The Latest Breaking News from Tamil Nadu

Muthulakshmi Reddy's relentless campaign against the Devadasi system, a practice of dedicating girls to temples, was successful. Despite opposition from influential political leaders, she was supported by her mother, Muvalur Ramamirthammal, and the Madras Hindu Social Reform Association. Her biographer, V.R. Devika, notes the passage of the bill in 1947,…

India Labourline uncovers job fraud & exploitation of migrant workers from Kanniyakumari in Armenia. College students from TN & a family from Kanniyakumari have been accused of physical assault & criminal intimidation. Workers promised jobs, but faced horrible conditions & unpaid wages. India Labourline teams helping workers get justice. Chain…

Karnataka is likely to await the outcome of the Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) meeting before taking the future course of action with respect to release of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu.

In this episode we discuss, PM Vishwakarma scheme and why are some parties in Tamil Nadu opposing it 

TN local bodies directed to strictly implement revised ABC surgery & dog catching rates. Rates increased from ₹445 to ₹1,650/dog, incl. ₹200 for catching & ₹1,450 for pre/post-op care. TN Animal Welfare Board (TNAWB) prepared checklist for ABC centres & training for vets & catchers.

Anbumani Ramadoss strongly condemned Karnataka's refusal to release Cauvery water to TN & urged Centre to intervene. He said CM Stalin should go to Karnataka & save Kuruvai crop. He criticized Udayanidhi Stalin's comment on Sanatana Dharma & blamed organisers & police for A.R. Rahman's concert fiasco.

Seventeen Indian fishermen arrested by Sri Lankan Navy, TN CM requests Union Minister for their release; Madras HC observes tardy investigation by CB-CID in water tank incident; VHP leader arrested for derogatory comments on Ambedkar & Thiruvalluvar; Madras HC judge refuses to recuse from hearing suo motu revision petition against…

TN Govt to roll out Kalaignar Mahalir Urimai Thittam on Sept 15, 2023, to recognise women's efforts. 1.06 crore women to get ₹1,000/month, with ₹12,000 cr allocated for scheme. Eligibility criteria includes families earning <₹2.5 lakh/yr, holding <5 acres wetland/10 acres dryland, consuming <3,600 units electricity/yr. Women heads of families,…

Tamil Nadu CM Stalin urges Union Minister Jaishankar to secure release of 17 fishermen arrested by Sri Lankan Navy for crossing IMBL. Recurring incidents of apprehension causing fear, disrupting lives and economic hardship. Urges diplomatic efforts to secure release and find lasting solution through bilateral negotiations.

Here is a list of top news developments from Tamil Nadu on September 14, 2023.

ED is probing allegations that a huge quantity of sand was sold offline and fake bills were issued to sand lorry owners in Tamil Nadu, and this caused a loss of GST revenue to the Central and State governments and the money thus earned was laundered