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It will take time for water to recede from localities near marshlands, says Minister E.V. Velu

Minister Velu distributes aid in Madipakkam and Velachery, noting the DMK govt. had not granted permission to build homes near marshlands. He states the current govt. is ensuring safety of residents and providing aid. He adds people are satisfied with CM Stalin's work, who directed him to visit waterlogged areas…

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Why Chennai floods every year, and why no government will solve it

When the water recedes, leaving death and destruction in its wake, there’s only one question – why does Chennai flood, year after year, and why is nothing done about it?

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T.N. Rains | AIADMK slams DMK government, calls it “incompetent” to tackle waterlogging in Chennai

AIADMK's Palaniswami & Sasikala accuse DMK of being "incompetent" to tackle rains in Chennai. Palaniswami calls for party workers to help rain-hit people. Sasikala says people not benefitting from 178 DMK councillors & calls for govt to provide basic facilities after property tax hike.

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T.N. Rains | Dhinakaran calls for urgent steps to bale out water from housing colonies in Chennai

T.T.V. Dhinkaran, CHENNAIAMMK general secretary, urges TN govt to take urgent steps to bale out rainwater from housing colonies in Chennai. People's normal life affected by current rain spell, waterlogging in Kolathur, DMK regime not taken measures to protect people from floods. Apprehension of accidents in incomplete stormwater drains.

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Palaniswami criticises DMK regime for ‘not being able to contain the spread of dengue’

AIADMK's Edappadi K. Palaniswami criticizes DMK govt for not containing spread of dengue in TN. Cites Madurai & Pudukottai as examples. Slams Health Minister for holding token fever camps & focussing on CM's son's coronation instead of rain-affected people.

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Palaniswami assails DMK govt. for gathering ‘details of caste’ of women passengers

AIADMK's Edappadi K. Palaniswami criticizes DMK govt. for attempting to collect caste details of women passengers. He questions if govt. consulted senior Ministers/experienced officers before embarking on this exercise. He also condemns govt. for filing case against former DGP and former MLA. Urges govt. to withdraw case and end process…

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Stalin cites FM’s remarks on temple assets, says people claiming to be pious attempting to deceive people

Stalin criticizes those "not pious" but attempting to deceive people with false campaigns; cites ₹5,500 crore temple assets retrieved under DMK rule; urges people to use upcoming election to put a full stop to attempts to defeat Dravidian Model of governance.

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Panneerselvam, Dhinakaran criticise DMK govt. over Aavin green milk packets

O. Panneerselvam and T.T.V. Dhinakaran both criticised the DMK govt. for its decision to stop the supply of Aavin milk green packets. Panneerselvam rejected the claim that green packets lacked patronage and argued 40% of customers opted for them. He questioned if the plan would lead to a price rise…

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AIADMK questions need for special Assembly session to readopt Bills when case is pending in Supreme Court

. Opposition Leader Palaniswami questions need for special session to readopt Bills, Gov. Ravi had withheld assent. Water Resources Minister Duraimurugan says Gov. now has no choice but to grant assent. Palaniswami blames DMK for inconsistency in stand on V-C appointments. CM Stalin says changes needed since convention not followed…

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Governor’s act is illegal, anti-people and against sovereignty of Assembly, says Chief Minister Stalin

Tamil Nadu CM Stalin accuses Governor of illegal, anti-people actions, says he should act as bridge between State and Centre; AIADMK, BJP stage walkout; CM says Governor teaching wrong lessons, expressing opinion against Tamil culture.

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DMK rule the worst in Tamil Nadu history, says Annamalai

BJP State President K. Annamalai slams DMK govt. for detaining farmers protesting land acquisition. Accuses Ministers of "collective loot" & "fooling" people. Alleges TN has not seen "worst rule" in its history. Claims DMK's governance should be named "Tasmac model".

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AIADMK's Edappadi K. Palaniswami warns DMK govt of protest if cases against seven farmers not withdrawn. Conservationists lament seventh elephant death due to electrocution in Gudalur Forest Range. TN govt informs Madras HC of action against officials in 2018 police firing case; seeks status of criminal prosecution by Dec 11.

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Focus Tamil Nadu | Why is Tamil Nadu’s fact check unit being opposed?

Last month, the DMK government in Tamil Nadu quietly issued an order, setting up a fact check unit (FCU) in Chennai, which will comprise 80 staff members, including a Mission Director, who shall be paid a salary of Rs. 3 lakhs.

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Here are the big stories from Tamil Nadu today

Madras HC upholds TN Act on online gambling, TN Health Minister urges Centre to allow additional counselling for PG medical seats, AIADMK GS urges DMK govt to announce Deepavali bonus & ex-gratia for cooperative bank & primary agricultural society workers.

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Palaniswami urges DMK regime to reject ONGC’s application

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Annamalai condemns arrest of BJP workers for erecting flagpoles

K. Annamalai, BJP Tamil Nadu president, condemns DMK govt for arresting party workers for attempting to hoist flags. Alleges DMK scared of BJP's work, cheating people with false promises & working for "only the family". Urges people to stand up against such injustice.

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Panneerselvam criticises DMK regime over TNPSC exams

AIADMK's O. Panneerselvam criticizes DMK govt for not holding TNPSC exams on time. Only 15,000 out of 3,00,000 posts filled since DMK came to power. Appeals to govt to hold exams and announce results ASAP.

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Here are the big stories from Tamil Nadu today

Tamil Nadu govt moves SC against Governor for creating "constitutional deadlock" by delaying Bills; AIADMK condemns attack on BJP members & govt officials; Cabinet meeting underway; Police seeks cancellation of bail granted to accused in petrol bomb attack case.

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DMK filing fabricated cases to subdue the growing influence of BJP in T.N., says four-member delegation

BJP delegation finds 409 cases against party cadre in TN "fabricated"; allege DMK govt trying to "subdue" BJP's growing influence. Delegation met with BJP functionaries, family of arrested persons & Governor R.N. Ravi. Delegation to file report to BJP president & seek Union Home Minister's intervention. Police urged to act…

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Attempts being made in Tamil Nadu to suppress growing influence of BJP: Daggubati Purandeswari

Andhra Pradesh BJP president Daggubati Purandeswari stated in a message on social media that there seems to be a coordinated attempt in Tamil Nadu to suppress the growing influence of her party by intimidating its cadres and filing unfounded cases against them. “This indicated the authoritarian behaviour of the DMK,”…

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Explained | The T.N. experience on caste survey

Tamil Nadu's past shows that a caste census alone may not lead to increased OBC reservations. The First BC panel (1969-70) suggested raising BC reservations, but the idea of a creamy layer hasn't gained political backing. The Second BC panel (1982-85) recommended a reduction in reservation percentages. The State govt.…

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T.N. Raj Bhavan petrol bomb attack | Governor Ravi ‘inciting’ hatred, charges Law Minister Regupathy

TN Law Min. condemns petrol bomb attack near Raj Bhavan, accuses Gov. of inciting hatred. DMK govt. won't allow any untoward incident & will protect even enemies. Accused arrested & being questioned; BJP's efforts to politicise incident won't be believed by people.

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Six persons from BJP arrested following drama over removal of party’s flagpole in front of Annamalai’s house

Six BJP members arrested in TN for erecting flagpole without permission. Police used force to remove flagpole, 110 people detained, five men allegedly involved in damaging earthmover vehicle arrested, Reddy for alleged involvement in entire episode. BJP leaders allege DMK acting in arrogance, vow to install 10,000 flagpoles in 100…

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AIADMK criticises DMK’s Anti-NEET signature campaign

AIADMK challenges DMK to scrap NEET if coalition forms Centre govt. D. Jayakumar asks if DMK will organise fast or signature campaign.

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Here are the big stories from Tamil Nadu today

Madras HC denies bail to jailed Minister V. Senthilbalaji; O. Panneerselvam urges CM M.K. Stalin to scrap electricity tariff hike; NTK chief Seeman claims AIADMK approached him for alliance, but NTK to contest alone.

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