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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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JN.1 variant COVID cases cross 100 mark; highest from Gujarat: Symptoms to note, preventive measures to know

A total of 109 COVID cases due to JN.1 subvariant have been detected in the country, news agency ANI has reported citing official sources. Thirty-six cases were detected from Gujarat, 34 from Karnataka, 14 from Goa, nine from Maharashtra, six from Kerala, four each from Rajasthan and Tamil Nadu, and…

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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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The Gandhian Bapa who toured Madras for the uplift of Dalits

Thakkar Bapa Vidyalaya, established in 1947 and named after Amritlal Vithaldas Thakkar, carries on the legacy of the Father of Harijans, uplifting the oppressed.

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The three betel leaf varieties of Tamil Nadu that stand out for their taste and aroma

Tamil Nadu betel leaves, including Sholavandan, Authoor, and Kumbakonam varieties, are famous for their taste & aroma. They are used in religious ceremonies, herbal preparations, & exported to some countries.

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Village Cooking Channel team roped in to showcase creative economy of T.N. at Global Investors Meet 2024

Tamil Nadu govt showcases rural talent in creative economy space at Global Investors Meet 2024, featuring Village Cooking Channel, a popular YouTube channel.

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Vengaivayal incident has exposed true face of DMK: Annamalai

Tamil Nadu BJP president K. Annamalai alleges DMK's "drama" of social justice exposed by human faeces incident in Pudukkottai district.

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Periyar University Vice Chancellor R. Jagannathan arrested by Salem City Police; AIADMK urges Central govt. to release funds for TN.

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T.N. CM Stalin inaugurates classrooms, infrastructure for local bodies

Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin virtually inaugurated 1,000 classrooms, village secretariats, town panchayats & light moving vehicles at multiple events.

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Edappadi Palaniswami flags stepmotherly attitude of Centre towards Tamil Nadu

AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami urges Centre to allocate funds to Tamil Nadu for natural disaster relief, criticises DMK govt.

The Hindu

ED registers case against its own officer in Madurai, shifts probe to Delhi

In yet another twist to the escalating tension between the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) and the Tamil Nadu police, the Special Task Force (STF) of the ED, Delhi, has registered a case under against Enforcement Officer, Madurai, Ankit Tiwari. Mr. Tiwari who was arrested by the Directorate of Vigilance and…

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M.M. Rajendran’s funeral will be held with police honours: Stalin

Former Chief Secretary and Odisha Governor M.M. Rajendran's funeral to be held with police honours in Tamil Nadu on Dec 26.

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Pilgrim vehicle from Tamil Nadu overturns at Nilackal, 13 injured

13 Sabarimala pilgrims injured in mini bus accident in Pathanamthitta, 2 critically. Police regulating entry of vehicles to ease rush.

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BRS government entrusted paddy stocks worth ₹22,000 crore to rice millers without any security, says Uttam

N Uttam Kumar Reddy criticises "distorted" policy of BRS government, exploring sale of rice to Karnataka and Tamil Nadu and taking steps to rescue Civil Supplies Corporation.

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EPS seeks increase in compensation to flood-affected people

Tamil Nadu CM urged to provide additional compensation to flood-affected people in southern districts by AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami.

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Two jumping spider species discovered from Kerala, Tamil Nadu

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Tamil Nadu police register case against ED officials ‘for preventing DVAC investigators from discharging their duties’

Police register case against ED officials for preventing DVAC investigators from discharging duties.

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PM Modi speaks to Stalin on Tamil Nadu flood situation

High Level meeting held in PMO to take stock of post-flood situation in Tamil Nadu & support the state. NDRF & armed forces help discussed. Inter-Ministerial Central team to assess damage also discussed.

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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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Caste bias in schools high in Tamil Nadu’s Cuddalore, finds survey

Cuddalore district tops the list of schools in Tamil Nadu where students practise caste discrimination, according to a survey.

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Predicting extreme rainfall events using probabilistic forecasts

Tamil Nadu's southern districts experienced unprecedented heavy rainfall, causing flooding & loss of life. IMD predicted extreme rainfall 24 hrs in advance. Probabilistic forecasts can help mitigate extreme events.

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Nirmala Sitharaman’s comments on flood smacks of political vendetta, says CPI(M) leader

CPI(M) leader accuses Union FM of "vendetta politics" over flood relief in TN; demands release of Rs 21,000 crore.

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Water level reaches 141 ft in Mullaperiyar, T.N. issues second flood warning

Tamil Nadu issued a second flood warning after the water level in Mullaperiyar dam touched 141 ft at 7 p.m. on Saturday.

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T.N. Chief Secretary says relief work going on in full swing in Thoothukudi

South Tamil Nadu rain: TN Chief Secretary visits Thoothukudi to assess flood damage & distribute relief money to ration card holders.

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Focus is on bringing back normalcy in Southern districts: CM

Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin focuses on restoring normalcy in flood-hit Southern districts; 2,500 medical camps organised.

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