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The matrix of popularity in Tamil Nadu’s engineering courses

This year, 65.08% of the 1,44,630 engineering seats in Tamil Nadu were filled through DoTE's single window counselling. CSE remains the most preferred course, followed by ECE, AI and DS. Poor admissions point to lack of quality, infrastructure and faculty.

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Sparks of danger | Tamil Nadu’s tragedies-plagued firecracker industry

Tamil Nadu’s firecracker industry, concentrated in Sivakasi, is much more dispersed in now. Small units, both legal and illegal, are coming up across districts. Many of these units function with little supervision, monitoring, or official inspections, which has led to a spate of tragedies in recent months.

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Government carrying out developmental works in all constituencies without party differences: Stalin

Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin inaugurated projects in Kolathur constituency, highlighting the State govt's 'Chief Minister in your constituency' scheme, which has received praise from AIADMK. He also inaugurated a football turf, children's park, Kalaignar Centenary Eyecare Centre and Anitha Achievers Academy's tailoring institute. He said all constituencies in the…

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Devotees bid farewell to Bangaru Adigalar

Tamil Nadu govt accorded Bangaru Adigalar a 21-gun salute; PM Modi, HM Amit Shah, CM Stalin, Jharkhand Governor & AIADMK leaders paid their respects. Adigalar's contributions to spiritualism, education & healthcare will be remembered forever. He strove for gender equality & reform in spiritualism.

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Here are the big stories from Tamil Nadu today

TN govt informs HC of asking DGP to formulate SOP for regulating public events. PIL filed by S. Ayyaa of Tirunelveli, citing public annoyance & death of fans' lives. DMDK leader Premalatha Vijayakant to make announcement in Jan on electoral alliance. Jayaprada & partners of Jayaprada theatre in Chennai convicted…

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Tamil Nadu DGP will formulate SOP for regulating music concerts, movie/audio releases: State tells Madras HC

TN govt informs HC of asking DGP to formulate SOP for regulating public events to maintain public order. PIL filed by S. Ayyaa of Tirunelveli to regulate fans' behaviour. HC records submissions & disposes of PIL. Fans' hero worship culture needs to change to avoid untoward incidents & misery for…

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Consider CPI (M)‘s request to conduct rallies across Tamil Nadu: Madras High Court to Police

Madras HC directs TN police to consider CPI(M)'s rep. for rallies against religious polarisation & pro-corporate policies. DGP issued proceedings to make individual representations to local police heads. Judge asked rep. to be made & considered in light of DGP's instructions. CPI(M) to expose Centre's political agenda of religious fanaticism…

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This vibrant Government school library in Tamil Nadu makes reading soulful

Butterflies light up the Writer Ku Alagirisamy Centenary School Library in Arachalur, TN, Started by Cuckoo Movement For Children

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Study along Tamil Nadu coast finds marine debris to be carrying invasive mussel species

.Marine debris, primarily plastic, is a vector for invasive species, per a study in Tamil Nadu. One species, Mytella strigata, was found in high density on fishing nets. Monitoring efforts are needed to understand the risk of invasions and education is vital to combat plastic pollution.

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Governor Ravi refused approval to award MKU’s honorary doctorate to Sankaraiah, says Ponmudy

Tamil Nadu Higher Education Minister K. Ponmudy urges Governor R.N. Ravi to award honorary doctorate to freedom fighter N. Sankaraiah at Madurai Kamaraj University convocation. The Syndicate and Senate passed resolutions to recognize Sankaraiah's services to freedom struggle and poor. Balakrishnan condemns Governor for refusal to grant degree. Gov. urged…

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Probe against Umrao over, chargesheet likely, T.N. tells SC

SC disposes of Prashant Umrao's petitions in connection with fake news case; TN AAG informs court only 1 FIR registered, investigation over & chargesheet likely to be filed. Madras HC had granted him anticipatory bail; SC had said it would apply to any FIRs registered in TN on same facts.

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T.N. likely to draw 70% of its peak power requirement in 2024-25 from Inter State Transmission System

Tamil Nadu's peak power demand to reach 20,000 MW in 2024-25. 70% of the requirement to be met through Inter State Transmission System. 6,000 MW to be met from internal sources. Augmentations of ICTs to enhance ATC for TN. Tangedco's thermal power capacity is 4,320 MW. NCTPS Stage III project…

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Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Tournament | Saurashtra rides on Harvik’s ton to beat Manipur

Saurashtra, Andhra, Haryana, Mumbai, Odisha, Assam, Kerala, Himachal, Gujarat, Punjab, Jharkhand, Bengal, Vidarbha, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu & Delhi win T20 matches in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. Harvik Desai (104*), Shai Rasheed (100*), Ekant Sen (70*), Krunal Pandya (62) & Prabhsimran Singh (82) shine with the bat.

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Watch | Will actor Vijay take the political plunge?

In this episode of Focus Tamil Nadu, we discuss whether actor Vijay will take the political plunge amid the release of his latest movie ‘Leo’.

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Stalin to unveil statue of freedom fighter Anjalai Ammal

Tamil Nadu govt installs statue of freedom fighter Anjalai Ammal in Cuddalore. CM M.K. Stalin to virtually unveil it. Anjalai Ammal was a patriot since childhood, participated in non-cooperation & Civil Disobedience Movements. She sold properties for freedom struggle & met Gandhi in Cuddalore.

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Tamil Nadu: Madras High Court denies RSS permission to hold rally in 3 districts

The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court on Wednesday denied permission to the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) to hold rallies in Madurai, Ramanathapuram and Sivangai districts of Tamil Nadu on October 22.

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All you need to know about the T.N. government’s Samadhan Scheme to settle tax dues

Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin has announced the 'Samadhan Scheme' to settle arrears of tax, penalty and interest. The scheme covers 11 State Acts, with the key Acts being The Tamil Nadu Value Added Tax Act 2006 and The Central Sales Tax Act 1956. The scheme is open from Oct…

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Here are the big stories from Tamil Nadu today

TN govt. allows 5 special shows of 'Leo' b/w 19-24 Oct, 9 a.m.; 9 fishermen attacked mid-sea, robbed; 3 in family hospitalised after eating bakery puffs in Erode. TN govt. allows 5 special shows of 'Leo' b/w 19-24 Oct; 9 fishermen attacked mid-sea, robbed; 3 in family hospitalised after eating…

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Panel led by Chief Secretary to monitor traffic congestion

Tamil Nadu govt. forms high-level committee to monitor traffic congestion in Greater Chennai Corporation. Committee led by Chief Sec. Shiv Das Meena, has 16 members to meet every two months. Panel to discuss road improvement, traffic regulation, parking & other measures for smooth traffic management.

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Here are the big stories from Tamil Nadu today

At least 11 persons killed in firecracker factory fire in Virudhunagar. TN CM announces ₹3 lakh solatium for families of deceased, ₹1 lakh for injured. Madras HC directs TN govt to reconsider request to permit 5 shows of 'Leo' from 7am-1.30am. Balamani arrested in Kumarapalayam for involvement in selling infants;…

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Tamil Nadu bags United Nations award for excellence in investment promotion

Guidance, Tamil Nadu's nodal agency for investment promotion, wins UN Promotion Award 2023 for excellence in scaling up energy transition investments. V. Vishnu, MD & CEO, received award from UNCTAD Director General. Award recognizes Guidance's efforts to attract investments using innovative approaches for promotion, finance & partnerships in energy transition.…

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Samayamoorthy replaces Apoorva as Housing Secretary

TN govt names C. Samayamoorthy Sec. Housing & Urban Dev. Dept, K. Gopal Sec. Cooperation, Food & Consumer Protection Dept, Ramesh Chand Meena Sec. Planning & Dev. Dept, V. Shobana Comm. Stationery & Printing, Kavitha Ramu MD Tamil Nadu Handicrafts Dev. Corp.

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Tamil Nadu saw underdrawal of power from grid, amid green energy generation in September

Tamil Nadu witnessed underdrawal of power in Sep 2023 due to higher renewable energy generation. State's peak demand was 16,809 MW and energy requirement was 10,014 million units. 15 pumped storage projects totalling 15,000 MW are being worked out to tackle fluctuations in renewable energy.

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Madras High Court permits RSS route marches in 35 places across Tamil Nadu

Madras HC orders police permission for RSS route marches in 35 TN places on Oct 22 & 29; imposes reasonable restrictions. Senior Counsel G. Karthikeyan & advocate Rabu Manohar argued for petitioners.

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Corruption in Tamil Nadu has doubled since Stalin took over, says Piyush Goyal

Union Minister Piyush Goyal charges that corruption in Tamil Nadu has doubled since M.K. Stalin took power. PM Modi strives for corruption-free governance, while DMK regime is anti-Hindu. PM recovered 361 idols of Hindu gods, while 2 lakh acres of temples lands encroached in last two years. Kanimozhi's Women's Rights…

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