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The JJM scheme aims to provide potable drinking water in taps to all rural homes by 2024.

According to a senior official, no one at BMTC was aware of the actor Rajinikanth’s visit. The official told The Hindu, “It was an impromptu visit. He interacted with our crew, which included drivers, conductors, and depot staff.”

The NSD Repertory was putting up the production at the Abhimanch Auditorium from August 14 to 20 – as part of their end-of-the-session show. After over one and a half months of practice, rehearsals and production, however, the NSD put up a statement on social media, announcing that it was…

Nookambika temple in Anakapalli to be remodelled like Meenakshi temple in Madurai. Rs. 6.55 cr project to expand Garbhaalayam & Antharaalayam, use black stone for longer lifespan. Devotees from AP & Odisha visit for month-long Jatara. Redevelopment to preserve ancient glory & cater to increasing crowd.

Latha Menon's fondest memories of Madras are at the Central Railway Station, where her father was posted and she spent much of her childhood. She loves the sunrises, fragrances, filter coffee, jasmine, flower bazaar, and vadai. Madras is a mix of old and new, culture and modernity, tech and simplicity.…

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Spain’s Culture Minister, Miquel Iceta spoke to The Hindu, describing India as a “cultural superpower” and expressed concern about illegal trafficking of cultural artefacts and destruction of heritage of in Ukraine

In Idukki, a Revenue Dept. order converting 4,318 hectares of revenue land to forestland has sparked controversy. Locals allege officials are trying to evict people. The order was issued on the basis of a letter by the wildlife warden, Munnar. The Forest Dept. requested change in land status of 3,844…

The resort lobby’s push to reduce the protections offered by the notification of the Segur Elephant Corridor criticized has come in for criticism by experts who says it is important to preserve passages for elephant movement. They say data, research & observations show elephants use corridor and that effectiveness of…

In order to increase the availability of onions in the market, the government on August 19 imposed a 40% duty on the export of onions until the end of the year. Read on The Hindu why was a 40% duty imposed on onion exports?

The Andhra Pradesh Electricity Department is rolling out a smart and prepaid metering system for all consumers as part of the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS), a Central Government-sponsored initiative. The Andhra Pradesh Central Power Distribution Corporation Ltd. (APCPDCL) told The Hindu that the deployment of prepaid meters would follow…