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Under the scheme, the power generated from rooftop solar systems will be injected into the grid, and consumers will be billed for units consumed beyond the injected power under net-metering
Thousands of farmers were enrolled and money sanctioned, but lack of monitoring derailed mission
Thousands of students and professionals seek paying guest accommodation in Chennai annually. Rents have significantly increased, making independent housing unaffordable for many individuals. Chennai's paying guest sector lacks licensing and uniform operational standards for safety. The city plans to study Bengaluru's model for regulating these facilities. Notices have been issued to buildings operating as paying guests without proper registration.
Tamil Nadu ministers attended the first day, first show of Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay's film Jananayagan. This occurred while anti-NEET protests intensified and opposition parties attacked government inaction. Ministers across the state celebrated the film's release with party workers and fans. Health Minister K G Arunraj defended their attendance, stating issues cannot be solved in one day. The film's release became the headline event for the ruling establishment.
Public sympathy demands humane responses, but law governs state actions. The Madurai court's order allows temporary appointments for Karur tragedy victims. This raises questions about using public jobs for rehabilitation purposes. Supreme Court jurisprudence limits compassionate appointments to employee dependents. The final verdict will clarify if governments can create new rehabilitation appointment categories.
Students and citizens protested examination irregularities and demanded the education minister's resignation. Protests occurred in multiple cities including Chennai, Indore, and Hyderabad. Police detained protesters in Ahmedabad while others gathered at university campuses. Demonstrations continued for days, with plans for further actions announced. Participants expressed a desire to restore faith in the education system.
The decision comes in the wake of the fraudulent registration of a parcel of 1.4-acre land, worth around Rs 100 crore, belonging to the Arulmigu Dhandayudapani Swami Mutt in Palani.
Jana Nayagan, originally slated for release in January this year, ran into a controversy after the CBFC withheld certification.

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