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Water released from Poondi reservoir, much ahead of NE monsoon

Open Poondi reservoir to discharge 1,000 cusecs of water to Cholavaram reservoir. Tiruvallur district issues flood warning to people living near Kosasthalaiyar river. Water will be used to fill Cholavaram reservoir and recharge checkdams. Chembarambakkam reservoir opened in June due to unusual rains. Five water bodies used for city water…

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Hyderabad student gets Prime Minister’s appreciation in ‘Mann Ki Baat’

11-year-old Akarshana Satish has set up 7 libraries with 6,000 books, inspiring others. She began her mission during COVID-19, helping children at MNJ Cancer Hospital. She collected books from various sources and donors, setting up libraries at Sanathnagar police station, Government Juvenile Home for Girls, Gayatri Nagar Association, Coimbatore City…

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Here are the big stories from Tamil Nadu today

AIADMK's Edappadi K. Palaniswami calls for meeting of HQ functionaries, MPs, MLAs after AIADMK-BJP friction. PM Modi flags off TN's 2nd Vande Bharat Express train. PMK's Dr. S. Ramadoss urges TN govt to extend Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thittam to all women. TN CM M.K. Stalin inspects Coimbatore roads, inaugurates 2…

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Three housing projects worth over ₹400 crore unveiled in Chennai

Udhayanidhi Stalin inaugurated housing projects worth ₹409.74 crore for 2,364 new apartments in Chennai. Anbarasan stated that 30,492 dilapidated houses would be replaced with new ones in Chennai and other districts, costing ₹2,400 crore. Udhayanidhi also inaugurated a football stadium, gym and 39 smart classrooms. State Health Minister, HR&CE Minister…

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PM Modi to flag off nine new Vande Bharat routes

PM Modi to flag off 9 new Vande Bharat routes on Sep 24, incl. 2nd train for Kerala. 8 coaches each, 32 routes in total. Increase connectivity, occupancy rate of 177% on Kerala route. New trains painted saffron & grey, existing routes incl. Vishakhapatnam-Secunderabad, Mumbai-Ahmedabad, Patna-Ranchi.

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T.N. govt. grants ₹10 lakh to airlift ailing child from Türkiye to Chennai

Stalin grants ₹10 lakh to airlift ailing child from Türkiye to Chennai

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Trial run of new Tirunelveli-Chennai Vande Bharat Express held with a halt in Tiruchi

Trial run of Vande Bharat Express from Tirunelveli to Chennai Egmore via Tiruchi conducted. PM Modi to flag off service on Sep 24. 8-coach train has 530 seats, improved features. Reception planned at 4 stations on inaugural run.

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FOOTBALL | AIFF & AFC secretaries meet TFA and CFA stakeholders to discuss ways to develop the sport

AFC Sec. John & AIFF Sec. Prabhakaran met stakeholders of TN & Chennai football to discuss way forward. Legal tussle between TFA & CFA has caused deadlock in city football. Meeting was good, but some major stakeholders were not consulted. Valavan said AFC Sec. was misled & AIFF's communication was…

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SCR’s two new Vande Bharat trains to be commissioned on September 24

PM Modi to virtually flag off 9 Vande Bharat trains, incl. 2 from SCR, on Sep 24. Trains to cover dist. in 7-8.5 hrs, have halts at Mahabubnagar, Kurnool City, Anantapur, Renigunta, Yesvantpur. Other trains to run b/w Kasaragod-Thiruvananthapuram, Ranchi-Howrah, Tirunelveli-Madurai-Chennai, Udaipur-Jaipur, Jamnagar-Ahmedabad, Rourkela-Bhubaneshwar-Puri & Patna-Howrah.

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Stalin inspects roadworks in Chennai, asks officials to complete all the work before the onset of northeast monsoon

Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Thursday visited various parts of Chennai to take stock of the ongoing roadworks

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Majority of Aavin consumers are not in favour of purchasing milk in glass bottles, cooperative federation tells Madras High Court

TNCMPFL survey reveals majority of Aavin milk consumers not willing to pay higher price for glass bottles. Consumers prefer polythene pouches over glass bottles due to higher cost. Survey conducted in Chennai & Coimbatore to gauge consumer interest in glass bottles. Results show consumers not willing to pay higher price…

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Two mirror image tumours removed from professional’s brain in Chennai hospital

A team of neurosurgeons at Gleneagles Global Health City in Chennai has effectively removed two tumours that occurred in both the left and right sides of the brain.

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46 trains passing through Vijayawada Division cancelled for two weeks

SCR cancels 46 trains passing through Vijayawada Div. due to 3rd line works at Bapatla. Trains from Chennai-Visakhapatnam, Chennai-Vijayawada, Vijayawada-Gudur, Kazipet-Tirupati, Bhubaneshwar-Tirupati affected. 8 more trains diverted Sept. 24-Oct. 11.

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I-T searches on premises of TNEB contractors

I-T dept. searches premises of contractors, suppliers of TNEB & Tangedco in Chennai & Thoothukudi. Suspects tax evasion of crores of rupees in works carried out in thermal power stations when V. Senthilbalaji was Minister for Electricity.

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First public meeting of INDIA bloc likely to be held in Nagpur

At the Mumbai summit, the INDIA bloc had shortlisted five venues for the rally — Delhi, Bhopal, Nagpur, Guwahati and Chennai

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Vijayawada-Chennai Vande Bharat train to be flagged off on September 24

PM Modi to launch Vijayawada-Chennai Vande Bharat train on Sept 24. Gov. Nazeer & CM Reddy to flag off train from Vijayawada. Train to reach Chennai in 6 hrs 40 mins with limited halts. Security arrangements in place for launch. Railway officials making elaborate arrangements.

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Here are the big stories from Tamil Nadu today

I-T Dept searches premises of Tangedco contractors/suppliers in Chennai; Minister V. Senthilbalaji denied bail in cash-for-jobs scam; TN Assembly to convene on Oct 9; 16-yr-old girl assaulted with knife by friend in Chennai. I-T searches, Minister denied bail, TN Assembly to convene, 16-yr-old girl assaulted: key developments in TN.

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Passenger tries to open emergency exit door cover onboard IndiGo's Delhi-Chennai flight

IndiGo flight 6E 6341 from Delhi to Chennai experienced an incident on Sept. 19 when a male passenger attempted to open the emergency exit door cover prior to take-off. The crew declared the passenger unruly and handed him over to local authorities upon arrival in Chennai.

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Working professionals in Chennai are taking to night football on turfs across the city

As the city sleeps, footballers across the city are dribbling and tackling their way around a six-day work week by being on the ball

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Teen girl stabbed by man in Chennai

16-yr-old girl assaulted with knife in Chennai; police searching for accused. Victim Kanishka was waiting at Medavakkam bus stand when a young man known to her confessed his love, but she rejected. He then stabbed her on face & body. Local residents came to her aid & she was taken…

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Tirunelveli – Chennai Vande Bharat train service to commence on September 24

PM Modi to flag off Tirunelveli-Chennai Vande Bharat Express on September 24. Train to depart Tirunelveli at 6am, arrive Chennai 1.50pm. Return journey to leave Chennai 2.50pm, arrive Tirunelveli 10.40pm (except Tuesdays). Average speed 83.30km/hr, 652.49km in 7.5hrs.

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IT raids locations linked to contractors, suppliers of Tamil Nadu Electricity Board

The Income Tax Department is conducting raids in Chennai at several places related to contractors and suppliers of Tamil Nadu Electricity Board (TNEB) and Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation .

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Team headed by Tamil Nadu Industries Minister heading to NCR region to woo investors

TN govt to kick-start road show for GIM 2024 in Delhi this week. Delegation headed by Minister for Industries to showcase TN as powerhouse of knowledge and industry. GIM 2024 to be held in Chennai on Jan 7-8, focus on creating jobs and making TN a knowledge hub.

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The Hindu Group wins at WAN-IFRA’s Best in Print Asia Awards 2023

The Hindu Group’s Chennai plant won silver at the Best in Print Asia Awards organised by WAN-IFRA’s at their Indian Printers Summit

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