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An oil spill in an ignored wetland in Tamil Nadu

Even as oil from the Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited refinery flooded houses and entered the Buckingham Canal and the Kosasthalaiyar river, which empties into the Bay of Bengal, at Ennore, the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board underplayed the extent of the ecological disaster.

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Cyclone Michaung: T.N. Chief Minister M.K. Stalin launches cash assistance of ₹6,000 for flood-affected families

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Sunday, December 17, launched the distribution of ₹6,000 each to families that have been affected by Cyclone Michaung. Health Minister Ma. Subramanian, CMDA and HR and CE Minister P.K. Sekar Babu and Chennai Corporation Commissioner J. Radhakrishnan were present

The Hindu

Oil on water: Chennai’s mega cleaning challenge

Oil spill in Chennai's Manali & Ennore causes ecological disaster, CPCL denies pipeline leak, NGT sets unrealistic deadline for clean-up.

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Helplines for flood relief assistance

Chennai residents affected by floods can get relief assistance of ₹6000 via 12-hour helpline (044-28592828/1100).

The Hindu

Southern districts of Tamil Nadu may get rain till December 18

Intense rainfall forecast in south Tamil Nadu & coastal districts till Monday; light to moderate rain in Chennai.

The Hindu

Chennai Airport Customs seize narcotic substances worth Rs. 12 crores, one arrested

One person was arrested as the Chennai Airport Customs seized 1201 grams of narcotic substances (Cocaine) worth Rs. 12 crores. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Two killed, 16 injured as bus hits truck in Ulundurpet on Chennai-Tiruchi national highway

2 killed, 20 injured in bus-truck collision on Chennai-Tiruchi highway in Kallakurichi.

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Income at Sabarimala sees fall due to less-than-anticipated turnouts

TDB reports drop in Sabarimala income & footfall due to Chennai floods & Telangana elections.

The Hindu

Letters to The Editor — December 16, 2023

Readers’ mail to The Hindu’s Letters to The Editor

The Hindu

Opportune moment to rediscover Chennai’s hydrology

Chennai city and the CMA can be saved from floods and, at the same time, get round the clock water supply if key steps are followed truthfully and scientifically

The Hindu

Chennai floods: Central team’s endorsement shows we functioned efficiently, says Stalin

Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin hails Central team's endorsement of govt's efficient performance in handling Cyclone Michaung & Chennai floods.

The Hindu

T.N. CM Stalin interview: Outcome of elections in Hindi heartland has shown that Opposition needs to consolidate anti-BJP votes

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin interview to The Hindu on the recent Assembly elections in Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Mizoram, Telangana and Rajasthan.

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Korean Navy Cruise Training Task Group given rousing welcome at Chennai Port

ROK Navy Cruise Training Task Group welcomed in Chennai with rousing welcome by Korean community to commemorate 70th anniversary of Korean War Armistice.

The Hindu

Chennai oil spill threatens livelihoods of 20,000 people, habitats of migrant birds

More than 20,000 people residing on the banks of the Buckingham Canal in North Chennai’s Ennore have been severely affected by the massive oil spill from the Chennai Petroleum Corporation Ltd refinery. Now, they prepare to face far-reaching consequences to their health as well as ecosystems, on which they depend…

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Cyclone Michaung | Tamil Nadu Police rescued 1.16 lakh people stranded in flood waters, says DGP

Tamil Nadu police rescued 1,16,592 people stranded in flood waters after Cyclone Michaung struck Chennai & 3 northern districts. 18,000 police personnel trained in disaster management equipped with 175 boats. 3,034 SOS calls received & action monitored by senior police officers.

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Chennai, Bengaluru, Pune to host back to back ATP Challenger 100 tournaments early next year

The Chennai Open will be held from February 5 to 11, followed by Bengaluru Open (Feb. 12 to 18) and Pune Challenger (Feb. 19 to 25).

The Hindu

The Hindu Dheepa Kolam contest 2023 winners felicitated

Winners of Dheepa Kolam contest 2023 in Chennai region felicitated at function; Usha Narasimhan, Saranya Vijay & Lalitha Balamurugan won.

The Hindu

Watch | Chennai floods | Why were people angry?

Ten days after Cyclone Michaung left a trail of destruction across Chennai, many are still struggling to lead a normal life. Anger against the ruling DMK government, is still brewing

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Chennai’s residents turn volunteers in the aftermath of Cyclone Michaung

In Chennai, volunteers have come together to help people and their pets in the aftermath of Cyclone Michaung. Dramatic moments, like rescuing a pregnant woman, have been experienced. Volunteers continue to help the city back on its feet.

The Hindu

Formula 4 night street race in Chennai postponed to next season: organiser

Cyclone Michaung postpones Formula 4 night street race in Chennai to next racing season.

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T.N. government adopts 2 modes of payment for Michaung relief

State govt. to give ₹6,000 cash relief to families in Chennai, Kancheepuram, Tiruvallur, and Chengalpattu districts hit by Cyclone Michaung. Cash payment for those affected by cyclone or lost belongings due to inundation. DBT for senior officials, income tax assessees, and sugar-drawal ration card holders. Tokens for payment to be…

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CM directs Aavin to hike procurement price of milk

TN CM Stalin orders Aavin to hike milk procurement price by ₹3/litre. Consumers won't be affected as govt will bear additional cost. Aavin procures 32.5L litres/day & sells 14L litres/day in Chennai & suburbs. Cattle loans worth ₹210 crore processed in last 2 months. Dairy farmers protest, demanding ₹15/litre for…

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Special vaccination camp launched for children

Health Dept launches special camp in Chennai to provide Measles-Rubella vaccine to 27.42 lakh children aged 9 months-15 years in cyclone-hit districts. 10 lakh doses sought from Union govt. 6,421 camps organised, 4.69 lakh persons benefited, 6,403 with fever, 71,561 with cough/cold.

The Hindu

Swatantra party’s history reiterates importance of strong Opposition in society, says author Aditya Balasubramanian

Swatantra Party, founded by C. Rajagopalachari, highlights importance of strong Opposition to check power excesses & provide ideological diversity. Aditya Balasubramanian, ANU Senior Lecturer, spoke at book launch in Chennai on decentralisation & governance. Panel discussed free marketeers' views on Constitution's 'capitalist relations of economy'. Heterogeneity of Swatantra Party revealed…

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Central team stresses need for larger flood mitigation programmes for Chennai

Central team highlights need for larger mitigation programmes for Chennai; will meet CM Stalin to apprise him of findings. Team to submit report once data from field visits is ready.

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