Tamil Nadu

	Over 1.3 lakh kids dropped out of school in Tamil Nadu Officials cite health, lack of guidance, child marriage as reasons for leaving education published on : 20th February 2023
	ADT-52 crop variety withstands rain impact, IVAR-KVK experts affirm after test "The tillers grew strong and the grains were fine. The crops did not lodge much despite heavy rains," he said. published on : 20th February 2023
	Tamil Nadu forest dept gears up to tackle fires in summer, diverts staff to 7 ranges A total of 300 km of forest fire line maintenance works have been completed recently, which would help the department to control fire in the forest from spreading. published on : 20th February 2023
	Thiruvalluvar statue in Kumari will soon be opened for tourists again This is the fifth maintenance stint of the statue that was first opened to the public on July 8, 2002. published on : 20th February 2023
	Where all communication is lost, farmer’s amateur radio comes to fore During the 1900s, ham radios played an important part in the functioning of pro-independence radio stations in the country. published on : 19th February 2023
	Tamil Nadu DGP transfers Villupuram ashram case to CBCID After inquiry with 16 women, officials of National Commission for Women said two of them had been raped at the home published on : 19th February 2023
	Karnataka minister says forest staff did not shoot and kill Tamil Nadu fisherman However, Somanna, who described the deceased as a poacher, claimed the man had not died of gunshot injuries. published on : 19th February 2023
	EV hub in Bargur: Ola inks deal with Tamil Nadu govt to invest Rs 7,614 crore The setting up of the mini IT park follows the announcement of DMK government in the 2021-22 budget. published on : 19th February 2023
	‘Tamil Nadu must take steps over 10.5% quota’ says PMK's Anbumani Ramadoss The state should also take steps to implement the Cauvery surplus water scheme in Dharmapuri. published on : 19th February 2023
	'Palli Paarvai' mobile app introduced in four more Tamil Nadu districts The application will be used in the these districts from now on, said school education department officials. published on : 19th February 2023
	MDMK condemns Karnataka’s move to construct Mekedatu dam on Cauvery The MDMK general secretary told Tamil Nadu government that it should not allow the Karnataka government to violate the final verdict of the Cauvery tribunal and the Supreme Court. published on : 19th February 2023
	First-ever synchronised vulture census from Feb 25 in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Kerala As per the latest data, there are only 150-odd vultures left in the wild in TN, of which White-Rumped Vulture accounts for 122 numbers. published on : 19th February 2023
	TN govt moves SC against laws prescribing NEET for medical admissions In 2021, the DMK government passed a bill in the Tamil Nadu Assembly exempting government medical colleges from the NEET. published on : 19th February 2023
	Tamil Nadu cities to see growth as govt plans to increase floor space index The idea is also to improve transit accessibility and mobility. published on : 19th February 2023
	TN govt signs MoU with Ola Electric to make EVs, set up 20 GW battery unit These activities will provide employment to as many as 3,111 people, according to the official statement. published on : 18th February 2023
	Non-tribal Anti Poaching Watchers seek job permanency, promotion in Tamil Nadu "The State government released the seniority list for all the 1,119 APWs, which included 354 (32%) tribal and 765 (68%) non-tribal APWs. published on : 16th February 2023
	Four millets and paddy varieties among 23 launched by Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU) on Wednesday released 23 new crop varieties. This includes 16 agricultural crops, three horticultural crops and four tree varieties. published on : 16th February 2023
	TN’s new EV policy targets Rs 50,000 crore investment, 1.5 lakh jobs in five years The policy launched by Chief Minister M K Stalin also aims to promote Chennai, Coimbatore, Tiruchy, Madurai, Salem, and Tirunelveli as pilot cities for implementing e-mobility solutions. published on : 15th February 2023
	Rummy ban: Guv RN Ravi insulting TN Assembly by delaying bill assent, says CM Stalin Stalin also pointed out that it was the Madras High Court that directed the State government to enact legislation to ban Online Rummy. published on : 14th February 2023
	Renault-Nissan to invest Rs 5,300 crore in Tamil Nadu plant, create 2K more jobs In a move that is estimated to generate 2,000 additional jobs, the Renault-Nissan alliance is investing Rs 5,300 crore in Tamil Nadu to modernise its plant near Chennai. published on : 14th February 2023