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The Hindu
7 hours ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Student from Adi Dravidar Welfare school secures seat in national law university
D. Rahini, a 17-year-old student with hearing disability from Government Adi Dravidar Welfare Higher Secondary School at Milaguparai in Tiruchi has made her mark by cracking the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) and securing a seat at the Dharmashastra National Law University in Madhya Pradesh. Rahini, who scored 29.75 in CLAT, ranked 3,724 in the Scheduled Caste category and 185 in the Persons with Disabilities category in the test. Her All India Rank was 47292. She secured admission to the Dharmashastra National Law University at Jabalpur in Madhya Pradesh in the second round of JoSAA counselling. She completed Class 12 in the Biology stream, scoring 300 out of 600. Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Monday posted a congratulatory message on X. The CM, en route to Tiruchi from Thanjavur, met and congratulated Ms. Rahini. He said that he gifted her his pen, which he used to sign Dravidian Model schemes, wishing her many more achievements. 'I always wanted to study Law and prepared with an aim to crack the entrance exam. My family and teachers were supportive. Mock tests and revisions, which were conducted regularly, helped me,' said Rahini, who lost her mother and is raised by her grandmother. Her father, S. Dayalan, works in a hotel. Rahini is his only child. V. Paneerselvam, headmaster of the school, said that her education and hostel expenses will be fully covered under the Naan Mudhalvan scheme. Rahini's success, he said, would inspire other children from the community to pursue studies in institutions of eminence.
Time of India
9 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
CM gifts pen to adi dravidar school student who cleared CLAT
Trichy: Chief minister M K Stalin on Monday met a student from the adi dravidar school who had cleared the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) and gifted her a pen. While on the way from Thanjavur to Trichy, the chief minister accompanied by ministers K N Nehru and Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi met D Rahini and presented her with a shawl. She studied at Adi Dravidar Welfare Higher Secondary School, Milaguparai, in Trichy district. Rahini has secured a seat at the Maharashtra National Law University, Nagpur after getting 3,724 rank in the SC category and 185 in the Persons with Disabilities (PwD) category in the CLAT. She had scored 300 out of 600 in the Class XII exam. She was the first student from the 17 adi dravidar schools in the district to clear CLAT. The state govt has announced that Rahini's education expenses are to be fully covered under the Naan Mudhalvan scheme. Ragini was raised by her father Dayalan, who works in an eatery, and grandmother Nallamma. They were happy that Rahini could clear the exam and met the chief minister. Taking to X, chief minister Stalin, Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi, K N Nehru congratulated the girl and wished her success. "I gifted a pen with which I sign our Dravidian model plans," Stalin wrote.
New Indian Express
a day ago
- General
- New Indian Express
Girl from Adi Dravidar Welfare School in Tiruchy secures law seat through CLAT
TIRUCHY: D Rahini (17), a Dalit student with disability from the Government Adi Dravidar Welfare Higher Secondary School, Milaguparai, has become the first student from Tiruchy's 17 Adi Dravidar Welfare (ADW) schools to gain admission to a National Law University (NLU). She secured a seat at Maharashtra National Law University (MNLU), Nagpur, in the second round of JoSAA counselling. Rahini, who scored 300 out of 600 in the Class 12 exam, ranked 3,724 in the Scheduled Caste category and 185 in the Persons with Disabilities (PwD) category in the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT). Her education and hostel expenses will be fully covered under the Naan Mudhalvan scheme, officials said. 'This opportunity means everything to me. I want to uplift my family,' said Rahini, who lost her mother and is raised by her grandmother. Her father, S Dayalan, works in a small hotel. Headmaster V Paneerselvam said the school conducted regular entrance coaching for students. 'Rahini's success shows what guided effort can achieve,' he added. Two other disabled students from Karur's Kottaimedu ADW school also cracked CLAT this year - Vishnu V (NLU Assam) and Akilan M (NLU Odisha). A senior official of the Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare department hailed Rahini's success as a milestone in inclusive education.
New Paper
04-05-2025
- Politics
- New Paper
Why was there a jam at Causeway on May 3?
First, they cast their votes like any dutiful Singaporean. Then they wasted no time in making their way to Johor Bahru for a brief getaway. For many of them, shopping was high on the agenda. Checks at a mall near the Bangunan Sultan Iskandar Customs, Immigration and Quarantine Complex showed a steady stream of Singaporeans arriving, some with their luggage and others laden with shopping bags. Heavy congestion could be seen along main roads in the city. "It was an impromptu decision to make a day trip to Johor Baru," said cyclotron senior technician Mohd Shahri Seradeen, 49, who came with his wife and son after casting his vote in the morning. Singapore held its polling day on May 3, which was declared a public holiday. Mr Mohd Shahri, who was interviewed at the shopping mall near the Causeway, said he had gone to the polling centre at about 8.30am. "I had expected to see a long queue, as people normally prefer voting in the morning. But surprisingly, there was no crowd and the voting process was smooth and fast. We were done within minutes," he said. As such, he said his family decided on a whim to visit Johor Baru. He said the traffic heading towards Johor Baru was heavier than usual when he crossed the border at around noon. "We plan to take the bus back to Singapore in the evening or at night. So, we will probably be home by the time the election results are announced," he added. As for a senior patient services associate, who only wanted to be known as Ms Rahini, she made a trip to Johor Bahru for shopping too. "I planned this trip when it was announced last month that the election would be held on May 3. As my family members were also free, we decided to make our way here," she said. A first-time voter, she said the voting process was smooth and well-managed. "We were able to come right after voting," said Ms Rahini, 24. She said there was no traffic congestion when she crossed the border in the morning. Fresh graduate Michael Neo, 25, decided to take advantage of the weekend for a short trip to Johor, after casting his vote. "Many of my friends were given an extra day off on Monday. So, we decided to have a short getaway to Johor Baru after voting," he said. The voting process went smoothly, allowing him to proceed with his plan to spend his holiday here, he said. "I visit Johor Bahru frequently since my uncle has a vacation home here. We usually come here for cafe-hopping, haircuts and massages," he said, adding that he enjoys visiting Johor Bahru.
Straits Times
04-05-2025
- Politics
- Straits Times
Singaporeans vote and then travel to JB to shop
Mr Mohd Shahri (right) with his wife and son were in Johor Bahru by noon for some retail therapy. PHOTO: THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK Singaporeans vote and then travel to JB to shop JOHOR BAHRU - First, they cast their votes like any dutiful Singaporean. Then they wasted no time in making their way to Johor Bahru for a brief getaway. For many of them, shopping was high on the agenda. Checks at a mall near the Bangunan Sultan Iskandar Customs, Immigration and Quarantine Complex showed a steady stream of Singaporeans arriving, some with their luggage and others laden with shopping bags. Heavy congestion could be seen along main roads in the city. 'It was an impromptu decision to make a day trip to Johor Baru,' said cyclotron senior technician Mohd Shahri Seradeen, 49, who came with his wife and son after casting his vote in the morning. Singapore held its polling day on May 3, which has been declared a public holiday. Mr Mohd Shahri, who was interviewed at the shopping mall near the Causeway, said he had gone to the polling centre at about 8.30am. 'I had expected to see a long queue, as people normally prefer voting in the morning. But surprisingly, there was no crowd and the voting process was smooth and fast. We were done within minutes,' he said. As such, he said his family decided on a whim to visit Johor Baru. He said the traffic heading towards Johor Baru was heavier than usual when he crossed the border at around noon. 'We plan to take the bus back to Singapore in the evening or at night. So, we will probably be home by the time the election results are announced,' he said. As for a senior patient services associate, who only wanted to be known as Ms Rahini, she made a trip to Johor Bahru for shopping, too. 'I planned this trip when it was announced last month that the election would be held on May 3. As my family members were also free, we decided to make our way here,' she said. A first-time voter, she said the voting process was smooth and well-managed. 'We were able to come right after voting,' said Ms Rahini, 24. She said there was no traffic congestion when she crossed the border in the morning. Fresh graduate Michael Neo, 25, said he decided to take advantage of the weekend for a short trip to Johor after casting his vote. 'Many of my friends were given an extra day off on Monday. So, we decided to have a short getaway to Johor Baru after voting,' he said. The voting process went smoothly, allowing him to proceed with his plan to spend his holiday here, he said. 'I visit Johor Bahru frequently since my uncle has a vacation home here. We usually come here for cafe-hopping, haircuts and massages,' he said, adding that he enjoys visiting Johor Bahru. THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK Join ST's WhatsApp Channel and get the latest news and must-reads.
