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Tamil Nadu: 3 members of same family electrocuted to death in Kanniyakumari

Three people, including a pregnant woman, died due to electrocution on Tuesday night near Attoor of Kanniyakumari district, Tamil Nadu. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Watch | In this Tamil Nadu village, fetching water is a daily struggle

In this village in Tamil Nadu’s Ramanathapuram district, fetching even bare minimum water is a daily struggle. Women in the Kadaladi block push their make-shift carts to waterholes to collect water everyday

The Hindu

T.N. CM Stalin urges PM Modi, to put on hold, restrictions on opening of new medical colleges

Tamil Nadu CM requests PM Modi to keep NMC notification in abeyance, citing legal untenability. Argues restrictions on new medical colleges will deprive deserving districts of much-needed tertiary institutions. States TN achieved higher doctor-population ratio due to State investments, not Union govt. Urges Union govt. to contribute more, says progressive…

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The triumph of Vachathi over a hostile state

The villagers of Vachathi in Tamil Nadu have created history and the court verdict is testament to their resolve to ensure their justice

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A mission rolls out to protect rare and threatened flora of Tamil Nadu

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DMK should conduct caste-survey to ensure social justice: Anbumani

Anbumani Ramadoss urges DMK to conduct caste-survey in TN, citing Bihar's success. He believes it can be done at lower cost and time-frame. He calls on DMK to show commitment to social justice by passing resolution in Assembly. Vanniyar Sangam's 1980 resolution for survey and proportional reservations yet to be…

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Here are the big stories from Tamil Nadu today

TN pol. leaders demand caste survey; part-time teachers' strike enters 9th day; TN Private Schools Parent Teacher Association urges CM to meet protesting teachers; AIADMK MLAs meet FM Nirmala Sitharaman to submit memorandum on coconut farmers' issues.

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AIADMK and BJP split: Diminishing electoral returns a factor | Data

AIADMK snaps ties with BJP-led NDA due to diminishing returns & anti-BJP sentiment in TN. Tables show AIADMK's vote share reduced in 2022 urban local body elections, while DMK's remained same. AIADMK's stronghold in western region had lowest anti-BJP sentiment. Poor transfer of AIADMK's votes to BJP also a factor

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Strike by part-time government school teachers in Tamil Nadu enters ninth day

While a section of the protestors had also embarked on an indefinite fast last week, they suspended it after three days given the health concerns that cropped up. Some protesting teachers were rushed to the hospital during the fast.

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Sharon Raj murder case | Prime accused seeks transfer of trial to Tamil Nadu

Greeshma seeks transfer of Sharon Raj murder trial from Kerala to TN court. She claims offence took place in TN, & conspiracy, procurement & administration of poison also occurred there. Petition submitted to SC for transfer of trial from Neyyattinkara to Nagercoil sessions court.

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The BJP’s gamble in Tamil Nadu

Without the AIADMK, the party may find it difficult to win in at least a few seats

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VCK hopes to set the tone for Lok Sabha election in Tiruchi rally

VCK founder Thirumavalavan brings together leaders of major parties for rally in Tiruchi to mark 25 yrs of electoral politics. INDIA bloc of Opposition parties to participate in rally titled 'Democracy will win'. VCK stands firm in opposition to BJP, calls for united Opposition against it. #VCK #INDIA #BJP #DemocracyWillWin

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Cauvery row: Jala Samrakshana Samiti to continue protest

The protest against the release of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu will continue till water release is stopped, the Jala Samrakshana Samiti announced on Monday as the members observed a silent protest on Gandhi Jayanthi day.

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Tamil Nadu: AIADMK to hold agitation in delta districts on Oct 6

CHENNAI: AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on Tuesday announced that the party would hold agitation against the governments of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka in the delta districts on October 6. Former AIADMK ministers R Kamaraj, O S Manian, C Vijayabaskar, R B Udayakumar and S Semmalai would lead the…

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Mekedatu project is a remedy to Cauvery dispute between Karnataka, Tamil Nadu: Prasad

Chamarajnagar MP and former Union Minister V. Srinivas Prasad on Monday observed that Mekedatu project is the only solution to the Cauvery water sharing dispute between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. Another dam for impounding surplus Cauvery water is the best possible solution to put an end to the dispute that…

The Hindu

Here are the big stories from Tamil Nadu today

Madras HC rules minority institutions need not follow reservation rule; BJP TN chief meets NDA leaders; TN CM rewards ISRO scientists; Nilgiris police book bus owner, drivers for fatal crash; AIADMK, AMMK criticise TN govt for hiring bus drivers via private agency.

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Co-optex runs with profit in DMK regime: T.N. Handloom Minister Gandhi

Tamil Nadu Ministers R. Gandhi and K.N. Nehru inaugurated the renovated Co-optex showroom in Salem. After DMK came to power, Co-optex is running in profit. Revenue earned in 2021-22 was ₹9.49 crore, 2022-23 ₹10 crore and 2023-24 ₹22 crore. 500-1000 designs of silk and cotton sarees are available in Co-optex…

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Bowling for glory, now on the lanes

She's a tigress on the lanes, a motherly figure off it. Even as she prepares for the gruelling competition on a dark and gloomy Thursday evening last week at the National Bowling Championships in Bengaluru, Sabeena Saleem gently tells her Tamil Nadu teammate hunting for a Dolo that she has…

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Top developments from Tamil Nadu today

Here are the top news to watch out for from Tamil Nadu today, October 2, 2023

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Study says maximum shortfall of 1,200-1,600 MW in peak demand likely in Jan-Jun ’24

Tamil Nadu to face 114 MU shortfall in power availability, 1,200-1,600 MW peak demand shortfall in Jan-Jun 2024: SRLDC study. TN to see highest energy consumption in South; peak demand of 19,387 MW, daily consumption of 423.785 MU on April 20. Over-loading in Chennai, Tiruchi, Hosur, Arasur, Karaikudi, Coimbatore, Madurai…

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As many as 86 bird species found in Tamil Nadu found to be in ‘rapid decline’, says nationwide report

Tamil Nadu birds in decline: 86 species face rapid decrease; inadequate data hampers detailed regional report.

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Tamil Nadu Governor takes part in beach cleaning activity

Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi participated in the mass beach cleaning activity along with fishermen and students at Nainar Kuppam near Uthandi in Chengalpattu district on Sunday

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Tamil Nadu’s senior-most DGP Braj Kishore Ravi quits

DGP Braj Kishore Ravi retires to join Congress party & contest Lok Sabha election from Bihar. He stood 2nd in UPSC empanelment of DGPs. Karuna Sagar, a 1991-batch IPS officer, recently joined RJD & is national spokesperson.

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Tamil Nadu: Farmer association stage protest on railway track over Cauvery water row

The National South Indian River Interlinking Farmers Association held a protest on a railway track in Trichy on Sunday, demanding the release of the Cauvery water in Tamil Nadu. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Tamil Nadu: 9 killed, several injured after tourist bus falls into gorge in Nilgiris

The bus was on its way from Coonoor to Tenkasi when it met with the accident. The passengers who were onboard the bus were returning home from a tour in Ooty. Read further on Dynamite News:

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