Jan 2020

TAMILNADU Centre defers clearances for two Tamil Nadu industrial parks In a setback to the Tamil Nadu government, the expert appraisal committee of the Union environment ministry has deferred environmental clearances to two industrial parks for not meeting statutory requirements.   The Manallur park is proposed on a location 47.5km north of Chennai, an initiative of the state to support an … Read more

TAMILNADU TN CM unveils Direct CTO scheme for green category industries Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K Palaniswami announced a new initiative, Direct CTO, to enable companies operating under green category industries to receive faster clearances from the government to commence operations. The move would primarily benefit micro, small, and medium enterprises planning to set up operations … Read more

TAMILNADU SC allows centre to introduce African cheetah to suitable habitat in India The Supreme Court allowed the Centre to introduce the African cheetah to suitable habitat in India. The apex Court’s decision followed a petition filed by National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) seeking permission for the introduction of the African cheetah as rare Indian … Read more

TAMILNADU Coast Guard Ship ‘Annie Besant’ reaches base harbour at Chennai The recently inducted Indian Coast Guard Ship Annie Besant has reached its base harbour at Chennai. It was received with pomp and splendour by the staff and their family members of the Coast Guard Chennai office. The ship Annie Besant is the third Fast … Read more

TAMILNADU Tamil Nadu Agricultural University VC gets Harit Ratna Award   N Kumar, Vice-Chancellor of Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, has been conferred ‘ ‘Harit Ratna Award 2019’ by the All India Agricultural Students Association.   He has been awarded for dissemination of ₹30-crore entrepreneurship project in agri-business and for motivating students to the agriculture sector … Read more

TAMILNADU IAF inducts Su-30 fighter squadron in Thanjavur Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the induction ceremony of Su-30 fighter squadron at the Air Force Station in Thanjavur in Tamil Nadu. The second frontline fighter squadron of the Indian Air Force (IAF) to be based in the South. The operationalization of the 222 Squadron will strengthen the air defence capabilities of the IAF, … Read more

TAMILNADU Wildlife census began in Kalakkadu-Mundanthurai tiger reserve The annual wildlife census has begun in the Kalakkadu – Mundanthurai tiger sanctuary in Tamil Nadu The census results will be included in the annual State of Wild Life Population report of the Union Ministry of Forest and Environment. The survey will be conducted in the entire 60,000 hectare area of … Read more

TAMILNADU Tamil Nadu, Kerala plan joint study at Keeladi, Muziris archaeological sites   In an effort to explore the ancient links between their states and identify commonalities, the governments of Kerala and Tamil Nadu plan to undertake a joint study of the archaeological sites at Muziris near Kodungallur and Keeladi in Sivaganga district.   The best practices can be exchanged and it would shed more light on … 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 Tamil Nadu to study drug abuse in children   The department of social defence will be undertaking a study on drug abuse among children and juveniles in the state. To begin with, the department will conduct the study across Chennai, Kancheepuram and Madurai after which the study would be exported to other districts in a phased manner.   A study … Read more