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Farmer held for assaulting Dhali panchayat vice-chairman

The district police on Saturday arrested a 50-year-old farmer who assaulted a vice-chairman of Dhali town panchayat belonging to a tribal community.

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January 06, 2025
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Two cages placed to trap sloth bear at Edakkadu

A day after a 35-year-old man was killed by a sloth bear at Sathyamurthy Nagar in Edakkadu in Kundha, forest department officials fixed two cages to trap the animal on Saturday evening.

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January 06, 2025
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New height barrier fixed in subway at Lanka Corner

The earlier barrier was damaged after a heavy vehicle had rammed into it

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January 06, 2025
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Women's role key to nation's growth

ANNPURNA Devi, Minister for Women and Children Development, to make India a developed nation by 2047, the active participation of women in all fields is essential.

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January 06, 2025
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3 More Pelican Signals to Come Up on Tiruchy Rd

GIVING top priority for pedestrian safety, the city police have planned to install three more pelican crossing signals on Tiruchy Road.

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January 06, 2025
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Motorists irked by snail's pace of drain work on Avinashi Road

THE Coimbatore City Municipal Corporation (CCMC) is carrying out cross-drain and stormwater channel works on Avinashi road from Addis Street to CSI Immanuel Church corner at a snail's pace, raising concerns among motorists and public.

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January 06, 2025
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India's first rail lift bridge is an engineering marvel that derailed 'sea monsters'

After more than two years of wait, train services are set to resume on Pamban-Rameswaram section, with a new vertical lift bridge at Pamban replacing the iconic but old structure that had long connected Rameswaram Island to the Indian mainland.

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January 06, 2025
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ED Search at Kingston College Ends After 44 Hours

ED search at Kingston Engineering College owned by Vellore MP Kathir Anand ended after 44 hours at 2:35 am on Sunday.

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January 06, 2025
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Cracker unit owner among 3 held for blast

THREE persons, including the firecracker unit owner, were arrested by Vachakkarapatti police in connection with the cracker unit explosion at Kottaiyur in Virudhunagar, which claimed six lives on Saturday.

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January 06, 2025
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Summer heat & pest attack affect coconut yield, price doubles

HOUSEHOLDS and eateries across the state have started feeling the pinch as, along with other staple vegetables like onion and tomato, the price of coconut too has almost jumped twofold in the last few months.

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January 06, 2025
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Cop Accuses Inspector of Taking Bribe, Submits Petition to Home Secy

A constable attached to the Uthumalai police station alleged inaction on his complaint that a police inspector received ₹20 lakh in bribe, and petitioned the home secretary.

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January 06, 2025
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New CPM state unit secy takes charge, says DMK misunderstood criticism

The CPM concluded its 24th state conference on Sunday, electing senior leader P Shanmugam as the new secretary for its Tamil Nadu unit.

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January 06, 2025
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CPM leader's remarks have potential to destabilise camaraderie: Murasoli

DMK slams Balakrishnan for 'emergency' comment; VCK to raise host of issues in House today

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January 06, 2025
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FRESH WOUND FOR INDIA, REPERCUSSIONS LIKELY

India fall in Bumrah's absence; focus back on Gambhir after yet another series loss

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January 06, 2025
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Four Maoists, 1 jawan killed in Chhattisgarh encounter

FOUR Maoists and a jawan were killed during an encounter in south Chhattisgarh's Narayanpur district on Sunday.

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January 06, 2025
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Coast Guard helicopter goes down in Gujarat, 3 crew members killed

THREE crew members of an advanced light helicopter (ALH-Dhruv) of the Indian Coast Guard were killed when the chopper crashed and caught fire at Gujarat's Porbandar airport on Sunday.

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January 06, 2025
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Students Must Wear ID at All Times on Anna University Campus

ANNA University is prioritizing student safety as the new academic semester begins on Monday.

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January 06, 2025
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New Year's liquor and beer sales dampen Tasmac's spirits

The year 2025 has already dampened Tasmac's spirits as it recorded a decline in liquor sales on New Year's Day, compared to the previous year.

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January 06, 2025
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Shortage of Tamil workbook blow to Ennum Ezhuthum

A widespread shortage of Ennum Ezhuthum Tamil workbooks for the third term has left primary school teachers across the state frustrated and confused on how to proceed with lessons.

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January 06, 2025
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Village child safety panels inactive

Committees meant to tackle child abuse, marriages are stymied by lack of funds, awareness

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January 06, 2025
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Local bull owners, baiters decry random token system

WITH less than a week ahead for jallikattu season in Madurai, the district administration is set to begin online registration for bulls and baiters.

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January 06, 2025
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Achiever' award under LEADS category for TN

TAMIL Nadu has bagged the \"Achiever\" award in the coastal states category of the Logistics Ease Across Different States (LEADS) 2024 ranking for the third time in a row, according to Industries Minister TRB Rajaa.

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January 05, 2025
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₹15 Cr Allocated To Conduct Annual Days In Govt Schools

The School Education Department has allocated ₹15 crore for conducting annual day functions at government schools across Tamil Nadu.

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January 05, 2025
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Don't share unverified info on Anna univ rape probe: DGP

POLICE on Saturday requested media houses, individuals, social media influencers and others to refrain from speculating on the progress of investigation by a Special Investigation Team (SIT) in the Anna University case, considering its serious and sensitive nature.

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January 05, 2025
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TN aims to generate 7.5K MW additional renewable power via 3 new policies

The state is aiming to add 7,500 Megawatt (MW) of renewable energy capacity in the financial year 2025-26, supported by new policies, plans from major corporate players, and exemption from interstate transmission charges.

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January 05, 2025
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3 Held Over Death of 4-Year-Old Girl at Vikravandi School

THREE persons, including the correspondent, principal and a teacher of a private school in Vikravandi, were arrested on Saturday in connection with the death of a four-year-old lower kindergarten girl who fell to her death in the school's sewage tank.

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January 05, 2025
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236 Tamers Vie for Honours at First Jallikattu in 2025

The jallikattu season has commenced in the run-up to the Pongal festivities with Thachankurichi village near Gandarvakottai in the district holding the first of the traditional bull-taming sport of the year in the state on Saturday.

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January 05, 2025
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Ticking time bomb: Cracker units turn death trap for untrained staff?

Of the six workers killed on Saturday, two had joined Sainath Fireworks just days ago

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January 05, 2025
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ED search ends at minister's home, on at son's college

SLEUTHS from Enforcement Directorate (ED) continued their searches for a second day on Saturday at Kingston Engineering College, owned by Vellore MP Kathir Anand.

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January 05, 2025
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Normal fare bus service restored at Kannappa Nagar in Kovai

PASSENGERS welcomed the move of shifting operations of bus 2C to Kannappa Nagar, from a low-floor red bus to an ordinary bus.

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January 05, 2025