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Governor Ravi refused approval to award MKU’s honorary doctorate to Sankaraiah, says Ponmudy

Tamil Nadu Higher Education Minister K. Ponmudy urges Governor R.N. Ravi to award honorary doctorate to freedom fighter N. Sankaraiah at Madurai Kamaraj University convocation. The Syndicate and Senate passed resolutions to recognize Sankaraiah's services to freedom struggle and poor. Balakrishnan condemns Governor for refusal to grant degree. Gov. urged…

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Probe against Umrao over, chargesheet likely, T.N. tells SC

SC disposes of Prashant Umrao's petitions in connection with fake news case; TN AAG informs court only 1 FIR registered, investigation over & chargesheet likely to be filed. Madras HC had granted him anticipatory bail; SC had said it would apply to any FIRs registered in TN on same facts.

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T.N. likely to draw 70% of its peak power requirement in 2024-25 from Inter State Transmission System

Tamil Nadu's peak power demand to reach 20,000 MW in 2024-25. 70% of the requirement to be met through Inter State Transmission System. 6,000 MW to be met from internal sources. Augmentations of ICTs to enhance ATC for TN. Tangedco's thermal power capacity is 4,320 MW. NCTPS Stage III project…

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Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Tournament | Saurashtra rides on Harvik’s ton to beat Manipur

Saurashtra, Andhra, Haryana, Mumbai, Odisha, Assam, Kerala, Himachal, Gujarat, Punjab, Jharkhand, Bengal, Vidarbha, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu & Delhi win T20 matches in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. Harvik Desai (104*), Shai Rasheed (100*), Ekant Sen (70*), Krunal Pandya (62) & Prabhsimran Singh (82) shine with the bat.

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Watch | Will actor Vijay take the political plunge?

In this episode of Focus Tamil Nadu, we discuss whether actor Vijay will take the political plunge amid the release of his latest movie ‘Leo’.

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Stalin to unveil statue of freedom fighter Anjalai Ammal

Tamil Nadu govt installs statue of freedom fighter Anjalai Ammal in Cuddalore. CM M.K. Stalin to virtually unveil it. Anjalai Ammal was a patriot since childhood, participated in non-cooperation & Civil Disobedience Movements. She sold properties for freedom struggle & met Gandhi in Cuddalore.

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Tamil Nadu: Madras High Court denies RSS permission to hold rally in 3 districts

The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court on Wednesday denied permission to the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) to hold rallies in Madurai, Ramanathapuram and Sivangai districts of Tamil Nadu on October 22.

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All you need to know about the T.N. government’s Samadhan Scheme to settle tax dues

Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin has announced the 'Samadhan Scheme' to settle arrears of tax, penalty and interest. The scheme covers 11 State Acts, with the key Acts being The Tamil Nadu Value Added Tax Act 2006 and The Central Sales Tax Act 1956. The scheme is open from Oct…

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Here are the big stories from Tamil Nadu today

TN govt. allows 5 special shows of 'Leo' b/w 19-24 Oct, 9 a.m.; 9 fishermen attacked mid-sea, robbed; 3 in family hospitalised after eating bakery puffs in Erode. TN govt. allows 5 special shows of 'Leo' b/w 19-24 Oct; 9 fishermen attacked mid-sea, robbed; 3 in family hospitalised after eating…

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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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Here are the big stories from Tamil Nadu today

At least 11 persons killed in firecracker factory fire in Virudhunagar. TN CM announces ₹3 lakh solatium for families of deceased, ₹1 lakh for injured. Madras HC directs TN govt to reconsider request to permit 5 shows of 'Leo' from 7am-1.30am. Balamani arrested in Kumarapalayam for involvement in selling infants;…

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Tamil Nadu bags United Nations award for excellence in investment promotion

Guidance, Tamil Nadu's nodal agency for investment promotion, wins UN Promotion Award 2023 for excellence in scaling up energy transition investments. V. Vishnu, MD & CEO, received award from UNCTAD Director General. Award recognizes Guidance's efforts to attract investments using innovative approaches for promotion, finance & partnerships in energy transition.…

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Samayamoorthy replaces Apoorva as Housing Secretary

TN govt names C. Samayamoorthy Sec. Housing & Urban Dev. Dept, K. Gopal Sec. Cooperation, Food & Consumer Protection Dept, Ramesh Chand Meena Sec. Planning & Dev. Dept, V. Shobana Comm. Stationery & Printing, Kavitha Ramu MD Tamil Nadu Handicrafts Dev. Corp.

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Tamil Nadu saw underdrawal of power from grid, amid green energy generation in September

Tamil Nadu witnessed underdrawal of power in Sep 2023 due to higher renewable energy generation. State's peak demand was 16,809 MW and energy requirement was 10,014 million units. 15 pumped storage projects totalling 15,000 MW are being worked out to tackle fluctuations in renewable energy.

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Madras High Court permits RSS route marches in 35 places across Tamil Nadu

Madras HC orders police permission for RSS route marches in 35 TN places on Oct 22 & 29; imposes reasonable restrictions. Senior Counsel G. Karthikeyan & advocate Rabu Manohar argued for petitioners.

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Corruption in Tamil Nadu has doubled since Stalin took over, says Piyush Goyal

Union Minister Piyush Goyal charges that corruption in Tamil Nadu has doubled since M.K. Stalin took power. PM Modi strives for corruption-free governance, while DMK regime is anti-Hindu. PM recovered 361 idols of Hindu gods, while 2 lakh acres of temples lands encroached in last two years. Kanimozhi's Women's Rights…

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T.N. government creating barrier-free environment in new buildings, says Stalin

Tamil Nadu govt taking steps to create barrier-free environments in new buildings, provide washrooms, lifts, ramps. Training sessions held for creating barrier-free environments. Training sign language interpreters at ₹15 lakh. Govt taking steps for welfare of persons with disabilities.

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140 persons arrested for bid to picket TPS-II in Neyveli

A total of 140 farmers attached to the Joint Movement of Tamil Nadu Farmers’ Association were arrested on Monday when they attempted to picket the Thermal Power Station (TPS) - II of NLC India Ltd (NLCIL) in Neyveli condemning the Karnataka Government for not releasing the State’s due share of…

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Here are the big stories from Tamil Nadu today

Arrest of doctor & woman for selling newborns; HC reserves orders on bail petition of jailed Minister; ISRO chief meets TN CM to discuss activities: Police arrested a doctor & woman for forcing a couple to sell their newborn & for selling newborns in the past. Madras HC reserved orders…

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T.N. CM Stalin urges Centre to secure release of 27 fishermen from Sri Lankan custody

Tamil Nadu CM requests Centre to secure release of 27 fishermen arrested by Sri Lankan Navy; cites livelihoods of fishing communities at stake.

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AI-based early warning system getting ready for pachyderm safety near Coimbatore

Tamil Nadu's AI-based early warning system to prevent wild elephants from getting hit by trains on railway lines nearing completion. System will detect elephant movement, alert forest dept. & railway authorities. 11 elephants killed in 6 train collisions from 2008-2022. AI-based system & railway underpass project to achieve 'zero elephant…

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State’s peak demand rose 10.04% to 19,045 MW in first half of 2023-24

Tamil Nadu's peak power demand rose 10.04% to 19,045 MW in Apr-Sep 2023, due to dry weather and poor rainfall. The demand is expected to be lower in Oct-Dec due to the northeast monsoon.

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Railways emerges as the overall team champion in 62nd National Open athletics championships

Bengaluru's D.P. Manu set a new men's javelin throw meet record of 82.06m, while Tamil Nadu and Railways created meet records in the men's and women's 4x100m relay events. Railways emerged as overall team champion. Best athletes: Men: D.P. Manu (SSCB); Women: Yamuna Ladkat (Mah).

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Tamil Nadu road accident: Seven died in car-truck collision in Chengam

Seven people died after a car collided with a truck at Chengam in Thiruvannamalai District of Tamil Nadu on Sunday morning. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Sri Lankan Navy arrests 27 Indian fishermen from Tamil Nadu

27 fishermen from Rameswaram & Thangachimadam arrested by Sri Lankan Navy, 5 boats impounded. 3000 fishermen ventured into sea, 650 boats engaged mid-sea.

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