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Health inspectors were instructed to investigate the homes of fever patients identified at government, GCC and private hospitals and laboratories. They were also asked to review fogging and spraying operations, maintain records, and conduct awareness programmes in schools and fever-affected areas
C.H. Venkatachalam, general secretary, All India Bank Employees Association, said the September 11 strike will be followed by strikes on September 28, 29, and 30, and an indefinite strike from October 26 if our demands are not met
Taking suo moto cognisance of the incident based on media reports, the commission directed the Revenue Divisional Officer (RDO) to conduct the inquiry under the provisions of the Bonded Labour System (Abolition) Act
Of those arrested, six were apprehended in Tamil Nadu and Kerala, two in Maharashtra and two in Gujarat; a detailed investigation is under way to identify and arrest other persons involved in these cases
A large chunk of debt is scheduled for repayment within a relatively short to medium term of seven years; it could limit development and force the State to rely heavily on fresh borrowings during these years, the CAG cautions
Rhythm Coffee in Alwarpet serves Vaanam, Solai, Kairee and Maalai, four speciality roasts from Tamil Nadu and Karnataka
PMK leader Dr. Anbumani Ramadoss and AMMK chief T.T.V. Dhinakaran criticise the move by the State government.
During Emergency, the then 23-year-old M.K. Stalin spent several months imprisoned in the Madras Central Prison. Later, deposing before the Justice M.M. Ismail Commission, he recounted the brutal treatment meted out to him and the other inmates by the jailers
Addressing the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, the DMK leader told that the State is witnessing daily murders and sexual assaults against women, and that the law and order situation is in disarray
In a video released on social media explaining what had befallen him in prison, Mr. Stalin said that he and others had been lodged in a leper ward
The Thiruppugazh Committees final report, submitted in May 2023 after studying 1,189 square kilometre and 30 years of flood data, is not in the public domain, claimed the report released by the collective
A policy note tabled by Transport Minister A. Vijay Tamilan Parthiban said two-wheelers account for nearly 83.45% of the total vehicle population
The bus shelters will be constructed as part of CSR initiatives
Higher secondary students, undergraduates, researchers, and biotechnology aspirants will have an opportunity to engage with experts and gain insights into emerging technologies, research pathways, careers, and the challenges confronting the sector
The CAG found that of the 48 projects worth 1,366.25 croreplanned for Chennai, eight projects worth 279.03 crore were not implemented
The Foundations salt-reduction campaign began in 2010 with a walkathon at Marina Beach, followed by similar events in Tiruchi and Puducherry
During the investigation, police found that the murder was allegedly linked to a long-standing family feud
Dharmendra Pratap Yadav, Chairman and Managing Director, Tamil Nadu Small Industries Corporation (TANSI) is the new Principal Secretary, Rural Development and Panchayat Raj, replacing Prashant M. Wadnere.
The forum sought restoration of the Old Pension Scheme, enhancement of pension and family pension, relief on recovery of commutation amounts, revision of MACP benefits, improved allowances and leave benefits, and stronger social security measures
The bus terminals and depots spread over an area of 35.03 acres would be redeveloped under Public Private Partnership model and would help in generating 124.28 crore of non-ticket revenue per year
They want the assistance to be increased from 1,500 to 6,000. They pointed out that the assistance of 1,500 was not sufficient for even two doctors visits as travel, medicines, and consultation fee alone would take most of it
The 133-year-old Madras Musical Association will stage Henry Purcells celebrated baroque opera at the Museum Theatre with a chamber orchestra and an all-MMA cast
The Railways is planning to increase the number of tracks from 10 to 15for operating more long distance trains from Tambaram station. It would help to ease congestion at the Egmore station
These demands were consolidated into a study report at a public meeting organised by Federation of North Chennai Residents Welfare Associations
In corridor 3 of the phase II network covering 45.8 km, trains will depart from Madhavaram and will pass several areas, including Royapettah and Thousand Lights before making the last stop at SIPCOT
AAI officials said the work has been awarded already to a firm and the installation of the machines will begin shortly
The conference brought together experts to discuss emerging approaches to diabetes management
The Inner Wheel Club ofAdyar is organising a dandiya event to raise funds for its various social initiatives
This is not an alumni reunion, but more far-reaching than that. Thanks to an initiative by two educators, every Friday evening, Sherwood Hall Senior Secondary School at Harrington Road in Chetpet opens its gates for residents of the neighbourhood to meetup and renew bonds
She was travelling in a government vehicle, followed by an escort vehicle and her personal car; the Ministers personal car allegedly hit the two-wheeler, killing the youth on the spot; the police arrested driver Chinna Agni of Madurai
No face, no name, just bold flavours. The maker behind Maadi Marts hot sauces is bringing global cuisines to a Chennai terrace with a new pop-up series called Pulip Party on September 12
Speaking to reporters, Ms. Sowmiya said the entire ecosystem consisting of fish, trees, aquatic plants would be destroyed

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