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A policy barrier not hesitancy, not shortage is standing between girls and a shot that prevents cancer

Among residents earning less than 25,000 a month, better household infrastructure could improve well-being by up to two points

The court said it would also take on record the submission of the petitioner that following change of govt headed by chief minister C Joseph Vijay posters have appeared in some parts of Tamil Nadu calling for construction of churches in every village.

Traders caution that if prices stay high for long, household demand could fall further and worsen nutrition outcomes for lowerincome communities.

The inflow into the KRP dam was 913 cusecs on Tuesday evening.

Enforcement Directorate officials conducted searches at six locations connected to film producer C. Alagappan in Chennai and Madurai. This action stems from a cheating case involving actor-turned-politician Gautami Tadimalla, with the ED investigating potential money laundering. The probe focuses on alleged fraudulent asset transfers totaling Rs 13.8 crore.

Former DGP Shankar Jiwal resigned as the first chairman of the Tamil Nadu Fire Commission, along with three other members. Concurrently, ex-DGP Sunil Kumar stepped down as chairman of the TNUSRB. These resignations follow administrative changes after the formation of the new government.

Damaged roads, water scarcity, pitiable waste management, lack of underground drainage and neglected water bodies define South Chennais fastest-growing residential localities

The minister started with a couplet on medicine - In excess or in deficit, imbalance breeds affliction. He described every single chapter of the white paper with a parable.

Meal Schemes To Reservation Policies, Various Govts Have Ensured TN Is A Forerunner In Education.

The state's own tax revenue weakened and committed expenditure reduced the space for development spending.

The minister appealed to private schools not to charge exorbitant fee per child and called upon them to publicise their fee details.

Former Tamil Nadu Health Minister C Vijayabaskar has resigned from the Assembly, marking the fifth AIADMK MLA to do so since the 2021 elections. His departure reduces the party's strength to 42. Vijayabaskar cited a lack of respect for emotions within the party leadership, questioning his continued association. He submitted his resignation to the Speaker, which was subsequently accepted.

Chennai grapples with a surge in sexual assaults, with 12 incidents in 24 hours highlighting systemic failures. Despite new special forces, inadequate policing, unlit areas, and lax enforcement of guest worker regulations contribute to the alarming rise in crimes against women and children. Residents report a lack of visible police presence.

Heat, drought taking a toll on those in rural areas, says HelpAge India report

Tamil Nadu has enhanced its crop loan waiver, offering full relief up to Rs 75,000 for farmers through cooperative banks. This expansion follows earlier criticism of a Rs 50,000 cap. The revised scheme benefits over 14 lakh farmers, with a total state commitment of nearly Rs 6,000 crore, aiming to ease debt burdens and encourage future cultivation.

A 32-year-old construction worker from West Bengal has been arrested by Vandalur All Women Police for the sexual abuse of a 10-year-old girl in Manimangalam. The accused, Jaidhan Mandal, lured the child to a secluded spot. The girl escaped and informed her family, leading to Mandal's apprehension by residents before police intervention. He faces charges under the POCSO Act.

Tirupattur police have rescued a two-month-old baby girl sold by her impoverished mother for Rs 50,000. A complex network of brokers facilitated the subsequent sale of the infant to a childless couple in Namakkal for Rs 13 lakh. Six individuals, including the mother and the adoptive parents, have been apprehended in connection with this child trafficking case.