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PM Modi to launch revamp of 508 railway stations at ₹24,470 crore

Under the scheme, construction work is progressing on 24 stations in 10 States – Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, Rajasthan and Tamil Nadu. Officials told The Hindu that the cost estimate drawn for stations where work is in progress is ₹11,136 crore.

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TN CM Stalin urges PM Modi to intervene in Cauvery issue, advise Karnataka to release water

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Friday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to advise Karnataka to immediately release Cauvery water. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Why is T.N. CM silent over NLC’s acquisition of land for Mine 3, asks PMK leader Anbumani Ramadoss

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, should clarify the State Government’s stand on allowing the acquisition of farm land for the expansion of the Neyveli Lignite Corporation (NLC), said PMK president, Anbumani Ramadoss, on Friday.

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CM Stalin urges PM Modi to instruct Karnataka to release Cauvery water to T.N.

Flagging the “grim scenario” faced by the farmers of Cauvery delta in saving their kuruvai paddy crop, Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Friday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi requesting his immediate intervention in instructing Karnataka to release Tamil Nadu’s due share of Cauvery water, and to further clear the…

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Tamil Nadu woman held for stealing ₹10 lakh worth diamond necklace

Police arrest woman from Tamil Nadu for stealing diamond necklace worth ₹10 lakh. Sub Inspector Sajesh tricked her to return to house, where she was taken into custody. During inquiry, she admitted to crime and had committed robberies in Mahe and Vadakara. Police retrieved jewel in bag with secret pockets…

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OBC employees’ association demands caste census in Tamil Nadu

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Palaniswami, Annamalai question DMK government over drop in FDI

Edappadi K. Palaniswami blames MK Stalin for TN's 8th spot in FDI rankings. BJP leader K. Annamalai accuses DMK govt of not creating jobs, corruption. No FDI projects materialised despite CM's foreign visits. Govt must attract investments to benefit people in 2024 GIM.

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Focus Tamil Nadu | What will Annamalai’s road show achieve for BJP?

An analysis of Tamil Nadu BJP president K. Annamalai’s ‘En Mann En Makkal’ yatra, which was flagged off by Amit Shah on July 28

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At Cauvery Authority’s meet on Aug. 11, T.N. may raise shortfall in water release and press for its share

TN to urge Karnataka to make up shortfall in Cauvery water at CWMA meet on Aug 11; TN had requested CWMA to direct Karnataka to release water; TN apprised of CWMA's decision on Mekedatu project; AIADMK's OPS urges CM Stalin to use good offices with Congress to ensure Karnataka releases…

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Pre-matric scholarship for minority students was discontinued based on ‘cogent reasons’: Union Minister Smriti Irani

Union Minister for Minority Affairs Smriti Zubin Irani has informed the Rajya Sabha that the Union government has conveyed to the Tamil Nadu government that the removal of coverage of class I to 8 from the Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme for minority students, was based on “cogent reasons.”

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Major fire breaks out in biodiversity hotspot Bahour lake, straddling Cuddalore and Puducherry

A major fire broke out at Bahour Lake, a transboundary wetland sharing borders with neighbouring Puducherry, at around 1 a.m. on Thursday morning. The lake is located in both Cuddalore in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, and is the second-largest freshwater lake in Puducherry.

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Bellie, of ‘The Elephant Whisperers’ fame, appointed first woman elephant caretaker of Theppakadu camp

Tamil Nadu govt appoints Bellie, of The Elephant Whisperers fame, as first permanent woman elephant caretaker. Chief Minister M.K. Stalin handed over appointment order. Bellie recognized for dedicated service to successful rehabilitation of orphaned elephant calves. Iconic Bellie & husband Bomman inspiring.

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Two labourers run over by goods vehicle

Two contract labourers killed after truck ran over them in Hebbagodi. Ashish, 28, from Bihar and Manoj Kumar, 30, from Tamil Nadu were walking on footpath to eatery. Truck driver lost control, ran onto footpath and crushed them. Driver arrested, truck seized. Could have been more casualties if accident happened…

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TN Finance Minister expresses concern over proposed amendments to GST Act for levy on online gaming

Tamil Nadu FM expresses concern over proposed GST amendments for online gaming, casino and horse racing. He calls for modifications to ensure compatibility with State laws and suggests changes to definition of online money gaming. GST Council promises to make suitable modifications.

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No political intervention in the functioning of ED and CBI, says Annamalai

BJP Tamil Nadu President K. Annamalai affirms ED and CBI are autonomous institutions, free from political interference. He also states that only those involved in corruption are afraid of these agencies. He further clarifies that the NDA doors are open to all who accept PM Modi's leadership. He believes India…

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T.N.’s foreign direct investment inflows fell 27.7% to $2.17 billion in 2022-23

Tamil Nadu’s Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflows declined 27.7% to about USD 2.17 billion in the financial year 2022-23 from USD 3 billion in 2021-22, as per data shared in Parliament recently. Many other key States, except for Gujarat, have also seen a decline during this period.

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Deodhar Trophy: Sai Sudharsan’s hundred helps South cruise past Central and maintain unbeaten run

Sai Sudharsan is going through a purple patch every batter dreams of. On Tuesday, the 21-year-old Tamil Nadu player slammed an unbeaten 132 (136b, 11x4, 1x6) to help South Zone beat Central Zone by seven wickets in the final league match and maintain its unbeaten run in this edition of…

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When a Chief Minister went on a four-day fast for Cauvery water

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At joint meeting, OPS, TTV urge Tamil Nadu government to arrest murder accused in Kodanad case immediately

The political foes-turned-friends, former AIADMK coordinator O. Panneerselvam and AMMK general secretary T.T.V. Dhinakaran, jointly urge the DMK government to fulfil its electoral promise of conducting a through probe into the 2017 murder and heist at former Chief Minister Jayalalithaa’s Kodanad estate in the Nilgiris

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Excise arrests five with hawala money worth ₹1.12 crore in Kannur

An Excise team arrested five persons from Tamil Nadu after they were found in possession of hawala money worth ₹1.12 crore at Kiliyanthara check-post in Kannur on Tuesday.

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Coimbatore city police seize over one tonne of sandalwood smuggled from Kerala to Tamil Nadu

Police seize 1,051 kg sandalwood in Salem; truck driver arrested. Special team formed by Coimbatore City Police tracked down truck & apprehended driver. Sandalwood handed over to Forest Dept. for further investigation.

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Stalin writes to Biren Singh seeking concurrence for TN humanitarian aid

Chief Minister M K Stalin has written to his Manipur counterpart N Biren Singh, requesting the latter government’s concurrence for Tamil Nadu’s proposed humanitarian aid for those living in relief camps in the violence-hit northeastern state. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Indian men's hockey team lands in Chennai for Asian Champions Trophy, India vs Pakistan on Aug 9

The Indian men's hockey team reached Chennai on Tuesday, as the Tamil Nadu capital gets set to host the Asian Champions Trophy from August 3.

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