Oct 2019

TAMILNADU ●      Mamallapuram’s ancient ties with China to give fillip to Modi-Xi summit Mamallapuram’s ties with the dragon land are ancient and it is set to give a historic fillip to the summit. The mighty Pallavas flourishing sea port was Mamallapuram for a long time a relationship with China and had even sent envoys there during … Read more

TAMILNADU PMJAY first year, 90,000 cancer claims, Tamil Nadu tops the list In its first year, the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY), the tertiary care arm of Ayushman Bharat, has funded the treatment of 90,000 cancer patients through 1.8 lakh hospital admissions. This is according to data available with the Union Health Ministry, which … Read more

TAMILNADU 62 new marine species found in Gulf of Mannar   The Suganthi Devadason Marine Research Institute (SDMRI) has recorded 62 new species and 77 new patch reef areas during a recent baseline study of biological resources in the Gulf of Mannar.   The study conducted as part of National Adaptation Fund for Climate Change … Read more

TAMILNADU   Agriculture department advises farmers to use bio-fertilisers Agriculture department officials have advised farmers in the district to increase the use of liquid bio-fertiliser (LBF) for improvement in soil health and increase in the output in the long run.   The continuous use of chemical fertilisers do not only degrade the soil but also … Read more

TAMILNADU ●      Air Show Organised In Tamil Nadu’s Coimbatore Ahead of Air Force Day The Indian Air Force organized an air show and on display were the fighter aircraft and helicopters at Sulur Air Force Station near Coimbatore. The Different fighter jets and aircraft displayed at the air show included Tejas, Antonov An-32 transport aircraft, helicopters among others. The … Read more

TAMILNADU Tamil Nadu: Artificial reef in Poompuhar to attract marine life Overfishing and degradation of fish habitat have resulted in a sharp decrease in the catch, and so there is need for human restorative intervention to enhance marine biodiversity. In Tamil Nadu, artificial reefs have been deployed in Tuticorin and some other areas, and now … Read more

TAMILNADU ●      TN signed MoU with 15 investors for Rs.5,574 crore   The Tamil Nadu State government signed MoU for Rs.5,574 crore project with 15 investors. Also, the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K. Palaniswami laid the foundation for the projects of the Tata Consultancy Services, with an outlay of Rs.1,480.70 crore, Schwing Stetter India, Niswin Foods, JS Autocast Ltd and ITW India. Some of new … Read more