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Here are the big stories from Tamil Nadu today

Madurai HC quashes proceedings against Canada-based Tamil student Lois Sophia for raising slogans against BJP. Kallakurichi district admin brings together warring Vanniyars and Dalits after 8 yrs. CPI's D. Raja says TN Governor R.N. Ravi should be removed for remarks on anti-NEET Bill.

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Tamil Nadu’s capital expenditure increased 31% in Q1, 2023-24

Tamil Nadu's capex up 31% in 1QFY24; quality of borrowings slightly improved. CORE ratio rose to 8% from 6.6% in 1QFY23. 75% of capex went to economic sector, 21.3% to social sector. 56.4% of aggregate capex led by Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Telangana & Uttar Pradesh. 62.5% of borrowings…

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Lakshmipathy Balaji excited about current crop of Tamil Nadu pacers

Tamil Nadu pacers have been impressive in the TNCA Buchi Babu All India invitational tournament, with former India pacer Balaji praising the pool of upcoming talent. He believes the tournament is an ideal platform to prepare for the Ranji Trophy.

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T.N. Governor should be removed: CPI leader D. Raja

Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi is not acting within the framework of the Constitution and he should be removed from office, said D. Raja, general secretary of Communist Party of India (CPI), in Salem, on Wednesday.

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Forest Department prohibits exhibition of exotic animals in private aviaries and petting zoos across T.N.

All privately-run aviaries and petting zoos in Tamil Nadu face closure by the Tamil Nadu Forest Department, which has sought clarity from the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) as to what permits are valid for the display of animals to the public.

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After reuniting, raising many orphaned elephant calves, T.N. Forest Dept. prepares Standard Operating Procedure

Tamil Nadu Forest Dept. releases SOP on orphaned elephant management, first of its kind in India. Compiled by 8-member committee, it provides clear guidelines on identifying age of calf, reuniting with herd, and hand-rearing in captivity.

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DKS says Karnataka will release 10 tmcft of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu

Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Tuesday (Aug. 15) said that Karnataka would release 10 tmcft of Cauvery river water to the neighbouring Tamil Nadu.

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Independence Day 2023 | Tamil Nadu CM Stalin seeks transfer of Education to State list

Tamil Nadu CM calls for transfer of Education to State List; announces welfare board for service providers, increased pension for freedom fighters, training of 10,000 ex-servicemen, and awards for achievers.

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Morning Digest | President Murmu urges citizens to move ahead with harmony, Tamil Nadu moves SC for immediate release of Cauvery water by Karnataka; and more

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NEET row: Stalin hits out at Governor, writes to President

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Stalin urges President to grant assent to TN's NEET exemption Bill; government boycotts Governor's I-Day reception. CM cites suicides due to NEET, accuses Governor of favouring urban students, making unkind statements.

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Tamil Nadu moves SC for immediate release of Cauvery water by Karnataka

Tamil Nadu government moves SC seeking Karnataka to release 24,000 cusecs of Cauvery water to meet pressing demands of standing crops. TN urges SC to direct Karnataka to ensure stipulated releases for Sept 2023 and make good shortfall of 28.849 tmc ft water during current irrigation year.

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Only intention of online gaming companies is to make money through inducements and addiction, Tamil Nadu govt. tells Madras High Court

Tamil Nadu govt. defends online gambling law in HC; argues it's to protect public interest from gaming companies' inducements & addiction. Senior Counsel Kapil Sibal said companies make money through bonuses & multi-level marketing, & revenue rose to ₹2,132 cr. with ₹936 cr. profit. He said lack of transparency &…

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ADGP Amalraj, IG Bhavaneeswari get get President’s Medal, 19 officers chosen for Police Medal

Twenty-one police officers from Tamil Nadu have been selected for medals announced by the Centre on the occasion of Independence Day

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Here are the big stories from Tamil Nadu today

TN CM Stalin boycotts 'At Home' reception hosted by Governor Ravi due to confusion in higher edu & refusal of assent to Bills. ED clarifies it has neither detained nor arrested jailed Minister Senthilbalaji's brother. Father of NEET failed student found dead due to dejection; CM appeals to students to…

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Tamil Nadu reaps a rich harvest

Tamil Nadu players staged a comeback winning five titles in the 77th South Zone inter-State badminton (individual) championship

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Jailed T.N. Minister Senthilbalaji’s brother Ashok Kumar not arrested: ED

The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) on Monday, August 14 clarified it has neither detained nor arrested jailed Tamil Nadu Minister V. Senthilbalaji’s brother R.V. Ashok Kumar. In a statement, the central agency termed media reports that Ashok Kumar was detained as “false news”. Referring to Mr. Senthilbalaji as “Ex-Minister and…

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T.N. government urged to settle dues towards production of school uniforms, dhotis, saris

Tamil Nadu govt urged to settle ₹55 cr dues to Primary Handloom & Powerloom Weavers' Co-op Societies for supplying school uniforms & free dhotis/saris.

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T.N. Chief Minister Stalin writes to President reiterating request seeking assent for NEET Exemption Bill

TN CM Stalin announces govt. will boycott 'At Home' reception hosted by Governor R.N. Ravi over alleged confusion in higher education & refusal to assent Bills adopted by Legislature.

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Tamil Nadu: Man dies by suicide day after son kills self over NEET result

A day after his 19-year-old son died by suicide after failing to clear the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) exam twice, a man in Tamil Nadu’s Chennai ended his life by hanging. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Tamil Nadu’s daily coal stock availability declines

Tamil Nadu's coal stock availability down to 1.5M tonnes; sufficient to run Tangedco's power plants for 10 days. Renewable energy generation (wind & solar) in Aug (till 10th) 1,328.85M units. Coal India supplied 4.5MMT of coal in 1st Q of 2023-24. Railways likely to increase coal transportation capacity by 185MT…

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Here are the big stories from Tamil Nadu today

Gov. Ravi's remarks on NEET misleading; TN govt can't ban non-veg food in Tiruvannamalai; Palaniswami recalls 1989 attack on Jayalalithaa in TN Assembly.

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UGC, EEC recommend against granting IoE tag to Jadavpur University, Jamia Hamdard

UGC, EEC recommend not granting IoE status to Jadavpur Univ., Jamia Hamdard Univ. TN govt. withdraws proposal for Anna Univ. Ministry yet to take call.

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Tamil Nadu walks out of Cauvery Water Management Authority meeting

Tamil Nadu walked out of CWMA meeting after Karnataka refused to agree to release 37.9 tmc ft water due. TN highlighted problems faced by farmers, but Karnataka said TN had sufficient water storage. CWMA recommended Karnataka release 10,000 cusecs for 15 days, re-evaluating quantity based on future rainfall.

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‘Tamil Nadu committed to securing elephant corridors’

Tamil Nadu committed to securing elephant corridors; 42 corridors identified; handbooks on camp elephant management and boundary night patrolling released; AI-based systems and drone surveillance used to facilitate safe passage of elephants; 4000.54 hectares of six invasive species cleared; WTI to launch ‘Yaanai Thiruvizha’ in TN in collaboration with govt.

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Tamil Nadu to move Supreme Court as Karnataka refuses to share Cauvery water

Tamil Nadu government to move Supreme Court over Karnataka's refusal to share Cauvery water. The TN CM wrote to Union Minister of Jal Shakti requesting to ensure TN's share of water, but forums failed to act. Karnataka said it would release only 8,000 cusecs on August 22.

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