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TAMILNADU Sanctuary for Slender Loris – Kadavur Reserve Forest There is a demand to declare Kadavur Reserve Forest in the Karur district of Tamil Nadu as a sanctuary for Slender Loris. Highlights: The whole wooded area in the taluk has been categorized as a reserve wooded area and viewed as a hotspot in the State … Read more
TAMILNADU Tamil Nadu: 11th century Chola era stone oil press found in Perambalur village A group of archaeological enthusiasts has identified a Chola era stone oil press (Kal Sekku) in Vengalam village in Perambalur district. Based on the pattern of the Tamil script engraved on the press, epigraphists estimated that the object may belong to … Read more
TAMILNADU Tamil Nadu colleges, universities go online again The Tamil Nadu government ordered all colleges, universities, and deemed universities to stop holding physical classes and conduct only online classes from March 23 due to the rising Covid-19 cases in the state. In view of the recent spike in Covid-19 cases, the chief secretary conducted … Read more
TAMILNADU Mullaperiyar dam issue in Tamilnadu The Supreme Court (SC) has issued a warning to Tamil Nadu (Mullaperiyar case). Highlights: The chief secretary of Tamil Nadu will be “personally responsible” and will take “appropriate action” for failing to provide information about the Mullaperiyar dam “rule curve” to the supervisory committee appointed by the … Read more
TAMILNADU Smugglers of Red Sanders Was Arrested The Kadapa police have arrested an international Red Sanders smuggler from Chennai and seized logs worth about Rs 1 crore. Red Sanders: Red Sanders (Pterocarpus santalinus) is known for its rich tones and healing properties. The tree is endemic in several areas of Andhra Pradesh and certain areas … Read more
TAMILNADU Interim budget: AIADMK govt has left each person in Tamil Nadu in Rs 62,000 debt, Stalin says DMK president M K Stalin lambasted chief minister Edappadi K Palaniswami and deputy chief minister O Panneerselvam for creating a financial crisis in Tamil Nadu and leaving the state in Rs 5.70 lakh crore debt. “The government has left each … Read more
TAMILNADU Tamil Nadu motor vehicle maintenance dept offering apprenticeship programme The Tamil Nadu motor vehicle maintenance department has invited applications from engineering graduates and diploma holders for undergoing one-year apprenticeship training. A total of 79 people (18 graduate apprentices and 61 diploma apprentices) will be selected for this state-funded programme. On selection, they will receive a monthly … Read more
TAMILNADU Tamil Nadu gets Sipcot to establish innovation centres With an aim to unlock the growth potential of Tamil Nadu by combining the manufacturing capabilities with technology, the state Industries department is establishing innovation centres in select state-owned Sipcot industrial estates in the state. The initiative, to spawn technology startups in the industrial … Read more
TAMILNADU Century Year of Madras Legislative Council The President of India graced the commemoration of the 100th year of the Tamil Nadu Assembly on August 1, India Act 1919. The term was 3 years. It consisted of 132 members, out of which 34 were nominated by the state’s governor, the rest were elected. It … Read more
TAMILNADU Organ donations plummet in Tamil Nadu in 4 years Organ donations have come down steadily in Tamil Nadu over the last four years and worsened during the pandemic, but the state continues to make best use of the organs it has received as donations, said state health secretary J Radhakrishnan at a function … Read more