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Lok Sabha polls | Chennai’s turnout dips by 4 percentage points

Chennai District Election Officer reports 4% decrease in voter turnout for Lok Sabha elections, analyzing urban voter apathy.

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Lok Sabha polls | Chennai sees over 20% voter turnout as of 11 a.m., T.N. CM, Governor cast their votes

Chennai sees peaceful elections with voter turnout exceeding 20%, despite complaints of missing names and distribution of party symbols.

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Names are our first identity, ensure correct spelling in official documents to avoid complications and misunderstandings.

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The Hindu Litfest 2024: A sneak peek into Chennai’s literary carnival

Step into the enchanting world of words and ideas at The Hindu Litfest 2024, a literary spectacle transcending boundaries.

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Gloves, masks provided regularly to sanitary workers: Chennai Corporation tells Madras High Court

GCC Commissioner J. Radhakrishnan informs Madras High Court of protective gear provided to sanitary workers, but some choose not to wear it.

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VHS launches rehabilitation centre for children with development disabilities

VHS launches state-of-art centre, VHS-Samhita, to rehab children with development delays/disabilities. Funded by Cholamandalam Finance, Rotary Club of Madras Metro renovated 50-yr-old building. Centre offers occupation, speech & physiotherapy. Govt. & NGOs urged to fight cynicism & support govt. to improve facilities. Centre facilitates health equity & access to care…

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Elderly man with disability gored by stray cattle in Chennai; Corporation to file complaint against animal owner

80-yr-old mute person gored by stray cattle in Triplicane, Chennai. Admitted to hospital, out of danger. 3rd such incident in 2 months. GCC Commissioner inspected area, initiated clearance of stray cattle, filed complaint against cattle owner. 7 cattle-related deaths in 5 yrs. GCC ensuring cattle not harmed, given proper treatment.

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Chennai Corporation proposes to increase fine on owners of cattle

The Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) will place a proposal to revise the fines levied upon owners who let their cattle loose on the roads posing a threat to road safety before the next Council meeting, said Commissioner J. Radhakrishnan

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Programme to distribute menstrual cups inaugurated in Chennai

Pilot programme launched to provide menstrual cups to 1,500 women in 12 localities in South Chennai. HLL Lifecare's CSR initiative ennVee Solutions provides M cups. Thinkal project implemented by HLL Management Academy. Greater Chennai Corporation Commissioner & Mayor support scheme. Training & awareness key to success. Scheme to be reviewed…

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2,400 runners participate in ‘Made of Chennai Run’

2,400 runners participated in the 'Made of Chennai Run' as part of 'The Hindu Festival of Chennai'. Nandhini Ramanadhan, C. Muralidharan, Ashitosh Singh, Lakshmi Devi, Vaishnavi Srinivasan, P. Bhaskar & Subash Cheran won the 10K & 5K runs.

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T.N. government aims to distribute all millet varieties in all districts through PDS outlets: Food Secretary

Ragi distribution is to be launched in two districts this week, Dharmapuri and Nilgiris; the varieties of millet to be distributed will be increased, and they will be made available across PDS outlets in all districts in a phased manner, J. Radhakrishnan said

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State govt. seeks Centre’s nod for procuring paddy with higher moisture content from farmers

The paddy procured with moisture relaxation will be hulled immediately and the resultant rice will conform to the uniform specification of the Government of India, says Food and Cooperation Secretary J. Radhakrishnan

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All fair price shops in Tamil Nadu to be ISO certified: Food Secretary

So far, a total of 84 shops have been certified, including 40 in Theni, 17 in Tiruvallur, nine in Namakkal and four in Kancheepuram

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PDS rice being smuggled via sea, says Food Secretary Radhakrishnan

Government not interested in going after small fry, says official

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Steps being taken to boost production and sale of turmeric, says Food Secretary Radhakrishnan

Marketing globally creates more opportunities for turmeric farmers to sell their produce

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Farmers should not be made to wait at DPCs, says Food Secretary

‘Officials should help them complete their work without hassle’

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Fair price shops to be inspected regularly

Products at Amudham stores are priced less, says Radhakrishnan

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In a major reshuffle, Phanindra Reddy becomes Tamil Nadu Home Secretary

Health Secretary J. Radhakrishnan has also been shifted

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Vaccination rate is low in several parts of State: Health Secretary

‘Coverage in the over 18 age group is lacking in several districts, including Chennai’

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Take risk-assessment based approach to tackle spike in COVID-19 cases: Union Health Secretary to TN

The State reported 659 new cases for the week ending June 3, 2022 accounting for 3.13% of the country's new cases.

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Districts told to stay alert to prevent infection

Staying vigilant would protect vulnerable population, says Health Secretary

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TN Health Secretary flags concerns about COVID-19 clusters

District Collectors in Tamil Nadu have been urged to ensure COVID-19 protocols are observed in light of the rise in cases in Chennai and other districts

The Hindu

Six test positive for COVID-19 at Anna University hostel

Cultural event on campus led to infection, says J. Radhakrishnan

The Hindu

Suspected monkey pox cases to be isolated

Samples should be sent to NIV, Pune: Health Secretary

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COVID-19 | Tamil Nadu reports first case of Omicron BA.4 variant

The 19-year-old girl from Navalur, Chengalpattu, is the first detected case of the BA.4 variant in Tamil Nadu, and the second in India

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