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GreenCell's NueGo battery-operated buses to soon zip through roads in TN

Electric tourist bus service NueGo promoted by GreenCell Mobility would soon ply on the local routes in Tamil Nadu, the state government said on Sunday. Recently, NueGo became the first battery-operated transport vehicle to be registered in the state following the government order stating all such passenger vehicles shall be issued permits by the transport department. GreenCell's NueGo battery-operated buses will soon ply in Tamil Nadu on local routes, the Industries department said in a social media post. "With the support of the government's forward-thinking policies, we are proud to be the first battery-operated transport vehicle to be registered, paving the way for a greener, sustainable future in transportation," GreenCell Mobility MD and CEO Devndra Chawla said in a company statement. NueGo is currently operating between Chennai-Tirupati, and Chennai-Puducherry routes, and has planned to expand its presence in Tamil Nadu. "As the first pan-India inter-city electric tourist b

Madurai train fire: Southern Railway safety commissioner to conduct inquiry

The official toll from the horrific fire incident at a train coach in Madurai was pegged at 9 while another 8 passengers were gravely injured in the incident

Cauvery water: SC refuses to pass order on TN govt's plea to direct K'taka

The Supreme Court on Friday refused to pass any order on the Tamil Nadu government's plea seeking release of 24,000 cusecs of Cauvery water daily by Karnataka for irrigating the standing crops. A three-judge bench headed by Justice BR Gavai sought a report from the Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) on the amount of water released by Karnataka, after Additional Solicitor General Aishwarya Bhati informed the court that a meeting of the authority is scheduled for Monday. We do not possess any expertise on the matter. The ASG informs that authority is meeting on Monday to decide discharge of water for next fortnight. "We find that it will be appropriate that CWMA submits its report on whether the directions issued for discharge of water have been complied or not, the bench, also comprising Justices PS Narasimha and PK Mishra, said. Additional Solicitor General Aishwarya Bhati, appearing for the Centre, informed the bench that the meeting of CWMA is scheduled to be held on Augus

HDFC Bank signs MoU with StartupTN to foster entrepreneurship in Tamil Nadu

Private sector HDFC Bank has signed a memorandum of understanding with StartupTN to promote innovation and entrepreneurship in Tamil Nadu, the bank said on Thursday. Through the partnership, the bank aims to contribute significantly towards the growth and success of startups present in the state. StartupTN, is backed by the Tamil Nadu government and aims to nurture a vibrant startup ecosystem in Tamil Nadu resulting in innovation and entrepreneurship driven employment and economic growth. The agreement was signed between HDFC Bank Senior Vice-President and Circle Head, Coimbatore, Ilamurugu Karunakaran and StartupTN Mission Director and CEO Shivarajah Ramanathan during the Tamil Nadu Startup Thiruvizha 2023 held in Coimbatore recently. "In Tamil Nadu alone we have more than 6,000 Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade recognised startups. StartupTN has done transformational work to support startups across stages in the state and we hope to leverage their network an

EAM calls for implementation of 13A in Lanka for addressing minority issues

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has expressed hope for a reconciliation process that addresses the aspirations of the minority Tamil community in Sri Lanka for equality, justice and self-respect, as he highlighted the implementation of the 13 Amendment to the Constitution to achieve the objective. The remarks by Jaishankar came on Wednesday as he updated through a video message members of the India-Sri Lanka Parliamentary Friendship Association on bilateral relations. He also reiterated India's support for the preservation of Sri Lanka's multi-ethnic, multi-lingual, and multi-religious identity. Jaishankar expressed hope for a reconciliation process that addresses the aspirations of the Tamil community for equality, justice and self-respect within the framework of a united and prosperous Sri Lanka. He highlighted a meaningful devolution of powers according to the 13th Amendment (13A) to the Constitution and early conduct of Provincial Council elections as being facilitative .

Stalin dials Chandrayaan-3 director P Veeramuthuvel after mission success

Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft put down the Vikram lander on the lunar surface, descending and tilted to a horizontal position ahead of landing

Two key features of Chandrayaan: A Tamil connect and a scientific payload

Two key features that mark the Chandrayaan-3 mission by ISRO, apart from the planned soft-landing on the lunar surface, is its Tamil connection and the presence of the scientific payload onboard the propulsion module. The Tamil connection of the Chandrayaan missions refers to the three scientists from Tamil Nadu who helmed each of the crucial Moon missions of India's space programme. Mayilsamy Annadurai, dubbed as the 'Moon Man of India', led the maiden Chandrayaan mission in 2008, while M Vanitha led the Chandrayaan-2 mission in 2019, and M Veeramuthuvel is heading the current Chandrayaan-3 Mission. After Chandrayaan-3's lift-off on July 14 at 2.35 pm from Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota, Veeramuthuvel rushed back to the ISRO Telemetry, Tracking and Command Network (ISTRAC) in Bengaluru to track the rocket. He told the media that he would be able to speak to them only after ensuring that the landing module makes a soft-landing on the lunar surface an exercise which is ...

TN soil plays key role in Chandrayaan-3 mission, just like state's sons

It is not only Tamil Nadu's sons of the soil former President Dr APJ Abdul Kalam, Chandrayaan-2 Mission Director Mayilsamy Annadurai, and Chandrayaan-3 Project Director Veeramuthuvel P who have contributed to ISRO missions, but literally the state's soil itself. Since 2012, Namakkal, which is about 400 km from state capital Chennai, has supplied soil to ISRO for testing for the Chandrayaan Mission capability, as the earth in that district is similar to that of the lunar surface. This has enabled ISRO to test and refine the ability of the lander module to soft land on the surface of the Moon, given that the properties of the Namakkal soil are similar. So, if Chandrayaan-3's lander module achieves its objective of successfully soft landing on the Moon, it would give Tamil Nadu an extra reason to cheer. This is the third time that Tamil Nadu has supplied the necessary soil to the Bengaluru headquartered space agency for performing the tests for its ambitious Moon missions. Accordin

Bring perpetrators to justice...:TN CM to EAM over attack on fishermen

The Chief Minister said that the attackers inflicted physical harm upon Indian citizens and subjected them to theft, leaving them helpless and distressed

TN used car market records 80% jump in sales till June 2023: CARS24

Pre-owned vehicle sale, purchase, and financing platform provider CARS24 on Tuesday said it has witnessed a noteworthy transformation in the used car market in Tamil Nadu, with practicality taking precedence over luxury. The southern state was also witnessing a significant rise in demand for used cars with an 80 per cent surge in sales recorded during the first 6 months of the year. While popular models from automaker Maruti Suzuki India Ltd remain long-standing favorites, customers in Tamil Nadu were exploring better options including hatchbacks Renault Kwid, Volkswagen Polo, and mid-size sedan Honda City. "These models have captivated the attention of local car buyers, signifying an evolution in their preferences and a departure from conventional choices," CARS24 said in a statement here. Maruti Suzuki continues its strong presence in Tamil Nadu with its popular hatchback Alto800 standing out as the preferred model during the first six-month period of 2023. Tamil Nadu's car mark

Industry 4.0 key to achieve $1 trn economy target for Tamil Nadu: Minister

T R B Rajaa was speaking at a public-private discussion in the city, hosted by the Tamil Nadu government and the World Economic Forum

Madras Day 2023: Date, History, Importance, Celebration, Interesting facts

As per the Madras Day founders, the primary purpose of observing 'Madras Day' is to focus on the city, its past, its present, the heritage and history

What is the Cauvery water dispute, and why is it making headlines again?

Tamil Nadu and Karnataka have been locked in a decades-long battle over the sharing of water from the Cauvery River

TN CM lays foundation stone for Rs 4,276 cr 400 MLD desalination plant

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin laid the foundation stone here on Monday for a 400 Million Litres Per Day (MLD) desalination plant, set to be the biggest in south east Asia. The Rs 4,276.44 crore plant is to be set up with assistance from Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). To cater to the growing need for drinking water, steps have been taken by the state government to set up a 400 MLD plant at Perur on East Coast Road in Chengalpattu district, an official release said, adding, "This plant will be the biggest in Southeast Asia. Work to establish the plant will be completed before December 2026." The desalination plant will use technologically advanced water treatment systems such as dissolved air flotation and dual media filtration. The proposed new plant would benefit 22.67 lakh people living in localities under the Greater Chennai and Tambaram municipal corporations, apart from 20 village panchayats near Chennai city. The government also reported on the status o

Karnataka: BJP protests against releasing water from Cauvery to Tamil Nadu

BJP leader Ashwath Narayan, who was spearheading the protests said that we can't protest on the express highway as we don't want to disrupt the traffic there which is why we are staging protests here

Who are you: Udhayanidhi holds Guv responsible for NEET aspirant's death

"Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi has got so much arrogance. Who are u, Governor? What authority do you have? He is not RN Ravi, he is RSS Ravi," Stalin said

Kinara Capital to provide Rs 1,100 cr to MSMEs in Tamil Nadu this fiscal

Financial technology company Kinara Capital has committed Rs 1,100 crore to support the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Tamil Nadu and neighbouring Puducherry during the current financial year, a top official said. According to Chief Operating Officer Thirunavukkarasu R, the company disbursed more than Rs 656 crore in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry in FY2023. "With a renewed commitment of Rs 1,100 crore to MSMEs this financial year, we are realising the aspirations of thousands of micro, small and medium enterprises across the state," he said in a press release on Sunday. Kinara Capital offers business loans to the MSME sectors ranging between Rs 1 lakh to Rs 30 lakh. The company offers various business loan products including long-term and short-term working capital, and asset purchases among others. The company unveiled its 'myKinara' mobile application in Tamil language that offers easy access to credit for the MSMEs operating in the state. The company plans to hire 1

Cauvery water row: K'taka govt calls for all- party meeting on Aug 23

Shivakumar said that they have also called some senior Parliament members to be part of the meeting to reach a solution to this long pending issue involving Karnataka and Tamil Nadu

DMK won't stop until NEET abolished: Stalin as party stages hunger strike

Tamil Nadu Minister for Youth Welfare Udhayanidhi Stalin also participated in the one-day hunger strike in Chennai organized by the DMK student wing and the medical wing

Karnataka to file appeal in SC on Aug 21 over release of Cauvery water

The Karnataka Cabinet on Saturday directed the Advocate General to file the state's appeal before the Supreme Court on August 21 regarding the release of Cauvery river water to neighbouring Tamil Nadu. Earlier this week, Tamil Nadu had approached the Supreme Court with a plea to direct Karnataka to release 24,000 cusecs of Cauvery water daily for standing crops. Karnataka has been maintaining that it will be able to release water to Tamil Nadu taking into account its needs like drinking water and standing crops in the Cauvery basin areas citing scarcity due to deficit monsoon rains. "The Advocate General was invited to today's cabinet. He has been directed to file the state's appeal before the Supreme Court on Monday," Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister H K Patil said. Briefing reporters about the cabinet decisions, Patil said, "He (AG) has been asked to file an appeal with all the detailed information based on the existing situation." Not willing to share any details, the ...