The Latest Breaking News from Anna University

Anna Univ. officials are using drones to map Cyclone Michaung's destruction in Chennai. Data collected can be used to prevent future flooding. Drones have mapped marshlands, Velachery, and North Chennai, and the data will be useful. Drones can only carry 10-15kg, so helicopters are used to distribute food.

Anna University recently issued a circular to all heads of departments and centres to remove “condemnable and waste items strewn around in the open terraces” on an “urgent basis” before the end of monsoon.

Teachers learn digital skills to capture students' attention. Andrew Thangaraj, National Coordinator for MOOCs, suggests using 5-min reels. L. Suganthi, Dean of College of Engineering, Anna University, agrees. J. Prakash urges teachers to equip themselves with digital skills. Jagat Bhushan Nadda, CEC Director, launches two-day workshop on digital skills for…

Anna Univ. exam fee hike not applicable for current semester; 56 ineligible faculty members dismissed from Annamalai Univ. based on Syndicate approval.

India's G20 presidency offers an all-inclusive growth model to the world, Gov. Ravi said at a seminar. India leveraged digital tech to achieve this, helping 14 crore people out of poverty. G20 presidency stands for people connect, improving tourism and small businesses. Endogeneity in decision-making and contribution to global discussion…

Chennai Rains: Chennai and its nearby areas experienced heavy rains November 14 night. RMC predicts light to moderate rains in northern and delta districts of Tamil Nadu.

Madras HC refuses to quash criminal defamation case filed by former Higher Education Minister K.P. Anbalagan against Anna Univ. former VC E. Balagurusamy & magazine publishers. Judge observes accused must establish innocence after facing trial. Quash petitions dismissed.

Anna Univ. to act against colleges violating norms for PG admission; complaints from TN-Kerala border; cautions students not to fall prey to online theory courses.

Anna Univ. launches 2 UG vocational courses, B. Voc in Logistics Mgmt & Footwear Mfg. Open to Class XII grads, offers 40 seats each. Also launching 4-yr BE training integrated prog. w/company, 60 seats. Working professionals can apply for 3-yr courses w/flexible timetables.

This year, 65.08% of the 1,44,630 engineering seats in Tamil Nadu were filled through DoTE's single window counselling. CSE remains the most preferred course, followed by ECE, AI and DS. Poor admissions point to lack of quality, infrastructure and faculty.

CM Stalin unveils statue of APJ Abdul Kalam on Anna Univ. campus; Governor R.N. Ravi pays floral tributes to portrait of former President in Raj Bhavan. Schoolchildren participate.