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Tamil Nadu announces new industrial policy, targets Rs 10 trn investments

Policy aims to raise contribution of manufacturing sector to 30% of GSDP by 2030, create two million jobs.

Rail tracks to canal: Modi inaugurates projects worth Rs 4,400 cr in TN

Prime Minister hands over Arjun Main Battle Tank, developed in Avadi, to the Indian Army

Tata Electronics, Pegatron among Rs 52,258 cr proposals cleared by TN govt

The cabinet also cleared the government's new industrial policy

No abrupt fiscal correction must be attempted in 2021-22: TN to Sitharaman

Wants borrowing limit of states to be raised to 5%, extension of period under tax loss carry forward, among other things

100 Tamil Nadu healthcare workers Nadu to get vaccinated on Day-1

More than 480,000 healthcare providers including doctors have registered through the Co-WIN software to get the jab

Tamil Nadu to reopen schools for classes 10 and 12 from January 19

According to a state government release, not more than 25 students will be allowed in each classroom

OTT spurt may not affect cinemas in India, says Elara Capital report

Need to socialise cause for growth of movie halls, says Elara Capital

Tamil Nadu withdraws order permitting 100% occupancy in cinema halls

Only 50 per cent occupancy will be permitted as per the new order; state reports 790 new corona cases, eight deaths

Tamil Nadu govt announces Rs 600-crore relief assistance to 500,000 farmers

The assistance would be directly credited to the bank accounts of farmers from January 7

82% MoUs with investors turned into actual projects past 10 years: TN govt

Refutes reports that only 9.4% of investment proposals in the state were converted to projects during that time

Tamil Nadu extends lockdown till December 31, with certain relaxations

The existing system of e-registration for those coming to Tamil Nadu from states other than Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and UT of Puducherry to continue

Tamil Nadu plans to ban online games like rummy that involve money

Industry calls for stringent regulatory framework instead of complete ban

Tamil Nadu asks Railways to resume EMU trains for economic activity boost

'Resumption of EMU/Sub-urban trains will greatly help the general public and facilitate quick revival of the economy,' the CM said

Tamil Nadu signs 14 MoUs worth Rs 10,000 cr, to create 7,000 new jobs

Among the companies that have committed investments are JSW Renew, Britannia, Apollo Tyres, Li-Energy for EV battery packs, Britannia and Hyundai Wia

Tamil Nadu may go with Option-1 for GST compensation, but seeks tweaks

State reiterates that Centre is bound to compensate the shortfall in GST collections and should find necessary funds for the purpose if there was a shortfall in cess collections

Tamil Nadu identifies 961 hectares for country's second rocket launch port

At present, rockets are launched from Isro's spaceport at Sriharikotta. The Centre is setting up a second facility due to increase in the number of launches by Isro for domestic and global customers

Rangarajan panel calls for urban job guarantee scheme in Tamil Nadu

Wants state to increase capex by Rs 10,000 cr, set up fund to support construction labour

Rs 110 crore scam in PM-Kisan Nidhi scheme busted in Tamil Nadu

Rs 32 cr recovered so far, 34 govt officials suspended and 80 computer operators and other private staff dismissed

Tamil Nadu opposes provision in Master Directions for priority lending

CM Palaniswami says state seems to have been singled out for adverse treatment as all 32 districts (prior to bifurcation) have been categorised as having comparatively high flow of priority credit

Tamil Nadu allows statewide public transportation from September 7

Palaniswami also announced the resumption of passenger trains within the state, along with Chennai Metro, from September 7.