அரசுத் தேர்வுகள் இயக்ககம் சார்பில் இடைநிலை, மேல்நிலை முதலாம் ஆண்டு (Arrear) மற்றும் மேல்நிலை இரண்டாம் ஆண்டு பொதுத் தேர்வுகளுக்கான தேர்வுக்கால அட்டவணை வெளியிடு

சென்னை, கோட்டூர்புரம் அண்ணா நூற்றாண்டு நூலக கூட்டரங்கில் மாண்புமிகு பள்ளி கல்வித் துறை அமைச்சர் திரு.அன்பில் மகேஸ் பொய்யாமொழி அவர்கள் 04.11.2025 அன்று அரசுத் தேர்வுகள் இயக்ககம் சார்பில் மார்சி / ஏப்ரல் 2026-ல் நடைபெறவுள்ள இடைநிலை, மேல்நிலை முதலாம் ஆண்டு(Arrear) மற்றும் மேல்நிலை இரண்டாம் ஆண்டு பொதுத் தேர்வுகளுக்கான தேர்வுக்கால அட்டவணையை வெளியிட்டு, அனைத்து மாவட்ட முதன்மைக் கல்வி அலுவலர்கள் மற்றும் மாவட்டக் கல்வி அலுவலர்களுக்கான பணி ஆய்வினை மேற்கொண்டார். 

இந்நிகழ்வில் பள்ளிக் கல்வித் துறை முதன்மைச் செயலாளர் மரு.பி.சந்தர மோகன் இ.ஆ.ப., ஒருங்கிணைந்த பள்ளிக்கல்வி இயக்குநர் மற்றும் தமிழ்நாடு பாடநூல் மற்றும் கல்வியியல் பணிகள் கழக மேலாண்மை இயக்குநர் மரு.ஆர்த்தி இ.ஆ.ப., மாதிரிப்பள்ளிகள் உறுப்பினர் செயலர் திரு.சுதன் இ.ஆ.ப., பள்ளிக்கல்வி இயக்குநர் முனைவர். ச.கண்ணப்பன், தனியார் பள்ளிகள் இயக்குநர் முனைவர் பி.குப்புசாமி, தொடக்ககல்வி இயக்குநர் முனைவர் பூ.ஆ.நரேஷ், அரசுத் தேர்வுகள் இயக்குநர் திருமதி.கே.சசிகலா மற்றும் பள்ளிக் கல்வித்துறை உயர் அலுவலர்கள் கலந்து கொண்டனர்.

Apollo AyurVAID Hospitals inaugurates flagship facility at Greams Road, Chennai

Apollo AyurVAID Hospitals, the Apollo Hospitals Group’s chain of precision Ayurveda hospitals, on 3rd November 2025 announced the opening of its flagship 35-bed hospital at Greams Road, Chennai. The facility was inaugurated by Dr. Prathap C. Reddy, Founder-Chairman, Apollo Hospitals Group, in the presence of Dr. Preetha Reddy, Executive Vice Chairperson, Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd., and Mr. Rajiv Vasudevan, Founder and Managing Director, Apollo AyurVAID Hospitals.

This opening marks more than an expansion of Chennai’s healthcare landscape. It signifies a new chapter in India’s approach to holistic health. From Greams Road, where Apollo redefined healthcare delivery in 1983, Apollo AyurVAID now extends that legacy by strengthening Ayurveda as a complementary science that works in harmony with modern medicine.

 

The new facility is designed to deliver evidence-based Ayurveda care across a broad spectrum of specialties including orthopaedics, neuro and neurodegenerative disorders, metabolic disorders, women’s health, paediatric developmental disorders, elder care, Ayurveda para-surgical treatments for ano-rectal conditions, chronic wounds, sports medicine, dermatology, and respiratory disorders.

 

Dr. Prathap C. Reddy, Founder-Chairman, Apollo Hospitals Group, said, “Ayurveda is one of India’s greatest gifts to humanity. At Apollo, we believe that Ayurveda, when practiced with precision, evidence, and patient safety, complements modern medicine by addressing the root causes of disease and enhancing wellbeing. Through Apollo AyurVAID Hospitals, we are reinforcing India’s leadership in holistic, patient-centred healthcare that combines the best of both worlds. We are confident this new centre will serve as a beacon for high-quality, research-led Ayurvedic care that supports recovery, resilience, and lifelong health.”

 

Dr. Preetha Reddy, Executive Vice Chairperson, Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd. and Chairperson, Apollo AyurVAID, said “At Apollo, we have always believed that healthcare must be holistic and centred around the needs of every patient. Through Apollo AyurVAID, we are complementing modern medical care with clinically governed, evidence-based Ayurveda that enhances recovery, restores body–mind balance, and promotes lifelong wellbeing. With a strong presence across all four southern states, New Delhi, Almora, and upcoming expansions to western and eastern India, Apollo AyurVAID Hospitals continues to build India’s most advanced network for precision Ayurveda and holistic healing.”

 

Mr. Rajiv Vasudevan, Founder & Managing Director, Apollo AyurVAID Hospitals, said:
“The launch of our flagship hospital in Chennai marks an important milestone in our two-decade journey. Situated at Greams Road, the heart of India’s healthcare excellence, this centre brings together the precision of Ayurveda with the scientific rigour of Apollo’s clinical systems. We are committed to delivering personalised care through root-cause diagnosis and treatment of complex non-communicable diseases, post-acute rehabilitation, and whole-person health. Our goal is to make high-quality, safe, and outcome-driven Ayurveda care accessible to every individual seeking holistic healing.”

 

Consistent with Apollo’s commitment to safety and transparency, the hospital will also offer the ‘Tested Safe’ AyurVAID range of products, including classical Ayurveda medicines, medical foods, and OTC formulations. Each product undergoes rigorous quality testing, and consumers can verify the safety reports in real time by scanning a QR code on the label. The range caters to diverse needs such as women’s health, child wellness, elder care, pain management, sleep, stress, and skin health.

TGRERA and ASCI Sign MoU to Enhance Home Buyer Protection

 The Telangana Real Estate Regulatory Authority (TGRERA) announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI). 

The signing of the MoU took place in the presence of Hon’ble Chairman TG-RERA, Dr. N. Satyanarayana,IAS®, Hon’ble Members of TG-RERA Sri. J.Laxmi Narayana and Sri. K.Srinivasa Rao, and senior officials of TGRERA— Dr. D. Srinivas Reddy, Secretary, Sri K. Gangadhar, Executive Director, Sri D. Ravinder, Registrar and Administrative Officer Sri Niranjan Rao. From the Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI), the event was attended by Ms. Manisha Kapoor, CEO & Secretary-General, and Dr. Saheli Sinha, Director – Operations. 

The partnership will enable TGRERA and ASCI to cooperate on monitoring, identifying and addressing non-compliant real-estate advertising in the digital media, to protect homebuyers and ensure compliance with RERA rules. 

Established under the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016, TG-RERA works to promote transparency, accountability, and fair practices in Telangana’s real estate sector. Through this collaboration, the Authority aims to curb misleading and non-compliant advertisements that could misinform home buyers and investors. 

ASCI has already partnered successfully with regulators to monitor various sector advertising using technology-enabled methods. In February 2024, MahaRERA signed an MoU with ASCI that resulted in large volumes of ads being reviewed and escalated to the regulator for action as per the provisions of the law. 

The key objectives of the TGRERA–ASCI MoU are to protect real estate buyers in Telangana by identifying potentially non-compliant advertising for strict action by TGRERA. 

Under the MOU, ASCI will establish a mechanism and process for proactive detection of real-estate advertisements that do not meet with certain provisions of TGRERA. ASCI will also identify real estate advertisements that make misleading claims. 

ASCI will refer and escalate non-compliant advertisements to TGRERA for regulatory action. It will leverage technology-assisted monitoring and its long standing expertise in digital tracking to create a robust system to work with TGRERA.  Strengthening regulatory collaboration with ASCI will help TGRERA to intervene earlier, reduce consumer harm, and improve transparency in marketing by builders and agents

“We are committed to safeguarding the rights and interests of homebuyers in Telangana. This MoU with ASCI will enhance TGRERA’s ability to identify non-compliant real-estate advertising swiftly and take timely action,” said Dr. N Satyanarayana,IAS®, Hon’ble Chairman, TGRERA. “Clear and truthful advertising is central to consumer trust in the housing market; by working with ASCI we are building a practical, technology-enabled defence for buyers.” 

“ASCI welcome the opportunity to work with TGRERA,” said Manisha Kapoor, CEO, ASCI. “Our previous experience with regulators has demonstrated that such cooperation between government regulators and ASCI show impactful outcomes for consumer protection. We are confident that via this MoU, we shall enhance consumer protection for Telangana home buyers.in REAL Estate.”

To ensure that no child marriages take place on the occasion of Dev Uthani Ekadashi

To ensure that no child marriages take place on the occasion of Dev Uthani Ekadashi (A beginning of Wedding Season in Hinduism), which marks the beginning of the wedding season, ICWO has urged the district administration and the District Legal Services Authority to maintain strict vigilance and stay on high alert against child marriage. In its letter to the administration, the organisation has emphasised the need for proactive monitoring to ensure that no instance of child marriage goes unnoticed or unreported. It is important to spread the message that anyone with any information about child marriage must report it to the Police Helpline (112), Child Helpline (1098), ICWO Helpline (9087 161 161) or the local police station immediately to stop anyone from committing this crime; it said.

Indian Community Welfare Organisation – ICWO, a partner of Just Rights for Children, has been working in the district to end child marriage by 2030 under JRC’s nationwide campaign ‘Child Marriage Free India’. Just Rights for Children is one of the largest networks of NGOs dedicated to child rights and child protection in the country. Over the last few years, the network has been working relentlessly to end child marriage by 2030 with its comprehensive 3P model of Protection, Prevention and Prosecution.

In the letter, the NGO has asked the administration to put Anganwadi workers, sarpanches, ASHA workers, and police officials on high alert and to be extra cautious as the wedding season begins on November 1. The organisation has also intensified its awareness drive against child marriage in schools and villages starting today and has appealed to faith leaders to be extra vigilant too.

“The Hon’ble Supreme Court, in its landmark 2024 judgment clearly asked the districts to be more vigilant to end child marriage. We are simply asking the administrations to comply with the apex court’s judgment. Even the Ministry of Women and Child Development has launched the ‘Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat’ campaign reaffirming the national commitment to end child marriage by 2030. Today, we stand at the brink of ending child marriage with everyone’s collective efforts. While our efforts have been ongoing, this is a particularly crucial time, as many families tend to arrange child marriages during this auspicious period. We must uphold the sanctity of this pious occasion by ensuring that not a single child marriage takes place,” said A.J.Hariharan, Secretary-ICWO.

The NGO has urged the district administration to instruct all sarpanches to closely monitor upcoming weddings in their respective villages and to ask Anganwadi workers to prepare lists of marriages scheduled in their areas. School authorities must also be alerted to take note of any dropouts in the coming days, it said.

The organisation has also appealed to all faith leaders and service providers, such as caterers and tent decorators, to ensure that they are not party to any child marriage. As per the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act (PCMA), 2006, those who perform, conduct, direct, or abet a child marriage face rigorous imprisonment of up to two years and/or a fine of up to ₹1 lakh. This applies to anyone involved in promoting, permitting, or negligently failing to prevent the marriage, including organisers, attendees, and service providers.

Notably, as part of the ‘Child Marriage Free India’ campaign, the NGO has been conducting awareness campaigns in schools, communities and villages; collaborating with faith leaders in this fight against child marriage; and working with law enforcement agencies to ensure prosecution of the offenders.

Godrej Enterprises Group's Storage Solutions gains CE certification

In a significant milestone, the Storage Solutions business of Godrej Enterprises Group has received the prestigious ConformitéEuropéenne (CE) certification from TÜV NORD for its indigenously developed Mobile Pallet Racking (MPR) System. This recognition reinforces the system’s compliance with stringent European safety and quality standards and highlights India’s growing capability in delivering globally benchmarked engineering solutions. 

Designed and manufactured in-house, the Mobile Pallet Racking System is a high-density, high-performance storage solution that eliminates fixed aisles to maximise warehouse capacity while ensuring selective pallet access. Built on mobile bases that glide effortlessly along floor-mounted rails, the system delivers superior space optimisation and operational efficiency. The CE certification confirms adherence to the European Machinery Directive and Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive, underscoring the system’s reliability, safety, and engineering excellence. 

Mr. VikasChoudaha, Business Head, Storage Solutions, Godrej Enterprises Group, said, “This certification reinforces our commitment to innovation, quality, and self-reliance. By engineering a world-class solution in India that meets rigorous international standards, we are enabling Indian industries to optimise their operations and demonstrating the growing global competitiveness of Indian manufacturing. This milestone reflects our belief in Atmanirbhar Bharat and our aspiration to contribute meaningfully to India’s leadership in intralogistics and advanced storage technologies.” 

The CE mark opens new global opportunities for the MPR System, streamlining procurement and regulatory approvals in international markets, particularly across Europe and other CE-compliant regions. It also assures customers of the system’s performance in demanding industrial environments, backed by rigorous testing and technical validation. For global and domestic clients alike, the certification enhances trust, credibility, and ease of adoption. 

Apollo Hospitals Chennai Expands Stroke Care across the City with 9 Advanced Labs to Save Lives and Restore Hope

Apollo Hospitals, Chennai, announced the expansion of its Apollo Advanced Stroke Network - a comprehensive, protocol-driven system designed to ensure rapid diagnosis and treatment for stroke patients across the city. With one in four individuals above 25 years of age now at risk, and stroke cases increasingly being reported among younger populations, this initiative comes at a crucial time to strengthen early detection and time-sensitive intervention in stroke care.

This initiative marks a major leap forward in the fight against stroke - a condition where every minute counts. In stroke management, “Time is Brain”, as nearly 1,90,000 brain cells are lost every minute during an attack. The network ensures that patients across Apollo’s hospitals in Chennai receive uniform, high-quality, and time-sensitive care for both ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes.

This milestone follows Apollo Hospitals’ Stroke Network launch in 2023, which laid the foundation for coordinated stroke response and public awareness initiatives. The expansion aims to reach a wider population, strengthen early detection, and improve survival and recovery rates.

Globally, nearly 13 million people suffer a stroke each year, and in Chennai alone, around 10,000 cases are reported annually - underscoring the urgent need for awareness, preparedness, and timely medical response.

The Apollo Advanced Stroke Network unites some of Chennai’s leading experts in neurology and neurovascular care, including Dr. Srinivasan Paramasivam, Senior Consultant – Neuro Endovascular Surgery; Dr. Kannah, Dr. Vijay Shankar, Dr. Muthukani, Dr. Arulselvan, and Dr. Satish Kumar, Dr. Sreenivas UM and all Senior Consultants in Neurology. Together, this multidisciplinary team brings extensive experience and expertise in stroke management, ensuring comprehensive and coordinated care for patients across the Apollo Hospitals network in Chennai.

Dr. Srinivasan Paramasivam, Head of Neuro Endovascular Surgery at Apollo Hospitals, Greams Lane, Chennai, said “The Apollo Advanced Stroke Network represents an organized and time-efficient response system to expedite advanced care for stroke patients. Our focus is on offering neuroendovascular treatments such as mechanical thrombectomy for ischemic stroke, and endovascular and microsurgical treatments for hemorrhagic stroke. The goal is simple — to save more lives and improve outcomes through faster, smarter intervention.”

Dr. Satish Kumar, Senior Consultant, Apollo Speciality Hospitals, OMR, added, “The emerging stroke treatments that we see today are time-dependent. We presently have 4.5 hours as the recognized time limit to initiate an intravenous thrombolysis in an indicated patient. Any sudden neurological development should be considered as a warning sign of stroke. Symptoms such as sudden vision loss, facial drooping, sudden weakness or numbness of one sided arm/leg, speech disturbances and  instability are key to understanding the condition. Awareness about stroke, the importance of time in stoke management and stroke prevention methods are abysmally low in our community. "Every minutes counts in stroke". We are pleased to join hands with stroke survivors to help create more awareness around this critical concern.”

Dr. Sreenivas UM, Consultant Neurologist , Apollo Speciality Hospitals, Vanagaram spoke about the importance of AI in Acute Stroke Treatment. He said, “Artificial Intelligence is transforming the way we approach acute stroke care. Time is the most critical factor in stroke management, and AI-powered imaging and decision-support tools are helping us identify strokes faster and initiate treatment with unprecedented precision.”

Dr. Ilankumaran Kaliamoorthy, Chief Executive Officer – Chennai Region, Apollo Hospitals, said, “Apollo Hospitals is delighted to launch the Apollo Advanced Stroke Network to respond to the needs of those with specific neurological conditions. We at Apollo appreciate that every minute counts and our stroke response model is designed on that principle. We also hope that the journeys of the survivors will enlighten and inspire stakeholders elsewhere to collaborate and fashion stroke care models that will greatly benefit their communities.”

With this initiative, Apollo Hospitals Chennai continues to lead in advanced neuroscience and emergency care, offering a continuum of stroke management - from emergency intervention to rehabilitation and community education. The hospital remains deeply committed to public awareness, early prevention, and ensuring that no stroke goes untreated due to delay or lack of access.

Maruti Suzuki Jimny 5-door, India’s top 4x4 SUV for global markets, crosses cumulative exports of 1 lakh units

 Maruti Suzuki India Limited announced that the Jimny 5-door has achieved a landmark milestone, surpassing a cumulative export figure of 1 lakh units from India. The export journey for the Jimny 5-door began in 2023, shortly after its India debut. The SUV, manufactured exclusively in India, has won hearts across more than 100 countries, including Japan, Mexico and Australia. 

Jimny 5-door’s entry in Japan in January 2025, under the name “Jimny Nomade”, sparked off an overwhelming response with orders crossing the 50,000 mark within days of introduction. This reflects Jimny’s strong resonance in one of the world’s most evolved and quality conscious automobile markets. 

At its core, the Jimny 5-door is built for performance, combining a ladder-frame chassis with Suzuki’s proven ALLGRIP PRO (4WD), offering superior off-road dynamics and stability. Powered by a 1.5-litre petrol engine, it embodies a balance of durability, simplicity and dependable performance, traits that appeal to both rugged terrain drivers and global customers attuned to quality and functionality. 

Speaking on the milestone, Mr. Hisashi Takeuchi, Managing Director & CEO, Maruti Suzuki India Limited said, "The Jimny has over half a century of heritage, globally. Jimny 5-door crossing 1 lakh export mark is a proud achievement for Maruti Suzuki. We are deeply thankful to customers around the world for their trust in this acclaimed SUV. Jimny’s strong off-road DNA, reliable performance and uncompromising quality have earned admiration in over 100 countries.” 

He added, “The Jimny, along with 16 other models exported by Maruti Suzuki, stands as a shining example of ‘Make in India for the World’. The year-on-year rise in the Company’s exports reflects the love and confidence of customers in our products and highlights India’s rise as a hub for world-class automobile manufacturing.”