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Every time a new party comes to power, closing liquor shops becomes one of its standard promises. But shops are eventually opened in other locations. Is the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam governments decision to shut 717 liquor shops near educational institutions and places of worship going to be any different, people wonder
The objective of the foot patrol is to facilitate direct interactionwith the members of the public and understand the local issues and grievances
G.S. Sameeran also inspected the gymnasium and parking lot on the premises of Ripon Buildings and ordered officials to improve maintenance of the facilities
Existing parking facility has reached full capacityand regular commuters usually have to park their vehicles outside the station; a space adjacent to the present parking yard will be developed and a tender will be called soon, says railway official
Six streets of Thiru.Vi.Ka. Nagar rely on lorry-filled tanks, while neighbouring areas such as Sastri Nagar and Narasimha Nagar, and newly constructed apartment complexes receive continuous piped water. Heat has exacerbated the situation
All the stations in this phase II stretch are ready for operation;the TVMs have been installed in 4 of 11 stations so far; remaining machines will be delivered in a week and installed before June-end, say CMRL officials; the machines are relevant as many commuters buy paper QR code tickets
Every time a new party comes to power, closing liquor shops becomes one of its standard promises. But shops are eventually opened in other locations. Is the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam governments decision to shut 717 liquor shops near educational institutions and places of worship going to be any different, people wonder
The SOP is intended to standardise the implementation of cool roof coatings, which is a passive cooling measure that reflects solar radiation and reduces heat absorption by building surfaces
The TVK government is, in a way, being sustained by our support because our former alliance partners are backing it, he said, while admitting cadres from various parties into the DMK
Naga illustrator Canato Jimo said that AI often steals from artists, while asking individuals to support local talent at the Lit for Life Unplugged x Zhouyu Hosts. This was followed by an elaborate dinner by Meghalaya-based chef Ahmedaki Laloo
Based on his directions, the govt. has issued a 16-point circulardirecting urban local bodies to streamline service delivery, regulate poster placements, and monitor conservancy work daily
Justice V. Lakshminarayanan, however, desists from declaring the establishment of the bus terminus as illegal since the law permits ex post facto approval too
The Congress Member of the Lok Sabha points out that the Congress continues to work with the CPI(M) and theTrinamool Congress despite competing with them at the State level
Tamil Nadu Fire and Rescue Services Department will organise the programme on June 6 and 7 at all fire stations
Samsung India felicitated 30 outstanding students from across the country
It offers free health screenings, diagnostic tests, and specialist consultations across several key healthcare disciplines
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The Social Media Investigation Wing of the CCB Cyber Crime Police Station took action following a complaint lodged by a Chennai-based woman
The products address the twin challenges of scientific fish waste disposal and the growing need for eco-friendly nutrient sources that enhance soil fertility and agricultural productivity
Police are verifying missing persons complaints and coordinating with police stations across Chennai and neighbouring districts to identify the deceased
The Congress on Thursday night nominated Mr. Chakravarty for the Rajya Sabha seat allotted to it by its post-Assembly poll ally the TVK. He then claimed in a social media post that he had the support of all alliance parties of the TVK
The blaze was brought under control after nearly an hour of effort
M.R. Pallavi alleged that the Mayor, who belongs to the DMK, avoided her during the event. Mayor denied that there was any motive to sideline the legislator and said she only followed established protocol
Work is on to construct five sewage pumping stations and lay pipelines for a length of 69 km in Okkiam-Thoraipakkam
They say the storm-water drain construction has been making slow progress, and some interior roads are still without flood mitigation measures. Erratic drinking water supply is another major issue, they add
11th edition of the Pharmac South Conference and Exhibition gets under way at the Chennai Trade Centre
The doctors at Kauvery Hospital, Vadapalani, used a device generally used to close holes in the heart to seal the fistula without obstructing normal flow
The Social Media Investigation Wing of the CCB Cyber Crime Police Station took action following a complaint lodged by a Chennai-based woman
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On World Environment Day tomorrow, nature enthusiasts are invited to a walk down what is called Bushwalk corridor, a community-built green space marked by 12,000 trees (some of them still at plant stage) along the Buckingham Canal behind House of Hiranandani Upscale in Egattur on Old Mahabalipuram Road
The blaze was brought under control after nearly an hour of effort

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