Tamil Nadu govt announces Pongal bonus, check amount, who all will benefit
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Tamil Nadu govt announces Pongal bonus, check amount, who all will benefit

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The Tamil Nadu government on Thursday announced a special Pongal bonus for its employees, teachers and pensioners to mark the festival. Tamil Nadu govt asks to reschedule UGC-NET exam in view of Pongal In another initiative in view of the Pongal celebrations in Tamil Nadu, the Higher Education Minister Govi Chezhiaan appealed to the Centre to reschedule the UGC-National Eligibility Test which was set to be held during the festivities. Writing to Union Education Minister, Dharmendra Pradhan, Cheziaan said that the National Testing Agency under the Education Ministry has scheduled the UGC-NET December 2024 from January 3 to 16, 2025. Pongal was not merely a festival, but an "emblem of our culture and traditional heritage that spans over 3,000 years", the minister underscored and added that the Tamil Nadu government had already declared holidays from January 14 to 16, 2025 for the Pongal festival.

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Reschedule UGC-NET for Pongal, urges Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin
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Reschedule UGC-NET for Pongal, urges Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin

India Today  

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has appealed to Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan to reschedule the UGC-NET exams set to take place during the Pongal festival in January. In his letter to the Union Minister, Stalin highlighted that UGC-NET exams are planned from January 13 to 16, coinciding with Pongal celebrations. Stalin argued that holding the exams during this …

T.N. CM Stalin requests Union Minister to reschedule UGC-NET exam slated on Pongal
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T.N. CM Stalin requests Union Minister to reschedule UGC-NET exam slated on Pongal

The Hindu  

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has written to Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan to reschedule the UGC-NET Examinations as it falls on the most important festival of Tamil Nadu, Pongal. Since January 14 is the day on which the most important festival of Tamil Nadu, Pongal is celebrated this year, the Tamil Nadu government’s Minister for Higher Education had …

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister asks change in UGC-NET dates due to Pongal festival
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2 days, 7 hours ago

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister asks change in UGC-NET dates due to Pongal festival

India Today  

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has written to Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, urging the rescheduling of the UGC-NET exams due to the clash with the Tamil Nadu Pongal festival, which falls on January 14, 2025. Stalin highlighted that the festival, celebrated as ‘the harvest festival’ in the state, holds immense cultural and religious significance for the Tamil community, …

UGC NET December 2024: Tamil Nadu govt appeals Dharmendra Pradhan to reschedule exam | Here's why
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UGC NET December 2024: Tamil Nadu govt appeals Dharmendra Pradhan to reschedule exam | Here's why

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UGC NET December 2024: Tamil Nadu Higher Education Minister Govi Chezhiaan has written a letter to Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan urging him to reschedule the UGC-NET December 2024 exam in view of the harvest festival 'Pongal' celebrations from January 14 to 16 in the state. In a letter to Pradhan, Cheziaan said that the National Testing Agency under the …

UGC NET: Tamil Nadu minister writes to Pradhan to reschedule exam considering Pongal
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UGC NET: Tamil Nadu minister writes to Pradhan to reschedule exam considering Pongal

Hindustan Times  

In view of the harvest festival 'Pongal' celebrations in Tamil Nadu from January 14 to 16, 2025, the UGC-National Eligibility Test, scheduled to be held during those days as well should be rescheduled, Higher Education Minister Govi Chezhiaan appealed to the Centre on Monday. UGC NET: Tamil Nadu minister writes to Pradhan to reschedule exam Writing to Union Education Minister, …

Tamil Nadu government demands rescheduling of UGC NET exam due to Pongal
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Tamil Nadu government demands rescheduling of UGC NET exam due to Pongal

India Today  

In light of the Pongal festival celebrations, Tamil Nadu's Higher Education Minister Govi Chezhiaan has requested the union government to reschedule the upcoming UGC NET examination. He pointed out that these dates coincide with the Pongal festival, which is observed from January 14 to 16, 2025, across Tamil Nadu. He also highlighted that the Tamil Nadu government has declared holidays …

‘Insensitivity’: Kanimozhi demands rescheduling of UGC-NET exam due to Pongal
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‘Insensitivity’: Kanimozhi demands rescheduling of UGC-NET exam due to Pongal

Hindustan Times  

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi on Sunday urged the Centre to reschedule the University Grants Commission-National Eligibility Test exam of various subjects scheduled on January 15 and 16 as they coincide with the Pongal festival in Tamil Nadu and accused the government of showing “complete insensitivity towards the sentiments” of the state. In a letter to Union education minister …

’Reschedule UGC NET date’: DMK expresses concern over clash of exam with Pongal, writes letter to Education Minister
2 weeks, 3 days ago

’Reschedule UGC NET date’: DMK expresses concern over clash of exam with Pongal, writes letter to Education Minister

Live Mint  

UGC NET date: DMK MP Kanimozhi expressed concern over the clash of UGC NET exam dates with Pongal alleging that it is a widely celebrated festival. The National Testing Agency scheduled the University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test on January 15 and 16, after which Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam party's student wing announced statewide protests. The UGC-NET schedule includes 17 examinations …

Tamil Nadu CM Stalin Hikes DA for Govt Employees to 31 Pc, Announces 'Pongal' Cash Gift
3 years ago

Tamil Nadu CM Stalin Hikes DA for Govt Employees to 31 Pc, Announces 'Pongal' Cash Gift

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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Tuesday ordered a 14 per cent increase in Dearness Allowance for government employees, teachers, pensioners and family pensioners with effect from January 1, 2022. The hike in DA from 17 to 31 per cent would entail an additional expenditure of about Rs 8,724 crore and for festival cash gift approximately, Rs 169.56 …

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