Top Tamil Nadu news developments today
The Hindu
Key news developments from Tamil Nadu on August 20, 2022
1. Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi, Union Minister L. Murugan will release a commemorative postage stamp to honour freedom fighter Ondiveeran.
2. The Crime Investigation Department of the Tamil Nadu police’s Idol Wing, traces yet another idol which was stolen from a temple in Thandavankottam village to a U.S. Museum.
3. District administrations in Vellore, Ranipet, Tirupatur and Tiruvannamalai to discuss preparedness for Vinayakar Chathurthi festival
3. Rooftop solar energy generation will see revision of tariff.
4. The Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (CMWSSB) to start preliminary work to replace old sewer lines in K.K. Nagar at a cost of ₹31 crore
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.