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T.N. CM Stalin criticises Centre for reducing NEET PG cut-off to zero

Tamil Nadu CM Stalin claims Union govt has accepted NEET benefit is zero. Reduced cut-off to zero, making NEET a mere formality. BJP govt heartless, causing loss of lives with NEET guillotine.

The Hindu · Sep 21, 2023

NEET-PG, 2023 cut-off reduced to ‘zero’ percentile

Health Ministry directs NMC to reduce NEET-PG 2023 cut-off to "zero" across all categories. Move to fill all clinical & non-clinical seats & provide relief to medical aspirants. IMA had written to Health Ministry to reduce cut-off marks. Move raises concerns around quality of PG medical education.

The Hindu · Sep 20, 2023

16-yr-old NEET aspirant dies after consuming poison in Rajasthan's Kota; 24th case of suicide this year

KOTA(RAJASTHAN): A 16-year-old NEET aspirant from Uttar Pradesh died on Monday after allegedly consuming poison in her hostel room in the Vigyan Nagar area of Rajasthan's coaching hub Kota, police said.

The Times of India · Sep 18, 2023

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16-year-old NEET aspirant dies after consuming poison in Kota; 24th suicide in coaching hub this year

A resident of Mau in Uttar Pradesh, Priyas was a Class 12 student preparing for NEET-UG at a coaching institute in Kota and living in a hostel in the Vigyan Nagar area, DSP Dharmveer Singh said.

The Hindu · Sep 18, 2023

MDMK conference in Madurai conference to demand probe into alleged malpractices by BJP

MDMK's Vaiko calls for probe into alleged malpractices in Union govt's schemes; demands NEET exemption, AIIMS in Madurai. Conference condemns Centre's unilateral move to appoint search panel for 3 TN univs & BJP's hidden agenda to rename India. Urges public to vote for I.N.D.I.A. alliance to restore lost sheen of…

The Hindu · Sep 15, 2023

Kota reports 23rd suicide this year as NEET aspirant from Ranchi hangs herself

16-yr-old from Jharkhand's Ranchi allegedly commits suicide in Kota hostel. 23 student suicides this year, highest ever for coaching hub. No suicide note found, police investigating. Anti-hanging devices & anti-suicide nets installed to prevent such incidents. Psychological tests & effective communication with parents also being implemented.

The Hindu · Sep 13, 2023

IMA asks Centre to reduce cut-off marks for NEET-PG 2023

“We request you to reduce the NEET PG 2023 cut off percentile up to 30%,” the letter said.

The Hindu · Sep 13, 2023

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Ending NEET will be the truest tribute to Anitha, says Stalin

TN CM Stalin pays tribute to Anitha, Jagadheeswaran who died due to NEET. He urges to abolish NEET & encourages students to hone talents. TN govt protecting interests of all, implementing measures for social justice. Unveils foundation stone for 162 housing tenements in Kolathur. Helplines available for those in distress.

The Hindu · Sep 12, 2023

Kota’s crash course

Thousands of students throng the coaching centres of Kota every year in the hope of securing a better future. To stay focused on studies, they rarely forge friendships or wind down, and this takes a severe toll on their mental health. Mehul Malpani visits the coaching centres and hostels where…

The Hindu · Sep 1, 2023

No student wants free medical seats offered by SMSIMSR college in Karnataka

The seats come with the condition of working at the institute for 5 years.

The Hindu · Sep 1, 2023

Worried about student suicides, grandparents, mothers on sabbatical shift to Kota with children

Parents shift to Kota w/children to reduce stress of entrance exams; 22 student suicides in 2023; parents stay w/kids, provide comfort, acclimatize them to city to reduce risk of extreme steps.

The Hindu · Aug 30, 2023

Kota administration stops exams at coaching centres after students’ suicide

Kota district in Rajasthan orders coaching institutes to halt routine tests for two months due to suicides by NEET and other competitive exam aspirants. 22 students have died by suicide in 2023, highest for any year.

The Hindu · Aug 28, 2023

Kota: District administration stays tests, coaching exams for 2 months after NEET aspirant kills self

Amid rising suicide cases among students in Rajasthan's Kota, the district administration has issued directions staying tests and examinations at coaching centres for two months with immediate effect. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Aug 28, 2023

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The Hindu · Aug 28, 2023

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The Hindu · Aug 27, 2023

Two NEET aspirants die by suicide in a day in Rajasthan’s Kota, toll goes up to 22 this year

Within four hours, two NEET aspirants have died by suicide in two separate incidents in Rajasthan’s Kota, taking the total toll to 22 this year, police said

The Hindu · Aug 26, 2023

Annamalai should talk about what the BJP has achieved in 10 years instead of attacking other parties: Congress youth leader Krishna Allavaru

Indian Youth Congress Tamil Nadu in-charge, Krishna Allavaru, criticized BJP state president K Annamalai for attacking others instead of highlighting the BJP's achievements in the past decade. He accused PM Modi of not creating enough jobs and held him responsible for inflation and failure to protect youth. He rejected criticism…

The Hindu · Aug 24, 2023

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

The Hindu · Aug 21, 2023

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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The Hindu · Aug 21, 2023

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…

The Hindu · Aug 21, 2023

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…

The Hindu · Aug 20, 2023

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

The Hindu · Aug 20, 2023

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

The Hindu · Aug 20, 2023

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…

The Hindu · Aug 19, 2023

State government misguiding youth on NEET, says Vasan

The Hindu · Aug 14, 2023

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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