April 2021

TAMILNADU Nellore fisherfolk seek aid to buy modern boats   The 1.5 lakh strong fisherfolk community in Nellore district is going to play a key role in the Tirupati Lok Sabha by-election.   Initially, representatives of the parties were stumped by such demands as these would require large sums of money. Unable to convince the fisherfolk with promises to spare a few … Read more

TAMILNADU NABARD grant for 133 rural projects in Cuddalore district   The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has sanctioned funds to the tune of ₹146.64 crore for the implementation of as many as 133 rural infrastructure projects in Cuddalore district.   In a press release, NABARD District Development Manager Vijay Neehar said … Read more

TAMILNADU Soon, property registrations may be allowed on 3 auspicious days   In a bid to generate more revenue by cashing in on the sentiments of property buyers, the Tamil Nadu government is planning to allow registration of property documents on at least three days considered auspicious in the Tamil calendar — Thai Poosam, the … Read more

TAMILNADU Aquaculture company partners with Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Science University   South India-based farm diversification integrator Aqgromalin has announced its partnership with TANUVAS, the first veterinary and animal sciences university in Asia (in 1989). As part of the agreement, Aqgromalin will be inducted as a virtual (remote) incubatee into the Veterinary Incubation Foundation established … Read more

TAMILNADU Tamil Nadu NGOs see foreign funding dip by 90%   Donations from abroad for NGOs in Tamil Nadu have dropped by 90%, pushing the state to fourth in the country in attracting funding under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA). This has adversely impacted activities of many groups largely dependent on such contributions, say activists. TN … Read more

TAMILNADU Krishnagiri – Walajahpet Highway stretch ranks among nation’s top 20 The 148.3 km-long Krishnagiri-Walajahpet stretch of the Chennai-Bengaluru Road has been chosen one among the top 20 National Highways stretches in the country. It came sixth in terms of the total score obtained. It got 87.15 points under three heads — user services, highway … Read more

TAMILNADU NABARD grant for 133 rural projects in Cuddalore district   The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has sanctioned funds to the tune of ₹146.64 crore for the implementation of as many as 133 rural infrastructure projects in Cuddalore district. In a press release, NABARD District Development Manager Vijay Neehar said that … Read more

TAMILNADU Lessons learnt in 2020 help T.N. industries   Lessons learnt during last year’s lockdown are seemingly helping large industries in Tamil Nadu handle production during the second wave of the infection. However, smaller businesses, especially MSMEs who are yet to come out of debts of the first wave, feel any further downturn will create … Read more

TAMILNADU Krishnagiri – Walajahpet Highway stretch ranks among nation’s top 20   The 148.3 km-long Krishnagiri-Walajahpet stretch of the Chennai-Bengaluru Road has been chosen one among the top 20 National Highways stretches in the country. It came sixth in terms of the total score obtained. It got 87.15 points under three heads — user services, … Read more

TAMILNADU NABARD grant for 133 rural projects in Cuddalore district   The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has sanctioned funds to the tune of ₹146.64 crore for the implementation of as many as 133 rural infrastructure projects in Cuddalore district.   In a press release, NABARD District Development Manager Vijay Neehar said … Read more