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Senior diabetologist advocates use of Metformin by 8th week of pregnancy to prevent gestational diabetes

Chennai-based diabetologist advocates early testing for gestational diabetes and the use of Metformin for treatment.

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For thousands of families in Tamil Nadu, the promise of home belied

Tamil Nadu executed three World Bank-funded projects, mainly in Chennai, between 1977 and 1988, through which plots were sold to those residing in slums on a hire-purchase basis. The beneficiaries were to pay a monthly instalment for about 10 years to get ownership of the land. Four decades later, around 85,000…

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Chennai gets new data centre in Ambattur

Chennai get new data centre in Ambattur

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Overbridge on Tiruchi-Chennai NH near Ponmalai closed for traffic as one of the walls is damaged

The overbridge on one of the two carriageways of the Tiruchi-Chennai Bypass near the Ponmalai Railway Station was closed for traffic on Thursday after damages were noticed along its approach road, causing huge traffic snarls on the highway amidst the Pongal festival rush

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Ennore oil spill exposes absence of private cleaning agencies in Chennai: Coast Guard officer

Recalling how the Indian Coast Guard was involved in the detection and clean-up of the oil spill in Ennore and surrounding areas, a senior officer on board ICGS SHAURYA on Friday, January 12, 2024, underlined the absence of private companies that specialised in cleaning up oil spills in this part…

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Possible debris of IAF aircraft located in Bay of Bengal after 7 years

An Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) locates debris of missing IAF An-32 in the Bay of Bengal after seven years.

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Indian, Japanese Coast Guards engage in joint exercise off the coast of Chennai

The camaraderie between the Indian and Japanese Coast Guards was on display in the Bay of Bengal off the Chennai coast on Friday, January 12, 2024, as their vessels and aircraft were involved in a joint exercise, practising various procedures.

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Chennai gas leak: Hospital discharged victims even as they ‘struggled to breathe’

The victims of the ammonia gas leak from Coromandel International Ltd’s facility in Ennore, who were admitted to a private hospital, have alleged that they were discharged even before recovery, without being handed over their scans, X-rays, and other medical reports, despite repeated requests.

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Minister reviews preparations for Khelo India Youth Games

Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin chairs meeting to discuss preparations for Khelo India Youth Games 2023 in Chennai.

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Tamils in Sri Lanka do not enjoy equal rights, Sri Lankan MP says in Chennai

Northeast monsoon set to retreat from Tamil Nadu the State around January 15: IMD

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Integrated food distribution commences in Adi Dravidar hostels in Chennai

Chennai's ADTW department launches centralised food distribution for student hostels, addressing concerns about food quality and expanding gradually.

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Tirunelveli and Chennai schools win project and quiz contests respectively in nation-wide event

Students from Pushpalatha Matric HSS and PSBB School in Chennai won project and quiz contests in EduQuest.

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School students from Tenkasi submit suggestions for eradicating caste to Minister

A group of school students meet the School Education Minister in Chennai to submit suggestions for eradicating caste-based discrimination.

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Art forms help young Sri Lankan Tamils’ dreams, aspirations come alive

An exhibition in Chennai showcases the artistic talents of young Sri Lankan Tamils living in camps across Tamil Nadu.

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Japan Coast Guard ship arrives in Chennai

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T.N. CM Stalin launches distribution of Pongal gift hampers

Chief Minister M.K. Stalin launched the distribution of the Pongal gift hamper and the cash component of ₹1,000 to rice ration cardholders in Chennai

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Murasoli Trust land dispute | Madras High Court dismisses plea against inquiry by National Commission for Scheduled Castes

The Madras High Court on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, dismissed a writ petition filed by the Murasoli Trust, which is associated with the DMK party, to prohibit the National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) from inquiring into a complaint of the Trust being in occupation of 12 grounds of Panchami…

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T.N. bus strike | Striking employee unions call off bus strike even as the transport department maintains regular services

TN bus strike: A total of 14,888 buses were operated, against the 15,226 buses that would usually be operated in Chennai and the districts, a Transport Department official said

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Letters to The Editor — January 10, 2024

Readers’ mail to The Hindu’s Letters to the Editor

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Education department unveils new app to track students with special needs

Minister for School Education Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi unveiled the Nalam Naadi app on Tuesday for special educators to track students with learning disabilities in Chennai.

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Tamil Nadu govt. to relax time restrictions in Christian cemetries for burials; allow multi-tier vaults across the State

The Tamil Nadu government has decided to relax the time restrictions for reopening family graves in Christian cemeteries for fresh burials and also to allow multi-tier vault systems across the State like the one existing in Kilpauk cemetery in Chennai.

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AIADMK district secretaries meet to discuss preparations for Lok Sabha poll

The AIADMK’s district secretaries met at the party headquarters in Chennai for about an hour to discuss preparations for the Lok Sabha election

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T.N. bus strike | Transport services not hit in Chennai, buses continue to operate in most districts

T.N. bus strike: The transport strike called by various transport employees unions demanding the 15th wage revision has not affected the operation of buses including the Metropolitan Transport Corporation (MTC) on Tuesday, January 9, 2024.

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Chennai oil spill: Despite promises, no compensation for thousands of families, allege residents

Residents of Tiruvottiyur’s wards four and six who claim to be affected by the oil spill caused by the Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited in December have alleged that they were not considered for compensation. The ward councillors said the compensation assessment, undertaken by revenue officials, has overlooked thousands of affected…

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Focus is on unlearning, upskilling, and reskilling, say experts

Representatives from government, academia, and industries discuss skilling for the future at GIM 2024 in Chennai, emphasizing the need for unlearning, upskilling, and reskilling.

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