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Goondas Act
In light of several persons protesting against the burial or cremation of patients who had died of COVID-19, authorities in Tamil Nadu are to arrest such persons under the Goondas Act. About Goondas Act Goondas Act is a type of ..
Tamil Nadu Governor allocates 1 Crore to PM-CARES Fund
On March 30, 2020, the Governor of Tamil Nadu Banwarilal Purohit allocated 1 crore rupees to PM Cares Fund and another 1 crore towards the Tamil Nadu CM Public Relief Fund (CMPRF). The funds were released from the Governor’s Discretionary ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
Tamil Nadu CM proposes schemes to attract investments
The Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu has proposed two schemes including ₹148 crore project of Electric vehicle park and ₹500 crore project of Data centre park. The projects are aimed at attracting new investments into Tamil Nadu. As per his ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
Karur Vysya Bank launches “Enkasu” pre-paid card
Tamil Nadu-based Karur Vysya Bank has launched a pre-paid card called ‘Enkasu’, which can be used both online and offline, in Karur district of the state. The card aims to reduce the usage of cash in the district of Karur. ..
Land Acquired from Tamil Nadu and Uttar Pradesh Defence Corridors to increase Defence Production
On March 23, 2020, the Defence Ministry announced in the Parliament that it has acquired land from the State Governments of Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. As Land is state subject, it is important for the centre to acquire land ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
Tamil Nadu sanitary personnel to be called ‘cleanliness workers’
The Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu K Palaniswami announced in the Assembly that 64,583 sanitary personnel employed by urban and rural civic bodies in the State shall be called ‘cleanliness workers’. This announcement was made to honour their work in ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
Budget Allocation to fight Corona: Odisha, Tamil Nadu allocated funds
The US Government recently allocated 100 billion USD to fight Corona Virus. Following the US, UK had announced 400 billion USD to be allocated for Corona Virus. Ranked the fifth largest economy in the world with a GDP of 2.94 ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
Tamil Nadu government launches Tamil Nadu Health System Reform Programme
The State government of Tamil Nadu launched the $410 million Tamil Nadu Health System Reform Programme (TNHSRP). The programme aims at upgrading the quality of healthcare and filling gaps in reproductive and child health services. The total project cost of ..