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Rising heat stress poses grave health risk for workers in Tamil Nadu: Study

Rising heat stress due to soaring global temperatures poses a grave occupational health risk to the salt pan workers in Tamil Nadu, according to a study. The research, published in the journal Kidney International Reports, reveals the urgent need for adaptation strategies and improved health care access to protect vulnerable individuals. Between 2017 and 2020, 352 workers were studied in seven salt pans in Tamil Nadu. The workload for different job roles and classified heat stress levels were evaluated. Key indicators such as pre- and post-shift heart rates, core body temperatures, urine characteristics, sweat rates, and kidney function parameters were measured. The study led by researchers at Sri Ramchandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai, found that every participant had either a heavy or moderate workload, and an alarmingly close to 90 per cent of workers were found to be working above the recommended limits of heat exposure. International regulations advise

Centre giving Rs 6,080 cr for railways sector in Tamil Nadu: Vaishnaw

Ashwini Vaishnaw further said that the long pending demand of the Hosur Jolarpet inter-rail service project was being assessed and work would start soon after evaluating the cost efficiency

Universal Sompo General Insurance records 47% rise under PMSBY scheme in TN

Universal Sompo General Insurance, a partner of the Centre's Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana, insured 21 lakh people in Tamil Nadu in the first six months of the current financial year under the scheme, the company said on Sunday. Universal Sampo General Insurance is a joint venture between the public sector Indian Bank, Indian Overseas Bank, Karnataka Bank, Dabur Investments, and Sompo Japan Insurance. The Mumbai-headquartered company has disbursed over Rs 45 crore of claims in Tamil Nadu since the launch of the scheme in 2015. The PMSBY scheme is aimed at providing one year of accidental death and disability coverage at a premium of Rs 20 per annum. "Universal Sompo General Insurance has insured 21 lakh people in Tamil Nadu in the first half (April-September 2023) of the current financial year with a growth of 47 per cent over last year," a company statement here said. Universal Sompo General Insurance has 117 offices across the country and offers a range of products caterin

DMK regime retrieved temple properties worth Rs 5,500 cr: Stalin flays FM

Targeting Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Chief Minister and DMK President M K Stalin on Friday said true devotees will laud the DMK regime but not the deceitful who attempt to hoodwink the people. Stalin, referring to the DMK youth wing conference slated to be held in Salem next month, said some people, unable to tolerate the party's growth were trying to confuse the people through disinformation campaign in the social media. In his address at a function here, the DMK chief said he will not be concerned even if BJP state unit chief K Annamalai was to confuse people. However, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has alleged in an interview that "we are looting temples." Under the DMK regime, Rs 5,500 crore worth properties belonging to temples have been retrieved. "If they really have devotion, they should laud the DMK regime," he said. However, they do not have devotion and only try to hoodwink people through their deceitfulness. A senior, retired police officer has made

Tamil Nadu: Acid tank at Ranipet chemical plant bursts open, no casualties

Large amounts of acid and toxic fumes filled the area, causes breathing issues and eye irritation to the factory workers and others in the area

Sundaram Home Finance to double SBL branches, to set foot in Telangana

Sundaram Home Finance on Thursday unveiled its plan to double its Small Business Loans (SBL) branches over the next 12 months including setting foot in Telangana. Telangana will be the company's first expansion outside Tamil Nadu in the SBL segment. We have made steady progress in the SBL segment establishing a solid presence in Tier 3 and 4 towns in Tamil Nadu. While we will look to strengthen our existing branches, we are now set to foray into locations outside TN in phase two of our expansion, Sundaram Home Finance MD Lakshminarayanan Duraiswamy said on the expansion. The company is in the process of identifying "pockets of opportunities" in smaller towns in TN and Telangana and expects to finalise them in Q4 this year, he said in a statement and added that the new branches would become fully operational next year. The company opened 25 exclusive SBL branches in Tier 3 and 4 towns in Tamil Nadu in phase 1 after it forayed into this new segment in October 2022, the release said.

Tamil Nadu in process of developing green hydrogen hub: Minister Rajaa

Tamil Nadu was leading the green energy transition revolution and was in the process of developing a green hydrogen hub, Industries Minister T R B Rajaa said here on Tuesday. At the India EV Conclave event organised on the theme 'Electrifying Tomorrow: Navigating the EV Transition", he said 50 per cent of installed energy capacity in the state was green and the government was targeting to increase it to 75 per cent. "Tamil Nadu is leading the green energy transition revolution. The government's commitment and efforts were acknowledged with the 'UN Promotion Award 2023 for Excellence in Scaling Up Energy Transition Investments' at the recent World Investment Forum held in the UAE," he said. "We are in the process of developing a green hydrogen hub. If we also have a robust electric vehicle charging infrastructure, the transition from fossil-fuel dependency to green energy sources and renewables will benefit all," the minister said. He said leading electric vehicle players such as Ol

Tamil Nadu to get Rs 50,000 cr investments in EV sector by 2025: Minister

EV policy supports state's 'clear vision' for sustainable growth, he says

Titan plans to hire over 3,000 employees in next 5 years across domains

The Titan Company on Tuesday said it is planning to add over 3,000 employees in the next 5 years across domains including engineering, design, luxury, digital, data analytics, marketing and sales among others. The company is looking for professionals with specialised skills such as data analytics, cyber security, product management, digital marketing and other new-age skills amongst others, a company statement said. "We are embarking on an exciting journey towards becoming a Rs 1,00,000 crore business in the next 5 years. Our aggressive hiring strategy of adding 3,000 people in the next 5 years reflects our dedication to hire a diverse and talented workforce. "We believe that alongside growing our own people it also helps to bring in experts from various fields, young and experienced. This will accelerate our growth and innovation, strengthening our position in the industry," Titan Company Head HR- Corporate and Retail, Priya Mathilakath Pillai said in a statement. Currently, 60 pe

Role of the governor is to uphold democracy, not kill it, says DMK leader

A three-judge bench headed by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud asked the reason for the delay while hearing the Tamil Nadu government plea

15 Tamil Nadu fishermen reached Chennai after being released from Sri Lanka

The Finance Minister spoke to the Foreign Secretary and the Indian High Commission in Sri Lanka, following which the fishermen were rescued

What was he doing for 3 yrs, SC questions delay by TN Guv on assenting

The Supreme Court on Monday questioned the delay on the part of Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi in granting assent to several Bills passed by the state Assembly, asking as to why should governors wait for parties to move the top court with their grievances. Posing tough questions, a bench headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud asked what was the governor doing for three years, noting that the Bills were pending since January 2020. Observing that the issue was whether there was a delay in the discharge of the constitutional functions entrusted to the office of the governors, the court also said it would deal with the question whether a governor can sit over the Bills without sending them either back to the Assembly or to the President. The top court made the observations as it deferred the hearing on the Tamil Nadu government's plea alleging delay by Governor Ravi to December 1 after Attorney General R Venkataramani, appearing for the Office of the Governor, sought a postponement. The

Tamil Nadu to start production of Crocs footwear brand from November 28

According to the state government, with a policy rolled out last year that is pushing up its growth, the footwear sector in Tamil Nadu is a mainstay in the state's industrial growth story

Leo OTT release date postponed: Check the latest release date here

Leo's OTT release date is postponed, the movie will be released on November 28, 2023. The movie was released in theatres on October 19, 2023, and it has collected over 600 crore worldwide

What was TN governor doing for 3 yrs?: SC questions delay on bills

On Saturday, the Tamil Nadu Assembly held a special session to re-adopt all ten bills, which were sent back to Governor RN Ravi for his assent

Tamil Nadu, Kerala pleas on 'delay' by governor in Supreme Court on Monday

The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear on Monday two separate pleas of the Tamil Nadu and Kerala governments, alleging a delay by the respective state governors in giving assent to bills passed by the assemblies. A bench of Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and Justices J B Pardiwala and Manoj Misra is scheduled to hear the pleas. The Tamil Nadu Assembly re-adopted 10 bills in a special sitting on Saturday, days after those were returned by Governor R N Ravi. The bills, covering different departments, including law, agriculture and higher education, were passed in the wake of Ravi returning those on November 13. The re-adopted bills were later sent to the governor for his assent. On November 10, describing the alleged delay by the Tamil Nadu governor in giving assent to the bills as a "matter of serious concern", the top court sought the Centre's response on the state government's petition accusing the Raj Bhawan of "sitting over" 12 legislations. Issuing notice to the Centre, the top

Stalin moves Assembly resolution to reconsider bills returned by TN Guv

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Saturday moved a resolution in the state Assembly to take up for reconsideration, 10 bills passed earlier by the House and returned by State Governor R N Ravi. Stalin, moving the resolution, said without giving any reasons, Ravi had returned the Bills, mentioning "I withhold Assent" to them. While 2 bills each were adopted by the House in 2020 and 2023, six others were passed last year. He said the House takes note that under the proviso to Article 200 of the Constitution of India, if the above said Bills are passed again and presented to the Governor for assent, he "shall not withhold assent therefrom." "This House resolves that under rule 143 of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly rules the following Bills may be reconsidered by this Assembly," the resolution moved by Stalin said. The CM also made a stinging attack on Ravi, alleging the Governor was keen to block the government's initiatives. "He returned the Bills due to his personal wh

Isuzu Motors strategically expanding network pan India, says official

Utility vehicle maker Isuzu Motors India has inaugurated its new dealership in Tamil Nadu under its plan to strategically expand its network across the country, a top official said. The company, a subsidiary of Isuzu Motors Ltd, Japan has set up its 3S -- sales, service, and spares -- dealership named Kaveri ISUZU in Tiruchirappalli. Marking the inauguration of the outlet, company officials handed over the keys of an Isuzu D-MAX pickup to the first customer on Friday, a press release said. With the addition of the new dealership in Tiruchirappalli, Isuzu Motors India has increased its presence to four outlets, after setting up similar dealerships in Chennai, Madurai, and Coimbatore. "While we are strategically expanding our network across the country, we are also strengthening our presence in each market with more dealer outlets to increase our reach to our customers. We are witnessing an immense potential for our products in the region, both in the personal segment and especially

Bharti Airtel 5G coverage in Tamil Nadu crosses 4.2 million customers

Airtel's 5G service extends across all districts and union territories in the country

TN Governor returns 10 bills to be discussed in special Assembly session

The Tamil Nadu government accused Raj Bhavan of 'sitting on' 12 bills and causing deliberate delays