Top Tamil Nadu news developments today
The Hindu
Key news developments from Tamil Nadu on August 9, 2022
1. The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has appointed a retired judge of the High Court as the administrator to conduct election of Bishop and the church council of the Tamil Evangelical Lutheran Church.
2. Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Minister, Kayalvizhi Selvaraj will inspect student hostels at Kolli Hills today.
3. Chances of saving the standing banana crop raised on about 300 acres along the Cauvery River in Tiruchi district appear bleak as water is yet to recede after a week of inundation.
4. IIT-Madras team finds underneath limestone caves connecting wells in Thisaiyanvilai region; suggests rapid recharge technology to be used for massive recharge of groundwater to combat seawater intrusion into the land
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.