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TN at forefront in devising measures to tackle climate change, says Stalin
The New Indian Express Tirunelveli

TN at forefront in devising measures to tackle climate change, says Stalin

CHIEF Minister MK Stalin on Thursday said Tamil Nadu has been at the forefront in devising innovative programmes to cope with the impact of climate change and has so far launched many initiatives, including Tamil Nadu Green Climate Company, Tamil Nadu Climate Change Mission, Green Tamil Nadu Mission, Tamil Nadu Wetlands Mission, Tamil Nadu Coastal Restoration Mission.

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December 06, 2024
Forest staff hurt as tusker overturns vehicle
The New Indian Express Tirunelveli

Forest staff hurt as tusker overturns vehicle

A field staff of Anti Depredation Squad (ADS) was injured after an elephant overturned a vehicle at Thondiyalam in Gudalur on Thursday.

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December 06, 2024
Unused biometric system at Chennai airport helps smugglers 'strike' gold
The New Indian Express Tirunelveli

Unused biometric system at Chennai airport helps smugglers 'strike' gold

The system meant for monitoring the entry and exit of airport employees was installed five years ago; AAI says it's not being used due to back-end server issues

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December 06, 2024
HM who failed to report sexual abuse gets no Pocso relief
The New Indian Express Tirunelveli

HM who failed to report sexual abuse gets no Pocso relief

HOLDING a school headmaster responsible for failing to report an offence of sexual assault of a student, the Madras High Court refused to quash the case pending against him in a special court for trial of cases under Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Pocso) Act.

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December 06, 2024
HC orders stay against dispossession of land for Madurai airport expansion
The New Indian Express Tirunelveli

HC orders stay against dispossession of land for Madurai airport expansion

THE Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court on Thursday ordered an interim stay against the dispossession of parcels of land from 130 residents of Chinna Udaippu village for the Madurai Airport expansion.

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December 06, 2024
The New Indian Express Tirunelveli

Set up special court in all dists as per SC/ST rules

THE National Commission for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes asked the chief secretary to the state government to set up special courts in all districts as per the SC/STs (Prevention of Atrocities) Rules, 2016.

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December 06, 2024
Rohit makes bold call, to bat in middle at Adelaide
The New Indian Express Tirunelveli

Rohit makes bold call, to bat in middle at Adelaide

AND there it was. About 24 hours after KL Rahul told the media in Adelaide jokingly that he had been informed about his batting position but asked not to reveal it, captain Rohit Sharma cleared the air by announcing that he will be moving down the order to pave way for the 32-year-old at the top in the second Test against Australia beginning Friday.

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December 06, 2024
The New Indian Express Tirunelveli

Two dead, 33 fall ill in Pallavaram

TWO persons died and 33 others were admitted to hospitals for vomiting and diarrhoea due to suspected water contamination at Pallavaram Cantonment and on the outskirts of Chennai on Wednesday.

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December 06, 2024
A rapidly growing new glacier discovered in Uttarakhand
The New Indian Express Tirunelveli

A rapidly growing new glacier discovered in Uttarakhand

A group of scientists have discovered a new glacier in Uttarakhand that is rapidly growing in size.

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December 06, 2024
Uproar in LS over Oppn-Soros link
The New Indian Express Tirunelveli

Uproar in LS over Oppn-Soros link

LOK SABHA proceedings were on Thursday disrupted after the Opposition and Treasury Benches clashed over the latter's allegation linking Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi and other leaders with US-based multi-billionaire George Soros.

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December 06, 2024