According to authorities, 22 students preparing for competitive exams in the district have attempted suicide so far in 2023 which is the highest for any year. Last year, the figure was 15.
The deaths of a 19-year-old student & his father within three days have put focus on politics surrounding the medical entrance exam. Both DMK, AIADMK govts adopted anti-NEET bills.
Expressing shock over the recent demise of aspirant Jagatheeswaran, who unsuccessfully attempted to clear the entrance test, the CM said he was at a loss to console his family.
The information was provided by MoS (education) Subhas Sarkar in response to questions raised by YSR Congress leader Y.S. Avinash Reddy & TDP MP Jayadev Galla in Parliament.
Parents of 2019 batch students plan to move SC to challenge decision to implement the test from 2024, saying intention to conduct it was declared after batch had taken admission.
National Medical Commission planned exam this year, but it was shifted to next year at behest of health ministry. Licence to practise medicine will be allowed after clearing NExT 1 & 2.
Using a GCC model, where the state contracts private operators, lowers costs and subsidies. It’s possible to run a high-quality service, as anyone who has used London’s buses will attest.
According to a statement by the airport, commercial operations likely to begin next year 'in view of the current construction status'. It was supposed to commence operations by 2024 end.
At interaction in Delhi Monday, Ambassador of Philippines also highlighted talks over possibility of high-level delegation visit later this year to mark 75 yrs of diplomatic ties.
Changed reality for Modi govt in its 3rd innings is by no means rise of a new phenomenon. It's a return to old normal where even majorities had to routinely wrestle with storied million mutinies.
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