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Farmers’ body opposes release of water to T.N.; seeks release of water to irrigation canals

Opposing the release of water from reservoirs in the Cauvery basin to neighbouring Tamil Nadu, the Federation of Karnataka State Farmers’ Association president Kurubur Shanthakumar has urged the State government to instead release water to irrigation canals to facilitate sowing of paddy in the State.

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Asian Champions Trophy: Dutch hockey coach Eric Wonink and his special connection with India

Dutch Eric Wonink has been coaching since he was 17 years of age. His work has taken him to Germany, Croatia, Belgium and India. However, it was during his term in India as the National junior women’s team coach (2017-23) that Eric found his calling. India is even more special…

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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Stalin makes strong case for continuous pursuit of knowledge

Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin urges students to pursue knowledge even after obtaining degrees. He cites Tirukural to emphasize the importance of knowledge. Tamil Nadu has 22 state-run universities, 18 of the 100 best educational institutions, 21 of the 100 best universities, 32 of the 100 best colleges, 10 of…

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Former Tamil Nadu Chief Secretary K. Shanmugam awarded Ph.D degree

Former Tamil Nadu Chief Secretary K. Shanmugam was awarded a doctorate degree on his thesis by President of India Droupadi Murmu

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Organ shortage continues to cost lives

Data from 2022 show India’s poor record in deceased donations. The country registered 1,589 kidney transplants, 761 liver and 250 heart transplants in the deceased category in 2022. Kidney and pancreas transplants grew from three in 2014 to 22 in 2022. In contrast, living donor kidney transplants rose from 4,884…

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T.N. government bus services to Tirupati, Kalahasti suspended due to political party cadre clash in Andhra Pradesh

The Vellore zone of the Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (TNSTC) on Saturday, temporarily suspended more than 30 buses, mostly to Tirupati and Kalahasti, due to tension in key towns like Chittoor, Chandragiri and Tirupati, following the clashes between TDP and YSRCP cadres in Andhra Pradesh, on August 4, 2023.

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Disunity does not augur well for party or its office-bearers, warns DMK president M.K. Stalin

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Saturday warned that disunity among DMK office-bearers in some districts would not augur well for the party, and for those individuals too.

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T.N. CM Stalin condemns Home Minister Amit Shah’s “push” for Hindi

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Saturday condemned Union Home Minister Amit Shah for his speech at the Committee of Parliament on Official Language on Friday, in which Mr. Shah had said that Hindi must be finally accepted without opposition.

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For most of the last six years, Tamil Nadu saw declining proportion of own revenue to expenditure

Tamil Nadu's own revenue to revenue expenditure declined from 2017-18 to 2020-21; GSDP growth, debt conversion, Pay Commission's recommendations & welfare schemes contributed. In last two yrs, SOTR to GSDP improved.

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PM Modi to launch revamp of 508 railway stations at ₹24,470 crore

Under the scheme, construction work is progressing on 24 stations in 10 States – Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, Rajasthan and Tamil Nadu. Officials told The Hindu that the cost estimate drawn for stations where work is in progress is ₹11,136 crore.

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TN CM Stalin urges PM Modi to intervene in Cauvery issue, advise Karnataka to release water

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Friday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to advise Karnataka to immediately release Cauvery water. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Welcome to the Tamil Nadu Today newsletter, your guide from The Hindu on the major news stories to follow today.

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Why is T.N. CM silent over NLC’s acquisition of land for Mine 3, asks PMK leader Anbumani Ramadoss

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, should clarify the State Government’s stand on allowing the acquisition of farm land for the expansion of the Neyveli Lignite Corporation (NLC), said PMK president, Anbumani Ramadoss, on Friday.

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CM Stalin urges PM Modi to instruct Karnataka to release Cauvery water to T.N.

Flagging the “grim scenario” faced by the farmers of Cauvery delta in saving their kuruvai paddy crop, Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Friday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi requesting his immediate intervention in instructing Karnataka to release Tamil Nadu’s due share of Cauvery water, and to further clear the…

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Tamil Nadu woman held for stealing ₹10 lakh worth diamond necklace

Police arrest woman from Tamil Nadu for stealing diamond necklace worth ₹10 lakh. Sub Inspector Sajesh tricked her to return to house, where she was taken into custody. During inquiry, she admitted to crime and had committed robberies in Mahe and Vadakara. Police retrieved jewel in bag with secret pockets…

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OBC employees’ association demands caste census in Tamil Nadu

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Palaniswami, Annamalai question DMK government over drop in FDI

Edappadi K. Palaniswami blames MK Stalin for TN's 8th spot in FDI rankings. BJP leader K. Annamalai accuses DMK govt of not creating jobs, corruption. No FDI projects materialised despite CM's foreign visits. Govt must attract investments to benefit people in 2024 GIM.

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Focus Tamil Nadu | What will Annamalai’s road show achieve for BJP?

An analysis of Tamil Nadu BJP president K. Annamalai’s ‘En Mann En Makkal’ yatra, which was flagged off by Amit Shah on July 28

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At Cauvery Authority’s meet on Aug. 11, T.N. may raise shortfall in water release and press for its share

TN to urge Karnataka to make up shortfall in Cauvery water at CWMA meet on Aug 11; TN had requested CWMA to direct Karnataka to release water; TN apprised of CWMA's decision on Mekedatu project; AIADMK's OPS urges CM Stalin to use good offices with Congress to ensure Karnataka releases…

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Pre-matric scholarship for minority students was discontinued based on ‘cogent reasons’: Union Minister Smriti Irani

Union Minister for Minority Affairs Smriti Zubin Irani has informed the Rajya Sabha that the Union government has conveyed to the Tamil Nadu government that the removal of coverage of class I to 8 from the Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme for minority students, was based on “cogent reasons.”

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Major fire breaks out in biodiversity hotspot Bahour lake, straddling Cuddalore and Puducherry

A major fire broke out at Bahour Lake, a transboundary wetland sharing borders with neighbouring Puducherry, at around 1 a.m. on Thursday morning. The lake is located in both Cuddalore in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, and is the second-largest freshwater lake in Puducherry.

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Bellie, of ‘The Elephant Whisperers’ fame, appointed first woman elephant caretaker of Theppakadu camp

Tamil Nadu govt appoints Bellie, of The Elephant Whisperers fame, as first permanent woman elephant caretaker. Chief Minister M.K. Stalin handed over appointment order. Bellie recognized for dedicated service to successful rehabilitation of orphaned elephant calves. Iconic Bellie & husband Bomman inspiring.

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Two labourers run over by goods vehicle

Two contract labourers killed after truck ran over them in Hebbagodi. Ashish, 28, from Bihar and Manoj Kumar, 30, from Tamil Nadu were walking on footpath to eatery. Truck driver lost control, ran onto footpath and crushed them. Driver arrested, truck seized. Could have been more casualties if accident happened…

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TN Finance Minister expresses concern over proposed amendments to GST Act for levy on online gaming

Tamil Nadu FM expresses concern over proposed GST amendments for online gaming, casino and horse racing. He calls for modifications to ensure compatibility with State laws and suggests changes to definition of online money gaming. GST Council promises to make suitable modifications.

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