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Fishing banned for two days as Thoothukudi turns into a fortress ahead of Prime Minister’s visit

As part of the security arrangements put in place ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Thoothukudi, fishing operations in the district have been banned on Tuesday and Wednesday

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T.N. CM Stalin lays foundation stone for VinFast’s electric car unit in Thoothukudi

Tamil Nadu CM lays foundation for VinFast electric car plant in Thoothukudi, creating jobs and boosting green transportation.

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Thoothukudi firing | Dismiss plea to register murder case against police officials, T.N. govt tells Madras High Court

Tamil Nadu government accepts recommendations of CoI on Thoothukudi firing, opposes murder case, and memorial construction in court.

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Agri Budget brings cheer to farmers in Tenkasi district and Thoothukudi districts

Agriculture Budget has got something to cheer about for the composite Tirunelveli district comprising Tenkasi as the State government has proposed to set up State Horticulture Farm at Naduvaikurichi village in Tenkasi district with an outlay of ₹1 crore

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Tirunelveli Campus Connect

Lamp lighting ceremony, philosophical lectures, motivational programs, workshops, contests, and conferences held in various colleges in Tamil Nadu.

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Supreme Court proposes expert panel to evaluate concerns, conditions for consent to Vedanta plant to operate in Thoothukudi

The copper smelting plant was permanently shut down on the orders of the Tamil Nadu government six years ago on grounds of pollution.

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T.N. floods | Fishermen agonise as hamlet in Thoothukudi remains cut-off for 44 days

Fishermen colony in Thoothukudi remains cut-off due to floodwater, leaving residents without basic necessities and neglected by officials.

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Seven-member Central team visits flood-affected areas in Thoothukudi

A seven-member Central Committee inspects flood-ravaged Thoothukudi district, assessing damage and discussing relief efforts with officials.

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Vaiko urges state government to fight case against Sterlite

Vaiko urges TN govt to appoint senior advocates to argue against Sterlite's petition in SC to reopen Thoothukudi unit.

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Kanimozhi takes stock of progress made in flood-hit areas in Thoothukudi

MP Kanimozhi reviews progress of flood relief in Thoothukudi, TN Govt. distributes aid.

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Thoothukudi firing: T.N. govt outlines action taken on Justice Aruna Jagadeesan panel recommendations

Tamil Nadu govt. takes action against police officers & officials in connection with 2018 Thoothukudi police firing, grants solatium to families of victims & withdraws cases against protesters.

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A reluctance to act in Tamil Nadu

More than five years after the Thoothukudi police firing incident, Chief Minister, M.K. Stalin is facing uncomfortable questions on his stand then and now on the issue. What has put the issue back in the spotlight is the government’s decision to promote Additional Director General of Police Shailesh Kumar Yadav…

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Fire services personnel recall success stories, challenges in rescue operations

Fire and rescue services personnel saved thousands of lives in Thoothukudi & Tirunelveli during unprecedented rain & floods.

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CM announces ₹1,000-cr. relief package for flood-hit districts

Tamil Nadu govt. announces ₹1,000-cr relief package for flood-hit districts, including assistance for house reconstruction & repairs, loans to businesses, crop damage compensation & more.

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IMD issues possible heavy rain alert in Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi on January 1, 2

Tamil Nadu Collectors appeal to public to take precautionary steps against possible heavy rain on Jan 1 & 2; Ministers promise to look into grievances & provide relief.

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Thoothukudi floods | Thousands of documents, records lost, as rains damaged hundreds of government buildings

Torrential rains in southern T.N. districts caused extensive damage to 1,819 government buildings, with records & computers lost. Officials struggle to restore records & equipment, with Finance Minister estimating funds required for restoration.

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People living on banks of Tamirabharani river at Eral suffer huge loss; officials yet to visit the area

Rural Thoothukudi district residents struggle without relief; NGOs urged to help with tents, huts.

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Tamil Nadu flood | Heavy rains triggered 720 breaches in 515 tanks in Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi districts

Unprecedented rain in Tirunelveli & Thoothukudi causes over 720 breaches in 515 irrigation tanks; 200 engineers work to restore tanks & canals.

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Settle insurance claims of farmers hit by floods in Thoothukudi soon: Nirmala Sitharaman

Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman reviews flood-affected Thoothukudi district, directs speedy settlement of claims for 2.50 lakh farmers.

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Downpour ravages 1.48 lakh hectares of farmland in Thoothukudi district

Thousands of acres of farmland in Thoothukudi district, Tamil Nadu, have been destroyed due to heavy rain, leaving farmers with severe losses.

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Chief Minister M.K. Stalin announces solatium of ₹5 lakh for family of man electrocuted in Thoothukudi

Chief Minister M.K. Stalin announces ₹5 lakh solatium for family of A. Murugan, electrocuted in Thoothukudi while attempting to rectify a fault.

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Gloom descends over Thoothukudi on Christmas day

Residents of Thoothukudi district celebrate Christmas with unity despite unprecedented rains & looming crisis, donating funds to those in need.

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Rain affects Tiruppur garment shipments in Thoothukudi

Tiruppur Exporters Association has asked the garment exporters in Tiruppur to send personnel to Thoothukudi port to get relief for the goods damaged by the rains

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New health camps opened in 50 places in Thoothukudi and Tirunelveli

45 health camps in Thoothukudi & Tirunelveli to distribute 40 lakh chlorine tablets & provide medical aid to 1.25 lakh people.

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Main priority now is to restore power, deliver milk and repair damaged roads and causeways, says TN Chief Secretary

Tamil Nadu Chief Secretary visits Thoothukudi to assess flood damage and restore electricity, roads, bridges and water bodies.

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