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The Tamil Nadu Government is not only against the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (Neet), but is also opposed to the National Exit Test (Next), which it made a part of its memorandum to the Prime Minister. Stating that it is not needed in the state.

Tamil Nadu govt against Next, wants MCI assessment revamp for doctors

One test cannot determine the standard of education over a period of five years.

10 Feb 2017 6:36 AM IST

P. Sathyagopal on Thursday conducted a high-level meeting with the state water managers and district collectors to gauge the drought situation in all the districts.

Chennai: Meet decides to chalk out action plan to fight drought

P. Sathyagopal on Thursday conducted a high-level meeting with the state water managers and district collectors.

10 Feb 2017 6:33 AM IST

Following widespread support for jallikattu, a group of youngsters in Chennai are all set to campaign for farmers and has come out with a short film on agrarian crisis.

Tamil Nadu: Short film on agrarian crisis to be screened tomorrow

Posters supporting farming and a 20 minute short film are ready for screening on Saturday.

10 Feb 2017 6:29 AM IST

State government had passed orders instructing the director of agriculture to execute a massive Rs 800 crore plan on sustainable dry land agriculture.

Tamil Nadu government readies Rs 800 crore dry land agriculture plan

Director of agriculture has proposed to form 1,000 dry land clusters at the state level over a period of four years.

10 Feb 2017 6:24 AM IST

Lake cleaning activities being carried out by volunteers.

Chennai: Lake festival to be celebrated on Sunday

People unite to keep Perungudi lake clean, alive.

10 Feb 2017 6:20 AM IST

Talk with AIADMK MLAs: DMK to Governor

Opposition leader and working president of DMK M. K. Stalin has sought the Governor to seek trust vote in the state...

10 Feb 2017 2:58 AM IST

On Thursday evening there was a special karagattam organised for the MLAs staying in the resort, insiders said. (Representational image)

Sasikala camp MLAs enjoying Karagattam, movie at beach resort

The MLAs reached the resort on Wednesday night and are staying there since.

10 Feb 2017 2:54 AM IST

Madras High Court

Plea in Madras High Court to produce missing' AIADMK MLAs

A plea has been made in the Madras high court to produce two AIADMK MLAs.

10 Feb 2017 2:48 AM IST

AIADMK Treasurer and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O Panneerselvam addresses the partys General Council Meeting at Vanagaram in Chennai. (Photo: PTI)

Madhusudhanan, top leaders throng O Panneerselvam's residence

Support continued to pour in for caretaker Chief Minister O. Panneerselvam for the second day on Thursday.

10 Feb 2017 2:45 AM IST

AIADMK Treasurer and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O Panneerselvam addresses the partys General Council Meeting at Vanagaram in Chennai. (Photo: PTI)

Veda Nilayam to be Jayalalithaa memorial, says O Panneerselvam

Panneerselvam said articles and books belonging to the late Chief Minister would be on display at the memorial that is...

10 Feb 2017 2:30 AM IST

VK Sasikala and O Panneerselvam

Sasikala betrayed Jayalalithaa, says O Panneerselvam

OPS says Sasikala had told Jaya that she was not interested in power.

10 Feb 2017 2:27 AM IST

AIADMK general secretary V.K. Sasikala meets Governor Ch Vidyasagar Rao on Thursday.

Sasikala vs Panneerselvam: TN on razor's edge as Governor bides his...

Tamil Nadu Governor meets Sasikala for 40 minutes, O Panneerselvam 10 minutes; to seek legal opinion.

10 Feb 2017 2:21 AM IST