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  'Karnataka govt thinks as if its locked in fight with enemy country': TN Minister on Cauvery issue

  November 01, 2023 21:21 IST

  The Karnataka government has been maintaining that construction of the Mekedatu balancing reservoir across the river near Kanakapura in Ramanagara district is the only solution to resolve the inter-state water dispute during distress years.

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  MK Stalin writes to Jaishankar seeking release of 37 Tamil Nadu fishermen arrested by Sri Lanka

  October 29, 2023 18:00 IST

  A total of 37 fishermen from Tamil Nadu were arrested, and five of their fishing boats were confiscated by the Sri Lankan navy. These actions were taken after the fishermen were suspected of entering Sri Lankan territorial waters without permission.

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  CM Stalin urges Centre to secure release of 12 Tamil Nadu fishermen detained by Maldives

  October 28, 2023 18:44 IST

  Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin said that the 12 detained fishermen had set out for a fishing trip on October 1 from the Tharuvaikulam Fish Landing Centre in Thoothukudi District, and they were apprehended by Maldives authorities after that.

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  CM MK Stalin urges President Murmu to give assent to Tamil Nadu's anti-NEET bill

  October 27, 2023 15:00 IST

  The Bill was passed in the Tamil Nadu Assembly in 2021, however, was returned by Governor RN Ravi. It was reintroduced in the House in 2022 and was sent to the Governor for reserving the same to Presidential assent.

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  Petrol bomb case: Fair probe 'killed', says Tamil Nadu Raj Bhavan in fresh row with Stalin govt

  October 26, 2023 16:15 IST

  Petrol bomb Chennai: A Molotov cocktail was lobbed by a man in front of the Raj Bhavan's main gate on October 25, an incident which drew the Opposition's ire over the handling of law and order by the ruling DMK in Tamil Nadu.

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  Tamil Nadu: 'Petrol bomb' hurled outside Raj Bhavan’s main gate, BJP’s Annamalai reacts sharply

  October 25, 2023 21:01 IST

  The police caught the accused person and his questioning regarding the incident is underway. Tamil Nadu BJP chief K Annamalai hit out at the MK Stalin government and alleged that the "criminals have taken the streets".

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  Tamil Nadu: AIADMK chief Palaniswami’s opposition to BJP a ‘planned drama’, alleges DMK

  October 25, 2023 15:43 IST

  AIADMK had snapped ties with the BJP in September after which EPS had said that the party took the step only to respect party workers' feelings and there was no pressure from the former ally over the seat sharing in 2024 Lok Sabha elections. DMK alleged that AIADMK's opposition to BJP was "drama".

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  Tamil Nadu: Several feared dead after fatal collision between car and bus in Tiruvannamalai

  October 24, 2023 8:38 IST

  The accident occurred under circumstances that are yet to be fully detailed, and local authorities have initiated an investigation to determine the cause and gather more information about the incident.

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  Tamil Nadu: Actress Gautami Tadimalla resigns from BJP, cites 'lack of support'

  October 23, 2023 8:57 IST

  Gautami, a well-known actress in the Tamil and Telugu film industries, joined the BJP in February 2021. Her move into politics was met with curiosity and anticipation from both her fans and political observers.

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  Supreme Court upholds ban on use of reinforced paper cups in Tamil Nadu

  October 22, 2023 21:58 IST

  Tamil Nadu: The top court, however, directed the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board to re-consider the ban on non-woven bags afresh in light of the amended Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016.

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  Tamil Nadu: BJP workers after row over raising flag post

  October 21, 2023 9:15 IST

  Several BJP workers were arrested in Panaiyur for raising a flag post outside the compound wall of party state chief K Annamalai's residence, which allegedly lies on highway department road.

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  Padma Shri awardee, spiritual guru Bangaru Adigalar dies at 82. Who was he?

  October 20, 2023 10:46 IST

  Bangaru Adigalar, revered as 'Amma' by his devotees, was conferred the Padma Shri Award in 2019 for his spiritual services to the nation.

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  Madras high court reserves order on Senthil Balaji's bail application in money laundering case

  October 19, 2023 13:06 IST

  The minister suffered chest pain and was admitted to Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital immediately after the arrest. Later, he was transferred to Kauvery Hospital where he underwent bypass surgery.

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  Madras High Court's Madurai bench denies permission for RSS rallies in THESE districts on October 22

  October 18, 2023 18:49 IST

  The matter was heard by the Madurai Bench of the High Court on Wednesday. This comes after the court had allowed the RSS to hold a route march of its cadre in Tamil Nadu on October 22 and 29.

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  Tamil Nadu: Explosion at firecracker factory kills 13 in Virudhunagar

  October 17, 2023 23:51 IST

  Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin announced an ex-gratia of Rs 3 lakh each for the families of the deceased and Rs 1 lakh for the grievously injured. The explosions took place at two different firecracker factories in Pudupatti and Kichanayakanpatti.

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  Over 5,000 beneficiaries included in Tamil Nadu monthly grant for women family heads

  October 16, 2023 23:10 IST

  In order to ensure that not a single eligible beneficiary was left out, the government identified the eligible family heads and accordingly included them in the list of beneficiaries for the Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai Thittam scheme.

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  Tamil Nadu: Seven killed after car collides with lorry at Chengam in Thiruvannamalai District

  October 15, 2023 13:47 IST

  Tamil Nadu: After the road accident, police have registered a case and an investigation is underway to ascertain the cause.

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  Tamil Nadu, Sri Lanka ferry service flagged off, PM Modi, Lankan President join event | Watch

  October 14, 2023 9:27 IST

  Connectivity is the central theme of this India-Sri Lanka partnership said PM Modi as he virtually addressed the flagging off ceremony of a ferry service between Tamil Nadu and Lanka.

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  Tamil Nadu: Two history-sheeters killed in police encounter in Thiruvallur

  October 12, 2023 20:58 IST

  The accused were armed and opened fire at police personnel during their escape attempt. In self-defense, the police returned fire, injuring the accused. Both the accused were taken to a nearby hospital but unfortunately succumbed to their injuries.

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  Tamil Nadu: Farmer Unions call for 'bandh' against Karnataka over Cauvery water issue

  October 11, 2023 9:45 IST

  On September 16, Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin said that this year, till September 14, his state should have received 103.5 tmc ft water. However, the state received only 38.4 tmc ft, a shortfall of 65.1 tmc ft, he added. Karnataka's alleged non-cooperation propelled farmers to resort to protests.

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  ED takes possession of 15 'benami' assets linked to DMK MP A Raja as part of money laundering probe

  October 10, 2023 16:39 IST

  The ED has provisionally taken possession of assets in Coimbatore held in the name of a benami company of DMK Minister A Raja. Benami means 'no name' or 'without name' and such properties are those in which the real beneficiary is not the one in whose name the property has been purchased.

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  Tamil Nadu Minister V Senthil Balaji seeks bail from Madras HC, plea to be heard on Wednesday

  October 10, 2023 14:12 IST

  Balaji was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on June 14, accused of involvement in a money laundering case linked to a cash-for-jobs scam that occurred during his tenure as Transport Minister in a previous AIADMK government.

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  Tamil Nadu: Nine people killed after explosion in Ariyalur's firecracker godown | VIDEO

  October 09, 2023 15:34 IST

  Tamil Nadu: CM MK Stalin announced Rs 3 lakh ex-gratia each to the families of the deceased, Rs one lakh to the grievously injured and Rs 50,000 to those with simple injuries.

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  Tamil Nadu: Medical student dies by suicide in Kanyakumari, names three in note

  October 09, 2023 11:21 IST

  The deceased, a native of Tuticorin, was pursuing a PG Medical second year and died by suicide in Kanyakumari. The woman named three people in her last note.

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  Chennai: Rs 753 crore transferred in pharmacy staff's bank account

  October 08, 2023 21:09 IST

  Chennai news: This is the third incident in the last month in Tamil Nadu with several hundreds of crores being deposited into a commoner's bank account.

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  Tamil Nadu: Special ward for rising dengue cases at Madurai Government Hospital

  October 06, 2023 17:35 IST

  Dengue cases in Tamil Nadu: The special ward has more than a hundred beds. The officials from the health department and corporation have started a door-to-door campaign to create awareness about the disease.

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  DMK-Congress to sweep Tamil Nadu again, AIADMK distant second: India TV-CNX Poll

  October 05, 2023 22:35 IST

  According to the India TV-CNX Opinion Poll, the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) of Chief Minister MK Stalin is likely to sweep Tamil Nadu once again. The party along with the Congress may repeat the magic of the 2019 Lok Sabha election. However, the AIADMK is likely to increase its seats.

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  Tamil Nadu: Four workers die in explosion at firecracker godown in Nagapattinam, police probe on

  October 05, 2023 6:50 IST

  The police said the workers were making firecrackers when the explosion took place in the godown in Nagapattinam. A case was registered into the matter and an investigation was initiated.