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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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Michaung relief in cash disbursed to 23.18 lakh out of 24.25 lakh eligible families, Tamil Nadu Govt tells Madras High Court

Govt. disburses ₹6,000 cash relief to 23.18 lakh family card holders in Chennai, Chengalpattu, Tiruvallur & Kancheepuram districts.

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Rain returns to Chennai, in moderation

RMC forecasts heavy to very heavy rain at isolated places in Chennai, Chengalpattu & Kancheepuram districts on Monday.

The Hindu

VIT holds women’s leadership conclave

VIT Chennai hosts Women-Up TN leadership conclave to empower women in leadership roles & address gender imbalances.

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MGR Illam gives a glimpse into a charismatic actor-politician’s life

Explore the museum of former Chief Minister MGR, bequeathed to his fans and followers in T. Nagar, Chennai with its unique blue metal arch and soft yellow polished mosaic floors.

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Amid high expectations, DMK government’s first investors’ meeting is all set to begin today

DMK government to host Global Investors Meet 2024, expecting investment commitments surpassing AIADMK's two meets. Over ₹31,000 crore investments from Singapore. French Pavilion to showcase innovation.

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‘Christianity has become flexible to India’s caste system’

Christianity has adapted to India's caste system, VCK leader Thol. Thirumavalavan explains in Chennai.

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T.N. has sought permission for excavations in four more places, says official

Tamil Nadu seeks permission from ASI to excavate four new sites in 2021; conference to discuss South Asian ceramics held in Chennai.

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At Chennai’s new rooftop bar, catch sunsets and sip on innovative cocktails like shiitake-infused whisky

Catch sunsets and innovative cocktails at Irida Skky, a new rooftop bar in Egmore

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Secret portals to local culture | Why LuxUnlock’s strategy with private villas is worth noting

Chennai-based villa rental company LuxUnlock’s strategy might well hold the key to growing regional tourism in 2024

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Medway Hospitals raises $5 million in a financing round led by Kyra Ventures

Medway Hospitals, a Chennai-based multi-speciality hospital chain, secures $5 million in institutional equity funding to expand to 1000 beds by 2026.

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French firm Valeo bets big on T.N., plans to invest ₹1,000 crore over next 5 years

Valeo to invest ₹1,000 crore in Tamil Nadu, creating 3,000 jobs & expanding product portfolio.

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Registration of new apartments comes to a standstill in Chennai and other parts of the State: CREDAI

Registration of apartments in Chennai & other parts of Tamil Nadu halted due to single agreement system with composite valuation methodology, causing concern for home buyers & builders.

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Murasoli Trust is functioning from land classified as Ryotwari, not Panchami, Chennai Collector informs Madras High Court

Chennai Collector informs Madras High Court Murasoli office is Ryotwari land, not Panchami.

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Chennai Metro Rail submits report to extend connectivity all the way to second airport site at Parandur

Chennai Metro Rail proposes to build a 43.63 km mass rapid transit system from Poonamallee to Parandur Airport, with 19 stations & estimated cost of ₹10,712 crore.

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Several countries evince interest in signing MoUs at GIM 2024

30+ countries to participate in Global Investors' Meet 2024 in Chennai, India, with MoUs to be signed by Korean, Danish, Australian, U.K., German, U.S. firms to expand business.

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Chennai to host its first studio potters’ market

Chennai hosts its first studio potters’ market this weekend with both decorative and utilitarian pieces on display

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Explore chintz, Chennai, and climate change through a Kalamkari lens at DakshinaChitra

Experience four artists' interpretations of kalamkari, from fabric to graphic design, at DakshinaChitra's Varija Gallery until Jan 21.

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Tenders floated for widening of Chennai - Tirupati National Highway

Tenders called for widening 44-km stretch of Chennai-Tirupati NH 716; cost ₹750 crore; 20 underpasses proposed; road to be widened to 4 lanes.

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