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State’s capex increased 31.7% in first half of fiscal 2023-24

Tamil Nadu's capex rose 31.7% in 1HFY24, with COTE ratio at 11.3%. All States' COTE ratio highest since 1HFY17 at 13.5%. Govt monitoring progress of capital works to spur growth.

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Tamil Nadu realises nearly two-thirds of Cauvery water stipulated by CWMA

Rainfall in SIK region led to TN realising two-thirds of Cauvery water. Mettur dam's water level at 58.15 ft, inflow 8,400 cusecs, discharge 250 cusecs. 200-250 DPCs in Cauvery delta, 5-15 in non-delta procuring 2,500-3,000 tonnes/day. NCCF assigned only non-delta districts, no procurement as no paddy arrivals.

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Tangedco to not collect peak hour charges from MSMEs till installation of smart meters

Tamil Nadu MSMEs to receive ₹196.1 crore subsidy from Tangedco for non-collection of peak hour charges till smart meters are installed. Fixed charges increased by 430%, network charges levied for rooftop solar energy systems. MSMEs protesting, forming human chains on Dec 4. Open-end spinning mills on strike since Nov 7,…

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T.N. Health Department launches drive for leprosy awareness

Tamil Nadu Health Dept. launches month-long awareness campaign to eliminate leprosy by 2025. It aims to reduce new cases by 70% and child cases/deformities by 90% by 2027. Public support is key to reduce cases; people should know signs/symptoms & seek medical help. Dept. also provides post-exposure prophylaxis drug to…

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Combing operations continue for Maoist members in Wayanad

Police search for three Maoists whe escaped in Wayanad; two arrested, four arms confiscated. Search intensified with helicopter and UAV; Karnataka and Tamil Nadu police involved.

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T.N. government announces list of public holidays for 2024

Tamil Nadu govt. announces 24 public holidays in 2024, incl. New Year's Day, Pongal, Thiruvalluvar Day, Uzhavar Thirunal, Thai Poosam, Republic Day, Good Friday, Telugu New Year's Day, Ramzan, Tamil New Year's Day, Mahaveer Jayanthi, May Day, Bakrid, Muharram, Independence Day, Krishna Jayanthi, Vinayakar Chathurthi, Milad-un-Nabi, Gandhi Jayanthi, Ayutha Pooja,…

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Custodial torture | Tamil Nadu accords sanction to prosecute IPS officer

Tamil Nadu govt. sanctions prosecution of IPS officer Balveer Singh for alleged custodial torture in Ambasamudram sub-division. CB-CID completed investigation into four cases. Evidence incl. medical & forensic reports, CCTV footage, & witnesses. CM ordered suspension of officer.

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Haryana retains the overall title; Tamil Nadu finishes second

After four days of sweat and toil, it was party time for the Haryana boys and girls as they retained the overall title with a tally of 411 points in the 38t Junior National athletics championship which concluded at the Nehru Stadium in Coimbatore on Friday. Tamil Nadu, with 362…

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Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra will pass through Salem, Tiruvannamalai, Nilgiris with significant tribal population: Murugan

Union Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, Diary, Information and Broadcasting L. Murugan said that Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra, which will be inaugurated in Ranchi in Jharkhand on November 15 (tribal icon Birsa Munda’s birthday), will be kickstarted in Tamil Nadu in three districts – Salem, Tiruvannamalai, and Nilgiris.…

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SC expresses "serious concern" over TN Governor's delay in assent to 12 Bills. TN CM launches 2nd phase of Kalaignar Mahalir Urimai Thittam. Madras HC quashes detention order against YouTuber Manish Kashyap for spreading fake videos on TN migrants.

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Tamil Nadu Governor’s indefinite holding back of Bills a matter of ‘serious concern’, says Supreme Court

The Supreme Court on November 10 said the Tamil Nadu Governor’s delay in dealing with Bills, sanction requests for prosecution, pleas for premature release of prisoners and filling up vacancies in the TN Public Service Commission is an issue of “serious concern”.

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Chandrayaan-3 project director to donate reward to alma maters

Tamil Nadu-born scientist Veeramuthuvel, Project Director for Chandrayaan-3 mission, has decided to donate ₹25 lakh cash prize to alumni associations of four institutions he studied at. Chief Minister M.K. Stalin had felicitated him with the reward and announced a ₹10 crore corpus for nine engineering students.

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EC officials review poll preparedness in 4 southern States, U.T.s

Senior officials from four southern states and UTs review election preparedness. ECI officials lead meeting. EVMs, electoral rolls, security discussed. Deployment of Central paramilitary personnel to be decided after assessing vulnerable/critical polling stations.

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Focus Tamil Nadu | Why is Tamil Nadu’s fact check unit being opposed?

Last month, the DMK government in Tamil Nadu quietly issued an order, setting up a fact check unit (FCU) in Chennai, which will comprise 80 staff members, including a Mission Director, who shall be paid a salary of Rs. 3 lakhs.

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T.N. tops in number of accidents on National Highways

Tamil Nadu recorded highest road accidents in 2022 with 64,105 cases, 17,884 fatalities. 67% of accidents occurred on straight roads, 2% due to construction work. Necessary road safety infrastructure lacking, proposals for overbridges dropped. Tamil Nadu tops chart for 5th consecutive year.

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Madras HC upholds TN Act on online gambling, TN Health Minister urges Centre to allow additional counselling for PG medical seats, AIADMK GS urges DMK govt to announce Deepavali bonus & ex-gratia for cooperative bank & primary agricultural society workers.

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Anti-naxal squads from neighbouring States to interrogate Maoists arrested by Kerala Police

TN, Karnataka anti-naxal squads to interrogate 3 suspected Maoists arrested by Kerala SOG. Suspects from TN, Karnataka suspected to be behind series of attacks in south India. SOG continuing interrogation, but suspects evading questions. Ballistic experts examining origin of INSAS, AK-47 rifles seized. Search intensified for 3 escapees. Security beefed…

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Allow additional round of counselling for vacant PG seats in Tamil Nadu: Health Minister

Tamil Nadu Health Minister urges Union Minister to allow additional round of counselling for 69 MD/MS, 11 DNB and 48 MDS seats. Mr. Subramanian thanked Minister for responding favourably to his letter seeking additional round of counselling for MBBS seats. Hopes to benefit student community and State healthcare system.

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Bridge across Palar river, road connectivity through reserve forest coming soon in remote areas of Erode along Tamil Nadu-Karnataka border

People of remote hamlets on TN/Karnataka border to get bridge/road connectivity to ease access to essentials/hospitals. Officials to survey land/submit proposals to both govts. MLAs to explain importance of connecting border villages to respective Forest Ministers.

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RSS to hold mass outreach in Tamil Nadu in January 2024 to mark Ram Mandir consecration

RSS to organise mass outreach in TN Jan 1-15; focus on social justice, harmony, family values, environmental protection & responsible citizenry. Aim to abolish caste-based discrimination, not castes. Encourage inter-caste marriages, Deepavali invites to dalit friends. Validate qualifications of priests by religious leaders.

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Bengalureans make a beeline for Hosur to buy crackers

Bengaluru's Attibele, usually bustling ahead of Deepavali, is quiet due to the ban on non-green crackers. Nearby Hosur road in TN is thriving, with people from both states buying green & conventional crackers. Prices have risen due to enforcement & TN police raids on factories.

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Revised rate of life tax on vehicles to come into effect from November 9

The Tamil Nadu Motor Vehicles Taxation (Amendment) Act, 2023, which will increase the rate of life tax on both old and new two-wheelers, four-wheelers, goods carriers, and other vehicles, is scheduled to come into effect from November 9.

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