Chennai, Oct 23: The Tamil Nadu government has directed District Collectors, local bodies and departments to implement rainwater harvesting measures across the State to improve groundwater recharge and conserve water resources. Under guidelines issued by Additional Chief Secretary Gagandeep Singh Bedi, officials have been asked to inspect and repair existing rainwater harvesting systems and establish new facilities in government offices, schools, hospitals, residential buildings and commercial establishments. Authorities will also identify suitable locations for structures such as recharge wells, percolation pits and trenches to conserve rainwater. The government has proposed awards to recognise outstanding efforts by districts, local bodies,…
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Chennai, Oct 23: The Bharatiya Nabhikiya Vidyut Nigam Limited (BHAVINI), a Government of India enterprise under the Department of Atomic Energy, celebrated its Company Formation Day with great enthusiasm, bringing together employees and distinguished guests in a spirit of unity and pride, on Thursday. The celebration provided an opportunity to reflect on BHAVINI’s journey, recognise the dedication of its workforce and reaffirm its commitment to the successful realisation of the 500 MW Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) project at Kalpakkam, about 70 km from here. PFBR is indigenously designed by Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research and built and commissioned…
Chennai, Oct 23: Nuclear medicine can play a vital role in diagnosing acute lymphoblastic leukaemia, liver cirrhosis and fatty liver disease, Union Minister for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh said on Thursday. Delivering the 42nd convocation address at Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research (SRIHER) in Porur, he highlighted how artificial intelligence, genomics and quantum technologies were transforming healthcare. He noted the growing burden of non-communicable diseases such as diabetes and coronary artery disease. Singh said India was among the few countries to open nuclear research to private-sector participation. He also highlighted the SANGAM programme under the National…
Chennai, Oct 23: Vanni Arasu, Szaze Minister and deputy general secretary of the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK), has launched a sharp attack on the DMK and Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK) chief Seeman, accusing the latter of making derogatory remarks against Dravidian leaders and criticising the DMK for its political approach. In a post on X on Thursday, Vanni Arasu criticised Seeman’s past statements on the Dravidian movement, Periyar E V Ramasamy and former Chief Minister M Karunanidhi. He argued that the ideological conflict between the Aryan and Dravidian traditions had been discussed by leaders such as B R Ambedkar and…
Tirunelveli, Oct 23: Minister Maria Wilson on Thursday alleged that corruption had taken place in projects implemented during the previous DMK regime, claiming that irregularities had been detected in four departments audited so far. The Minister made the allegations while speaking to reporters in Nellai after inspecting preparations for dealing with rain-related emergencies. She said the State’s financial position was strong and asserted that the present administration was handling public funds transparently. Referring to the findings of departmental audits, Wilson alleged that irregularities had been identified in four departments. She also targeted former School Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi, referring…
Coimbatore, Oct 23: The Coimbatore city police arrested a teacher on Thursday in connection with the death by suicide of a 16-year-old Dalit student who allegedly faced caste-based harassment at a private school in Peelamedu. The school’s headmaster and two students have also been booked in the case. The deceased, A Akilan, was studying in Class 11 and lived at AT Colony in Peelamedu with his family. His mother, A Kousalyadevi, lodged a complaint alleging that her son had been subjected to caste-based remarks and taunts over his food choices. Based on the complaint, the Peelamedu police registered a case…
Chennai, Oct 23: Widespread rainfall under the active northeast monsoon has inundated several residential areas in Tamil Nadu and sharply increased water levels in reservoirs across the State. Heavy overnight showers caused waterlogging in parts of Chennai and several southern districts. Sankarankoil in Tenkasi district was among the areas that experienced significant inundation following intense rainfall. In Kanyakumari district, persistent rain affected the Kollamcode municipal area, where floodwater entered several houses. Residents faced difficulties moving out of their homes, while vehicles and essential household belongings were submerged or damaged. Civic officials were working to remove accumulated water from affected residential…
Erode, Oct 23: A 50-year-old farmer died after a car travelling as part of Erode District Collector Kandasamy’s convoy collided with his two-wheeler on the Gobi-Erode highway on Thursday. The deceased was identified as Shanmugam, a resident of Vellangoil near Gobichettipalayam in Erode district. He was returning home after visiting the Gobichettipalayam Regional Transport Office to renew his driving licence when the accident occurred. According to reports, Shanmugam was attempting to cross the highway when a car in the Collector’s convoy, travelling towards Erode, struck his two-wheeler. The impact threw him off the vehicle, leaving him with severe injuries. The…
Chennai, Oct 23: The State Transport Corporations will operate 2,725 special buses from October 23 to 25 to manage the expected increase in passenger traffic during the weekend, which coincides with auspicious muhurtham dates and Pournami. The special services are intended to help passengers travelling from Chennai and other major cities to their hometowns and pilgrimage centres. The State Express Transport Corporation (SETC) said additional buses would be deployed from major bus terminals to meet the demand. From the Kalaignar Centenary Bus Terminus at Kilambakkam, 775 special buses will operate on Friday, October 23, and another 485 on Saturday, October…