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TN power utility commences linking Aadhar cards with consumer numbers

The move follows the Centre's directive to streamline the subsidies being provided by the power Discoms in the country

Internet connection, other digital facilities at all libraries in TN soon

At present, only the Anna Centenary library has a digital option with more than 3,000 books

New Tamil Nadu policy seeks Rs 75,000 cr investments in aerospace, defence

State targets 100,000 jobs in the sector as it seeks to be trillion-dollar economy by 2031

Mamata likely to hold meeting with Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin in Chennai

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is likely to hold a meeting with her Tamil Nadu counterpart MK Stalin in Chennai, an official said on Tuesday. Banerjee will travel to the southern metropolis on Wednesday as she has been invited by West Bengal Governor La Ganesan to his elder brother's birthday on November 3. The CM, who is likely to stay a night in Chennai, may pay a visit to Stalin at his camp office on November 2, soon after reaching there, he said. The Trinamool Congress supremo may also meet several top politicians of Tamil Nadu, who are expected to be present at Ganesan's family function, the official added.

E-Gaming Federation to challenge Tamil Nadu ordinance banning online gaming

Regarding rummy and poker as games of chance violates Supreme Court and Madras High Court judgments which overturned the law banning online games

Panel blames police for firing on 'unarmed' anti-Sterlite protestors

Faults them for shooting without warning, recommends a compensation of Rs 50 lakh to kin of the deceased, including Rs 20 lakh already paid

Electoral bond is a transparent mode of political funding: Centre to SC

The Centre on Friday told the Supreme Court that the electoral bonds scheme is an absolutely transparent mode of political funding

TNEA Counselling 2022: Provisional seat allotment result out, check here

The candidates can check and download the TNEA round 2 counselling seat allotment list through the official website- tneaonline.org

Industry considers options as Tamil Nadu ordinance bans online gaming

Sector takes hope from High Courts previously overturning such prohibitions by state governments

iPhone component hub near Hosur rings in promise of new roads, jobs, etc

Thousands of jobs being created, but most going to outsiders, complain locals

Ford India, Unions reach final severance deal for Chennai unit employees

Company will revise final severance pay to 140 days of gross wages per completed year of service, compared with 130 days earlier. A one-time lump sum of Rs 1,50,000 will be paid as well

Rameswaram fishermen stage protest condemning attacks by Sri Lankan Navy

Fishermen in Tamil Nadu's Rameswaram on Sunday staged a protest condemning the imprisonment and attacks by the Sri Lankan Navy on Indian fishermen.Earlier on July 20, the Sri Lankan Navy arrested six Indian fishermen and a seized their boat after they had gone fishing from Rameswaram, claiming that they had crossed the border, which had caused consternation among Indian fishermen.Following this, the Rameswaram fishermen have been on a strike for the past three days, condemning the serial attacks by the Sri Lankan Navy on the Tamil Nadu fishermen, and their engagement in the violations of an agreement including the capture of the fishermen, seizure of the boat, and demanding the immediate release of the captured fishermen and their boat.Fishermen protested in front of the Rameswaram bus stand, condemning the Lankan Navy, which is engaged in violations against the Katchatheevu Agreement with an anarchic trend, and criticised the central and state governments for not opposing it.The ...

Tamil Nadu govt hikes power tariff, but spares 10 mn consumers

The Tamil Nadu government on Monday announced a hike in the power tariff for TANGEDCO consumers proposing an increase of Rs 27.50 (per month) for those using up to 200 units

ACME Group to invest Rs 1.5 trn in green hydrogen over 7 yrs; seeks tie-ups

Plans come at a time when govt is likely to announce a green hydrogen purchase obligation for fertiliser and petroleum units, similar to renewable purchase obligation

TN: Tata Power to invest Rs 3k cr to set up solar cell manufacturing unit

Tata Power on Monday announced that it has inked a pact with the Tamil Nadu government to invest Rs 3,000 crore for setting up a facility to manufacture solar cells and modules in Tirunelveli

TN power utility to run feasibility study for 2500 MW hydropower projects

Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Company (Tangedco) is conducting a feasibility study on three hydropower projects that will generate 2500 MW of power

Stalin launches Centre for advance mfg; urges faster industry 4.0 adoption

Two centres at Sipcot Industrial Parks inn Hosur and Sriperumbudur also launched; Maturity Index survey also set up to help companies achieve their Industry 4.0 goals

Mekedatu row: I need not answer Tamil Nadu CM on everything, says Bommai

Karnataka CM Basavraj Bommai on Thursday said the state government has effectively presented its arguments on the Mekedatu project and is confident of getting the Detailed Project Report cleared.

Ordinance against online card games expected soon: Tamil Nadu Govt

Pointing to continuing incidents of some people ending their lives after losing money in card game 'rummy,' played online, Chief Minister M K Stalin has ordered setting up a panel

Take risk-assessment based approach to tackle Covid spike: Centre to TN

The state reported 659 new cases for the week ending June 3, 2022 accounting for 3.13% of the country's new cases