Tamil Nadu

State in southern India

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Tamil Nadu is a Federal state in southern India. Its capital and largest city is Chennai. Tamil Nadu lies in the southernmost part of the Indian subcontinent and is bordered by the union territory of Puducherry and the South Indian states of Kerala, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh. It is bounded by the Eastern Ghats on the north, by the Nilgiri Mountains, the Meghamalai Hills, and Kerala on the west, by the Bay of Bengal in the east, by the Gulf of Mannar and the Palk Strait on the southeast, and by the Indian Ocean on the south. The state shares a maritime border with the nation of Sri Lanka. Its official language is Tamil, which is one of the longest-surviving classical languages in the world.

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Indian Embassy in Afghanistan alerts its nationals amid violence by the Taliban \| Oneindia News In a security advisory issued today, the Indian Embassy in Afghanistan asked its nationals to exercise caution and avoid all non-essential movement; The police in Tamil Nadu’s Madurai have taken a.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:54Published 2 days ago

Tamil Nadu minister on survey carried on shoulders by fishermen \| Oneindia News On a visit to inspect complaints of seashore erosion by fishermen, Tamil Nadu Fisheries Minister Anitha R Radhakrishnan landed in controversy on Thursday. A video showing Radhakrishnan being carried by.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:00Published 3 weeks ago

Water wars reignited: Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and the Mekedatu project problem \| Oneindia News Water wars between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka have been reignited. In the latest development, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Sunday urged his Karnataka counterpart BS Yediyurappa to not pursue.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:17Published 3 weeks ago

Tamil Nadu: NGO report claims Covid-19 deaths likely eight times more, Govt denies\| Oneindia News An NGO in Tamil Nadu has published a report claiming that the number of Covid-19 related deaths in the state is likely to be eight times higher than the government data. However, the state government.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:58Published on June 17, 2021

MK Stalin meets PM Modi \| Did Stalin get special welcome? \| What was discussed? \| Oneindia News Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin made his first visit to Delhi today after his recent victory in the Assembly election. He is also meeting the PM in the national capital. Twitter was abuzz that PM Modi is.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:05Published on June 17, 2021

Tamil Nadu: Man burns camphor and worships liquor bottles after shops open\| Oneindia News Man celebrating Tamil Nadu government opening liquor shops (TASMAC) after nearly a month by burning camphor and doing puja to bottles of liquor. The video shows the man expressing his joy over getting.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:04Published on June 14, 2021

Mamata Banerjee marries Socialism in Tamil Nadu: Confused? Watch this \| Oneindia News Mamata has wedded socialism in Tamil Nadu. No it is not the Mamata you think. Not the West Bengal CM, but a namesake of Mamata Banerjee in fact married a man named Socialism at Salem in Tamil Nadu on.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:05Published on June 14, 2021

No 'cure therapy' for LGBTQIA+ \| Madras HC upholds diversity \| Oneindia News Tamil Nadu seems all set to be the first state in India to ban cure therapy for the LGBTIQA people. The Madras High Court on Monday issued guidelines that prohibit attempts to medically cure those.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 01:22Published on June 8, 2021

MK Stalin 'not welcome' in Coimbatore, Twitter floods with #GoBackStalin \| Oneindia News Since the DMK leader and Tamil Nadu CM, MK Stalin's visit in Coimbatore, Tiruppur and Erode districts, the hashtag #GoBackStalin has topped the Indian rankings on Twitter. As of today afternoon, more.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 01:28Published on May 30, 2021

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RAW NTR- NGO based on the ideals of NT Rama Rao is feeding the poor amid the pandemic They started the 365 Days Food Donation Program across Telugu states (Andhra Pradesh & Telangana) and also few areas in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. DNA - Published 1 week ago
Lockdown in Tamil Nadu extended till July 31 - Know what's allowed, what's not The new set of relaxations announced by the Tamil Nadu government would come into effect from 19 July, Monday. DNA - Published 1 week ago
Union Jal Shakti minister told us Karnataka can’t build Mekedatu dam: Duraimurugan Duraimurugan was speaking to reporters in Tamil Nadu House, after leading a delegation of Tamil Nadu legislature parties to convey to Shekhawat the opposition of the state against Mekedatu dam. IndiaTimes - Published 1 week ago

Tamil Nadu lockdown extended till July 31 with further relaxations IndiaTimes - Published 1 week agoAlso reported by •DNA
Focus on 'Test-Track-Treat-Vaccinate': PM Modi's advice to states to stop third wave Interacting with CMs of Tamil Nadu, Andhra, Karnataka, Odisha, Maharashtra & Kerala, PM asked them to focus on 'Test-Track-Treat-Vaccinate' approach. DNA - Published 1 week ago
Mekedatu issue: Tamil Nadu BJP will stand by state govt, Annamalai says “We are very clear about our stand on the Mekedatu issue, and we do not want to do politics over it,” he said in Trichy en route to Chennai where he will assume office on Friday. IndiaTimes - Published 2 weeks ago
Karnataka’s Mekedatu dam project: Tamil Nadu all-party delegation to leave for Delhi IndiaTimes - Published 2 weeks ago

Don’t wait for 3rd wave, try to avert it, says PM Narendra Modi In his interaction, the PM spoke of the need to detect early signals of growing number of cases in some districts and take strict action at the micro level by creating containment zones to avoid.. IndiaTimes - Published 2 weeks ago
No harm in Tamil Nadu govt forming a committee to study NEET exam impact, says Madras HC A 9-member committee led by Retd Justice AK Rajan was formed to study the impact of NEET exam on medical aspirants. DNA - Published 2 weeks ago
Covid: People treating third wave warning like weather update, not taking it seriously, says govt The Union health ministry expressed concern over the gross violation of Covid-19 norms and said that people are treating third wave warning like a "weather update". The remarks come amid recent.. IndiaTimes - Published 2 weeks ago	NEET: Madras high court dismisses PIL challenging validity of Tamil Nadu’s panel The constitution of the committee is in no stretch of imagination can be seen as contrary to the orders of the Supreme Court or the powers of the Union government, the first bench of Chief Justice.. IndiaTimes - Published 2 weeks ago
BJP is not for bifurcating Tamil Nadu and creating Kongu Nadu: Party spokesperson The party’s aim to create a prosperous Tamil Nadu and a strong Bharat, spokesperson of BJP’s TN unit A N S Prasad said on Monday. IndiaTimes - Published 2 weeks ago	Tamil Nadu lockdown: Commercial activities permitted till 9 pm, theaters, schools, bars, pools to remain shut In terms of major relaxations, all shops, commercial activities that were permitted till 8 pm will be permitted to function till 9 pm. DNA - Published 2 weeks ago
Make Tamil compulsory for local students in Kendriya Vidyalayas in TN: DMK MP Tiruchi Siva According to Siva, he had already raised in the Rajya Sabha the issue of Tamil not being offered as a language in Kendriya Vidyalayas for even desiring students. The then Union education minister.. IndiaTimes - Published 2 weeks ago	Tamil Nadu’s NEET panel is a slight against Supreme Court’s privilege, Centre informs Madras HC IndiaTimes - Published 3 weeks ago
Tamil Nadu minister carried by fisherman in knee-deep water to keep white shoes, dhoti clean The minister was in the region following complaints of boats getting damaged as they entered the water body, owing to erosion. DNA - Published 3 weeks ago	With 4 more deaths, Covid toll in Delhi hits 25,000 With four more deaths in the past 24 hours, the toll due to Covid-19 in Delhi crossed the 25,000 mark on Tuesday. The total fatalities in the city now stands at 25,001— the fourth highest in the.. IndiaTimes - Published 3 weeks ago
Tamil Nadu CM Stalin urges Union govt to withdraw proposed amendment to Cinematograph Act IndiaTimes - Published 3 weeks ago	Stalin aiming to piggyback on FM Thiagarajan's economic expertise for larger role? Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin is banking on MIT-educated former US-based banker PTR Thiagarajan to play a major role in future in national politics and to steady the ship of the state. IndiaTimes - Published 3 weeks ago
Tamil Nadu lockdown extended till July 12, theatres, bars, pools, schools, colleges to remain shut Tamil Nadu is currently witnessing above 4,000 daily COVID-19 cases and has over 36,000 active cases. DNA - Published 3 weeks ago	Monsoon session of parliament to commence on July 19 This will be the first session of parliament since the results of assembly polls in Assam, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Puducherry. DNA - Published 3 weeks ago
Covid-19 roundup: Pregnant women in India now eligible for vaccination, Tamil Nadu extends lockdown and more IndiaTimes - Published 3 weeks ago	Tamil Nadu lockdown news: Will CM MK Stalin impose strict measures in state again? Know here The state health department has also asked district administrations to immediately focus on the areas that are contributing to the new cases. DNA - Published 3 weeks ago
Madras high court dismisses plea seeking Centre to educate Tamil Nadu people to respect India The court observed that the prayer sought for was thoroughly misconceived. IndiaTimes - Published on July 1, 2021	Tamil Nadu finance minister cites CoWIN to blow the federal bugle He pointed out that the details of the vaccinated citizens are available only with the Centre and not with the states, as it should be. This posed a hurdle to the states while preparing to face the.. IndiaTimes - Published on June 29, 2021
Tamil Nadu cannot form panel to go into impact of NEET without leave of SC: Madras high court IndiaTimes - Published on June 29, 2021	Tamil Nadu lockdown: Textile and jewellery showrooms to reopen in 23 districts from today The said establishments can operate from 9 am to 7 pm with 50 per cent customers and cannot run air conditioners in their shops. DNA - Published on June 28, 2021
As Tamil Nadu reports first death from COVID-19 Delta Plus variant, Centre issues advisory to contain spread The Tamil Nadu government on Friday while extending the lockdown till July 5, has also relaxed several restrictions effective from June 28. DNA - Published on June 26, 2021	Tamil Nadu lockdown: Restrictions extended for 7 more days, relaxations announced in Chennai Only takeaway services will be allowed in the restaurants. Theatres and play centres will not be allowed. DNA - Published on June 25, 2021
Covid-19 roundup: Tamil Nadu extends lockdown, Maharashtra tightens curbs as Delta+ cases rise and more IndiaTimes - Published on June 25, 2021	More relaxations in Tamil Nadu from Monday; malls, temples, stores to open in Chennai Based on caseload, the government has grouped the districts into hotspots, moderate and low incidence districts. DNA - Published on June 25, 2021
Tamil Nadu Electricity Minister trolled for saying 'squirrels caused power outages' There have been reports of increased power cuts across the state since the new DMK regime came to power. DNA - Published on June 23, 2021	Dispatched 1000 tons medical oxygen to 23 districts of Tamil Nadu, says Sterlite This plant has been operational since May this year, under special permission from the Tamil Nadu government. DNA - Published on June 21, 2021
Tamil Nadu to form economic advisory council to CM with Esther Duflo, Raghuram Rajan and others as members IndiaTimes - Published on June 21, 2021	Covid-19 roundup: Tamil Nadu, Uttarakhand and Haryana announce further relaxations and more IndiaTimes - Published on June 20, 2021
Tamil Nadu lockdown: Govt announces more relaxations; travel curbs lifted in Chennai In the four districts of Chennai region, people are permitted to travel in taxis and autos without e-registration. IndiaTimes - Published on June 20, 2021	Tamil Nadu political parties slam Karnataka CM’s Mekedatu remark IndiaTimes - Published on June 19, 2021
India records 60,753 new COVID-19 cases, active caseload lowest in 74 days Maharashtra leads the states with the highest number of infections. It is followed by Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Andhra Pradesh. DNA - Published on June 19, 2021	DMK chief MK Stalin meets Sonia, Rahul Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK president MK Stalin Friday met Congress chief Sonia Gandhi at her residence, where Rahul Gandhi was also present. This is the first meeting between Stalin and Sonia.. IndiaTimes - Published on June 18, 2021
5 states recorded over 1 lakh Covid-19 cases in first 2 weeks of June Even as the second wave of Covid-19 pandemic wanes in India, five states still reported more than one lakh cases over the last 14 days (June 1-14) with Tamil Nadu on top with 2.43 lakh cases, followed.. IndiaTimes - Published on June 16, 2021	Self-styled Godman Siva Shankar Baba arrested in Delhi by Tamil Nadu CB-CID Right after the case against him was transferred from the Chennai Police to the CB-CID, he was missing. DNA - Published on June 16, 2021
Covid-19: States came to each other’s rescue at the peak of oxygen crisis The politics over oxygen supply might have raged fiercely but at an operational level, states rallied for one another as the country faced its biggest crisis of medical oxygen. Maharashtra sent oxygen.. IndiaTimes - Published on June 13, 2021	Tamil Nadu announces more relaxations in 27 districts from Monday - Know what's allowed Barring 11 districts, 7 in western and 4 in Cauvery delta regions, the fresh relaxations would be applicable in the rest of 27 districts of Tamil Nadu DNA - Published on June 13, 2021
Lockdown in Tamil Nadu extended till June 21 with some relaxations - Check details here Tamil Nadu Lockdown: Taxis with three passengers, other than the driver, and autorickshaws with two passengers can ply with e-pass. DNA - Published on June 11, 2021	Tamil Nadu lockdown extended with more relaxations; Tasmac liquor shops to open in 27 districts The Tamil Nadu government on Friday announced its decision to extend the total lockdown by another week, till 6am on June 21. IndiaTimes - Published on June 11, 2021
India's COVID-19 caseload at less than 1 lakh for 4th straight day with 91,702 new cases India recorded less than one lakh new COVID-19 cases for the fourth straight day. Tamil Nadu remains the highest contributor with 16,813 cases. DNA - Published on June 11, 2021	Not one inch of forest to be encroached upon, says Madras HC on alleged encroachment by private resort The said property is situated in the Naduvattom town, in the ecologically sensitive Nilgiris district of Tamil Nadu. DNA - Published on June 9, 2021

Tamil Nadu

State in southern India

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Karnataka’s Mekedatu dam project: Tamil Nadu all-party delegation to leave for Delhi

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No harm in Tamil Nadu govt forming a committee to study NEET exam impact, says Madras HC

Covid: People treating third wave warning like weather update, not taking it seriously, says govt

NEET: Madras high court dismisses PIL challenging validity of Tamil Nadu’s panel

BJP is not for bifurcating Tamil Nadu and creating Kongu Nadu: Party spokesperson

Tamil Nadu lockdown: Commercial activities permitted till 9 pm, theaters, schools, bars, pools to remain shut

Make Tamil compulsory for local students in Kendriya Vidyalayas in TN: DMK MP Tiruchi Siva

Tamil Nadu’s NEET panel is a slight against Supreme Court’s privilege, Centre informs Madras HC

Tamil Nadu minister carried by fisherman in knee-deep water to keep white shoes, dhoti clean

With 4 more deaths, Covid toll in Delhi hits 25,000

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Tamil Nadu lockdown extended till July 12, theatres, bars, pools, schools, colleges to remain shut

Monsoon session of parliament to commence on July 19

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Madras high court dismisses plea seeking Centre to educate Tamil Nadu people to respect India

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As Tamil Nadu reports first death from COVID-19 Delta Plus variant, Centre issues advisory to contain spread

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Dispatched 1000 tons medical oxygen to 23 districts of Tamil Nadu, says Sterlite

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Self-styled Godman Siva Shankar Baba arrested in Delhi by Tamil Nadu CB-CID

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Tamil Nadu announces more relaxations in 27 districts from Monday - Know what's allowed

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India's COVID-19 caseload at less than 1 lakh for 4th straight day with 91,702 new cases

Not one inch of forest to be encroached upon, says Madras HC on alleged encroachment by private resort