February 2020

TAMILNADU Tamil Nadu looks at its beaches again to promote adventure tourism Painfully aware that it has never promoted beach tourism or adventure sports on a large scale despite having the longest coastline in South India, Tamil Nadu tourism will soon display a theme video on the state’s beautiful sand stretches at 17 domestic and international airports … Read more

TAMILNADU Cabinet approved to accord National Importance status to NIFTS at Kundli, Thanjavur   The Union Cabinet approved to grant the status of National Importance to National Institutes of Food Technology (NIFT) at Kundli, Haryana, and Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, on 26 February. It was announced by the Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting Prakash Javadekar.   The … Read more

TAMILNADU Mansukh Mandaviya launched OPV-6 VAJRA in Chennai   The 6th Coast Guard Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV-6) ‘VAJRA’ was launched on 27 February at Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The Union Minister of State for Shipping(I/C) and  Chemicals & Fertilizers Shri Mansukh Mandaviya chaired the launching ceremony.    The 6th OPV VAJRA will strengthen the efforts of the Indian Coast Guard … Read more

Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn of Thailand visited the Indian Military Academy Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn of Thailand visited the Indian Military Academy in Dehradun to strengthen engagement and defence cooperation between the two countries. Princess Sirindhorn has also been an instructor and teaches history at Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy (CRMA). India and Thailand conducted a … Read more

Sri Lanka’s Army Chief, Shavendra Silva blacklisted by US The United States has blacklisted Sri Lanka’s Army Chief, Shavendra Silva, for human rights violations including extrajudicial killings during the last phase of the country’s civil war in 2009 Lt. Gen. Silva is credited with leading an Army division against Tamil Tiger rebels in the final … Read more

TAMILNADU TN CM announces 5 schemes for children living in government-run homes   Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami announced 5 schemes for children living in government-run homes on the birth anniversary of former Tamil Nadu CM J. Jayalalithaa. The aim is to honour the late leader CM J. Jayalalithaa’s birthday.   The state government announced special financial assistance for girls … Read more

India urged Turkey to not interfere in its internal affairs Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Islamabad compared the situation in Kashmir with the Gallipoli campaign of the World War II and extended support to Pakistan. He termed India’s recent actions in Kashmir as “unilateral”. India urged Turkey to not interfere in its internal affairs … Read more

United Nations (UN) Convention on Migratory Species (CMS) United Nations (UN) Convention on Migratory Species (CMS) will be organized in Gandhinagar, Gujarat begins 17 Feb and will conclude on February 22. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the United Nations (UN) Convention on Migratory Species (CMS) through video conferencing Topics such as the impact of … Read more

TAMILNADU Tamil Nadu region sees 68 per cent growth in tax revenue   The Tamil Nadu and Puducherry region witnessed 68% growth in income tax revenue in the last five years from 2014 to 2019.   The region also expanded the tax base by 80% in the same period. “The vision of the department is to partner in nation … Read more

TAMILNADU 1.25 lakh fish seeds released in four lakes in Erode   MLA Raja Krishnan released 1.25 lakh fish seeds into four lakes in Andhiyur assembly segment here on Wednesday to help local fishermen make a living. Fishing activities had completely come to a standstill in the lakes, including Andhiyur and Ketti Samudram, as they … Read more