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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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T.N. tops in number of accidents on National Highways

Tamil Nadu recorded highest road accidents in 2022 with 64,105 cases, 17,884 fatalities. 67% of accidents occurred on straight roads, 2% due to construction work. Necessary road safety infrastructure lacking, proposals for overbridges dropped. Tamil Nadu tops chart for 5th consecutive year.

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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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Anti-naxal squads from neighbouring States to interrogate Maoists arrested by Kerala Police

TN, Karnataka anti-naxal squads to interrogate 3 suspected Maoists arrested by Kerala SOG. Suspects from TN, Karnataka suspected to be behind series of attacks in south India. SOG continuing interrogation, but suspects evading questions. Ballistic experts examining origin of INSAS, AK-47 rifles seized. Search intensified for 3 escapees. Security beefed…

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Allow additional round of counselling for vacant PG seats in Tamil Nadu: Health Minister

Tamil Nadu Health Minister urges Union Minister to allow additional round of counselling for 69 MD/MS, 11 DNB and 48 MDS seats. Mr. Subramanian thanked Minister for responding favourably to his letter seeking additional round of counselling for MBBS seats. Hopes to benefit student community and State healthcare system.

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Bridge across Palar river, road connectivity through reserve forest coming soon in remote areas of Erode along Tamil Nadu-Karnataka border

People of remote hamlets on TN/Karnataka border to get bridge/road connectivity to ease access to essentials/hospitals. Officials to survey land/submit proposals to both govts. MLAs to explain importance of connecting border villages to respective Forest Ministers.

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RSS to hold mass outreach in Tamil Nadu in January 2024 to mark Ram Mandir consecration

RSS to organise mass outreach in TN Jan 1-15; focus on social justice, harmony, family values, environmental protection & responsible citizenry. Aim to abolish caste-based discrimination, not castes. Encourage inter-caste marriages, Deepavali invites to dalit friends. Validate qualifications of priests by religious leaders.

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Bengalureans make a beeline for Hosur to buy crackers

Bengaluru's Attibele, usually bustling ahead of Deepavali, is quiet due to the ban on non-green crackers. Nearby Hosur road in TN is thriving, with people from both states buying green & conventional crackers. Prices have risen due to enforcement & TN police raids on factories.

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Revised rate of life tax on vehicles to come into effect from November 9

The Tamil Nadu Motor Vehicles Taxation (Amendment) Act, 2023, which will increase the rate of life tax on both old and new two-wheelers, four-wheelers, goods carriers, and other vehicles, is scheduled to come into effect from November 9.

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Forces widen dragnet for escaped ‘Maoists’

Police widen dragnet in tri-junction of Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu after gunbattle in Wayanad. Two suspected Maoists arrested, two women escape. AK 47, INSAS, two country-made rifles seized. Police search for escaped women, other Maoist groups operating in region. Joint operation launched after Union govt. provided intel. Thambi (Anish Babu),…

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I-T searches will not stop DMK’s poll victory in T.N., Puducherry, says E.V. Velu

Minister for Public Works, Highways, and Minor Ports E.V. Velu late on Tuesday said the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) would not be intimidated by tactics such as Income Tax (I-T) searches and would win all 40 Lok Sabha seats in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry in the next Lok Sabha election

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Supreme Court refuses to vacate order on temple priests in Tamil Nadu

Supreme Court maintains status quo in Archakaship in TN temples governed by Agamas; TN govt had sought to appoint "non-believers" as Archakas. SC to hear case in January 2024.

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Third flood warning issued for southern districts of Tamil Nadu

Southern TN districts warned of flood as Vaigai dam water level reaches 69 ft. Inflow reduced, officials trying to build storage. People living near banks cautioned to move away. Water release planned for 45,000 acres of ayacut. Farmers of Single Crop Area to agitate for water release. Vaiko appeals to…

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NIA arrests 44 alleged human traffickers after searches across 10 States, UTs

In a major crackdown, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday arrested 44 persons for their alleged involvement in human trafficking, following searches across 10 States and Union Territories in close coordination with the Border Security Force (BSF) and local police.

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NGT asks Tamil Nadu government to consider alternatives for Aavin’s plastic milk packets

TN govt asked to consider alternative packaging material for Aavin's milk packets by NGT. Move to restrict plastic entering landfill & waterbodies. TNPCB found 150 metric tons of waste at Aavin's Ambattur factory. NGT suo moto impleaded Additional Chief Secy to Depts of Environment, Climate Change & Forests.

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Extension granted for omni buses registered in other States to re-register in T.N.

TN extends deadline for re-registering Omni buses from other States plying in TN. Complaints of overcharging & loss of revenue led to 125 buses being seized. 652 vehicles registered in other States were found to be causing a loss of ₹28.16 cr/yr. Deadline extended to Dec 16.

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States in Court against their Governors

Non-BJP ruled States have approached SC accusing Governors of using non-existent discretion to delay passing of crucial Bills. Tamil Nadu, Kerala & Punjab allege Bills in limbo for months/years, causing constitutional deadlock. SC had to intervene in April for Telangana Governor to clear Bills. Article 200 1st proviso says Governor…

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After a dismal Syed Mushtaq Ali campaign, Tamil Nadu’s focus shifts to Vijay Hazare Trophy

TN players start training for Vijay Hazare Trophy after crashing out of Syed Mushtaq Ali. TN had poor campaign, finishing 5th out of 7 teams. TN batters failed to adapt to conditions, only Hari Nishaanth, Vijay Shankar, and B. Sai Sudharsan got half-centuries. Varun Chakravarthy starred with 6 scalps, TN…

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Governors should do a ‘little bit of soul-searching’, Supreme Court says

The Hindu Evening Wrap on November 06, 2023

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Five Red Sanders smugglers from Tamil Nadu arrested by Tirupati police

Tirupati police seize 5,388 kg Red Sanders logs worth ₹4.31 crore and arrest five smugglers from Tamil Nadu. Tip-off leads to successful bust. Murugan, Hemanth Kumar, Ravi, Vimal, and Surender arrested. Cops checking if any have PD Act booked against them in past.

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T.N. Governor chairs meeting to discuss management of ex-servicemen fund

Tamil Nadu Governor chaired a meeting of Ex-Servicemen State Managing Committee to discuss skill upliftment and scholarships for their children. Chief Secretary and senior officials from Armed Forces attended. #TamilNadu #ExServicemen #Scholarships #SkillUpliftment

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Stalin urges Centre to seek waiver on fine imposed on T.N. fishermen by the Maldives

Tamil Nadu CM Stalin urges Union Minister Jaishankar to waive penalty imposed on 12 fishermen from TN in Maldives custody. He emphasizes their livelihoods depend on catch and fine is beyond their means. Urges timely intervention to bring relief to fishermen and their families.

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.Madras HC files PIL against TN Govt's Fact Checking Unit, SC refuses to interfere in HC order on DMK Minister, SC allows RSS route march in TN, HC asks individual to detox from social media & Udhayanidhi Stalin stands by his remarks on Sanatana Dharma.

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