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T.N. government adopts 2 modes of payment for Michaung relief

State govt. to give ₹6,000 cash relief to families in Chennai, Kancheepuram, Tiruvallur, and Chengalpattu districts hit by Cyclone Michaung. Cash payment for those affected by cyclone or lost belongings due to inundation. DBT for senior officials, income tax assessees, and sugar-drawal ration card holders. Tokens for payment to be…

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CM directs Aavin to hike procurement price of milk

TN CM Stalin orders Aavin to hike milk procurement price by ₹3/litre. Consumers won't be affected as govt will bear additional cost. Aavin procures 32.5L litres/day & sells 14L litres/day in Chennai & suburbs. Cattle loans worth ₹210 crore processed in last 2 months. Dairy farmers protest, demanding ₹15/litre for…

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Special vaccination camp launched for children

Health Dept launches special camp in Chennai to provide Measles-Rubella vaccine to 27.42 lakh children aged 9 months-15 years in cyclone-hit districts. 10 lakh doses sought from Union govt. 6,421 camps organised, 4.69 lakh persons benefited, 6,403 with fever, 71,561 with cough/cold.

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Swatantra party’s history reiterates importance of strong Opposition in society, says author Aditya Balasubramanian

Swatantra Party, founded by C. Rajagopalachari, highlights importance of strong Opposition to check power excesses & provide ideological diversity. Aditya Balasubramanian, ANU Senior Lecturer, spoke at book launch in Chennai on decentralisation & governance. Panel discussed free marketeers' views on Constitution's 'capitalist relations of economy'. Heterogeneity of Swatantra Party revealed…

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Central team stresses need for larger flood mitigation programmes for Chennai

Central team highlights need for larger mitigation programmes for Chennai; will meet CM Stalin to apprise him of findings. Team to submit report once data from field visits is ready.

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Eight Sabarimala special Vande Bharat services from Chennai to Kottayam and vice versa

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State Oil Crisis Management Group directs CPCL to ramp up mitigation work at Ennore Creek and nearby areas

Oil crisis in Chennai: CPCL directed to deploy more oil boomers, skimmers, and personnel to remove oil from Ennore Creek. Boats, personnel, and gully sucker machines used to suck oil and clean debris. Booms and skimmers from Paradip and Chennai ports to contain oil in creek. Health, Animal Husbandry, Forest,…

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R. Krishnaswamy, former reporter of The Hindu, passes away

Krishnaswamy, 93, former Senior Reporter of The Hindu, passed away peacefully at home in Thiruvanmiyur, Chennai. Born in 1931, he served in The Hindu's Delhi bureau for 12 years before retiring in 1991. He is survived by his wife, two daughters and a son. His former colleagues remember him as…

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Cyclone Michaung | T.N. government decides to adopt two modes of relief payment for affected residents

TN govt to provide ₹6K cash relief to Cyclone Michaung-hit families in Chennai & 3 neighbouring districts. Cash payments & DBT via banks for livelihood-affected & those who lost belongings. Tokens for cash relief to be distributed from Dec 14, 2023.

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Chennai | Ring in festive cheer with these Christmas carol concerts

Christmas carol concerts in Chennai in December 2023

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Tackling Chennai’s flood problem

The scale of floods in Chennai may be different in 2023, but the problem areas are the same

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Pension sanctioned for journalists

Chennai: 21 journalists granted pension, 7 families given financial assistance. Minister M.P. Saminathan handed over cheques to 3 journalists for medical expenses. Total of ₹5,10,133 given. Board chaired by Minister, Director of Information and Public Relations, members of board and officials of department present.

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Here are the big stories from Tamil Nadu today

TN BJP leader Annamalai slams hospital for handing over baby's body in cardboard box. DMDK leader Vijayakant discharged from hospital after full recovery. CM Stalin urges Centre to ensure early repatriation of Indian fishermen arrested in SL. Nine wagons of goods train derail near Chengalpattu, disrupting EMU services to Chennai.

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Cyclone Michaung | Flood mitigation will become an electoral issue in Chennai: Ezhilan Naganathan

DMK's Thousand Lights MLA Dr. Ezhilan Naganathan faced angry constituents due to Cyclone Michaung's impact. He attended 3,718 calls, identified 43 low-lying spots, and set up shelter homes, community kitchens, and flood relief coordination committees. He drew inspiration from CM M.K. Stalin's hands-on approach to natural disasters. He believes Chennai's…

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Goods wagon derails near Chengalpattu, suburban train services to Chennai hit

Goods train derails near Chengalpattu railway station, disrupting EMU services to Chennai. 10 wagons derailed, track damaged. Railway staff on-site to restore track. Commuters, office-goers, college students stranded at station. No announcement on when services will be restored. EMU services from Egmore, express trains from southern districts affected.

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DMDK leader Vijayakant discharged from hospital

Vijayakant, leader of CHENNAIDMDK, discharged from MIOT Hospitals in Chennai on Dec 11, 2023 after full recovery from febrile illness. Admitted Nov 18, bulletin on Nov 29 stated mild deterioration & pulmonary support needed, but doctors confident of full recovery.

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Making sense of the 2023 Chennai floods: A comparison with 2020, 2021 and 2015 | Data

Chennai received heavy rainfall in two days, with Perungudi recording the highest average rainfall of 293.4mm. All parts of the city and its surroundings were battered. In 2021, intense spells caused floods despite much less rain than 2020. In 2023, numerous bursts of rain over a longer period with brief…

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Clear encroachments on Kallai to prevent Chennai-like situation: committee

Kozhikode residents face floods due to encroachments, silt accumulation in Kallai River. Survey revealed 23.5 acres encroached. Kallai River Protection Committee demands encroachments be cleared. Desilting by Irrigation Dept. stalled due to lack of interest. Action needed to restore river's natural flow, prevent floods. #Kozhikode #KallaiRiver #Encroachments #SiltAccumulation #KeralaHighCourt #IrrigationDept

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Letters to The Editor — December 11, 2023

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

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MSMEs complain about repeated flooding, Minister says he will hold meeting with them

MSMEs in Chennai and its surrounding districts suffer from flooding in industrial estates, with little done to address the issue. Losses of ₹30-160 crore have been reported, and the government is holding meetings with insurance firms and bankers to help. Solutions are needed to prevent further losses.

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Home Insurance concept yet to pick up despite repeated floods in Chennai

Chennai has seen two major floods in 8 yrs, yet home insurance uptake low due to lack of awareness. IRDAI launched Bharat Griha Raksha policy from Apr 2021, offering 20% cover for contents. Premiums vary from ₹25-40/lakh/yr, making it affordable. Insurance covers water marks, painting charges.

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An old institution’s long battle in court over title of property

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National snooker | Malkeet edges Pandurangaiah in a tense title clash

Malkeet Singh (RSPB) won the 90th National Billiards & Snooker Championships Men's 6-Red Snooker title, beating E. Pandurangaiah (RSPB) 7-5. Amee Kamani (MP) regained the Women's 6-Red Snooker crown, defeating Anupama Ramachandran (TN) 4-1. #Snooker #Billiards #Chennai #NationalChampionships Malkeet Singh (RSPB) won the 90th National Billiards & Snooker Championships Men's…

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Cyclone Michaung | Cash relief likely to cover 25 to 30 lakh families in T.N.

TN govt to provide ₹6K relief to 25-30L families in Chennai & 3 districts. Distribution to be done via fair price shops. Relief to cost ₹1,500 cr. Govt to focus on those whose livelihoods have been affected. Detailed order to be out Mon. Distribution likely to begin in a week.

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Cyclone Michaung | T.N. government could take 2015 model as blueprint for issuing duplicate documents

Successful special camps organised in Chennai and its surroundings in December 2015 to issue duplicate documents to flood-affected people could serve as blueprint for the Tamil Nadu government in the aftermath of cyclone Michaung.

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