Top Tamil Nadu news developments today
The Hindu
Key news developments from Tamil Nadu on August 2, 2022
Here are the important developments from Tamil Nadu to watch out for today:
1. The Tamil Nadu StartUp and Innovation Mission (TANSIM), part of the State government which nurtures startups, is hosting a startup and incubation meet at the Chennai Trade Center. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin is to participate.
2. Tamil Nadu Startups Regional Hub to be inaugurated in Palayamkottai and Madurai by Chief Minister Stalin through videoconferencing.
3. Tamil Nadu Finance Minister Palanivel Thiagarajan to release the book Economic Policy in COVID-19 Times
4. With the discharge from Mettur dam into River Cauvery expected to be increased, people living along the river in the district were asked to remain cautious
5. High Court Madurai Bench to hear the appeal by the State against a single bench order that granted permission to the BJP to conduct a padayatra in Virudhunagar district. The BJP has planned to conduct a padayatra urging the State government to take steps to establish a textile park in the district.
6. A homage to Sri Aurobindo by 55 artists to mark his sesquicentennial will be on display.
Bombay High Court grants bail to Chetan Patil in Shivaji statue collapse case; sculptor Jaydeep Apte's plea pending.
Deadly rinderpest outbreak devastates Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary, highlighting the threat of diseases from domestic cattle to wild populations.
Suryanarkoil Mutt's history, traditions, and leadership succession explained in detail with references and comparisons to other Saivaite Mutts.
Upalokayukta takes action against officials for neglecting century-old Kelageri Tank in Dharwad, setting 20-day deadline for rejuvenation.
On World Fisheries Day, India launches projects for marine and inland aquaculture, aiming to transform the fisheries sector and blue economy.
Lokayukta police raid uncovers ₹26.6 crore in assets from government officials in Karnataka, leading to investigations and cases filed.
Court boycott by advocates in Tamil Nadu demands Advocates Protection Bill for safety, affecting litigants from remote villages.
Army faces allegations of harassment and torture in Kishtwar, Jammu; probe ordered, sparking concerns over human rights violations.
Karnataka’s software and services exports crossed ₹4.11 lakh crore during fiscal 2023-24 (March 2024) from ₹3.2 lakh crore a year ago, marking a 27% year-on-year growth, Minister for IT&BT, Priyank Kharge, said here on Thursday quoting Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) data.
Continuous rainfall in Thoothukudi has caused severe hardship for residents as rainwater has inundated several areas. Efforts to drain stagnant water in the city have been intensified
Indictment details Adani bribery scheme to secure solar power contracts, involving Adani Green Energy and Azure Power executives.