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Grant exemption to disabled person on Tamil language requirement: Madras HC

The Madras High Court has observed that the barriers faced by persons with disabilities go beyond just physical accessibility issues, extending to deep rooted prejudice, stereotypes and misconcepts that pervaded many aspects of the society. Justice N Anand Venkatesh made the observation in a recent order while allowing a petition from B Vidyasagar, Assistant Engineer, Tamil Nadu Housing Board, a disabled person, seeking a direction to the authorities not to insist him to produce the certificate of passing the Tamil Language Test in the light of a G.O dated May 23, 2022 and to grant pending increments and promotion. The judge said from education and employment to health care and public services, persons with disabilities often face significant obstinance that hinder their full participation and inclusion. In view of the same, a Constitutional Court must develop an understanding of the societal, attitudinal, cultural, institutional, structural, legal and environmental barriers that ...

Need to reduce carbon emissions for net zero by 2070: Minister Khattar

Union Minister Manohar Lal on Saturday called for steps to reduce carbon emissions to meet the commitment of achieving net zero target by 2070. At present, the focus is on solar and wind energy and all the states were moving in this direction, the Power and Housing & Urban Affairs Minister, said. "We have to reduce the carbon emissions to reach the net zero by 2070," Manohar Lal told reporters after chairing a review meeting with the officials of Tamil Nadu Municipal Administration, TWAD, TUFIDCO, and power sector CPSEs, here. "Today, I was on a tour of two states - Puducherry and Tamil Nadu... We have requested that renewable energy plants be set up in all the states," the Minister said. During the review, certain demands like strengthening transmission line under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) and the prepaid system in smart metering be done in phases, were raised. "Given these demands, if we have to make some changes in the policy, we will do it," Manohar Lal ...

Tamil Nadu: Intense rain lashes Madurai, causes disruption in daily lives

Meanwhile, Madurai District Collector Sangeetha declared a holiday on Saturday for schools in Madurai East and Madurai North revenue divisions given the unprecedented rainfall

CM Stalin urges EAM to secure release of fishermen detained by Lankan Navy

He noted that the situation continues unabated, making it difficult for coastal communities to sustain their way of life

TFR in South India explained: Why are they worried about population growth?

Concerns over delimitation of Lok Sabha seats and a fall in fertility rates in South India have states revisiting family planning schemes

REPL bags order from TN to prepare master plans for 12 urban local bodies

Rudrabhishek Enterprises Ltd (REPL) has received a work order from the Tamil Nadu government to prepare GIS-based master plans for 12 Urban Local Bodies. REPL is into urban development and infrastructure consultancy. It is listed on the National Stock Exchange (NSE). In a statement on Tuesday, REPL said the Directorate of Town and Country Planning (DTCP), the government of Tamil Nadu, has appointed the company to prepare GIS-based master plans for 12 Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) under AMRUT 2.0 Sub-Scheme. This assignment is aligned with the Tamil Nadu government's strategic focus on fostering planned and sustainable development, leveraging advanced GIS technology to create cities that are more efficient, resilient, and more livable, it added. REPL will conduct a thorough assessment of the existing conditions and identify development trends at the regional level. This involves a comprehensive review and analysis of current development patterns, identifying gaps, potential development,

Delimitation in focus as 2 South CMs talk reversing population policies

The statements have come after southern states have reported a total fertility rate (TFR) below the replacement level

Tamil Nadu rain alert: Heavy rain lashes Puducherry, residents struggle

Stalin said, "The Tamil Nadu Government is ready to face any situation. Precautionary measures have been implemented across the state

TN state anthem row: Free yourself from divisive forces, CM Stalin to Guv

Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi should free himself from divisive forces and discharge duties as per Constitutional norms, if he intends to continue as governor, Chief Minister M K Stalin said, and asked him to desist from converting Raj Bhavan into a political party office to depict Dravidian race in poor light. Amidst the heightened war of words between the governor and chief minister over the omission of a line from the state anthem during its rendition at the governor's event on Friday, Stalin sought to know why Ravi did not immediately condemn when a line from the Tamil anthem was missed right in front of him. "You say you can sing Tamil Thai Valthu with complete devotion, but why did you not immediately condemn when the singers missed a line pertaining to Dravida?" the chief minister asked Ravi. While rendering the Tamil Thai Valthu at the valedictory of Hindi month held at Doordarshan Tamil office here on Friday evening, where the governor participated, the troupe reciting the .

Tata Power firm launches programme to promote solar power in Tamil Nadu

Initiative provides subsidies to households to adopt green energy, says company

Supreme Court closes proceedings against Jaggi Vasudev's Isha Foundation

The Supreme Court on Friday closed the proceedings in a habeas corpus petition filed by a man who had alleged that his two daughters were held captive inside the premises of spiritual leader Jaggi Vasudev's Isha Foundation at Coimbatore. A bench headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud noted that both the women were major and have stated that they were residing at the ashram voluntarily and without any coercion. A habeas corpus petition is filed seeking direction to produce before the court a person who is missing or has been illegally detained. The bench, also comprising Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra, also noted that in pursuance of its October 3 order, the police has submitted a status report before it. The bench observed it would be unnecessary for the apex court to expand upon the ambit of these proceedings which arises from a habeas corpus petition which was initially filed before the Madras High Court. On October 3, the top court had effectively halted the police prob

Bonfiglioli starts work for Rs 320 cr Tamil Nadu unit; to start ops by 2025

The 25-acre Cheyyar plant reinforces Bonfiglioli 's commitment to the 'Make in India' initiative and solidifies its position as one of India's largest gearbox manufacturers

Hyundai submits PFR to take up modernisation of TN plant for Rs 1,500cr

Hyundai Motor India, the subsidiary of Korean auto major Hyundai, has submitted the pre-feasibility report to take up revamping and modernisation of its facility in Tamil Nadu at an outlay of Rs 1,500 crore. The expansion at the existing facility at Irungattukottai near here would create an additional 155 new jobs and the plant size would be increased to 7.21 lakh sq metre from the current 5.40 lakh sq metre. Hyundai Motor India has planned to expand the factory by adding additional 1.81 lakh sq metres of land at the factory. According to the company, it has proposed to take up revamping and modernisation of its existing manufacturing facility at Irungattukottai, Kancheepuram district in Tamil Nadu, As per the Pre-Feasibility Report submitted by the automaker on Thursday, the manufacturing facility is spread across an area of 538 acres and has the capacity to produce 8.50 lakh cars per annum. "Hyundai Motor India as per the proposed revamping and modernisation plan, the built-up

Depression over West Central Bay of Bengal moves towards North Chennai

Subsequently, the depression has weakened into a well-marked low pressure area and lay over the South coastal Andhra Pradesh

Chennai and parts of Tamil Nadu sees heavy rainfall, dams fill rapidly

Chennai and several parts of Tamil Nadu experienced 'extremely heavy rainfall' resulting in the dams getting filled up fast. During the past 24 hours till 8.30 on Wednesday, the Regional Meteorological Centre, Chennai, said it observed extremely heavy rainfall in many places. The Cholavaram reservoir in neighbouring Tiruvallur district received 302.6 mm rainfall on a single day when the Northeast Monsoon commenced on October 15. The Redhills lake, near here, received 279.2 mm rainfall while Chembarambakkam obtained 85 mm, Kannankottai Thervoy Kandigai: 62, Poondi: 60, and Veeranam: 50.20 mm rainfall. The water level in the Poondi, Cholavaram, Puzhal (Redhills), Kannankottai Thervoy Kandigai, Chembarambakkam, and Veeranam reservoirs in Chennai and suburbs increased steadily, the Water Resources Department said. The combined storage in these six dams stood at 41.61 per cent (5,502.17 mcft, as increase from 4,844.20 mcft on Tuesday) with a combined inflow of 6,789 cusecs water today.

Heavy rains continue to batter Chennai, waterlogging affects bus services

Chennai rains: The IMD issued a "red" alert for certain regions of the state and warned of heavy rainfall on October 17 and 18

Chennai faces severe waterlogging amid heavy rains, IMD issues orange alert

Chennai rainfall: The IMD has predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall over Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal between October 12-16, with the most intense downpours likely on October 14-15

Chennai rain alert: Schools, colleges to close in 4 districts for today

The weather department has issued a warning for heavy to very heavy rainfall in Tamil Nadu. CM Stalin has advised professionals to do work from home and closed schools, and colleges for tomorrow

TN CM Stalin welcomes ban on import of pocket cigarette lighters' parts

On October 13, the Department of Commerce implemented certain restrictions on importing parts for pocket lighters

TDP office, Chandrababu Naidu residence attack cases transferred to AP CID

Andhra Pradesh DGP Ch Dwaraka Tirumala Rao has transferred the cases relating to the alleged attacks on the TDP office and Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu's residence in 2021 by YSRCP cadres to the CID, said an official on Monday. TDP and YSRCP leaders reportedly clashed outside the then opposition leader Naidu's residence at Undavalli in September 2021 while the TDP central office in Mangalagiri mandal was allegedly stormed by over 100 YSRCP leaders and cadres in October 2021. "The decision to transfer the cases to CID was taken by the DGP about two days ago. The superintendent of police (Guntur) directed us to be ready with the updated record of these two cases to hand them over to the CID," Mangalagiri sub-divisional police officer Murali Krishna told PTI. However, he noted that CID officials are yet to collect the case files while the district police will continue its investigation in the meantime. As many as 120 people affiliated to YSRCP have been identified in these ...