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An oil spill in an ignored wetland in Tamil Nadu

Even as oil from the Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited refinery flooded houses and entered the Buckingham Canal and the Kosasthalaiyar river, which empties into the Bay of Bengal, at Ennore, the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board underplayed the extent of the ecological disaster.

The Hindu

Use of country-made bombs for poaching continues unabated in Coimbatore Forest Division

Poachers continue to use country made bombs to hunt wild animals in Coimbatore Forest Division, despite Forest Department's claims.

The Hindu

Row erupts over portion of Modern Theatres’ land

Controversy erupts over land where Modern Theatres once stood in Salem; Highways Minister denies pressure to transfer ownership, claims property belongs to his department.

The Hindu

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US Homeland Security staff accuse leadership of turning ‘blind eye’ to Gaza

An open letter from Homeland Security employees blasts agency heads for ‘minimising the ongoing atrocities’ in Gaza.

Al Jazeera

Suppliers of unusable PPE should pay back taxpayer money, Australian peak doctors’ group says

Australian health department spokesperson says it is ‘exploring options for viable cost-recovery’

The Guardian - AU

Cyclone Michaung | T.N. Health Department issues post-flood advisory

TN govt taking efforts to prevent water-borne/vector-borne diseases post-Cyclone Michaung. Advised to take precautions, seek healthcare, use safe drinking water, inform health helpline if private tanker lorry collecting water from open pools. Clean sumps/OHTs, give Measles Rubella vaccination, remove garbage/decaying material, remove stagnant water, dispose dead animals/birds. Contact 24x7 health…

The Hindu

Some Capitol Police officers on forced leave after hitting pay cap - Roll Call

Capitol Police officers who have worked substantial overtime, resulting in them hitting an annual pay cap are being put on leave without pay.

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Yellen To Visit Mexico For Talks On Supply Chains, Combating Fentanyl Trafficking

The trip comes amid the U.S. Treasury Department's announcement of a "counter-fentanyl strike force," as "combatting the flow of deadly fentanyl into communities across the United States is a top priority for President Biden as well as the Treasury Department."

Latin Times

Cages placed to trap animal, suspected to be hyena, in Erode district’s Bhavanisagar

With a sheep suspected to be killed by a hyena in Pasuvapalayam village in Bhavanisagar, the Forest Department placed three cages in an attempt to trap the animal, on Friday, December 1, 2023.

The Hindu

Government reveals plan for 350 new rough sleeper homes in London

The announcement comes amid a record-high number of people recorded sleeping on the capital's streets

Evening Standard

Family of deputy ‘executed’ outside police station files $20m lawsuit

Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer’s family is seeking damages from city and county officials over fatal shooting

The Independent UK

Family of Los Angeles deputy killed in ambush shooting plans to sue county over forced overtime

The parents of a Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputy fatally shot while sitting in his patrol car plan to file a lawsuit accusing the sheriff’s department and county leaders of putting officers at risk by making them work excessive overtime

The Independent UK

Fayette Health Department conducts thousands of restaurant inspections each year

Dining out is a way of life for many Kentuckians. And with the upcoming December holidays looming, that could even increase eating away from home. The health department inspection scores of eating establishments are routinely found on the department's website.

WEKU

Arkansas AG's Opinion on Government Entities' Moderation of their Social Media Comments

From Arkansas AG opinion 2023-034, issued two weeks ago: [T]he content-moderation policies for the Arkansas Department of Transportation's "official social media account(s) (such as Twitter, IDRIVE, Arkansas Instagram, Facebook, etc.)" …, which describe the Department's social-media accounts as "limited public forums," authorize the Department to "remove or reject" "user generated…

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The Hindu

Forest Department rescues juvenile elephant from water storage tank near Coimbatore

Forest Dept. rescued juvenile male elephant from water tank in Coimbatore. Night patrol team rushed to spot 700m from forest boundary. Backhoe used to make ramp for elephant to walk out. Led by P. Santhiya & R. Arun Kumar. Elephant rejoined its mother nearby. #ElephantRescue #Coimbatore

The Hindu

DMK government stands with Hindus: Sekarbabu

CM Stalin stands with Hindus; HR&CE Dept. has retrieved lands worth Rs. 5,500 crore, recovered 400 idols, constructed 250 idol strong rooms. Over ₹600 crore granted for running & restoring temples, temple tanks, temple cars & salaries to archakas. Strict action taken if wrongs committed.

The Hindu

Forest Department deploys additional night patrol staff to drive out wild elephants entering villages in Coimbatore

Forest Dept. increases staff for night patrols in Coimbatore to drive out crop-raiding elephants. 27 staff walk along railway tracks to prevent elephants from getting hit by trains. Drones used to locate herds camping in villages.

The Hindu

Makhna translocated from Pollachi village to Valparai in Anamalai Tiger Reserve found dead

Forest Dept. suspects makhna died from fatal fall in Nagamalai area. Post-mortem scheduled for Monday. Translocated 3 times after causing crop damage in villages near forests. Radio-collar used to monitor movement, but signals not always emitted.

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Inside Ron DeSantis' Crackdown on Drag Shows

"Is there any way to stop this from happening tomorrow?" Ron DeSantis' former chief of staff asked about a Christmas-themed drag show on tour in Florida.

Sports Illustrated

Police Recover Valuables From Colorado Locker Room Theft at Rose Bowl

The Pasadena Police Department issued an update in the case on Friday.

WEKU

Education Department punishes student loan servicer for billing mistakes

The department is withholding payment from loan servicer MOHELA as 2.5 million borrowers didn't receive timely billing statements.

The Hindu

Tamil Nadu Forest Department trains its staff to restore degraded grasslands

Tamil Nadu Forest Dept. launches 'Meipulam' project to restore 520 hectares of forests using 10 native grasses. Funds of ₹51,155/hectare allotted for 2022-2023. Project aims to provide palatable fodder for wild animals & remove invasive species from forests.

The Hindu

Tusker found shot dead in Jawalagiri forest range in Hosur

Forest Department personnel found the carcass of a HOSURA tusker, believed to be 15-16 years old, in Jawalagiri forest range. Autopsy revealed the animal was shot dead and tusks were intact. A case has been registered and a joint team is investigating. No further information is available yet.

Motorsport

New F1 engine tech director "will challenge" Alpine – Famin

Experienced power unit engineer Meignan will return to France after a four-year spell at Mercedes HPP in Brixworth, followed by a slightly shorter stint at Ferrari – acting as Head of Department at both outfits.

Autosport

New F1 engine technical director “will challenge” Alpine – Famin

Experienced power unit engineer Meignan will return to France after a four-year spell at Mercedes HPP in Brixworth, followed by a slightly shorter stint at Ferrari, where he acted as Head of Department at both outfits.

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