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Union Cabinet approves setting up a Major port at Enayam near Colachel in Tamil Nadu
The Union Cabinet has given its in-principle approval for setting up a Major port at Enayam near Colachel in Tamil Nadu. On completion the port will become country’s 13th major port. The Enayam Major Port project seeks to make India ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2016
ADB approves $100 million loan for irrigation system in Tamil Nadu
The multilateral lending agency Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved 100 million dollars loan to strengthen a key irrigation system and improve water management in the Vennar sub-basin of Cauvery Delta in Tamil Nadu. The loan funds seeks to Support ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2016
P Dhanapal re-elected as Speaker of Tamil Nadu Assembly
Ruling AIADMK P Dhanapal was unanimously re-elected as Speaker of the 15th Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly. With this, he becomes first speaker to be elected for a consecutive second term in the state’s legislative history. Besides, Pollachi V Jayaraman of ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2016
J Jayalalithaa sworn-in as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister for sixth time
Ms. J Jayalalithaa has sworn in as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu for record sixth time after winning 2016 state assembly election with absolute majority. State Governor Dr.K. Rosaiah administered the oath of office and secrecy to her at ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2016
Tamil Nadu Assembly Election 2016 Results
Ruling All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) Party under the leadership of Chief Minister J. Jayalalitha has emerged victorious in the 2016 Tamil Nadu Assembly Election. AIADMK Party emerged victorious by winning 134 seats (38.4% votes) out of 234 ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2016
Tamil Comedy Actor Kumarimuthu passes away
Legendary Tamil Comedian Kumarimuthu passed away in Chennai, Tamil Nadu due to some age-related ailments. He was 77. He was known for his comic roles and had starred in nearly 50 films in his career spanning over three-decades. He was ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2016
Union Government declares Tamil Nadu flood as Calamity of Severe Nature
The Union Government has declared the recent Tamil Nadu flood as a Calamity of Severe Nature. Central Government’s announcement came after Chief Minister J.Jayalalithaa had made a plea to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking that the floods be declared as ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2015
Tamil Nadu Government bans Ketoprofen drug to save vultures
Tamil Nadu state government has banned Ketoprofen, a non-steroid anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) to save critically endangered vulture population in the state. This drug has been banned in the three western districts of state viz in Erode, Coimbatore and Nilgiris where ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2015
Veteran Tamil actress Manorama passes away
Veteran Tamil actor, comedian, stage artiste and singer Manorama passed away on 11 October 2015 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. She was 78. In her career spanning almost six decades she had acted in over 1,500 films, 1,000 stage performances and ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2015
Tamil Nadu’s first Global Investors Summit begins in Chennai
Tamil Nadu’s first Global Investors Summit (TNGIM 2015) has begun in Chennai to woo investors to invest in the state. TNGIM 2015 was officially inaugurated by state Chief Minister J.Jayalalithaa at the Chennai Trade Centre. The first of kind investors ..