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Here are the Durga Puja pandals to hit in Chennai

With Durga Puja around the corner, celebrations are afoot in Chennai. We bring you a list of pandals you can visit

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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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One end of this road, one of Chennai’s oldest, remains heavily congested

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Seafood exports hit record high last year, says Union Minister

Chennai seafood exports have more than doubled in 9 yrs to ₹63,969 cr. A seaweed park at ₹2,700 cr is being set up in TN. 16 regional fisheries bodies from Indo-Pacific region discussed merging fishing ban along east & west coast. FAO & India to work together to fulfil SDGs.…

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NLCIL incorporates subsidiary to implement renewable energy projects

NLCIL has incorporated NIGEL, a wholly-owned subsidiary, to plan, tender, execute and commission renewable energy projects. It aims to achieve 5 GW capacity by 2030 and contribute to carbon emission reduction. NIGEL's registered office is in Chennai and it will commence operations soon. 2 GW of renewable energy projects are…

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Student arrested with live cartridges at Thiruvananthapuram airport

Eng. student Abraham Varghese, 26, from Mysuru arrested at Thiruvananthapuram Int'l Airport for carrying live cartridges. Airport authorities handed him to Valiyathura police after he failed to produce valid documents or explain. He was travelling from U.S. to Chennai via Bengaluru & Kayamkulam. Booked under Arms Act.

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VIT students win moot court competition

VIT Chennai students win 4th National ADR competition. Represented by Sankara Narayanan B, Gowtham Raj A and Jeshurun Christopher, they receive Rs. 20,000 and a trophy. 11 law schools participated. Founder chancellor G. Viswanathan congratulates them.

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TNCC fishermen’s wing to protest in front of Sri Lankan Embassy in Chennai, says Alagiri

TNCC to protest SL Navy's arrest of Indian fishermen; PM Modi urged to initiate talks with SL President to ensure release of fishermen & boats.

The Hindu

T.N. government likely to issue administrative sanction for Parandur airport within 2 weeks

Chennai to get 2nd airport in 7 yrs: Govt to accord admin sanction in 2 wks; land acquisition, boundary finalisation to begin. 4,791 acres allocated for project. Consultant Louis Berger to complete detailed techno-economic report in few mths. Farmers, activists fear flooding, environmental issues; govt committee finalising hydrogeological report.

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T.N. Advocate General’s former junior gets elevated as judge of Madras High Court

Chennai HC Chief Justice administers oath to two new judges, increasing strength to 65. Advocate General introduces them, highlighting their humble beginnings and successful careers. He also expresses pleasure of having worked with them and looks forward to being on the other side of the Bench.

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Nalgonda police seize ₹3.04 crore ‘hawala money’ after car chase

The accused were working for a hawala agent called Shivam Bhai of Telangana. The money was supposed to be delivered to a person called Sunny Bhai in Chennai, officers associated with the investigation of the case said seeking anonymity.

The Hindu

49 more Tamils return to T.N. from war-hit Israel

49 Tamils return to TN from Israel under 'Operation Ajay'. 32 arrive in Chennai, 9 in Coimbatore, 8 in Madurai. Health Minister, MP, Commissioner of Non-Resident Tamils Welfare & officials receive them. 98 return under 'Operation Ajay', 12 on own.

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New Zealand players meet school students in Chennai under UNICEF initiative

New Zealand players met school students at Chennai’s MA Chidambaram Stadium under the UNICEF initiative. Around 58 students interacted with the Kiwi players who are getting sports training from Greater Chennai Corporation and Smart City Project Limited.

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Human trafficking awareness rally organised in Besant Nagar

Over 200 people from corporates, colleges, and NGOs joined the ‘Walk for Freedom’ in Chennai to show solidarity for victims of human trafficking and raise awareness. The event, in its fourth year, was led by The Movement India in partnership with NGOs, colleges, corporates, and the community. 25,000 participants joined…

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Arjun powers to victory in Touring Cars race

Arjun Balu (Race Concepts) won the only race of the day in the 3rd round of MRF MMSC FMSCI Indian National Car Racing Championship at Madras Int'l Circuit. Balu made a great start, overtaking Ritesh Rai by Turn-2 in the 1st lap. Deepak Ravikumar led a podium sweep for Performance…

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It could be Australia’s pace vs India’s spin unit

Australia won their first World Cup in 1987, beating India in a close match due to an umpire's error. India and Australia face off again in Chennai, with India looking to Ishan Kishan and Rohit Sharma to kick start the innings, and Australia relying on David Warner and Glen Maxwell.…

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TIDCO invites EOI for allotment of industrial plots at Karani village

TIDCO invites EOI for industrial plots in Karani village, Tiruvallur district. Focus on strategic electronics, drones, urban air mobility. Land to be leased for 99 years, lease rental approx. ₹95 lakh per acre. Eligible for incentives under TN Aerospace & Defence Industrial Policy 2022. 250-acre land close to Chennai-Kolkatta highway,…

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21 Tamils return from war-hit Israel, recall tales of horror

21 TN students from war-hit Israel evacuated to Chennai & Coimbatore as part of ‘Operation Ajay’. Health Minister, MP & Collector welcomed returnees at airports. Venkatadri Babu & Vimal Krishnasamy Manivannan Chitra shared their experience of fear & shock. They had to prepare a Google doc to leave the country.…

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Madras High Court rejects plea against penalty imposed on cinema theatres for playing shows at 4 a.m. and 8 a.m.

Madras HC dismisses writ petitions of 6 cinema theatres for playing 15 shows at 1am, 4am & 8am; fines ranging from ₹2,000-4,000 imposed by Greater Chennai Commissioner of Police upheld. Judge held TN Shops & Est. Act applicable for safeguarding employees, TN Cinema (Regulations) Act for show timings.

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Northeast monsoon likely to set in over T.N. between October 23 and 25

Northeast monsoon to set in TN Oct 23-25; wet weather to continue till Oct 19. Cyclonic circulation to bring light-moderate rain, heavy intensity in some districts. IMD predicts normal rainfall Oct-Dec. Light-moderate rain in Chennai till Sun.

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NZ vs BAN: Mitchell’s enterprise, Williamson’s poise help Kiwis soar again

ICC Cricket World Cup 2-023: New Zealand vs Bangladesh in Chennai on October 13, 2023. Kane Williamson is back in the squad replacing Will Young.

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New Zealand beat Bangladesh by eight wickets at Cricket World Cup – as it happened

Only Kane Williamson’s swollen thumb spoils New Zealand’s party after Daryl Mitchell’s quick runs make it three wins from three.

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When Dalit cobblers voted to elect trustees of Parthasarathy Temple in Chennai

In 1933, 41 Dalit Vaishnavites (Madiga cobblers) voted to elect trustees and members of the Board of Supervision after the Madras High Court decided a case in their favour. The man instrumental in procuring the voting right for them was P. Ramamurti

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Chinnappa Devar: Coimbatore’s dream merchant, who turned out nearly 60 films

Film producer and director ‘Sandow’ M.M.A. Chinnappa Devar forged a lifelong friendship with M.G. Ramachandran. They made films in Chennai and shot to fame. After MGR started playing significant roles, he recommended Devar for the films he worked, like Madurai Veeran where the sword fight sequences between the two became…

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