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Time of India
18 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
NGO seeks reduction in CLAT fees
Nagpur: The Association of Social and RTI Activists (Asra) has urged the Consortium of National Law Universities to reduce the high examination fees for Common Law Admission Test (CLAT), stating that it places a disproportionate burden on aspirants from economically weaker backgrounds. In a letter to the consortium, Asra president Sanjay Thul pointed out that the current fees of Rs4,000 for general category candidates and Rs3,500 for SC/ST candidates is significantly higher compared to other national-level examinations such as UPSC civil services and SSC exams, which charge only Rs100 or are free for reserved categories. "CLAT is a gateway to prestigious National Law Universities, which play a pivotal role in shaping legal profession in India. However, the high fees creates a barrier to access for many deserving candidates, especially in a country where a significant proportion of the population earns modest incomes," the letter stated. For context, the average annual per capita income in India is about Rs1.8 lakh, making the CLAT fees a substantial expense for families supporting multiple aspirants. The organisation proposed several reforms, including a tiered fee structure based on family income, enhanced fee waivers for SC/ST, EWS, and other marginalised groups, and greater transparency in how the collected fee is utilised. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like If you have a mouse, this game will keep you up all night. No Install. Play for free. Navy Quest Undo It also suggested exploring cost-effective measures to conduct the exam. "Reducing the CLAT fees will not only make legal education more accessible but also align with the govt's vision of ensuring affordable education for all," Thul said. Asra expressed willingness to collaborate with the consortium to develop sustainable solutions. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area.
Hamilton Spectator
10-05-2025
- Business
- Hamilton Spectator
‘Forget about annexation': Moose Jaw hopes tariffs will lure Canadians and Americans
MOOSE JAW - The underground tunnels in Canada's most notorious city have always been open to Americans, including rumoured hotshot gangsters – and they want to keep it that way. The Tunnels of Moose Jaw, along with other businesses in the city of roughly 35,000 people west of Regina, say they're in line with a new campaign to welcome Canada's southern neighbours at a time when tariffs have pushed elbows up. It's not personal, it's just business. 'It's typical of Moose Jaw, this open arms approach,' said Bobby Hill, general manager at the tunnels, in a recent interview. 'We historically have been known as The Friendly City.' Mayor James Murdock launched the campaign in March, using U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs as an opportunity to welcome Americans and others to the city. 'Forget about annexation, come for relaxation,' Murdock says in a cheeky promotional video. The mayor, who was not available for an interview, has said the city is concerned about tariffs and pointed out the U.S. dollar is 'trumping' Canada's, allowing Americans to stretch their dollars further. Business owners say Canadians can take advantage of the savings by not spending their money down south. At the tunnels, visitors are taken through a depiction of the 1920s, where bootleggers, gamblers and gangsters run illegal activities underground. Urban legend says Al Capone, the notorious Chicago mobster, frequented Moose Jaw during Prohibition. But there is no definitive proof he ever came to the city. Hill said summer is the busiest time for the tunnels, which see about 70,000 patrons a year. About 20 per cent of visitors are American. 'I'm not too sure how (the tariffs) will really impact our business,' Hill said. 'We do hope that Canadians will start to think about domestic travel a little bit more, but we don't want to forget about our American friends.' Next door to the tunnels, Mike Thul runs the Past Times Old Time Photography and Gifts store. Visitors come for photoshoots and dress up in 1920s clothing, including flapper dresses, fedoras, fans, cigarettes and tommy guns. 'You read about Al Capone. He wasn't a good person and here we are promoting that,' Thul joked. 'But I guess it's working for us. Got to cash in somehow.' He said he's heard from friends and family who plan to avoid the United States this summer. 'I do see it as a benefit. I also think more Americans will come here,' Thul said. Moose Jaw recently hosted the BKT World Men's Curling Championship, which drew in thousands of spectators from across the globe. 'They were spending,' Thul said of the Americans who visited. But the trade dispute may have tangible effects on other businesses. Yvette Moore, the owner of Yvette Moore Gallery, said tariffs might push up frame prices, but it hasn't yet been a problem. 'I've been surprised with the sales we've had in the last few months,' Moore said. Crystal Milburn from the Prairie Bee Meadery said tariffs may eventually affect the company's giftware and bottle caps. She also has concerns about consumer spending should Canada and the U.S. go into a recession. 'I tend to be a pretty optimistic person. I like to think that we're going to find a way through no matter what happens,' Milburn said. She said there's a difference between Americans and the Trump administration. 'Your average American on the street isn't the one causing the problems,' Milburn said. 'We absolutely want to see you, we want you to visit, we want you to come and get to know Canada as Canada.' This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 10, 2025.
Winnipeg Free Press
10-05-2025
- Business
- Winnipeg Free Press
‘Forget about annexation': Moose Jaw hopes tariffs will lure Canadians and Americans
MOOSE JAW – The underground tunnels in Canada's most notorious city have always been open to Americans, including rumoured hotshot gangsters – and they want to keep it that way. The Tunnels of Moose Jaw, along with other businesses in the city of roughly 35,000 people west of Regina, say they're in line with a new campaign to welcome Canada's southern neighbours at a time when tariffs have pushed elbows up. It's not personal, it's just business. 'It's typical of Moose Jaw, this open arms approach,' said Bobby Hill, general manager at the tunnels, in a recent interview. 'We historically have been known as The Friendly City.' Mayor James Murdock launched the campaign in March, using U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs as an opportunity to welcome Americans and others to the city. 'Forget about annexation, come for relaxation,' Murdock says in a cheeky promotional video. The mayor, who was not available for an interview, has said the city is concerned about tariffs and pointed out the U.S. dollar is 'trumping' Canada's, allowing Americans to stretch their dollars further. Business owners say Canadians can take advantage of the savings by not spending their money down south. At the tunnels, visitors are taken through a depiction of the 1920s, where bootleggers, gamblers and gangsters run illegal activities underground. Urban legend says Al Capone, the notorious Chicago mobster, frequented Moose Jaw during Prohibition. But there is no definitive proof he ever came to the city. Hill said summer is the busiest time for the tunnels, which see about 70,000 patrons a year. About 20 per cent of visitors are American. 'I'm not too sure how (the tariffs) will really impact our business,' Hill said. 'We do hope that Canadians will start to think about domestic travel a little bit more, but we don't want to forget about our American friends.' Next door to the tunnels, Mike Thul runs the Past Times Old Time Photography and Gifts store. Visitors come for photoshoots and dress up in 1920s clothing, including flapper dresses, fedoras, fans, cigarettes and tommy guns. 'You read about Al Capone. He wasn't a good person and here we are promoting that,' Thul joked. 'But I guess it's working for us. Got to cash in somehow.' He said he's heard from friends and family who plan to avoid the United States this summer. 'I do see it as a benefit. I also think more Americans will come here,' Thul said. Moose Jaw recently hosted the BKT World Men's Curling Championship, which drew in thousands of spectators from across the globe. 'They were spending,' Thul said of the Americans who visited. But the trade dispute may have tangible effects on other businesses. Yvette Moore, the owner of Yvette Moore Gallery, said tariffs might push up frame prices, but it hasn't yet been a problem. 'I've been surprised with the sales we've had in the last few months,' Moore said. Crystal Milburn from the Prairie Bee Meadery said tariffs may eventually affect the company's giftware and bottle caps. Winnipeg Jets Game Days On Winnipeg Jets game days, hockey writers Mike McIntyre and Ken Wiebe send news, notes and quotes from the morning skate, as well as injury updates and lineup decisions. Arrives a few hours prior to puck drop. She also has concerns about consumer spending should Canada and the U.S. go into a recession. 'I tend to be a pretty optimistic person. I like to think that we're going to find a way through no matter what happens,' Milburn said. She said there's a difference between Americans and the Trump administration. 'Your average American on the street isn't the one causing the problems,' Milburn said. 'We absolutely want to see you, we want you to visit, we want you to come and get to know Canada as Canada.' This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 10, 2025.
Yahoo
10-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
'Forget about annexation': Moose Jaw hopes tariffs will lure Canadians and Americans
MOOSE JAW — The underground tunnels in Canada's most notorious city have always been open to Americans, including rumoured hotshot gangsters – and they want to keep it that way. The Tunnels of Moose Jaw, along with other businesses in the city of roughly 35,000 people west of Regina, say they're in line with a new campaign to welcome Canada's southern neighbours at a time when tariffs have pushed elbows up. It's not personal, it's just business. 'It's typical of Moose Jaw, this open arms approach,' said Bobby Hill, general manager at the tunnels, in a recent interview. 'We historically have been known as The Friendly City.' Mayor James Murdock launched the campaign in March, using U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs as an opportunity to welcome Americans and others to the city. 'Forget about annexation, come for relaxation,' Murdock says in a cheeky promotional video. The mayor, who was not available for an interview, has said the city is concerned about tariffs and pointed out the U.S. dollar is 'trumping' Canada's, allowing Americans to stretch their dollars further. Business owners say Canadians can take advantage of the savings by not spending their money down south. At the tunnels, visitors are taken through a depiction of the 1920s, where bootleggers, gamblers and gangsters run illegal activities underground. Urban legend says Al Capone, the notorious Chicago mobster, frequented Moose Jaw during Prohibition. But there is no definitive proof he ever came to the city. Hill said summer is the busiest time for the tunnels, which see about 70,000 patrons a year. About 20 per cent of visitors are American. 'I'm not too sure how (the tariffs) will really impact our business,' Hill said. 'We do hope that Canadians will start to think about domestic travel a little bit more, but we don't want to forget about our American friends." Next door to the tunnels, Mike Thul runs the Past Times Old Time Photography and Gifts store. Visitors come for photoshoots and dress up in 1920s clothing, including flapper dresses, fedoras, fans, cigarettes and tommy guns. 'You read about Al Capone. He wasn't a good person and here we are promoting that," Thul joked. "But I guess it's working for us. Got to cash in somehow." He said he's heard from friends and family who plan to avoid the United States this summer. 'I do see it as a benefit. I also think more Americans will come here,' Thul said. Moose Jaw recently hosted the BKT World Men's Curling Championship, which drew in thousands of spectators from across the globe. 'They were spending,' Thul said of the Americans who visited. But the trade dispute may have tangible effects on other businesses. Yvette Moore, the owner of Yvette Moore Gallery, said tariffs might push up frame prices, but it hasn't yet been a problem. 'I've been surprised with the sales we've had in the last few months,' Moore said. Crystal Milburn from the Prairie Bee Meadery said tariffs may eventually affect the company's giftware and bottle caps. She also has concerns about consumer spending should Canada and the U.S. go into a recession. 'I tend to be a pretty optimistic person. I like to think that we're going to find a way through no matter what happens,' Milburn said. She said there's a difference between Americans and the Trump administration. 'Your average American on the street isn't the one causing the problems,' Milburn said. 'We absolutely want to see you, we want you to visit, we want you to come and get to know Canada as Canada.' This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 10, 2025. Jeremy Simes, The Canadian Press Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
