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New Indian Express
11-07-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Centre delays funds, scholarship students at TNNLU forced to pay fees out of pocket to access results
TIRUCHY: Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) beneficiaries of the Post-Matric Scholarship at the Tamil Nadu National Law University (TNNLU), Tiruchirappalli, were denied access to their semester results initially published on June 19 due to fee arrears, despite a June 24 circular from the TN Adi Dravidar & Tribal Welfare (ADW) Department prohibiting such action before scholarship funds are released. Although results were finally published on Thursday for all students after backlash, many PMS beneficiaries had already made out-of-pocket payments. 'The scholarship is meant to support us, but I had to pay Rs 40,000 myself to get my result,' said a third-year BA LLB (Hons) student. 'I've only received Rs 60,000 so far. Withholding results for delays beyond our control defeats the scheme's purpose.' The annual fee at TNNLU is Rs 1.93 lakh, of which Rs 1 lakh is covered under the PMS scheme. The state contributes 40% and the centre 60%. According to the ADW department, the state has disbursed its share to all 31 PMS students at TNNLU for 2024-2025. The centre has completed payments for 20 students and is processing the funds for the remaining 11. 'We issued a circular clearly instructing institutions not to withhold results for PMS students,' ADW department secretary G Laxmi Priya said. University Registrar S.M. Balakrishnan confirmed that results of over 75 students, including PMS beneficiaries, had been withheld. 'Most of these students had not paid the fees despite receiving the scholarship. This also includes non-scholarship students. We withheld the results, and as of Wednesday, nearly 80% of them have cleared the arrears,' he said. He said students were given time to upload proof of scholarship remittance but many failed to do so. However, when asked if the university was sure the students had received funds and if the varsity had obtained data from the ADW department to confirm disbursal, officials said they had not. Meanwhile, non-scholarship students are also facing hardships. A circular dated July 8 said, 'Students shall pay the entire annual fee before getting admitted to the higher class and the hostel.' Replying to student's demand made in an anonymous letter to the university, the management mailed them that the fee deadline had been extended from July 27 to August 5. The mail did not address the demand that students be allowed to pay in instalments. Officials refuted allegation that this violates Section 6(1) of TNNLU Act, which bars economic discrimination.
New Indian Express
16-06-2025
- 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.
Yahoo
14-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
DRF Bets Sold To 1/ST Technology
DRF Bets Sold To 1/ST Technology originally appeared on Paulick Report. Affinity Interactive (the 'Company'), the parent company of Daily Racing Form (DRF) announced today the successful sale of its advance-deposit wagering (ADW) platform, DRF Bets, to 1/ST TECHNOLOGY, a division of 1/ST, and the parent company of online betting brands 1/ST BET and Xpressbet. Effective Tuesday, June 10, 2025, Xpressbet will assume full ownership and operational control of the platform, rebranding the product as 1/ST BET PRO. Affinity Interactive and 1/ST TECHNOLOGY have partnered since 2011 to bring DRF Bets to market, with Xpressbet providing back-end technology, wagering, pathways, customer service, and data security. The acquisition marks the next phase in a longstanding relationship between the two organizations. Advertisement Customers of DRF will experience a seamless and secure transition to 1/ST BET PRO, with no changes to their user credentials, wagering interface, promotions, or key benefits. Beginning June 10, existing DRF Bets users can log in at or via the new 1/ST BET PRO app on iOS devices using their current DRF Bets credentials. 'This is a pivotal moment for Affinity Interactive and DRF,' said Scott Butera, Chief Executive Officer of Affinity Interactive, the publisher of DRF. 'This strategic transaction allows us to sharpen our focus on DRF's core strengths—premium racing data, expert handicapping, and compelling content. We are now better positioned to collaborate with a broader array of racetracks, wagering platforms, and sportsbook operators as an independent and innovative media and data company.' As a part of Affinity Interactive's growth strategy, DRF will accelerate its expansion into affiliate partnerships, e-commerce, and data-driven product lines. By shifting away from direct account wagering operations, DRF will deepen its commitment to providing industry-leading insights and digital tools to horseplayers and fans across the globe. 'This move enhances our ability to serve the broader horse racing and gaming ecosystems, supporting innovation, integrity, and new fan engagement,' added Butera. 'We are proud of what we built with DRF Bets and are excited about this next chapter.' For 1/ST TECHNOLOGY, the acquisition further strengthens its market position as a leader in B2C and B2B wagering technology. Each year, 1/ST TECHNOLOGY services hundreds of thousands of bettors and is responsible for the transmission of billions of dollars in wagers. '1/ST TECHNOLOGY is committed to continuing to provide the consistent superior service and user experience DRF Bets customers have come to expect—now under the 1/ST BET PRO brand,' said 1/ST TECHNOLOGY President, Keith Johnson. 'We look forward to welcoming DRF Bets customers and expanding our product offerings to horseplayers across the country and around the globe.' Affinity Interactive and DRF remain dedicated to service the horse racing and sports betting communities through trusted journalism, digital innovation, and industry collaboration. This story was originally reported by Paulick Report on Jun 10, 2025, where it first appeared.
