Tamil Nadu

Congress alliance with DMK puts Siddaramaiah Govt in a fix over Cauvery disputeCongress alliance with DMK puts Siddaramaiah Govt in a fix over Cauvery dispute

Congress alliance with DMK puts Siddaramaiah Govt in a fix over Cauvery dispute

Bengaluru: In the midst of a looming drought due to the failure of monsoon rains and fast depleting reservoirs, the…

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Weather office warns of heavy rains in Tamil Nadu, KeralaWeather office warns of heavy rains in Tamil Nadu, Kerala

Weather office warns of heavy rains in Tamil Nadu, Kerala

The weather office has warned of isolated heavy rainfall in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry during a wet spell from 29th…

2 years ago
India’s Agri-researchers pioneer AI use to boost banana productionIndia’s Agri-researchers pioneer AI use to boost banana production

India’s Agri-researchers pioneer AI use to boost banana production

On the occasion of its foundation day and Kisan Mela celebrations held this week, the Indian Council of Agricultural Research-National…

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Tamil Nadu’s conservationists bat for vultures using art and paintingTamil Nadu’s conservationists bat for vultures using art and painting

Tamil Nadu’s conservationists bat for vultures using art and painting

Much ignored by people and authorities, the dwindling population of vultures, one of the most useful creatures as it scavenges…

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Tamil Nadu celebrating World Elephant Day in style with two-day conclave in CoimbatoreTamil Nadu celebrating World Elephant Day in style with two-day conclave in Coimbatore

Tamil Nadu celebrating World Elephant Day in style with two-day conclave in Coimbatore

To make the celebration of World Elephant Day (August 12) meaningful, the Tamil Nadu Government is holding a two-day conclave…

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Centre has given final go-ahead to new spaceport at Tamil Nadu’s Kulasekarapattinam, says ministerCentre has given final go-ahead to new spaceport at Tamil Nadu’s Kulasekarapattinam, says minister

Centre has given final go-ahead to new spaceport at Tamil Nadu’s Kulasekarapattinam, says minister

Union Minister Jitendra Singh has informed that the government has approved the proposal for the establishment of a new spaceport…

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Ancient crystal quartz weighing unit discovered for first time at Keeladi, Tamil NaduAncient crystal quartz weighing unit discovered for first time at Keeladi, Tamil Nadu

Ancient crystal quartz weighing unit discovered for first time at Keeladi, Tamil Nadu

The ninth phase of diggings going on in Keeladi in Sivaganga district which is located 12 kilometres of Madurai in…

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Bellie of ‘Elephant Whisperers’ fame makes headlines again, to become permanent caretaker of elephant camp in Tamil NaduBellie of ‘Elephant Whisperers’ fame makes headlines again, to become permanent caretaker of elephant camp in Tamil Nadu

Bellie of ‘Elephant Whisperers’ fame makes headlines again, to become permanent caretaker of elephant camp in Tamil Nadu

Bellie who along with her husband Bomman became famous as the documentary “The Elephant Whisperers” based on them won the…

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Nirmala to showcase Tamil Nadu’s deep culture, to innaugurate on-site museum at Adichanallur on Aug 5Nirmala to showcase Tamil Nadu’s deep culture, to innaugurate on-site museum at Adichanallur on Aug 5

Nirmala to showcase Tamil Nadu’s deep culture, to innaugurate on-site museum at Adichanallur on Aug 5

Preparations are in full swing at the on-site museum at Adichanallur, an archaeological site located in Tamil Nadu’s Thoothukudi district.…

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National Moth Week celebrated in NilgirisNational Moth Week celebrated in Nilgiris

National Moth Week celebrated in Nilgiris

The National Moth Week which concluded on Sunday (July 30) saw a slew of activities and events taking place across…

2 years ago
Taiwanese electronics giant Foxconn to invest Rs 1,600 crore in new factory near ChennaiTaiwanese electronics giant Foxconn to invest Rs 1,600 crore in new factory near Chennai

Taiwanese electronics giant Foxconn to invest Rs 1,600 crore in new factory near Chennai

Taiwanese electronics giant Foxconn has signed an agreement to invest Rs 1,600 crore ($194 million) in a new electronics components…

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Towing ships for more than 30 hours, Indian Navy rescues 36 fishermen stranded at seaTowing ships for more than 30 hours, Indian Navy rescues 36 fishermen stranded at sea

Towing ships for more than 30 hours, Indian Navy rescues 36 fishermen stranded at sea

The Indian Navy on Friday rescued 36 fishermen from Tamil Nadu who were stranded at sea for over two days…

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Watch: Tamil Nadu’s temple elephant enjoys a splash in her new swimming poolWatch: Tamil Nadu’s temple elephant enjoys a splash in her new swimming pool

Watch: Tamil Nadu’s temple elephant enjoys a splash in her new swimming pool

Ramalakshmi the elephant belonging to Arulmigu Ramanathaswamy temple in Tamil Nadu’s Rameswaram is in news as she is all set…

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Tamil Nadu takes big steps to restore mangroves in Gulf of Mannar Biosphere ReserveTamil Nadu takes big steps to restore mangroves in Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve

Tamil Nadu takes big steps to restore mangroves in Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve

Mangrove forests are one of the most productive ecosystems in the world as they have rich and diverse living resources…

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Tamil Nadu post offices go the extra mile to become specially-abled friendlyTamil Nadu post offices go the extra mile to become specially-abled friendly

Tamil Nadu post offices go the extra mile to become specially-abled friendly

With the objective of making public institutions more accessible and inclusive, the Tiruchirapally or Trichy Head Post Office has made…

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Tamil Nadu archaeologists strike big, find cave paintings by prehistoric humans dating back to 3,000 BC

Human beings as food gatherers and hunters took refuge in natural caves for safety and these provide a lot of…

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Municipality in TN’s Thoothukudi uses treated wastewater to grow free fodder for cattle

The Tiruchendur municipality which is located in Tamil Nadu’s Thoothukudi district has come up with an innovative way to use…

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Asia’s biggest library in memory of M. Karunanidhi to open in Madurai on July 15

Come July 15, and the ancient city of Madurai in Tamil Nadu which has several major landmarks, will boast Asia’s…

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Tata Group poised to become first Indian firm to make iPhones

Tata Group is poised to become the first Indian company to make iPhones as it is close to clinching an…

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India’s first hydrogen fuel boat designed by Coimbatore students comes 6th in Monaco Energy Boat Challenge

It was a proud moment for India as a team of engineering students – Team Sea Sakthi -- from Coimbatore’s…

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Tamil Nadu cooperatives ride digital wave, launch App to sell organic products

With the aim to provide a fillip to the cooperative movement and enable consumers especially in cities to access to…

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