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TAMIL NADU JUNKS TURTLE EXCLUDER DEVICES, KILLS OLIVE RIDLEYS EN MASSE

ARTISANAL FISHERMEN SAY THEY NEVER SAW SUCH MASS MORTALITY ON THE BEACH IN THEIR LIFETIME

NHM revises incentive for specialists

AFTER a gap of four years, the National Health Mission (NHM) - Tamil Nadu revised incentive for engaging government and private specialists, including obstetricians, anaesthetists, and paediatricians, to provide Comprehensive Emergency Obstetric and Newborn Care (CEMONC) at secondary and tertiary care hospitals.

3 of 4 motorists in 7 dists don't wear helmet

ONLY one in four adult motorists riding two-wheelers in seven districts of Tamil Nadu, including Madurai and Tiruchy, wears a helmet, a study has found.

'My world has been destroyed'

Dad loses 5 kids, daughter battling for life as mysterious illness strikes Rajouri

No relaxation in qualifying marks for para-teachers

IN a major disappointment for para-teachers in the state, the Jharkhand High Court on Friday ruled that granting relaxation in the qualifying marks for them in the ongoing appointment process for 26,000 assistant teachers is not justified.

INDIA MUST TRY HARDER TO TURN BALANCE OF TRADE IN ITS FAVOUR

INDIA’s merchandise trade deficit widened to $21.9 billion in December from $18.8 billion a year ago, though it narrowed from the $32.82 billion registered in the previous month. Meanwhile, exports and imports witnessed interesting contrasts.

Tradition Transforms into Celebration

Performers at Chennai Kalai Sangamam see this as a platform for keeping their craft alive while popularising it among youth

4 Gujarat Cops Suspended Over Foreign Visits

FOUR Gujarat police officials have been suspended for embarking on a foreign trip without obtaining the requisite permission from their superiors.

Israeli hospitals gear up to treat hostages

Upon reaching Israel, hostages to be sent to one of 6 designated hospitals; long captivity raises concerns about health

'Savukku' granted bail in case related to spreading false info on land-fraud probe

THE Madras HC has granted bail to YouTuber 'Savukku' Shankar in connection with a case registered on the charges of spreading false information about a land-fraud investigation causing 'alarm' among the people and 'instigating them to do offence' against the state and public tranquility.

India Plans to Be MRO Hub, Work With S'pore

Sector holds tremendous potential for employment generation

Russia and Iran sign partnership treaty to deepen relations

RUSSIAN President Vladimir Putin and his Iranian counterpart Masoud Pezeshkian signed a broad cooperation pact on Friday, as the two nations deepened their partnership in the face of stinging Western sanctions.

Vijay's TVK too to stay away from poll, decides not to back any party

TAMILGA Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) on Friday announced that it will boycott the Erode East Assembly constituency by-election scheduled for February 5.

Loan app morphs woman pic, techie cheats ₹12 lakh to fix it

THE Coimbatore district cybercrime police have arrested a 31-year-old hacker for allegedly defrauding a lecturer of ₹12 lakh under the pretext of removing her morphed photograph from a loan app.

Choosing the right fitness plan

Wondering if your current fitness routine is worth it?

How're prohibited items brought into jails, HC asks DGP

THE Madras HC has sought an explanation from the state home secretary and the Director General of Prisons and Correctional Services on how prohibited items are sneaked into high security prisons.

234 Posts Vacant, States Told to Send IPS Officers on Central Deputation

FACING an acute shortage of officers in various ranks in central agencies and paramilitary forces, the Centre has written to the states asking them to make a conscious attempt to send names of Indian Police Service (IPS) officers for central deputation to fill around 234 posts, officials said on Friday.

Israel nod to truce deal a step away

First hostages to be freed Sunday; Hamas required to furnish hostage names by Saturday

Maruti, Hyundai Lit Up EV Space

Both the carmakers make their debut in the country's mass electric vehicle market

C'garh liquor scam: ED calls its own affidavit 'fishy' in SC, disowns it

IN a surprising turn of events in the Supreme Court on Friday, the Enforcement Directorate termed its own counter-affidavit \"fishy\" and sought to disown it.

Guv subverting people's will by not granting assent to bills: TN

Tamil Nadu alleges that the governor is subverting the will of the people by not granting assent to bills passed by the state legislative assembly, impeding criminal investigations, and delaying key appointments.

Hunting For Keys To Crack Indus Valley Code

About two decades ago, the conference rooms of Delhi institutions like the Sahitya Akademi and India International Centre were often haunted by a tall, thin and unfailingly polite gentleman with a briefcase who sat at the back. There, he carried on a private conference with his neighbours that began with these momentous words: \"I have it!\"

Israel nod to truce deal a step away

First hostages to be freed Sunday; Hamas required to furnish hostage names by Saturday

Parliament's Budget Session Set to Begin on Jan 31, Continue Till Feb 13

The first part of Parliament's budget session will begin on January 31 and continue until February 13, with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman set to present her eighth consecutive Union Budget on February 1.

Vulture which flew 4,000 km to reach Pudukottai electrocuted

A juvenile white-rumped vulture, a critically endangered species listed on the IUCN Red List, was electrocuted near Thirumayam in Pudukottai.

NGT Takes Cognisance of Turtle Deaths

The southern bench of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Friday took suo motu cognisance of the increase in deaths of Olive Ridley turtles along Chennai beaches, based on an article published by TNIE, and issued notices to the state fisheries and forest departments.

Dhanush's NEEK gets a new release date

While it was earlier expected that actor Dhanush's directorial Nilavuku En Mel Ennadi Kobam (NEEK) would get a theatrical release on February 7, the film's release date has been postponed.

BPCL signs loan agreement worth ₹31,802 crore

BHARAT Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) has signed a loan agreement worth ₹31,802 crore with a consortium of six lenders led by the State Bank of India.

MFs Asked To Disclose Info Ratio

SEBI has asked asset management companies (AMCs) to disclose their information ratio, which is used to measure risk-adjusted returns of mutual fund schemes, on their websites on a daily basis for equity-oriented schemes.

From playing with bamboo stick to Arjuna award

GROWING up, when Salima Tete fashioned hockey sticks out of bamboo to practice with, she would have hardly guessed that one day she would lead the Indian women's hockey team.