The Times of India
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Chennai's eateries faced a severe LPG shortage, forcing many to shut or scale down operations. With commercial cylinders unavailable for days, hotels are switching to electric stoves. Associations met officials, warning of further closures if gas deliveries don't resume, as oil companies prioritize hospitals and educational institutions amid West Asian unrest.
A Class VIII textbook's mention of judicial corruption sparked Supreme Court intervention, halting circulation. The article argues civic education requires foundational understanding before addressing institutional flaws. Tamil Nadu's intellectual tradition emphasizes questioning power while respecting institutions. Presenting controversies like NEET as systemic failure, rather than constitutional process, is pedagogical malpractice. Mature curricula should introduce criticism after establishing
MDMK will contest in three constituencies on DMKs rising sun symbol and in the remaining one constituency, it will contest on a symbol allocated by the Election Commission of India
We are working day and night (for the welfare of the people), and we will continue to do so, the PM said after inaugurating some completed projects and laying the foundation for new projects.
A commercial LPG shortage is impacting corporate canteens, hostels, and wedding halls across Chennai. Hostels are already rationing services, with some facilities halting coffee, tea, and certain dishes due to soaring cylinder prices. Wedding caterers are discussing adjustments with clients, while hospitals, though currently stable, anticipate potential disruptions and are considering menu simplifications and shifts to electric cooking.
Chennai's hotels and eateries face an LPG crisis, with many threatening to close by Tuesday night due to supply cuts. Oil companies have reduced deliveries of commercial cylinders, impacting over 10,000 establishments. The Chennai Hotels Association has appealed to the Prime Minister and Chief Minister for urgent intervention to restore gas supplies and prevent widespread shutdowns.
Over the past three years, Dharanidharan has shown good consistency, clinching several medals and breaking records along the way in state-level competitions.
A new study in Chennai highlights a natural insecticide derived from soil bacteria as a promising solution for mosquito control. Tested in water tanks, the biolarvicide Natular effectively killed malaria-causing larvae and prevented emergence for weeks, offering a potentially more sustainable alternative to current chemical fogging methods.

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