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Scrub Typhus Outbreak in Tamil Nadu
Scrub typhus is a bacterial infection that is currently spreading in Tamil Nadu. Districts such as Chennai, Kanchipuram, Tirupattur, Tiruvallur, Chengalpattu, Ranipet, and Vellore have reported numerous cases....
Tamil Nadu Unveils India’s First Glass Sea Bridge
Tamil Nadu has recently inaugurated a groundbreaking glass bridge over the sea, enhancing connectivity between two landmarks. This development coincides with the silver jubilee celebrations of the Tiruvalluvar...
Tamil Nadu Seeks Mumps Vaccine Inclusion
Tamil Nadu is currently experiencing a surge in mumps cases, with reports indicating at least 150 cases each month. The state’s Directorate of Public Health has urged the...
Tamil Nadu’s SGST Collections Surge in 2024
Tamil Nadu has reported important growth in its State Goods and Services Tax (SGST) collections for the fiscal year 2024-25. The increase stands at 20.12%, the highest among...
Delhi, Rajasthan, and Tamil Nadu Lead in 5-Year Property Tax Growth
Municipal corporations (MCs) are crucial for urban governance, which rely heavily on property taxes for revenue. Recent reports highlight important differences in property tax revenue growth across states...
Tamil Nadu’s Green Energy Corridor-II Initiative
The Green Energy Corridor-II (GEC-II) Scheme is a project for Tamil Nadu, which aims to enhance the state’s renewable energy transmission capacity. The initiative is part of a...
Tamil Nadu Tackles Invasive Plant Threat
The Tamil Nadu Forest Department is dealing with a new ecological problem caused by an invasive plant called Senna tora. This plant, originally from Central America, has been...
Tamil Nadu Land Act Sparks Controversy Over Water Bodies
The Tamil Nadu Land Consolidation (for Special Projects) Act, 2023, was enacted on October 18, 2024. It aims to facilitate land acquisition for major infrastructure projects. However, the...
Tamil Nadu Court Advances Invasive Species Eradication Efforts
The Madras High Court reported progress in eradicating exotic and invasive species from Tamil Nadu’s forests. The focus is on a specific invasive species, Senna spectabilis, which is...
Tamil Nadu Declares Heatwave a State Disaster
The Tamil Nadu government declared heatwaves a State-specific disaster. This decision aims to provide relief for those affected by extreme heat. It includes financial aid for families of...
16th Century Copper Inscriptions Discovered in Tamil Nadu
A remarkable archaeological find has emerged in Mappedu village, Tiruvallur district. Two copper plate inscriptions from the 16th Century CE were discovered at the Sri Singeeswarar temple. This...
