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Tamil Nadu govt announces Rs 600-crore relief assistance to 500,000 farmers

The assistance would be directly credited to the bank accounts of farmers from January 7

82% MoUs with investors turned into actual projects past 10 years: TN govt

Refutes reports that only 9.4% of investment proposals in the state were converted to projects during that time

Tamil Nadu extends lockdown till December 31, with certain relaxations

The existing system of e-registration for those coming to Tamil Nadu from states other than Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and UT of Puducherry to continue

Tamil Nadu plans to ban online games like rummy that involve money

Industry calls for stringent regulatory framework instead of complete ban

Tamil Nadu asks Railways to resume EMU trains for economic activity boost

'Resumption of EMU/Sub-urban trains will greatly help the general public and facilitate quick revival of the economy,' the CM said

Tamil Nadu signs 14 MoUs worth Rs 10,000 cr, to create 7,000 new jobs

Among the companies that have committed investments are JSW Renew, Britannia, Apollo Tyres, Li-Energy for EV battery packs, Britannia and Hyundai Wia

Tamil Nadu may go with Option-1 for GST compensation, but seeks tweaks

State reiterates that Centre is bound to compensate the shortfall in GST collections and should find necessary funds for the purpose if there was a shortfall in cess collections

Tamil Nadu identifies 961 hectares for country's second rocket launch port

At present, rockets are launched from Isro's spaceport at Sriharikotta. The Centre is setting up a second facility due to increase in the number of launches by Isro for domestic and global customers

Rangarajan panel calls for urban job guarantee scheme in Tamil Nadu

Wants state to increase capex by Rs 10,000 cr, set up fund to support construction labour

Rs 110 crore scam in PM-Kisan Nidhi scheme busted in Tamil Nadu

Rs 32 cr recovered so far, 34 govt officials suspended and 80 computer operators and other private staff dismissed

Tamil Nadu opposes provision in Master Directions for priority lending

CM Palaniswami says state seems to have been singled out for adverse treatment as all 32 districts (prior to bifurcation) have been categorised as having comparatively high flow of priority credit

Tamil Nadu allows statewide public transportation from September 7

Palaniswami also announced the resumption of passenger trains within the state, along with Chennai Metro, from September 7.

Govt buses start operations, temples reopen for public in Tamil Nadu

Government buses resumed operations and temples reopened for the public after a gap of about 160 days, in Tamil Nadu on Tuesday.

Tamil Nadu extends Covid-19 lockdown till September 30 with relaxations

K Palaniswami announced the extension of lockdown in the state till Sep 30, but with several relaxations including scrapping of Sunday lockdown, e-pass system for inter-district journey and others

Nissan, Tamil Nadu end $660-million tax dispute after five years

State government and Nissan file a joint compromise memo for withdrawal of case after reaching settlement

Tamil Nadu govt seeks exemption of students attempting NEET from state

The Tamil Nadu government has requested the Centre to scrap NEET or at least exempt students from the state from attending that exam if they were held, Minister K A Sengottaiyan said on Wednesday.

Tamil Nadu lockdown relaxations: CM allows worship in small temples

The chief minister called upon the public to adhere to the SOP and contain the spread of Covid-19

Tamil Nadu to set up exclusive park for EVs, targets Rs 50k-cr investment

The state plans to create 150,000 jobs with a comprehensive EV ecosystem in the state

'Challenge against acquisition of Veda Nilayam be made in civil court'

The Tamil Nadu government on Tuesday informed the Madras High Court that any challenge against its acquisition the residence of Jayalalithaa can only be made before the civil court

National Education Policy: Tamil Nadu rejects 'painful' 3-language formula

Tamil Nadu CM said there will be no deviation from the existing system