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T.N. Governor’s allegations on forced virginity tests | NCPCR team to visit Chidambaram on May 24

A team from the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) will would visit Chidambaram on May 24, in connection with Tamil Nadu Governor R. N. Ravi’s allegation of forced virginity tests (two-finger tests) being performed on girls, who were believed to be victims of child marriage. NCPCR member…

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Class 10 board exam results declared in T.N., marginal improvement in pass percentage

Class X students from State Board schools in Tamil Nadu recorded a pass percentage of 91.39% in the SSLC public examinations, the results for which were declared on Friday. This is a marginal increase from last year’s 90.07% pass percentage.

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SC stays West Bengal govt ban on 'The Kerala Story'; also lifts 'shadow ban' in Tamil Nadu

The Supreme Court on Thursday stayed the ban imposed by the West Bengal government on the film 'The Kerala Story'. Read further on Dynamite News:

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India’s top court allows bull-taming sport to continue despite criticism from animal rights groups

India’s top court has ruled to allow the continuation of the bull-taming sport of jallikattu, which is celebrated as cultural heritage in the southern state of Tamil Nadu but criticized by animals rights groups

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Where can you get organic mangoes in Tamil Nadu this season? Here is our list

Organic farmers in the State of Tamil Nadu weigh in as they gear up for yet another bountiful harvest that is likely to last till July 2023

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Tamil Nadu spurious liquor tragedy | CB-CID takes over probe

The death toll in Tamil Nadu’s Villupuram and Chengalpattu has gone up to 22 and the State’s Crime Branch-CID has taken over the probe into the deaths of the people in the two districts who had consumed spurious liquor.

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File counter to case seeking rent-free residential quarters for all college/school teachers, Madras High Court directs T.N. government

The Madras High Court on Thursday called for the counter affidavit of the Tamil Nadu government to a public interest litigation petition that insisted on the providing of rent-free residential quarters for the teachers of all government and private schools and colleges in the State.

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SC upholds Tamil Nadu government's law allowing bull-taming sport "Jallikattu" in State

The Supreme Court on Thursday upheld the Tamil Nadu government's law allowing the bull-taming sport 'Jallikattu' in the State. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Tamil Nadu spurious liquor tragedy: Toll rises to 21, CB-CID takes over probe

The death toll in Tamil Nadu's Villupuram and Chengalpattu has gone up to 21 and the State's Crime Branch-CID has taken over the probe into the deaths of the people in the two districts who had consumed to the consumption of spurious liquor. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Supreme Court upholds laws allowing Jallikattu, Kambala

The Supreme Court has upheld Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Maharashtra laws allowing the traditional bull-taming sport Jallikattu, Kambala and bullock cart races.

The Hindu

CII Tamil Nadu commends T.N. CM M. K. Stalin for State’s achievements in socio-economic growth

The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Tamil Nadu has commended Chief Minister M K Stalin for his leadership and achievements in significant parameters on socio-economic growth, a press release said.

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Top Tamil Nadu news developments today

Here is a list of top news developments to look out for Tamil Nadu on May 18 2023.

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Top T.N. news developments today

Here is a list of top news developments to look out for Tamil Nadu on May 17, 2023.

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Explained | How methanol poisoning kills

Twenty-two people have died after consuming spurious liquor in two Tamil Nadu districts. The police have since found that they consumed industrial grade methanol, a rarely-consumed poisonous with adverse consequences for individuals and society.

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At 42.7 degrees Celsius, city sees hottest day so far this summer

The maximum temperature is likely to be 2-4 degrees Celsius above normal at isolated pockets over Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal areas till Thursday, the Regional Meteorological Office says

The Hindu

Here are the big stories from Tamil Nadu today

Welcome to the Tamil Nadu Today newsletter, your guide from The Hindu on the major news stories to follow today.

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Supreme Court paves way for probe to continue against T.N. Minister Senthilbalaji, allows ED to initiate proceedings

The Supreme Court on May 16 paved the way for the Crime Branch investigation to continue against Tamil Nadu Minister V. Senthil Balaji, who is accused of taking bribes in exchange for jobs in the Metro Transport Corporation (MTC).

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‘No ban, poor performance’: Tamil Nadu counters Kerala Story makers’ claim in SC

Denying the allegation that there is a “shadow ban” on The Kerala Story across Tamil Nadu, the state government has told the Supreme Court that these are just “false and sweeping allegations” with “malafide intentions” for publicity.

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Patients diagnosed under doorstep MTM scheme must visit healthcare centre every two months: officials

The Tamil Nadu government’s flagship scheme Makkalai Thedi Maruthuvam (MTM) may be drawn up on a door-to-door screening model for early detection and treatment of non communicable diseases such as diabetes and hypertension, but health officials have now raised a key necessity that needs to be put in place, to…

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Theatre owners stopped screening of ‘The Kerala Story’ due to poor box office collections, lack of big stars, T.N. government tells SC

Tamil Nadu has told the Supreme Court that it is helpless if theatre owners across the State have decided to stop the screening of the film ‘The Kerala Story’ within two days of its release owing to reasons including poor audience response.

The Hindu

Top Tamil Nadu news developments today

Here is a list of top news developments from Tamil Nadu to look out for, on May 16, 2023.

The Hindu

T.N. Minister Senthilbalaji files defamation complaints against ‘Savukku’ Shankar

Tamil Nadu Minister V. Senthilbalaji files four private defamation complaints against A. Shankar known as Savukku Shankar on May 15, 2023.

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A Cabinet reshuffle in Tamil Nadu

The Cabinet reshuffle in Tamil Nadu conveys that talent will be appreciated, but damage to the party will not be tolerated

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Death by methanol: on the hooch tragedy in Tamil Nadu

As the tragedy in Tamil Nadu shows, States across India need to evolve a uniform and comprehensive policy to counter the problem of spurious or illicit liquor

The Hindu

Tusker Arikompan attacks ration shop at Megamalai

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