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Bee Habitats Are Disappearing Across Tamil Nadu, Which Is Putting Pressure On Crop Yield. Researchers Say Linking Wastewater Reuse With Urban Greening Programmes To Create Pollinator Corridors May Be The Answer

The decision was announced by state president C Dhanraj after an executive committee meeting here on Wednesday.

From a cramped office in Chennai, a group of ageing activists have spent decades helping sanitation staff, construction labourers, street vendors and others in the informal sector get housing, welfare and social security

A grisly 1952 murder case, involving a dismembered body found on a train, is now a teaching tool at Madras Medical College. Forensic experts, using basic anatomy and personal details like ear piercings, identified the victim, C Alavandar. His former lover and her husband were convicted, showcasing how meticulous documentation solved a seemingly impossible crime.

Tamil Nadu BJP leader Amar Prasad has resigned from the party, following in the footsteps of former state president K Annamalai. Prasad announced his departure on social media, stating his intention to join Annamalai in his future political endeavors. This move signals a significant shift within the state's political landscape.

A political party has filed a plea in the Madras High Court challenging the Tamil Nadu government's gazette notification accepting the resignation of three AIADMK MLAs. The petitioner argues this action is unconstitutional and undermines the 10th Schedule, urging the court to direct the Speaker to decide pending disqualification petitions first.

Bharathiraja revolutionized Tamil cinema by bringing the raw beauty of rural Tamil Nadu to the screen with 16 Vayadhiniley. He introduced a new era of filmmaking, focusing on ordinary people and launching the careers of numerous actors and technicians. His distinctive style and nurturing of talent left an indelible mark on the industry.

Veteran filmmaker and actor Bharathiraja, a revolutionary figure in Tamil cinema, passed away in Chennai at the age of 84. He had been battling health issues, including respiratory complications, for several months. Bharathiraja was celebrated for bringing realism to Tamil films, with his debut '16 Vayathinile' being a landmark.

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Chennai at 50th; Ahmedabad 2nd, Nagpur 4th

The govt sources said that chief secretary M Saikumar would accompany the chief minister to the Niti Aayog meeting.

The chief minister linked crimes against women with the growing menace of drug trafficking. He said the govt would take strong measures to eradicate the drug network and improve law and order.

Tamil Nadu's Commercial Taxes Minister T. Logesh Tamilselvan has mandated that all land survey numbers in the state receive a market guideline value by the end of June. He also urged officials to prioritize faster, citizen-friendly registration services, ensuring courteous treatment, prompt document returns, and efficient resolution of pending files to minimize public complaints.

Former minister Thangam Thennarasu clarified that DMK leader M.K. Stalin did not call for the dismissal of the TVK government. Stalin's remarks about the government's condition were misrepresented, and he merely pointed to growing concerns over governance and law and order in the state.

Madras high court has issued notices to the Enforcement Directorate regarding pleas challenging the attachment of properties worth over Rs 451 crore belonging to lottery baron Santiago Martin, his family, and associated companies. The ED's action stems from allegations of money laundering linked to a conspiracy to violate lottery regulations, causing wrongful loss to Sikkim.

Speaker J.C.D. Prabhakar announced that 21 rebel AIADMK MLAs will not face disqualification for voting against the party whip. This decision follows a letter from AIADMK general secretary Palaniswami accepting their apologies. The remaining four MLAs had already resigned and joined the TVK government.

Officials say this is because the subject comes with two sub-topics (zoology and botany). The cost for revaluation, however, remains the same