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National Medical Commission’s latest order on seat allocation viewed as unfair to southern States

The National Medical Commission decision to allocate medical seats according to population is turning into a southern States versus the Centre debate. The order comes into effect from the next academic year.

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PE-VC investments in Tamil Nadu-based firms decrease in Q3 2023

PE-VC funds invested $338M in TN-based cos in Q3 2023, a 21.76% decline from Q2. Angel investments also fell to 5 deals from 24 in Q2. Nationally, PE-VC funds invested $6B across 139 deals in Q3 2023, a 15% & 49% decline from same period in 2022 & Q2 2023…

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MSMEs in Tamil Nadu to continue protests against high power costs

MSMEs in Tamil Nadu will stage protests on October 4 against high power costs. Talks with Tamil Nadu government on September 29 did not yield results.

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Kerala to hold talks with Tamil Nadu govt. for opening Mulli route to Ooty

CM Pinarayi Vijayan promises talks w/TN govt to open Mulli route for Kerala tourists. TN govt has denied permission at Mulli for vehicles from Kerala. CPI(M) organised march & dharna at Mulli demanding reopening. State govt renovated road from Attappady to Mulli & promised completion of new block at Palakkad…

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Two held while transporting 250 kg of marijuana

SOT nabs 2 men smuggling 250 kg marijuana to Hyderabad, other states; uncle's drug case led to arrest.

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Second season of flower show inaugurated in the Nilgiris

Tamil Nadu Tourism Minister K. Ramachandran inaugurated the second season in the Nilgiris at the Government Botanical Garden (GBG) in Udhagamandalam. 21,500 potted, flowering plants were arranged to promote 'Go Green' and 7,500 plants to commemorate the Chandrayaan-3 lunar mission. 21 lakh people have visited GBG this year, with 3…

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Emergency loading dose at PHCs, HSCs helps save lives: T.N. Health Minister Ma. Subramanian

TN Health Minister Ma. Subramanian announced that emergency loading dose stocked in rural health facilities saved lives in remote locations. On World Heart Day, he shared the success of 'Idhayam Kaapom' program, which provides first-aid to heart patients. Chief Minister M.K. Stalin advised stocking 14 drugs including Aspirin in all…

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Tamil Nadu: Lakhs of devotees throng Arunachaleswarar temple at Tiruvannamalai for 'Pournami Girivilam'

More than 5 lakh devotees thronged Arunachaleswarar temple to attend 'Pournami Girivilam' in Tamil Nadu's Tiruvannamalai on Friday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Karnataka bandh over Cauvery issue disrupts normal life in Bengaluru and southern parts of state

The Karnataka bandh called by the 'Kannada Okkoota' to oppose release of water to Tamil Nadu received a good response in Bengaluru and other southern parts of the State on Friday, disrupting normal life. Read further on Dynamite News:

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All about devarattam: Learn the basics of the folk dance form at a workshop in Coimbatore

A workshop on Devarattam, a folk dance form from Bellary, Karnataka in Coimbatore

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A milestone in Hindu marriage reform in India

One of the important claims of the self-respect movement was that all forms of customary and traditional Hindu marriages upheld caste supremacy and the patriarchal rights of men

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BJP leader’s message indicates the party accepting the reality of AIADMK’s exit

BJP leader C.T. Ravi signals acceptance of AIADMK's exit from NDA, predicts LOTUS will BLOOM in Tamil Nadu. Supporters of Tamil Nadu BJP president K. Annamalai post celebratory messages, predicting victory under his leadership.

The Hindu

Tamil Nadu plans to set up primary animal rescue centres in all districts

TN govt to set up primary animal care centres in each district using MP/MLA funds. Rapid urbanisation driving demand for rescue centres. New centres to be funded by MPLAD/MLALAD. Sea turtle conservation centre in Chennai to be set up at ₹6.30 crore.

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Lahar Singh tries to meet Tamil Nadu CM on Cauvery issue

BJP leader from Karnataka and Rajya Sabha member Lahar Singh Siroya made an effort to meet Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin by camping in Chennai for two days with an intention to convince him about the need to resolve the row over sharing of Cauvery river water through mutual…

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Travel plans for the long weekend unaffected despite bandh call in Bengaluru

Bengaluru residents undeterred by Karnataka bandh call; travel plans remain unaffected. Tour operators report no cancellations due to bandh, but some families postpone trips due to tensions between Karnataka & Tamil Nadu. Domestic travel to Kodagu, Chikkamagalur, Sakaleshpura, Gokarna, & Murdeshwara popular; international bookings to Dubai, Turkey, & Singapore-Malaysia also…

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Here are the big stories from Tamil Nadu today

M.S. Swaminathan, legendary agricultural scientist, passed away aged 98. He was awarded the Ramon Magsaysay award, Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan & Padma Vibhushan. PM Modi praised his work in transforming lives & ensuring food security. AIADMK cut ties with BJP-led NDA & 5-yr-old girl died of dengue in Tirupattur. Health…

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Tamil Nadu government likely to relax norms for small-scale commercial buildings, says Coimbatore Consumer Cause

Coimbatore Consumer Organisation says Tamil Nadu government may soon relax building rules for small commercial structures to get water and power connections

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Several organisations in Hassan extend support to bandh on Friday

Several organisations in Hassan have extended their support to the Statewide bandh call on Friday opposing the release of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu.

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Can’t think of any Indian more decorated internationally than M.S. Swaminathan in modern times: N. Ram

M.S. Swaminathan, an agricultural scientist, was highly decorated internationally and made a great contribution to India's national life. He worked with eminent agronomist Norman Borlaug and political leaders like C. Subramaniam. He set up the M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation in Tamil Nadu, and donated the money he received from awards…

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Delay in approvals hits rubber plantations in Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu planters face delays in replanting rubber plantations due to lengthy clearance process from district-level Forest Committees. This results in losses and prevents small holders from selling land. PAT data shows rubber production in TN is worth ₹400 crores annually, with 105 tonnes exported. Replanting 2-3% of trees yearly…

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State’s peak demand expected to be 20,806 MW in fiscal 2024-25

Tamil Nadu's peak energy demand to reach 20,806 MW in 2024-25. All-time high of 19,387 MW recorded on April 20 this year. 800-MW North Chennai Thermal Power Station and 660-MW Ennore Thermal Power Station expansion project delayed. 4,380 MW of coal-based power projects not materialised during 2017-2022. Tamil Nadu has…

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Watch | AIADMK-BJP break-up: Advantage DMK?

Analysing the split between the AIADMK and the BJP in Tamil Nadu and the likely scenarios

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Suttur Mutt seer calls for addressing Cauvery water issue urgently

Suttur Mutt seer Sri Shivarathri Deshikendra Swami has given a call for addressing the Cauvery water issue between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu urgently.

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Here are the big stories from Tamil Nadu today

Govt. Arts College Udhagamandalam Principal caught on video allegedly accepting ₹4,000 bribe from student for hostel admission. Madras HC displeased with Southern Railway for not installing CCTV cameras in TN railway stations since 2016. IT Dept. searches premises of electronic component manufacturer Flex in Chennai. NIA questioning two of 13…

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Madras High Court displeased with CCTV coverage at only 35 railway stations in Tamil Nadu even seven years after Swathi murder

Madras HC displeased over Southern Railway's 7-yr delay in installing CCTV/VSS in 442 TN railway stations. Court directed Railway to come up with reasonable timeline for installation. Railway counsel said funds were being provided in phased manner. HC noted apathy of admin & asked for shorter timeline to avoid mishaps.

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