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TN flags concern over spent nuclear fuel storage at Kudankulam site

The Tamil Nadu government on Friday opposed the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited's proposal to store spent nuclear fuel (SNF) at the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant (KNPP) site and suggested it be sent back to Russia, according to an earlier agreement or store it in an uninhabited area. Chief Minister M K Stalin flagged the issue with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a letter about the issue pertaining to the power plant located in Tamil Nadu's Tirunelveli district. Six nuclear power reactors of 1000 MW each are envisaged in this project. Out of the six, units 1 & 2 have already been commissioned, while 3 & 4 are under construction and units 5 & 6 are yet to be established, Stalin said. "The Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd. proposes to construct Away from Reactor (AFR) facilities in the nuclear power plant site itself for the storage of the SNF generated from all six reactors," the Chief Minister said. "In this regard, I wish to inform that when the Ministry

We are not against Hindi but oppose its imposition, says Tamil Nadu CM

He said it should not be construed as narrow-mindedness if Tamils insist on retaining their mother tongue

Signed 2,619 files, says Tamil Nadu CM Stalin in self appraisal

In a self appraisal or a report card, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Thursday said he had signed 2,619 files since he took charge in May 2021.

All measures in place to prevent bird flu in Tamil Nadu, says govt

As many as 1,061 rapid response teams, each led by a veterinary assistant surgeon, have been formed

Walmart, Flipkart sign MoU with Tamil Nadu govt, to support MSMEs

Walmart and Flipkart on Wednesday announced the signing of memorandum of understanding with Department of MSME in Tamil Nadu to establish long-term cooperation for providing capacity building support

Bill seeking exemption for Tamil Nadu from NEET tabled in Assembly

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Monday tabled a Bill seeking the withdrawal of National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) for the state.

Cauvery Authority dropped deliberation on Mekedatu after objection: TN Govt

The Cauvery Water Management Authority in its meeting in Delhi on Tuesday avoided discussion on the Mekedatu dam proposal of Karnataka after Tamil Nadu strongly objected to it, state government said

M K Stalin: Many footprints of a chief minister - with a difference

On the economy, Stalin has lined up his vision of making Tamil Nadu a "one-trillion economy" by 2030

Online gaming gets court relief in TN but there may be other legal battles

Relief by the Madras High Court on the Tamil Nadu government's ban comes as a booster dose for the Rs 7,700-crore online gaming industry but could be a precursor to legal battles in other states

BJP's dilemma in Tamil Nadu: Political ploy or 'clerical error'

There was never a demand for separate statehood in independent India in the name of Kongu Nadu

ESR inks MoU with TN govt to invest Rs 550 cr to build industrial parks

Industrial and logistics real estate platform ESR India said it has signed an agreement with Tamil Nadu government to develop two industrial parks with an estimated investment of Rs 550 crore

Mekedatu dam issue: SC likely to hear TN's contempt plea on July 27

SC has listed July 27 as the likely date to hear the contempt petition filed by Tamil Nadu govt against Karnataka and central govts against construction of Mekedatu dam over Cauvery river

Take steps to contain Delta plus variant: Centre to Tamil Nadu

Union health ministry has called upon TN government to take steps to immediately contain Delta plus variant of Covid-19, as according to research reports, the variant is more transmissible and deadly.

How to reverse slowdown? Raghuram Rajan, Esther Duflo to advice TN govt

The Tamil Nadu government is planning to constitute an 'Economic Advisory Council' to the Chief Ministe

TN govt eases curbs; bus, metro, rail services to resume in Chennai

The Tamil Nadu government announced more relaxations in lockdown norms for 27 districts and bus services are all set to resume in four districts including Chennai from Monday, after a gap of 42 days.

Tamil Nadu govt to continue with Rs 4000 dole to all ration cardholders

A sum of Rs 341 crores has been allocated for providing immediate assistance to people: CM Stalin

TN CM Stalin announces more relaxations, tea stalls allowed to reopen

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Sunday announced more relaxations in as many as 27 districts of the state which includes permission for tea shops to reopen from June 14.

TN notifies Renault Nissan industrial dispute arbitration

The Renault Nissan Automotive India Private Ltd and its workers union have created a history by going in for an arbitration to settle wage revision and other aspects, said a union official.

Renault-Nissan's India unit wants state govt to set social distancing rules

The Renault-Nissan plant resumed operations last week after workers earlier went on strike saying they felt unsafe due to a rising number of coronavirus infections at the factory

TN announces 6 new projects, initiatives on Karunanidhi's birth anniversary

For Tamil writers, the government announced the institution of 'Ilakkiya Maamani' award.