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Operation Gaja shines spotlight on Chittoor’s kumkis

Forest officials and villagers credit kumkis (trained jumbos) for their role in subduing a rampaging lone elephant that caused the death of a couple, injured three others, and killed cattle at 190-Ramapuram village in Gudipala mandal of Andhra Pradesh’s Chittoor district

The Hindu

When schools whet the appetite of students, and feed them

Tamil Nadu govt. introduces free breakfast scheme for primary school students, providing immense relief to parents and improved attendance records. Scheme is first of its kind in India, with budget of ₹500-odd crore/yr. Benefits include improved nutrition, attendance, enrolment, and health. Technology used to monitor progress, and SHG members employed…

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Chief Secretary Shiv Das Meena asks Collectors to inspect taluk headquarters, sub-district hospitals periodically

Tamil Nadu's Chief Sec. Meena asks Collectors to conduct periodical inspections of taluk hq & sub-district hospitals to ensure best care. He suggests focusing on casualty services, specialist doctors, bed occupancy, maternal/neonatal care, drugs, infrastructure, CM's insurance scheme. Chennai

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Thirumavalavan lays groundwork in north Tamil Nadu for Lok Sabha elections

VCK leader Thirumavalavan urges party to start preparations for 2024 LS elections. Booth agents in 14 districts asked to form committees in 71 assembly constituencies. Thirumavalavan may contest from Chidambaram. He urges opposition to set date for rally, finalise seat-sharing plan, spread info on irregularities & devise strategies against hate…

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Top Tamil Nadu news developments today

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Two senior IAS officers serving in T.N. headed to Centre

Two senior IAS officers from Tamil Nadu appointed to Union govt in Delhi: Industries Sec. S. Krishnan to Ministry of Electronics & Info Tech; TN Urban Finance & Infrastructure Dev. Corp. CMD Neeraj Mittal to Dept. of Telecommunications. Both 1989 & 1992-batch TN cadre.

The Hindu

Involve volunteers in efforts to address deafness among children, Governor tells CIGI doctors

Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi on Friday advised doctors of the Cochlear Implant Group of India (CIGI) to involve the larger society in their efforts to make the country free from deafness

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National Investigation Agency conducts searches in four States in AQIS/Tehrik-e-Taliban case

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has seized digital devices during searches in Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu in connection with an alleged conspiracy by Al-Qaeda in Indian Subcontinent (AQIS) and Tehrik-e-Taliban to recruit and radicalise impressionable youths in India, said the agency on Friday.

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Cauvery row: Karnataka will place ground reality before CWMA, but won’t approach SC now, says DKS

Following legal experts’ opinion on the ongoing row on the release of Cauvery waters during the distress year to Tamil Nadu, the Karnataka government has decided to place the ground reality in the basin area before the Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA).

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Biligundlu yet to record increased flow in Cauvery despite Karnataka releasing water to Tamil Nadu

Karnataka released less water than ordered by Cauvery Water Management Authority. Measurement of flow at Biligundlu revealed no increase in quantum of water. Karnataka had almost implemented 1st direction of Authority but released less water than ordered. 70% of quantum of water was received in a week.

The Hindu

Countdown to the end of the fascist BJP regime has begun, says Stalin

Tamil Nadu CM Stalin alleges BJP's rule has shown "scant regard" for democratic ethos, and is a threat to democracy. He claims Modi govt has least respect for Parliament, courts, and has turned premier agencies into its "hit squad". INDIA alliance of 28 parties formed to protect India's sovereignty, dignity,…

The Hindu

Here are the big stories from Tamil Nadu today

Opposition parties allege BJP's nine-year rule has shown disregard for democratic ethos; 17-yr-old dies in accident at incense manufacturing unit; 30-yr-old security guard injured while cleaning licensed gun. INDIA bloc of Opp. parties condemn BJP's undermining of democracy, while teenager and security guard suffer accidents.

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Top Tamil Nadu news developments today

Tamil Nadu: Stay informed with the latest news. Get updates on current events and happenings in the State. Keep up-to-date with the latest news from Tamil Nadu.

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Delegation from Telangana study Tamil Nadu CM’s breakfast scheme

A delegation of officials from Telangana visited Chennai on Thursday to study the implementation of the Tamil Nadu government’s flagship Chief Minister’s Breakfast Scheme

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Some Dravidian parties are trying to divide people of the country, says Union Minister

Union Minister Piyush Goyal alleged in Coimbatore on August 31 that some of the Dravidian parties in Tamil Nadu were trying to divide the people of India and urged the public to dismiss the government led by Chief Minister MK Stalin. He said BJP leader Annamalai’s yatra was uniting people…

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Dalit-targeted violence, a dimming of Tamil Nadu’s halo

The Dravidian movement stands for social justice and it is right to point out the gap between its lofty ideals and the situation on the ground as far as violence against Dalits is concerned

The Hindu

Focus Tamil Nadu | Is Rajinikanth inseparable from controversies?

In the backdrop of Rajinikanth falling at the feet of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minster Yogi Adityanath during a film promotion recently, the actor was strongly criticised for bowing before a man who is 21 years younger to him.

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CII to do a comprehensive study across Tamil Nadu

CII works to position TN as leader in socio-economic dev. with white paper to help achieve $1 trillion economy by 2030. Questionnaires sent to 400 participants from 15 sectors to get feedback on 12 parameters. White paper to be submitted to TN govt. ahead of GIM. CII to look at…

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Career growth of KAS officers bleak in Karnataka as only 56% promoted to IAS against 93% in Tamil Nadu

The career growth prospects among Karnataka Administrative Service (KAS) officers in Karnataka is “very bleak” as only 56.8% of KAS officers are promoted to the IAS cadre, as against 93% of the same cadre officers in neighbouring Tamil Nadu.

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Farmers’ protest against release of Cauvery water continues

The farmers’ protest against release of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu continued at the Krishnaraja Sagar (KRS) site for the second day on Thursday.

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Public holiday for Vinayakar Chathurthi in Tamil Nadu on Sept. 18

TN govt changes public holiday for Vinayakar Chathurthi from Sept 17 (Sun) to Sept 18 (Mon). G.O. issued by Chief Sec. Shiv Das Meena, applies to all State govt undertakings/Corporations/Boards. Notification to be published in extra-ordinary gazette.

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Asked Karnataka to release 5,000 cusecs of water from Aug. 29 for 15 days, Cauvery Water Management Authority tells SC

Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) directs Karnataka to release 5,000 cusecs of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu from Aug 29 for 15 days; TN seeks enhancement in quantum of water.

The Times of India

Tusker captured after killing three in Andhra Pradesh-Tamil Nadu border

TIRUPATI: The wild tusker with a musth condition, which killed a couple near 198 Ramapuram village in Chittoor district on Wednesday, continued its killing spree by trampling yet another woman to death on Thursday.

The Hindu

Meet Tamil Nadu’s bodybuilders who dedicate their lives to maintain a ripped physique

Tamil Nadu bodybuilders move to Chennai to pursue their dreams of a ripped physique, medals, fame, and a Government job.

The Times of India

Shah Rukh Khan's Jawan shoot in Chennai and Tamil Nadu helped support 3000 families; fans say 'we are eternally grateful'

After months of waiting, fan will finally get to feast their eyes on Shah Rukh Khan's Jawan movie trailer that is set to drop online later today, August 31. Ahead of the trailer launch, the Bollywood superstar flew to Chennai, where he attended a star-studded Jawan launch event that celebrated…

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