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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

The Hindu

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…

The Hindu

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.

The Hindu

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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National Medical Commission’s latest order on seat allocation viewed as unfair to southern States

The National Medical Commission decision to allocate medical seats according to population is turning into a southern States versus the Centre debate. The order comes into effect from the next academic year.

The Hindu

PE-VC investments in Tamil Nadu-based firms decrease in Q3 2023

PE-VC funds invested $338M in TN-based cos in Q3 2023, a 21.76% decline from Q2. Angel investments also fell to 5 deals from 24 in Q2. Nationally, PE-VC funds invested $6B across 139 deals in Q3 2023, a 15% & 49% decline from same period in 2022 & Q2 2023…

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MSMEs in Tamil Nadu to continue protests against high power costs

MSMEs in Tamil Nadu will stage protests on October 4 against high power costs. Talks with Tamil Nadu government on September 29 did not yield results.

The Hindu

Kerala to hold talks with Tamil Nadu govt. for opening Mulli route to Ooty

CM Pinarayi Vijayan promises talks w/TN govt to open Mulli route for Kerala tourists. TN govt has denied permission at Mulli for vehicles from Kerala. CPI(M) organised march & dharna at Mulli demanding reopening. State govt renovated road from Attappady to Mulli & promised completion of new block at Palakkad…

The Hindu

Two held while transporting 250 kg of marijuana

SOT nabs 2 men smuggling 250 kg marijuana to Hyderabad, other states; uncle's drug case led to arrest.

The Hindu

Second season of flower show inaugurated in the Nilgiris

Tamil Nadu Tourism Minister K. Ramachandran inaugurated the second season in the Nilgiris at the Government Botanical Garden (GBG) in Udhagamandalam. 21,500 potted, flowering plants were arranged to promote 'Go Green' and 7,500 plants to commemorate the Chandrayaan-3 lunar mission. 21 lakh people have visited GBG this year, with 3…

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Emergency loading dose at PHCs, HSCs helps save lives: T.N. Health Minister Ma. Subramanian

TN Health Minister Ma. Subramanian announced that emergency loading dose stocked in rural health facilities saved lives in remote locations. On World Heart Day, he shared the success of 'Idhayam Kaapom' program, which provides first-aid to heart patients. Chief Minister M.K. Stalin advised stocking 14 drugs including Aspirin in all…

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Tamil Nadu: Lakhs of devotees throng Arunachaleswarar temple at Tiruvannamalai for 'Pournami Girivilam'

More than 5 lakh devotees thronged Arunachaleswarar temple to attend 'Pournami Girivilam' in Tamil Nadu's Tiruvannamalai on Friday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Karnataka bandh over Cauvery issue disrupts normal life in Bengaluru and southern parts of state

The Karnataka bandh called by the 'Kannada Okkoota' to oppose release of water to Tamil Nadu received a good response in Bengaluru and other southern parts of the State on Friday, disrupting normal life. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Hindu

All about devarattam: Learn the basics of the folk dance form at a workshop in Coimbatore

A workshop on Devarattam, a folk dance form from Bellary, Karnataka in Coimbatore

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A milestone in Hindu marriage reform in India

One of the important claims of the self-respect movement was that all forms of customary and traditional Hindu marriages upheld caste supremacy and the patriarchal rights of men

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BJP leader’s message indicates the party accepting the reality of AIADMK’s exit

BJP leader C.T. Ravi signals acceptance of AIADMK's exit from NDA, predicts LOTUS will BLOOM in Tamil Nadu. Supporters of Tamil Nadu BJP president K. Annamalai post celebratory messages, predicting victory under his leadership.

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Tamil Nadu plans to set up primary animal rescue centres in all districts

TN govt to set up primary animal care centres in each district using MP/MLA funds. Rapid urbanisation driving demand for rescue centres. New centres to be funded by MPLAD/MLALAD. Sea turtle conservation centre in Chennai to be set up at ₹6.30 crore.

The Hindu

Lahar Singh tries to meet Tamil Nadu CM on Cauvery issue

BJP leader from Karnataka and Rajya Sabha member Lahar Singh Siroya made an effort to meet Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin by camping in Chennai for two days with an intention to convince him about the need to resolve the row over sharing of Cauvery river water through mutual…

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Travel plans for the long weekend unaffected despite bandh call in Bengaluru

Bengaluru residents undeterred by Karnataka bandh call; travel plans remain unaffected. Tour operators report no cancellations due to bandh, but some families postpone trips due to tensions between Karnataka & Tamil Nadu. Domestic travel to Kodagu, Chikkamagalur, Sakaleshpura, Gokarna, & Murdeshwara popular; international bookings to Dubai, Turkey, & Singapore-Malaysia also…

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Here are the big stories from Tamil Nadu today

M.S. Swaminathan, legendary agricultural scientist, passed away aged 98. He was awarded the Ramon Magsaysay award, Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan & Padma Vibhushan. PM Modi praised his work in transforming lives & ensuring food security. AIADMK cut ties with BJP-led NDA & 5-yr-old girl died of dengue in Tirupattur. Health…

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Tamil Nadu government likely to relax norms for small-scale commercial buildings, says Coimbatore Consumer Cause

Coimbatore Consumer Organisation says Tamil Nadu government may soon relax building rules for small commercial structures to get water and power connections

The Hindu

Several organisations in Hassan extend support to bandh on Friday

Several organisations in Hassan have extended their support to the Statewide bandh call on Friday opposing the release of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu.

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