Top Tamil Nadu news developments today

The Hindu

Friday, September 08, 2023 04:00:14 AM UTC

Here is a list of top news developments to look out for from Tamil Nadu on September 8, 2023

1. State SC/ST commission chairman Sivakumar to chair review meeting in Tirunelveli.

2. Madurai Bench of Madras HC to pass orders on the bail petition filed by Sattankulam custodial deaths case accused Raghu Ganesh. It will also hear the bail petition filed by Sattankulam custodial deaths case accused Sridhar.

3. Chief Minister M.K. Stalin will inaugurate through video conference a newly constructed godown at the Tamil Nadu Warehousing Corporation Limited premises at Tiruvappur in Pudukottai.

4. Puducherry Opposition Leader R. Siva of DMK hits out at Lt. Governor for her remarks against A. Raja for his critique of Sanatana Dharma.

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Forum of govt. officials flags Centre’s vague reply on jobs, vacancies

Central government officials raise concerns over vague replies on vacancies and recruitments in Central ministries, highlighting data discrepancies.

Authorities have to check sand mining: SC

Supreme Court directs five states to provide facts on illegal sand mining activities, emphasizing the need for control.

Over 42,900 benefit from Vazhndhu Kattuvom scheme in Tiruchi

Vazhndhu Kattuvom scheme in Tiruchi district empowers women entrepreneurs through vocational training and e-commerce platforms for business growth.

Damaged trolleys at Chennai airport irk passengers

Chennai airport passengers face challenges with defective trolley wheels, but improvements are underway by AAI officials.

NC’s Ruhullah, PDP’s Iltija Mufti oppose twin railway projects crossing through orchards in Kashmir

J&K leaders oppose new railway lines cutting through agriculture and horticulture land in south Kashmir, citing ecological and livelihood concerns.

IIT M researchers’ experiment leads to complaints of unauthorised ‘clinical trials’

Preliminary study at IIT Madras' Vana Vani School raises concerns over unauthorized clinical trials on students.

Research paper evaluates clinical psychology education and accreditation in India

Shortage of clinical psychologists in India due to discontinuation of MPhil program raises concerns about education and accreditation standards.

Amaran makers apologise to student, mask his phone number in the film

Producers of Tamil movie Amaran apologize for displaying student's number, leading to legal action and removal of scene.

44 Transgender candidates recruited by Hyderabad Police as Traffic Assistants

Telangana Chief Minister initiates recruitment of transgender Traffic Assistants in Hyderabad Police for inclusivity and representation.

60 mobile medical units flagged off for affected areas in Villupuram district

Forest Minister K. Ponmudy launches 60 mobile medical units for Cyclone Fengal relief in Villupuram district.

Schools reopen in Puducherry, institutions in inundated places to remain closed on Thursday

Schools in Puducherry reopen after Cyclone Fengal, except in flooded areas, with some schools closed for another day.

Students of Erode Sengunthar Engineering College develop low-cost palm jaggery production machine

Students at Erode Sengunthar Engineering College create low-cost IoT palm jaggery machine to empower rural women.

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Diesel leakage from HPCL depot triggers panic at Elathur

Local residents protest HPCL depot negligence after diesel leakage, demand legal action for safety hazard.

Congress MP demands legislation to ensure fair wages, job security for gig workers

Congress MP urges legislation to protect gig economy workers for fair wages, job security, and social benefits in India.

Congress walks out of Rajya Sabha over farmers’ issue

Opposition MPs walk out of Rajya Sabha protesting government's anti-farmer policies and unmet MSP promise, amid chaos and slogans.

Nepal, China sign BRI cooperation framework

Nepal and China sign Belt and Road Initiative agreement, enhancing economic cooperation and connectivity between the two countries.

Monkey hugs Tharoor, dozes off on his lap in heart-warming encounter

Shashi Tharoor on Wednesday shared an “extraordinary experience” at his home when a monkey ran towards him, hugged him and after being treated to a couple of bananas, rested his head on the Congress MP’s chest and dozed off. Mr. Tharoor put out pictures from this unusual encounter on X and went on to narrate the incident that left many users of the platform amused

Scientists and astronomers meet at Raman Research Institute to explore moon as vantage point for studying the Universe

In the first of a symposium series announced by the Astronomical Society of India (ASI), researchers from the Raman Research Institute (RRI) and U.R. Rao Satellite Centre (URSC) of the Indian Space Research Organisation, organised a three-day symposium titled ‘Astronomy from Moon in the era of Indian lunar missions’ which was held at RRI over December 2 to 4. 

Hindu Hitarakshana Samiti carry out protest in Mangaluru and Udupi

The Hindu Hitarakshana Samiti on Wednesday carried out protest in Mangaluru and Udupi against atrocities on Hindus in Bangladesh.

Mangaluru police book protesters for blocking road

The Mangaluru city police booked office-bearers and other members of Hindu Hitarakshana Samiti for blocking movement of vehicles near Clock Tower Circle and causing inconvenience to people during the protest against atrocities against Hindus in Bangladesh held in the city on Wednesday.

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