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7.5% reservation for govt school students in all professional courses

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The move follows recommendations by a commission, as admission rates from government school students in professional courses was found to be low, a press release said

Framing policies: Chief Minister M.K. Stalin chairing a Cabinet
meeting on Wednesday. Photo: Special Arrangement

TN’s first paperless budget to be presented on August 13

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A white paper on the State’s finances is likely to be released on August 9

An upgrade: All-in-one desktop personal computers have been installed on the desks of legislators at the makeshift Assembly hall in Kalaivanar Arangam.

President appreciates role of Armed forces during COVID-19 pandemic

“Most of you have been among the frontline warriors, dealing with these challenges. The country appreciates your commitment and contribution,” he said, while addressing student officers of the 77th staff course of the Defence Services Staff College, Wellington

President Ram Nath Kovind

7 sentenced to death for neurosurgeon’s murder

Double life imprisonment for two others; victim was murdered over a land dispute

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Framing policies: Chief Minister M.K. Stalin chairing a Cabinet
meeting on Wednesday. Photo: Special Arrangement

7.5% reservation for govt school students in all professional courses

An upgrade: All-in-one desktop personal computers have been installed on the desks of legislators at the makeshift Assembly hall in Kalaivanar Arangam.

TN’s first paperless budget to be presented on August 13

President Ram Nath Kovind

President appreciates role of Armed forces during COVID-19 pandemic

7 sentenced to death for neurosurgeon’s murder

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State records 1,949 cases, 38 deaths

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Over 900 applications received after extension of deadline for RTE seats

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In the lesson ‘ Pandaiya kalathu pallikoodangal’ and, Saminatha Iyer is referred to as U.Ve. Saminathar

Tamil textbook drops caste surnames of eminent scholars

B. Kolappan U.Ve. Swaminatha Iyer is referred to as Swaminathar

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The patient with the doctors who treated him and Apollo Hospitals vice-chairperson Preetha Reddy at an event in Chennai on Wednesday.

Man gets implant for mitral valve leakage

Special Correspondent Prior to the procedure, his heart function had reduced to 15%, says senior interventional cardiologist

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TN to frame laws to ban online rummy soon, says Law Minister

Special Correspondent The move comes a day after the Madras High Court struck down the Tamil Nadu Gaming and Police Laws (Amendment) Act of 2021

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Yashika Aannand

Nivin Pauly to star in director Ram’s next Tamil film

With music by Yuvan Shankar Raja, the film also stars Anjali and Soori

Dhanush seeks entry tax exemption for his imported car

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Recently, the Madras High Court came down heavily on actor Vijay for having filed a writ petition in 2012 seeking entry tax exemption for his Rolls Royce Ghost

Yashika Aannand interview: This is the true version of how the accident happened

The ‘Bigg Boss’ star and actor talks about losing her best friend in a car crash last month, and how she’s coping in the aftermath of the incident

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Farmer Gnana Saravanan at his award-winning integrated farm on the Tamil Nadu-Kerala border

The Indian Young Farmers Forum, a collective where successful farmers mentor those new to farming

You can catch the life cycle of autumn leaf in its pristine habitat

‘Life of Butterflies’: a documentary that chronicles butterfly behaviour in great detail

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Public hearing for expressway held

AIADMK finds fault with DMK govt.

Special court summons ex-CM, OPS

Rise in COVID-19 cases: parks to remain closed in Vellore

Tamil Nadu tells HC of decision to repeal Dr. J. Jayalalithaa University Act

Cuddalore logs 2 deaths, 61 new cases

Over 900 applications received after extension of deadline for RTE seats

Officials hope more parents will admit children

Madras varsity gets approval for 30 distance education courses

UGC issues circular listing the programmes which will be offered

Sattankulam: Selvarani deposes before trial court

She is the wife of Jayaraj who died

‘Pressure Sri Lanka to stop firing on fishermen’

CM writes to External Affairs Minister

Colleges to come up on land belonging to temples: Sekarbabu

They are being retrieved from encroachers, says HR & CE Minister

Man gets implant for mitral valve leakage

Prior to the procedure, his heart function had reduced to 15%, says senior interventional cardiologist

Registration Dept. tightens norms to prevent fraud

Photos of document writers/advocates certifying drafts to be brought on record

Tamil textbook drops caste surnames of eminent scholars

U.Ve. Swaminatha Iyer is referred to as Swaminathar

Man arrested for chit fund fraud

He allegedly swindled around ₹60 lakh from people

7 sentenced to death for neurosurgeon’s murder

Double life imprisonment for two others; victim was murdered over a land dispute

Collector launches awareness campaign on COVID-19

It was conducted at toll booths in Vikravandi and Moratandi

Govt. to resume supply of meals in anganwadis

However, the Puratchi Thalaivar MGR Nutritious Meal Scheme will recommence only after schools reopen

State records 1,949 cases, 38 deaths

Districts like Coimbatore and the Nilgiris record a marginal rise in daily count

BJP readies for local body polls

Party constitutes 17-member committee for overseeing preparations

For the first time, Keeladi site yields iron dagger with wooden handle

The 40-cm-long weapon with a 6-cm-long wooden handle was found at a depth of 77 cm

Take steps to implement Witness Protection Scheme: HC

It will come into force from the date of government notification

Fire destroys boat in sea

Fourteen fishermen who ventured into the sea in a mechanised boat from Chinna Muttom Fishing Harbour near here had a miraculous escape on Tuesday

Tamil Nadu to provide 7.5% reservation for government school students in all professional courses

The move follows recommendations by a commission, as admission rates from government school students in professional courses was found to be low, a press release said

Colleges to come up on lands belonging to temples, says TN Minister

HR & CE Minister P.K. Sekar Babu said that these institutions would be constructed to ensure a steady income for the temples on whose lands they are to come up

White Paper on Aug. 9, first e-Budget on Aug. 13

State’s finances worse than we thought: Minister

President appreciates role of Armed forces during COVID-19 pandemic

“Most of you have been among the frontline warriors, dealing with these challenges. The country appreciates your commitment and contribution,” he said, while addressing student officers of the 77th staff course of the Defence Services Staff College, Wellington

TN to frame laws to ban online rummy soon, says Law Minister

The move comes a day after the Madras High Court struck down the Tamil Nadu Gaming and Police Laws (Amendment) Act of 2021

Man arrested for chit fund fraud in Tindivanam

The Villupuram Economic Offences Wing - II on Tuesday arrested a 44-year-old man on charges of swindling money from the public through a chit fund.

Campus placements begin at Vellore Institute of Technology

81 VIT students offered salary packages of ₹25 lakh and above, this time

Melmalayanur Angalamman temple to be shut from August 6 to 8

The district administration has banned the entry of devotees to the Melmalayanur Angalamman temple from August 6 to 8.According to a release, the

Special DGP summoned by court in Villupuram

The Madras High Court has given time till Dec. 20 to conclude trial

Silver coin found at Keeladi reveals economic activities of settlement

It is proof that there was trading with north India, says official

CM issues orders to help Maraimalai Adigal’s kin

Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has issued orders to help the son and grandson of Tamil scholar Maraimalai Adigal, who led Thanithamizh Iyakkam and

Dhanush seeks entry tax exemption for his imported car

Recently, the Madras High Court came down heavily on actor Vijay for having filed a writ petition in 2012 seeking entry tax exemption for his Rolls Royce Ghost

T.N. sees 100% pass in Class X CBSE results

Boards were cancelled due to the pandemic

Shortage of teaching faculty hits private engineering colleges

Teachers handling subjects unrelated to area of qualification

Fresh COVID-19 infections dip to 1,908

Chennai records a marginal rise with 203 cases; 29 succumb to infection; 2,25,196 people inoculated

79 lakh doses of vaccines allocated to T.N. for August

Districts with low seroprevalence to get more doses, says Health Minister

POCSO case accused Siva Shankaran moves HC, seeks bail

Says, he was only delivering guest lecture at a school whose former students had chosen to lodge complaints now

T.N. delegation to visit Namibia soon

A 50-member delegation, including 30 from Tamil Nadu, will soon head to Namibia to explore business and trade opportunities. The India Africa Trade

T.N. delegation to visit Namibia soon

A 50-member delegation, including 30 from Tamil Nadu, will soon head to Namibia to explore business and trade opportunities. The India Africa Trade

Rumblings back in T.N. Congress

Some raised the issue of ticket being given to kin of leaders

It was up to AIADMK to attend centenary celebrations, says Duraimurugan

AIADMK’s allies can make their own choices, says Jayakumar

‘Bommai’s statement on Mekedatu unacceptable’

SC judgment should be honoured, says Duraimurugan

Don’t frame chargesheet against Pa. Ranjith: HC

Taking note of the fact that the investigation was in progress in the case against Tamil film director Pa. Ranjith for his remarks on Tamil King Raja

HC scraps law banning online games with stakes

‘No study conducted to justify ban’

Vellore district reports 27 new COVID-19 cases

The total number of COVID-19 cases in Vellore reached 48,136 with 27 new cases reported on August 3. While a total 46,716 have been discharged, the

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