Here are the big stories from Tamil Nadu today
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Welcome to the Tamil Nadu Today newsletter, your guide from The Hindu on the major news stories to follow today. Curated and written by Lalitha Ranjani.
The bypoll at Erode (East) constituency which is the first by-election being witnessed by Tamil Nadu since the 2021 Assembly election, recorded 70.58% of votes till 5 p.m. and the polling was largely incident-free.
The constituency has a total of 2,26,898 voters including 1,10,713 men, 1,16,140 women and 23 transgendered persons. A total of 77 candidates are in the fray. There are a total of 238 polling stations including 34 vulnerable ones.
The use of five ballot units at each of the 238 polling stations, led to voters taking a long time to exercise their franchise, thus causing a delay in voting process by one to two hours. At the polling booth at Kamaraj Higher Secondary School at Karungalpalayam, over 20 voters staged a road roko condemning the delay.
Tamil Nadu’s Budget for the financial year 2023-24 will be presented at the Legislative Assembly on March 20, said the Speaker M. Appavu while addressing journalists at Chennai.
Meanwhile, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin is to chair Cabinet meeting on March 9.
The CB-CID has filed action taken report before Justices M. Sundar and M. Nirmal Kumar of the Madras High Court.
The investigation agency suspects that the septuagenarian man, Jaffarullah, whose missing after admission to Villupuram Anbu Jothi Ashram had led to filing of a habeas corpus petition, may not be alive.
Telangana to introduce new clean energy policy to meet rising energy demands sustainably, aiming for 20,000 MW renewable capacity by 2030.
The girl, who was admitted to Aster CMI Hospital with alarming breathlessness and significant pallor, was diagnosed with Wegener’s Granulomatosis (now known as Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis or GPA), a rare autoimmune condition that causes spontaneous bleeding in the lungs, leading to acute respiratory failure.
Puzhal prison officials investigate fire accident that destroyed old files and cardboard boxes, possibly caused by prisoners.
ACB files case against IPS officer N. Sanjay in Andhra Pradesh. The official is accused of manipulating the tender processes for awarding contract for development and maintenance of AGNI-NOC portal, and conducting awareness meetings for SC/STs. It is alleged that the total value of properties stolen, or involved in the case is estimated at ₹1,75,86,600.
The holiday season spanning from Christmas to New Year has seen a surge in tourists visiting Mysuru with the hospitality sector announcing 100 per cent occupancy for the entire duration.
BJP leader and former MP, Prathap Simha, has backed the Mysuru City Corporation’s (MCC) proposal to name a stretch of KRS road in the city after Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.
Tourists flock to Visakhapatnam and Alluri Sitharama Raju districts for holidays, leading to full occupancy in hotels and attractions.
Umayalpuram Swaminatha Iyer's legacy in music and teachings remembered through stories and memories of his disciples and students.
Kalaburagi District Police Dog Squad bids emotional farewell to Reeta, a crucial part of operations and investigations.
India's vibrant startup ecosystem, driven by women, innovation, and government support, is shaping the global entrepreneurial landscape.
Mettur dam water level at 119.49 feet, inflow 2,711 cusecs, discharge 500 cusecs, near full capacity.