Rice export resumes at Chennai harbour after 15 years
Chennai Port has successfully resumed the export of rice in bags after a 15-year hiatus by exporting 5,100 Metric Tonnes to Indonesia.
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TN assembly adopts unanimous resolution against tungsten mining in Madurai
The Tamil Nadu assembly on Monday adopted a unanimous resolution urging the union government to immediately cancel the Tungsten mining rights given to Hindustan Zinc Limited at Nayakkarpatti Village in Madurai district. While the ruling DMK’s alliance partners and the opposition AIADMK supported the resolution, the BJP remained evasive, while it did not oppose the resolution. The house witnessed heated… Continue reading "TN assembly adopts unanimous resolution against tungsten mining in Madurai"
Madurai AIIMS work to be completed by February 2027: RTI
An RTI reply received by a Tenkasi-based activist has revealed that the ongoing construction work of All India Institute of Medical Sciences in Madurai will be completed only by February 2027, nearly eight years after PM Narendra Modi laid its foundation stone. It also says that out of the estimated project cost of Rs 2021.51 crore, a construction contract was… Continue reading "Madurai AIIMS work to be completed by February 2027: RTI"
SL Navy arrests 8 Indian fishermen for crossing border
The Sri Lankan Navy apprehended eight Indian fishermen and captured two boats off the coast of Ramanathapuram on Sunday. The apprehended fishermen who belong to Ramanathapuram have been identified as Mangadu Bhatrappan (55), Reddayurani, Kannan (52), Chinna Reddayurani Muthuraj (55), Agasthiyar Kutam Kali (50) and Thangachimad Yasin (46), Jesus, Uchipulli Ramakrishnan and Velu including 8 fishermens was arrested and taken… Continue reading "SL Navy arrests 8 Indian fishermen for crossing border"
IIT Madras student gets Rs 4.3 crore offer from top US firm
IIT Madras has once again grabbed headlines with a remarkable pre-placement offer (PPO) for one of its students. Global trading firm Jane Street has offered an annual package of Rs 4.3 crore to a student for a role based in Hong Kong, marking the highest offer of this placement season at the premier institute. This offer covers salary, bonus, and… Continue reading "IIT Madras student gets Rs 4.3 crore offer from top US firm"
Cyclone Fengal: Centre approves Rs 944 crore as aid for Tamil Nadu
The Centre on Friday approved the release of ₹944.80 crore to Tamil Nadu as two instalments of its share from the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) to help the state government’s relief efforts in areas ravaged by Cyclone Fengal. “The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has approved the release of ₹944.80 crore to the Tamil Nadu government as both the… Continue reading "Cyclone Fengal: Centre approves Rs 944 crore as aid for Tamil Nadu"
Naga Chaitanya and Sobhita Dhulipala tie the knot
Naga Chaitanya and Sobhita Dhulipala tied the knot at the iconic Annapurna Studios in Hyderabad. Chiranjeevi and a few other Tollywood celebrities attended the marriage ceremony. Nagarjuna shared the pictures of the newlyweds. Sobhita Dhulipala draped a gold silk saree, while Naga Chaitanya was seen in a dhoti and kurta for their special day. The couple made their relationship status… Continue reading "Naga Chaitanya and Sobhita Dhulipala tie the knot"
Bodies of seven who died in Tamil Nadu landslide retrieved
Battling for over 20 hours amid incessant rain, the rescue team on Monday recovered the bodies of all the seven victims trapped under the debris of mudslide in the temple town of Tiruvannamalai. The town was battered by cyclone-induced continuous torrential downpour and the mudslide occurred on Sunday evening when a boulder from the Annamalai hill accompanied by soil rolled… Continue reading "Bodies of seven who died in Tamil Nadu landslide retrieved"
Stalin demands 50% share of central taxes for Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Monday called for an increase in the state’s share of central taxes to 50%, citing concerns over reduced devolution of funds and mounting financial burdens due to centrally-sponsored schemes. Speaking to the Chairman and members of the 16th Finance Commission at the Secretariat in Chennai, Stalin emphasised the need for a revised fiscal… Continue reading "Stalin demands 50% share of central taxes for Tamil Nadu"
Skilled Indian youth can make global impact, says MoS L Murugan
India has skilled manpower that is making a big impact on every industry, including the film industry, said L. Murugan, Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting. He pointed out that the young technicians’ skill was bringing foreign film makers to seek them to complete their post-production, Mr. Murugan said at the 33rd convocation of Dr. MGR Educational and Research… Continue reading "Skilled Indian youth can make global impact, says MoS L Murugan"