Top Tamil Nadu news developments today
The Hindu
Key news developments from Tamil Nadu on August 12, 2022
1. A total of 434 colleges will participate in TNEA counselling this year. It is lower than last year but the number of seats are expected to be higher than last year.
2. M-Sand and River Sand Lorry Owners Federation plan to stage protest on August 18 seeking opening of more sand quarries and streamlining of unapproved msand units.
3. Anna University will hold its academic council meeting today.
4. Dindigul Corporation Council Meeting to be held today.
5. Sloth bears spotted rummaging through open dump in Kotagiri dumpyard. Residents call for action.
6. Water to be released from Bhavanisagar reservoir into LBP canal for irrigation.
7. Agriculture Minister MRK Panneerselvam and Municipal Administration Minister K.N.Nehru to inaugurate conclave on agriculture infrastructure fund in Tiruchi
Government removes roadside encroachments in Puducherry's Bharathi Street to improve traffic, traders protest, removal put on hold temporarily.
Minister for Local Self-Governments M.B. Rajesh distributed the Swaraj Media Awards at Guruvayur on Wednesday. S.R. Praveen, Principal Correspondent, The Hindu, received the Swaraj Media Award (Print Media) for his report “Foot soldiers of Kerala’s silent revolution against waste.”
AIMIM urges Maharashtra government to allow Muslim employees and students to leave an hour early during Ramzan.
Samsung India Workers Union (SIWU) plans a massive strike on March 7 over suspended workers, amid ongoing negotiations with management.
Health Minister inaugurates development projects worth ₹1.60 crore in Virugambakkam, Chennai funded by MP and MLA.
Uttar Pradesh jails to bring holy water from Maha Kumbh to all prisons for inmates to participate.
NGT criticizes UPPCB for lack of data on faecal coliform levels in Ganga and Yamuna rivers during Maha Kumbh.
Voorhees College wins All India Football Tournament at VIT's Riviera-2025, with principal congratulating team.
Retteri lake restoration project near completion, increasing storage capacity for fresh water supply in Chennai by next monsoon.
Delhi High Court advocates understanding over punishment in cases of adolescent love, prioritizing safety and well-being of young individuals.
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge emphasizes accountability and strengthening party organization in a meeting with AICC office-bearers.
Karnataka High Court upholds ₹1.28 crore compensation ruling for victims of electricity accidents, including minors, during 2017-18.
Residential building in Thippasandra tilts in East Bengaluru, occupants narrowly escape; authorities take swift action to prevent further damage.