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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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Keltron Secures Contracts from Tamil Nadu

March 21, 2024

Kerala State Electronics Development Corporation (Keltron), a state-owned enterprise, has recently secured three significant work orders from the Tamil Nadu government, collectively valued at ₹1,076 crore. The orders, awarded through competitive bidding, involve the establishment of hi-tech IT labs, smart ..

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Tamil Nadu Launches ‘Neengal Nalama’ Beneficiary Outreach Programme

March 8, 2024

In March 2024, the Tamil Nadu government launched the ‘Neengal Nalama’ (Are you fine?) scheme, a beneficiary outreach programme aimed at reviewing the implementation of flagship schemes and addressing the grievances of the public. The initiative was kicked off by ..

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India’s Second Spaceport to come up in Tamil Nadu

March 4, 2024

Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for India’s second spaceport located in Kulasekarapattinam, Tamil Nadu. The ambitious Rs 950 crore facility will complement the existing spaceport in Andhra Pradesh and advance India’s space program. Strategic Location for ..

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VinFast to set up EV plant in Tamil Nadu

February 26, 2024

Vietnam-based electric vehicle maker VinFast Auto Ltd commenced construction work for establishing a new integrated EV manufacturing unit at Thoothukudi in southern Tamil Nadu where the company has planned to invest ₹4000 crore, spread over 5 years. Ground Breaking Event ..

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