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91 dists face high drought risks, 51 flood: Report

INDIA'S 91 districts face high risks of drought, 51 districts are at high flood risks and 11 face \"very high\" risks of both, a new report released by the department of science and technology says, emphasizing the need for immediate interventions to address challenges posed by climate change.

PM to chair national conference of chief secretaries on Dec 14 and 15

The fourth three-day National Conference of Chief Secretaries (NCCS) commenced on December 13 in the national capital, focusing on establishing a unified development agenda and a blueprint for cohesive action in collaboration with the states.

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LET'S STOP SPEAKING IN TONGUES ABOUT ENGLISH

HERE is a funny line in the BBC comedy series, To the Manor Born, when a feudal aristocrat fallen on difficult days sells her country mansion to a Czech-born tycoon.

Quota under 2A, 2B must stay: Siddu

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah on Friday advised the Panchamasali community to approach the Permanent Commission for Backward Classes for reservation under 2A category.

Darshan granted bail in murder case

His friend Pavithra Gowda and 7 others held for allegedly killing Renukaswamy, a fan, also got bail

CM announces compensation of ₹5L each to kin of deceased

Of the injured, three are undergoing treatment at a private hospital and 35 others are in a government hospital. Four of the 35 are in ICU, others' conditions are stable - MaSu

CM announces compensation of ₹5L each to kin of deceased

EXPRESSING deep grief over the death of six persons in a fire accident in a private hospital in Dindigul on Thursday night, Chief Minister MK Stalin on Friday announced a solatium of ₹3 lakhs each to the families of the deceased.

Unite to defend federal principles, urges Stalin

CHIEF Minister MK Stalin on Friday expressed happiness in having been able to attend the inauguration of the renovated memorial of Periyar EV Ramasamy in Vaikom, Kerala, marking the centenary of the historic Vaikom struggle.

₹4 cr given to repair mosques, churches in TN

CHIEF Minister MK Stalin on Friday handed over cheques amounting to ₹3.61 crore to ancient churches, mosques and dargahs, besides cemeteries and kabristans in various parts of Tamil Nadu towards renovation works.

Unite to defend federal principles, urges Stalin

CHIEF Minister MK Stalin on Friday expressed happiness in having been able to attend the inauguration of the renovated memorial of Periyar EV Ramasamy in Vaikom, Kerala, marking the centenary of the historic Vaikom struggle.

Dindigul hosp will face the music if violations found

Of the injured, three are undergoing treatment at a private hospital and 35 others are in a government hospital. Four of the 35 are in ICU, others' conditions are stable - MaSu

CM announces ₹5 crore cash prize for chess champ

CHIEF Minister MK Stalin on Friday announced a cash prize of ₹5 crore to D Gukesh, who won the World Chess Championship (FIDE World Championship 2024) held in Singapore.

Hosp blaze gulps many a life, dream

A pall of gloom descended over Dindigul on Friday, a day after the fire accident at a private hospital that snubbed the lives out of six people.

TN AGREES TO KERALA RIDERS ON MULLAIPERIYAR REPAIR WORKS

Additional chief secy says TN's priority is to complete the maintenance work at the dam

Nine suspects quizzed over mysterious death of boy

AS many as 36 witnesses and nine suspects were interrogated in connection with the mysterious death of a 10-year-old boy in Kovilpatti a few days ago, said SP Albert John, appealing to the public not to spread rumours, here on Friday.

Contest for school students to kindle interest in library

COIMBATORE: The school education department has planned to conduct competitions for students to improve library activities.

Maintain transport register, education department directs private schools

TO ensure the safety of students, the district School Education Department instructed private schools to maintain a compulsory school transport register and note down the complaints filed by parents regarding school bus deficiencies.

Fill librarian and PED posts, college principals urge govt

PRINCIPALS have alleged that the higher education department is delaying filling the posts of librarian and Physical Education Director (PED) at government colleges.

Cyber slavery: Agent held in Tiruchy

THE Protector of Emigrants (POE), Chennai, and Tamil Nadu Police's CB-CID wing arrested an illegal agent in Trichy who attempted to send three young men from Tamil Nadu to Cambodia where they would be forced into cyber slavery in fraudulent, scam-based companies, an official release on Friday said.

DREU recognised as southern railway union

THE Dakshin Railway Employees Union (DREU) has gained recognition in Southern Railway after an 11-year gap.

HC orders Bharathidasan Varsity to pay salary dues

THE Madurai Bench of Madras High Court directed Bharathidasan University (BDU) to pay five months' pending salary to guest lecturers and non-teaching staff of government colleges on or before December 31.

No shortage in the state for hepatitis B vaccine, says DPH

TN has 5.19L doses of hepatitis B and 4.63L doses of Pentavalent vaccine, says director

183 gm of jewels seized by customs not returned, says woman passenger

A woman passenger from Sharjah has alleged harassment and ill-treatment by customs authorities at the Tiruchy International Airport upon her arrival last month.

City cyber police issue warning on Digital Arrest

CYBERCRIME police in the city have issued a warning to the public about 'digital arrest', where fraudsters impersonate officers from investigation agencies to extort money from victims by confining them under the false pretense of house arrest.

13,600 kg of tea waste smuggled from WB seized, inquiry on

OFFICIALS from the Tea Board seized tea waste such as tea sweepings, tea fluff, tea fibre or tea stalks which was smuggled from West Bengal to be mixed with tea produced in Nilgiris.

Car rams tree; woman, son die

A 39-year-old woman and her four-year-old son were killed after a car in which they were traveling in, along with other family members, hit a tree.

PMK cadre booked for threatening woman SI

RACE Course police registered an FIR against a PMK cadre on Thursday night after a woman sub-inspector attached to the City Cyber crime wing complained that he verbally abused and threatened her.

Delayed for 5 years, incentive for pregnant women to be given soon

₹18,000 financial aid funded by both state and centre, nutrition kit for moms part of scheme

CCMC delays repair, motorists frustrated by slushy Trichy Road

The stretch of Trichy Road between Singanallur and Ondipudur in Coimbatore has turned into a hazardous route for motorists and pedestrians.