A Malacca-Singapore model for resolving Hormuz
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The arithmetic of Tamil Nadus growth ambition
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Presumed ineligible: On the Election Commission of Indias SIR process
The Election Commission of India must end its method of deleting first and verifying later
Unsafe space: On the U.S. and on-orbit space control weapons
Deployment of weapons calls for multilateral governance in space
The Koran and politics of purdah
The historical record does not support the idea that Islam required women to be confined to their homes or excluded from public life
Persistent antagonism towards Urdu
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BDCC bank waiting for govt. sanction for recruitment, says MLA
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Both parties demand extension of September 30 deadline; Cong. leaders meet CEO, flag delays in issuing notices, long queues at election offices
Karnataka to track cancer patients after fake drug bust
In order to make it easy for laboratories, doctors, and pharmaceutical firms to differentiate between fake and original drugs, the department has written to the headquarters of Pfizer to release their reference standards, says Health Minister U.T. Khader
Water supplied across SCoR network 100% safe, says GM
ASR Collector reviews Trishul strategy against crime in district
Extension of special trains in A.P. ahead of festivals
86,489 stray dogs vaccinated against rabies in Chennai
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Police coordinate with Food Safety Department for joint raids; officials flag use of detergents, chemicals and other adulterants in food products
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It says the demand is based on the principle of pro-rata sharein the flows realised. TheCauverytribunal and the SC had referred to the concept of pro-rata for adoption in times of distress
Scrap Private Solar Project In Virudhunagar District, Farmers Tell Govt
Farmers from three villages in Virudhunagar district have urged the Tamil Nadu government to scrap a private solar project, citing concerns over water catchment areas.
NewDUSUoffice-bearers visit SatyaNiketan, promise action on housing issues
Lawyers strike work over 50% pre-deposit for challan appeals
One more person held in murder of SI in Nungambakkam
The police had earlier arrested the victims wife in connection with the case
DTC contract drivers threaten to intensify stir on September 28
Tamil Nadu Govt Gears Up To Face The Monsoon Onslaught
Tamil Nadu CM C. Joseph Vijay reviewed Northeast monsoon preparedness, focusing on flood mitigation, dengue prevention, evacuation plans and emergency response.
CM exudes confidence in victory of party candidate in bypoll
A resolution was adopted thanking the voters of the Union Territory for giving a second term for the NDA government in Puducherry
Starbucks inks MoU to set up its first India GCC in Chennai
Starbucks will hire 800 employees for its first Indian technology hub. The company signed an agreement with the Tamil Nadu government for this center. This global capability center will operate independently of its retail joint venture. Chennai was chosen for its skilled professionals and state government incentives. This move highlights Tamil Nadu's growing appeal for global technology firms.
Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) [India], September 21: Ansell, a global leader in safety, inaugurated its new manufacturing facility in Kovai today, reinforcing the company's ongoing capital investment in its long-term strategic objectives. The facility is already producing for the local market, with additional capacity coming online in the months ahead to support Ansell's key strategic markets.
Launching the programme, G. Lakshmisha says officials of the Medical and Health, Police, Women Development and Child Welfare and other departments will take measures to check crimes under Operation Trishul
Scores of Vinayaka idols wash ashore after immersion, workers clear tonnes of debris
According to GCC data, 92.965 tonnes of waste, including 9,413 idols, were collected from the immersion sites between Sept. 19 and 20. Palavakkam accounts for the highest quantity of waste at 77 tonnes. The materials used in the idols can take days to dissolve, says scientist R. Ramasubramanian
Worker set on fire at Ponneri government hospital
Visakhapatnam tops YouthPOWER rankings in A.P. handbook
Delegation from Ghana visits crime records bureau in T.N. to study digital policing initiatives
The delegation was briefed on the implementation of the Crime and Criminal Tracking Network and Systems 2.0, a major component of the States digital policing infrastructure
Two customs havildars among five held for aiding gold smuggling at Chennai airport
Governor sits on prosecution of ex-ministers in corruption and money-laundering cases
DBRC held livelihood support programme for waste and hair pickers in Vijayawada
Butterfly Migration in South India: Why Chennai Is Seeing More Butterflies
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Flight services from Puducherry Airport disrupted
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Good drivers may benefit from lower insurance premiums
Union Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari had earlier said that the government was planning a negative points system to make drivers more accountable and improve road safety across the country.
Three Bandlaguda RTO officials suspended after viral video shows cash being counted
Supreme Court issues notice on plea in sinking of MSC Elsa 3
A Bench headed by Justice K.V. Viswanathan sought a response from Elsa 3 Maritime Inc., the company that owned the vessel
8 AU students hospitalised with high fever
A.P. Health Minister orders action against doctors and staff for remaining absent from duties
Chennai private hospitals face 12-hour bed waits as flu, dengue surge
Matrimonial fraud: Man poses as female, cons grooms across TN
Stella Maris, Officers IAS Academy launch civil services coaching programme
Truck driver killed, 17 injured in truck-bus collision on Trichy-Chennai NH
Anitha warns of action against YSRCP activists who tried to attack Physical Education Teachers
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If someone was running a resort or a commercial complex or having a shopping mall there or having immoral or illegal activity there, we would have thrown them out, said the CJI
KPSC comes up with reforms to ensure transparency in future exams
Key reforms to be implemented include changing format of OMR sheets, uploading answer sheets to the website for public access and so on
Tamil Nadu government hospitals running short of critical medicines for pre-term babies
Surfactant medicines are essential to inflate the lungs of preterm babies in need of the therapy. Inquiries with a number of hospitals and doctors reveal that a number of centres have been facing short supply of surfactant drugs
Depositors of finance firm participate in protest meeting seeking govt. action in recovering funds
U.K. charges man over alleged Rwanda genocide offences
Vincent Brown, formerly known as Vincent Bajinya, is charged with one offence of conduct ancillary to genocide and six offences of conduct ancillary to murder as a crime against humanity
Chess Olympiad: Uzbekistan hands India its first loss; women beat USA
T.N. Energy Resources Minister launches State solar subsidy scheme
Consumers who have applied from August 5 would be eligible to receive the combined Central and State government subsidy of 35,000 for 1 kilo watt (kW), 70,000 for 2kW, and1,00,000 for 3 kW
MMA wins AIMAs best management association award for 16th consecutive year
MMA executive director R. Vijayakumar said the award reflected the associations focus on management education, professional excellence, thought leadership and lifelong learning.
Rare cat snake rescued near Cuddalore
Mamata faction of Trinamool unveils new symbol of football player
The new symbol is a footballer in the middle of a logo and around it, the partys new name Mamata All India Trinamool Congress is written in white letters on a blue background
Dharmapuri hill village residents carry patient in doli eight km as they lack road
IMD forecasts cloudy skies, light rain this week for Chennai
Delhi SIR: Bibek Debroys name appears in draft roll despite his death in 2024
Several prominent names, including External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, BJP veteran L.K. Advani and Election Commissioner Sukhbir Singh Sandhu, have been flagged for notices in Delhis draft electoral roll under the Special Intensive Revision.
Student housing platform Elevate Campuses to raise 2,100 crore via IPO
The net proceeds will be used to buy 14 K-12 entities/campuses in India and Dubai from promoter group companies, the repay debt and for unidentified acquisitions
Andre Siddarth appointed Tamil Nadu vice-captain for Ranji Trophy
NSE IPO subscribed nearly 6 times; attracts nearly 90,300 crore of demand
The NSE IPO received bids for 50.58 crore (50,58,11,384) shares against 8.86 crore (8,86,42,911) shares on offer, for a 5.71-times subscription, according to BSE data
DJ vehicle seized, operator booked in Adilabad district
SP Group bonds offered at premium on Tata Sons stake-sale plan, bankers say
SP Group entity Eqyizen Investment had raised 213.50 billion through three-year zero-coupon bonds at a yield of 18.95% in July; the bonds are now being offered at a yield of around 18.70%-18.75%, the bankers said
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Toddy shop owner, staff booked for allegedly serving minors
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According to reports, 15 people, including women and children, sustained injuries in the incident at Poonthura
Woman set ablaze by unidentified man at Ponneri Govt Hospital
Jagan seeks CBI probe into Mega DSC irregularities, Lokeshs resignation
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Three bodies were recovered on the night of September 20 and two more the next morning as rescue teams resumed the search
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Tamil Nadu to expand free bus travel for women from Oct 2
Digital Desk | Chennai, Sep 21 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay on Monday reviewed preparations for the expansion of the State governments free bus travel scheme for women, which will be launched on Gandhi Jayanti on October 2. The high-level meeting, held at the Secretariat in Chennai, examined the operational and technical arrangements being made for the smooth implementation of the expanded scheme, renamed Vettri Payanam. It was earlier known as Vidiyal Payanam. Under the expanded programme, women will be allowed to travel free of cost for distances of up to 40 km in five additional categories of government buses. These include Express, Limited Stop Service (LSS), Deluxe, Mofussil Ordinary and Ghat Ordinary services. The expansion is expected to significantly improve access to affordable public transport for women, particularly those living in rural, semi-urban, hilly and suburban areas. It will also help women who depend on buses for employment, education, healthcare and other daily needs. According to an official release, 12,692 buses have been brought under the expanded scheme. The government estimates that the initiative will benefit nearly 84.32 lakh women across Tamil Nadu. The government has completed the process of linking Electronic Ticket Machines in the selected buses with the system required to implement the scheme. A trial run will be conducted on September 27 to identify and rectify possible technical or operational issues before the formal launch. Officials from the Transport Department and State transport corporations briefed the Chief Minister on the preparedness of bus depots, staff deployment, ticketing arrangements, passenger awareness measures and monitoring mechanisms. The Chief Minister directed officials to ensure that women passengers do not face difficulties while using the service. The expanded scheme follows an announcement made by Vijay through a suo motu statement in the Tamil Nadu Assembly. The government decided to extend the programme beyond ordinary town buses to widen its reach and provide greater mobility to women across the State. The existing free travel programme has been presented by the government as an important welfare measure aimed at reducing household transport expenses and strengthening womens economic independence. Detailed instructions are expected to be issued to transport corporations and bus crews ahead of the October 2 rollout. The government will also monitor passenger response and the implementation of the scheme after its launch.
GVMC plans to upgrade 228 km of roads in Visakhapatnam
Jaishankar to attend Partners for Multilateralism meet in New York as India backs UN-based multilateralism.
Keralam CM Satheesans chartered flight: no expense to government, say government sources
Bengaluru: Assistant drug controller suspended in counterfeit drug case
CPI(M) urges Dindigul Corporation to repair pothole-ridden roads
High Court notices to two BRS MLCs
Odishas final electoral roll has 3.16 crore voters; 17.66 lakh names struck off
While the draft roll had 3,13,87,034 names, following disposal of claims, objections and other eligible applications, 2,90,497 were added and 44,777 were deleted with net addition of 2,45,720 voters to the roll
Industrial association seeks urgent repair of damaged roads in Chinnavedampatti
Narayana Gurus vision forms the core of Keralams social reformation: Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan
The Keralam CM says that the entire credit for the States secular ideals goes to Sree Narayana Guru
Rajasthan womans kidnap bid was part of plot to remarry her in Hyderabad: Police
The woman, identified as Pooja, a native of Rajasthan, had fallen in love with Omprakash, who belonged to a different sub-caste. Her family had opposed their relationship and refused to accept their marriage.
Child rights panel orders detailed probe into drowning of boy in Kochi flats swimming pool
The Commission issued the instruction after visiting the pool and its premises on September 21.
