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Pres. Droupadi Murmu to visit Chennai this week. She will attend Indian Maritime University convocation, present degrees to graduates. Arriving Oct. 26, convocation Oct. 27.

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ICC World Cup | Pakistan inspired by Saeed Anwar’s Chennai magic

Pakistan opener Imam-ul-Haq looks to channel spirit of Saeed Anwar and team's winning record in Chennai to revive World Cup campaign. Haq hopes to replicate Anwar's monumental 194 against India in 1997 and Pakistan's 2012 six-wicket win over India. Haq is confident they can beat Afghanistan and get four wins…

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IMD announces arrival of NE monsoon over T.N. and Puducherry on Saturday

The monsoon would pick up pace only after the two systems move and dissipate. Most parts of the State would receive light to moderate rains for four or five days.

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Shortage of river sand hits elevated corridor work on Chennai-Bengaluru National Highway in Ambur

For more than a month, work on the elevated corridor along the Chennai-Bengaluru Highway (NH 44) near Ambur in Tirupattur has been temporarily stopped by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), which executes the project along with L&T, due to non-supply of river sand from government quarry at Kandaneri village…

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Cricket World Cup 2023 IND vs NZ | Rahul Dravid ‘respectfully disagrees’ with the average rating for Chennai and Ahmedabad pitches

Rahul Dravid disagrees with ICC's average rating of Chennai and Ahmedabad pitches, lauds spin duo of Jadeja and Kuldeep for their skill and ability. He believes all skills should be on display, not just fours and sixes. New Zealand is a 'very good team'.

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The matrix of popularity in Tamil Nadu’s engineering courses

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.

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Police Commemoration Day Observed at T.N. Police Headquarters in Chennai

On Oct 21, Police Commemoration Day, DGP & HoPF Shankar Jiwal, senior police officers, defence heads & retired officers paid tributes to police personnel who died in line of duty. A gun salute & two-minute silence were observed. Jiwal recalled the 1959 incident & said they remember & express gratitude…

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TTD chairman launches helicopter joyrides in Tirupati

Tirupati Devasthanams chairman Bhumana Karunakar Reddy launched helicopter joyrides in the temple city, with Chennai-based Aero Don Chopper Private Limited providing services to denizens and devotees. Air-ambulance services will also be available. Dr. S. Shankar and MD Selva Kumar thanked TTD chairman and legislator for promoting heli-rides linked tourism. More…

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Another stray cow incident sparks concern in Triplicane, residents seek permanent solution

In Chennai, a woman fell on the road due to a stray cow, raising fears among Triplicane residents. To prevent blockages on streets, GCC Commissioner J.Radhakrishnan proposed a three-step plan: secure tethering, fines for repeat offenders, and sensitising public. People can register their grievances to GCC by calling 1913.

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Here are the big stories from Tamil Nadu today

TN govt informs HC of asking DGP to formulate SOP for regulating public events. PIL filed by S. Ayyaa of Tirunelveli, citing public annoyance & death of fans' lives. DMDK leader Premalatha Vijayakant to make announcement in Jan on electoral alliance. Jayaprada & partners of Jayaprada theatre in Chennai convicted…

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Check out Gandhigram’s first khadi brand — Samhita

Gandhigram’s ready-to-wear khadi brand Samhita is the latest addition to khadi apparel. The brand, developed in collaboration with the Centre of Excellence for Khadi (COEK) and NIFT, Delhi, will showcase its inaugural collection at The Folly, Amethyst, in Chennai on October 20 and 21.

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Madras High Court refuses to suspend Actor Jayaprada’s sentence in ESIC case

Actor Jayaprada and partners suffer major blow as Madras HC dismisses plea to suspend 6-month simple imprisonment for not paying ESIC dues. Justice G. Jayachandran noted their track record of prolonging issue for 18 yrs by filing petitions. Convicts must surrender & deposit ₹20 lakh within 15 days to be…

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Works of Tamil writers draw the attention of European publishers at Frankfurt Book Fair

Tamil lit. gains global appeal: 1st Chennai Int'l Book Fair paves way for translations of Tamil works into many foreign langs. incl. Polish, Norwegian, Arabic, Slovak, Hungarian, Italian, Welsh, English, Icelandic, Filipino, Lithuanian, Spanish, French. Perumal Murugan's books to be translated into Amharic, Icelandic. Live translation sessions, game, "TransLingual Tales"…

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SQUASH | Saurav Ghosal, Joshna to skip the Senior Nationals to be held in Chennai

Saurav Ghosal & Joshna Chinappa to skip Senior National Championships in Chennai; Abhay Singh, Ramit Tandon, Anahat Singh & Tanvi Khanna to compete. Ghosal & Chinappa cite busy schedule & recovery time after Asian Games.

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Sea service: On the ferry service between Kankesanthurai and Nagapattinam

India and Sri Lanka must ensure that the Nagapattinam-Kankesanthurai ferry service does not meet the fate of the Thoothukudi-Colombo service

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Here are the Durga Puja pandals to hit in Chennai

With Durga Puja around the corner, celebrations are afoot in Chennai. We bring you a list of pandals you can visit

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Panel led by Chief Secretary to monitor traffic congestion

Tamil Nadu govt. forms high-level committee to monitor traffic congestion in Greater Chennai Corporation. Committee led by Chief Sec. Shiv Das Meena, has 16 members to meet every two months. Panel to discuss road improvement, traffic regulation, parking & other measures for smooth traffic management.

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Ambattur OT— what’s in a name?

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Seafood exports hit record high last year, says Union Minister

Chennai seafood exports have more than doubled in 9 yrs to ₹63,969 cr. A seaweed park at ₹2,700 cr is being set up in TN. 16 regional fisheries bodies from Indo-Pacific region discussed merging fishing ban along east & west coast. FAO & India to work together to fulfil SDGs.…

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NLCIL incorporates subsidiary to implement renewable energy projects

NLCIL has incorporated NIGEL, a wholly-owned subsidiary, to plan, tender, execute and commission renewable energy projects. It aims to achieve 5 GW capacity by 2030 and contribute to carbon emission reduction. NIGEL's registered office is in Chennai and it will commence operations soon. 2 GW of renewable energy projects are…

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Student arrested with live cartridges at Thiruvananthapuram airport

Eng. student Abraham Varghese, 26, from Mysuru arrested at Thiruvananthapuram Int'l Airport for carrying live cartridges. Airport authorities handed him to Valiyathura police after he failed to produce valid documents or explain. He was travelling from U.S. to Chennai via Bengaluru & Kayamkulam. Booked under Arms Act.

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VIT students win moot court competition

VIT Chennai students win 4th National ADR competition. Represented by Sankara Narayanan B, Gowtham Raj A and Jeshurun Christopher, they receive Rs. 20,000 and a trophy. 11 law schools participated. Founder chancellor G. Viswanathan congratulates them.

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TNCC fishermen’s wing to protest in front of Sri Lankan Embassy in Chennai, says Alagiri

TNCC to protest SL Navy's arrest of Indian fishermen; PM Modi urged to initiate talks with SL President to ensure release of fishermen & boats.

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T.N. government likely to issue administrative sanction for Parandur airport within 2 weeks

Chennai to get 2nd airport in 7 yrs: Govt to accord admin sanction in 2 wks; land acquisition, boundary finalisation to begin. 4,791 acres allocated for project. Consultant Louis Berger to complete detailed techno-economic report in few mths. Farmers, activists fear flooding, environmental issues; govt committee finalising hydrogeological report.

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