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Tamil Nadu Unveils Cyber Security Policy 2.0

September 7, 2024

The Tamil Nadu Government introduced Cyber Security Policy 2.0 to replace the older version from 2020. This updated policy provides clear guidelines for protecting the government’s digital systems and ensuring their safety. It focuses on making sure that the government’s ..

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New Jumping Spider Species Discovered in Tamil Nadu

September 7, 2024

A new species of jumping spider, Carrhotus piperus, has been discovered in the lower Palani Hills of Tamil Nadu. This discovery highlights the rich biodiversity of the region and brings the total number of Carrhotus species in India to 10, ..

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Telangana, Tamil Nadu Top in GSDP Growth

September 4, 2024

Telangana, Tamil Nadu, and Rajasthan have been recognized as the fastest-growing large states in India by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI). These states have achieved impressive economic growth, surpassing the national average GDP growth rate of 8.2%. ..

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Chief Minister Stalin Launches Soil Health Scheme in Tamil Nadu

June 13, 2024

Chief Minister M.K. Stalin started the “Chief Minister’s Mannuyir Kaathu Mannuyir Kaappom” plan, which was a big step toward sustainable farming in Tamil Nadu. With a strong budget of ₹206 crore, this project aims to improve the health and fertility ..

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Tamil Nadu Bans 23 ‘Ferocious’ Dog Breeds After Attack

May 10, 2024

The Tamil Nadu Animal Husbandry Department recently declared a prohibition on 23 dog breeds deemed ‘ferocious’, including well-known types like the Rottweiler, Pitbull Terrier and Tosa Inu. This decision was largely motivated by a distressing incident in Chennai where a ..

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Tamil Nadu Conducts Nilgiri Tahr Survey with IUCN Observer

April 27, 2024

The Tamil Nadu government is conducting a three-day synchronised survey of the Nilgiri Tahr (Nilgiritragus hylocrius), the State animal. The survey aims to estimate the population of the endangered species, which once roamed the Anamalai and Nilgiris landscape. The International ..

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Madras HC Directs Tamil Nadu Government to Implement Guidelines for Eliminating Corporal Punishment

April 27, 2024

The Madras High Court has instructed the Tamil Nadu government to implement the Guidelines for Elimination of Corporal Punishment in Schools (GECP) provided by the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR). Justice S M Subramaniam issued the directive ..

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Tamil Nadu: Issues Around Disaster Relief Funds from Centre

April 5, 2024

In December 2023, Tamil Nadu was severely affected by Cyclone Michaung and subsequent floods. The state has filed a suit at the Supreme Court, claiming that the Centre is withholding national disaster relief funds necessary to aid the affected areas. ..

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