.
The theory examinations for undergraduate and post-graduate courses, MCA, MBA, diploma, and B. Ed. courses, of the School of Distance Education of Bharathiar University will be held from May 10 to June 1.
Posted On :10/May/2010 1:13:15 AM
POWER GENERATION IN TAMILNADU IS DEPLETING
The State government on Thursday attributed the problem of power shortage to reduced generation from the Neyveli expansion project,
Posted On :10/May/2010 1:05:02 AM
HINDU ORGANISES AN INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION FAIR AT HOTEL TAJ COROMANDEL TODAY
The Hindu Education Plus International Education Fair 2010 being inaugurated at Hotel Taj Coromandel in the city on Friday.
Posted On :10/May/2010 12:47:02 AM
NO RAISE IN POWER TARIFF IN TAMILNADU.
M.Karunanidhi Chief Minister of Tamilnadu told the assembly while answering a debate on Thursday that there would neither be any increase in power tariff for consumers nor the withdrawal of free power supply scheme nor withdrawal of grants to the Energy Department.
Posted On :10/May/2010 12:41:35 AM
GRADUATION DAY OF SRI NANDHANAM COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING.
The 5th Graduation Day of Sri Nandhanam College of Engineering and Technology was held at the college campus in Tirupattur on Sunday.
Posted On :08/May/2010 8:50:34 AM
