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Elephant tusk ivory, rare 'navapashana' alloy idols recovered in Tamil Nadu raid

Tamil Nadu’s Thiruvannamalai police, in coordination with the Wildlife Crime Control Bureau, have recovered two rare idols, a navapashana idol of Lord Murugan and a Krishna idol carved from elephant tusk, at Kandiyankuppam. The WCCB, which monitors the smuggling of elephant tusk-based artifacts, received a tip-off about a gang operating near Hosur and Krishnagiri. Officials revealed that if the navapashana …

Tamil Nadu Idol Elephant Tusk Navapashana

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Obstinate Governor delays V-C appointment in TN universities: Teachers association

New Indian Express

CHENNAI: The Association of University Teachers on Sunday expressed serious concerns over the inordinate delay and the “unwarranted intervention” of Governor R N Ravi, who is also the chancellor of state universities, in the appointment of vice-chancellors. The association alleged that the constitution of the V-C search committee is hindered by the “adamancy of the Chancellor”, who has been compelling …

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2 days, 8 hours ago

Social activist, vocal against illegal stone quarrying, attacked

The Hindu

A social activist based in Vadipatti taluk in Madurai district was thrashed with an iron rod on Friday allegedly for his activism against illegal stone quarrying. M. Gnanasekaran, 32, who was vocal against the operation of stone quarries in and around his area, recently exposed activities of a stone quarry at Katchakatti which operated beyond its licence period. As he …

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2 days, 18 hours ago

Tamil Nadu BJP Chief Annamalai, Others Detained During Protest Over Funeral Of Coimbatore Blast Mastermind

ABP News

Tamil Nadu BJP President K Annamalai and several other party leaders were detained by the police on Friday while staging a protest against the funeral procession of SA Basha, the mastermind behind the 1998 Coimbatore serial bomb blasts. Tamil Nadu BJP chief K Annamalai said, "We condemn the cowardly act of the DMK Government for arresting the leaders & cadres …

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4 days, 15 hours ago

Govt blocks 18 OTT platforms for publishing obscene, vulgar content

Deccan Chronicle

Government blocked 18 OTT platforms this year for publishing obscene and vulgar content, Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting L Murugan told the Lok Sabha on Wednesday. In a reply to a question by Shiv Sena-UBT member Anil Desai, Murugan said the IT Rules of 2021 cast specific due diligence obligations on intermediaries to make reasonable efforts by themselves …

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4 days, 22 hours ago

Govt blocks 18 OTT platforms for ‘obscene, vulgar, porn content’ says minister L Murugan

Live Mint

The Indian government has banned 18 OTT services or platform this year, for publishing content that was obscene, vulgar and pornographic, according to Information and Broadcasting Minister L Murugan. Speaking during question hour in the Lak Sabha on December 18, Murugan told the House that the Information Technology Rules of 2021 “cast specific due diligence obligations on intermediaries to make …

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5 days ago

Blocked 18 OTT platforms under IT rules for publishing obscene, vulgar content: Centre – India TV

India TV News

The Centre has blocked 18 OTT platforms this year for publishing obscene and vulgar content, Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting L Murugan told the Lok Sabha. In a response to a question by Shiv Sena-UBT member Anil Desai, Murugan said the IT Rules of 2021 cast specific due diligence obligations on intermediaries to make reasonable efforts by themselves …

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Floods in Tiruchi

The Hindu

After the heavy downpour over the past two days, several parts of Tiruchi, especially residential areas, remain inundated on Saturday, throwing life out of gear. Meanwhile, Karumandapam and Selva Nagar areas continue to reel under the impact of heavy rain. Several houses flooded Viswas Nagar Extension Street and Manthoppu in Karumandapam were worst hit. If it rains again, Viswas Nagar …

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1 week, 4 days ago

Bait arches constructed sans nod eat into beach near Tiruchendur temple

New Indian Express

THOOTHUKUDI: The construction of bait arches near Amali Nagar fishing hamlet, reportedly being constructed without Coastal Regulation Zone clearance, has led to heavy soil erosion along the coast near the Tiruchendur Murugan Temple, putting the safety of the centuries-old structures at risk. The fisheries department has built five bait arches, three detached breakwater structures and an auction hall. As per …

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1 week, 5 days ago

Annamalai seeks Union Ministers' support to halt Madurai tungsten mining project

India Today

BJP Tamil Nadu President K Annamalai has expressed optimism about resolving concerns surrounding the controversial Tungsten mining project in Madurai district. Annamalai said, “Our Hon Minister listened to our representation and the DMK government’s willful concealing of facts and miscommunication, leading to the protest for mining Tungsten.” He added that Kishan Reddy had explained the timeline of events surrounding the …

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1 week, 5 days ago

Tamil Nadu’s finances in shambles: Annamalai

Deccan Chronicle

Chennai: BJP State president K Annamalai alleged that Tamil Nadu’s finances were in shambles and that the recent report of the Comptroller and Auditor General had revealed the truth about it, particularly the sorry state of affairs in the transport department. Besides, the department was in deep debts amounting to Rs 21,000 crore and that the financial mess had led …

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1 week, 5 days ago

CM Stalin to inaugurate Periyar memorial, library in Kerala's Vaikom

Deccan Chronicle

Thanthai Periyar Memorial and Periyar Library, established in honour of Dravidar Kazhagam founder E V Ramasamy, will be inaugurated in Kerala's Vaikom on December 12.Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin will inaugurate the memorial and library, while his Kerala counterpart Pinarayi Vijayan will preside over the function and deliver the keynote address during the ceremony.All arrangements have been completed …

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TN will take up Mullaiperiyar dam upkeep issue with Kerala govt: Minister Duraimurugan

Deccan Chronicle

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin will take up with his Kerala counterpart Pinarayi Vijayan the problems being faced by the state Public Works Department officials while doing the maintenance of the Mullaiperiyar dam located in his state, Water Resources Minister Durai Murugan said on Tuesday.The chief minister would hold consultations with Vijayan during his visit to Kerala this …

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1 week, 6 days ago

Boy who went missing in Kovilpatti found dead

The Hindu

A 10-year-old boy, who had been missing since noon on Monday, was found dead in the early hours of Tuesday in Kovilpatti, Thoothukudi district. The police said the boy, Karuppasamy, lived with his parents Karthik Murugan and Balasundari and his older brother Manikandan, at Gandhi Nagar in Kovilpatti. At around 11 a.m., when Karuppasamy’s grandmother came to the house to …

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73 complaints against vulgar ads on TV channels: Govt tells Parliament

The Hindu

The Government has told Parliament that over the past three years, the regulatory bodies have received seventy-three complaints against obscene and vulgar Mr. Murugan said that the mechanism, established under the Cable Television Networks Rules, includes self-regulation by broadcasters, self-regulation by self-regulating bodies of the broadcasters, and an oversight mechanism of the Central Government. In reply to a separate question, …

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2 weeks, 3 days ago

73 complaints against vulgar ads on TV channels: Centre tells Parliament

New Indian Express

NEW DELHI: Seventy-three complaints have been received against obscene and vulgar In a written reply in the Rajya Sabha, Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting L Murugan said the complaints were "suitably" addressed by a three-level grievance redress system. Murugan said the mechanism, established under the Cable Television Networks Rules, includes self-regulation by broadcasters, self-regulation by self-regulating bodies of …

Code Murugan

2 weeks, 4 days ago

'Didn't Intend To Lower Murasoli Trust's Reputation' : Union Minister L Murugan Says; Supreme Court Quashes Defamation Case Against Him

Live Law

The Supreme Court today quashed the defamation case filed by the trust managing DMK mouthpiece Murasoli against Union Minister and former Tamil Nadu BJP Head Dr L Murugan over his alleged defamatory statements during a press conference in 2020.A bench of Justices BR Gavai and KV Viswanathan passed the order, upon Murasoli Trust's expression of intention to not continue the …

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2 weeks, 5 days ago

Supreme Court quashes defamation case against BJP's L Murugan filed by Murasoli Trust

New Indian Express

The apex court in September 2023, while staying the proceedings on September last year against Murugan, had decided to hear his petition. After the complaint was registered against Murugan in a Special court in Chennai, he moved the Madras High Court against it and sought quashing of the case. The High Court, in its order, however, refused to quash the …

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2 weeks, 5 days ago

Unwanted remarks part of politics: SC to Murasoli Trust

New Indian Express

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Wednesday said that one should be ready to receive unwarranted and unnecessary compliments upon entering politics. The court observed while hearing a plea by Union Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting L Murugan against criminal defamation proceedings initiated against him by Chennai-based Murasoli Trust. A complaint was lodged by Chennai-based Murasoli Trust against …

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3 weeks, 2 days ago

Festivals calendar for December 2024: Check the updated list

India Today

December ushers in a month rich with a series of auspicious celebrations, offering countless opportunities for devotion and spiritual reflection. From the observance of Masik Durgashtami, a special day dedicated to Goddess Durga, to the sacred Masik Shivratri, honouring Lord Shiva, this month is filled with vibrant rituals, fasting, and prayer. FESTIVALS IN DECEMBER 2024: CHECK THE COMPLETE LIST December …

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Tiruchendur Murugan temple elephant returns to normal state of behaviour

New Indian Express

THOOTHUKUDI: The Tiruchendur Murugan temple elephant Deivanai, which had trampled its mahout and his relative to death on Monday, has returned to its normal state of behaviour, and is being observed round-the-clock by the forest and animal husbandry officials. The mahout, Udhayakumar of Tiruchendur, and his relative Sisubalan Kanniyakumari were attacked on the temple premises, allegedly after the latter patted …

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IFFI to start in Goa on Nov 20; composer Rahman to pay tribute to legend Lata Mangeshkar

Hindustan Times

Panaji, The 55th edition of the prestigious International Film Festival of India will kick off on November 20 in Goa, with one of the key events being Oscar winning composer AR Rahman paying tribute to late Lata Mangeshkar as part of a 'memorial talk" on the legendary singer. Giving details on Monday, Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said IFFI will …

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Thiruchendur temple elephant kills mahout, relative during feeding session

India Today

A 25-year-old temple elephant, Deivanai, killed its mahout and his relative at Subramanya Swamy Temple in Tamil Nadu’s Tiruchendur on Sunday. The elephant, known for its role in temple rituals and festivals, was in its shed when the incident occurred around 3.30 pm. Mahout Udhaya Kumar and his relative Sisubalan were feeding the elephant fruits when it reportedly became agitated …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Eye in the sky: Karnataka police set to get 100 drones

New Indian Express

BENGALURU: In a first, Karnataka police are set to acquire drones to help improve public safety and service delivery, among other things. He heads a technical committee to look into the specifics of drones that can be utilised by the police in various functions -- from improving public safety, search and rescue operations, security, surveillance on illegal, anti-national activities, movements, …

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Elephant tusk ivory, rare 'navapashana' alloy idols recovered in Tamil Nadu raid

Obstinate Governor delays V-C appointment in TN universities: Teachers association

Social activist, vocal against illegal stone quarrying, attacked

Tamil Nadu BJP Chief Annamalai, Others Detained During Protest Over Funeral Of Coimbatore Blast Mastermind

Govt blocks 18 OTT platforms for publishing obscene, vulgar content

Govt blocks 18 OTT platforms for ‘obscene, vulgar, porn content’ says minister L Murugan

Blocked 18 OTT platforms under IT rules for publishing obscene, vulgar content: Centre – India TV

Floods in Tiruchi

Bait arches constructed sans nod eat into beach near Tiruchendur temple

Annamalai seeks Union Ministers' support to halt Madurai tungsten mining project

Tamil Nadu’s finances in shambles: Annamalai

CM Stalin to inaugurate Periyar memorial, library in Kerala's Vaikom

TN will take up Mullaiperiyar dam upkeep issue with Kerala govt: Minister Duraimurugan

Boy who went missing in Kovilpatti found dead

73 complaints against vulgar ads on TV channels: Govt tells Parliament

73 complaints against vulgar ads on TV channels: Centre tells Parliament

'Didn't Intend To Lower Murasoli Trust's Reputation' : Union Minister L Murugan Says; Supreme Court Quashes Defamation Case Against Him

Supreme Court quashes defamation case against BJP's L Murugan filed by Murasoli Trust

Unwanted remarks part of politics: SC to Murasoli Trust

Festivals calendar for December 2024: Check the updated list

Tiruchendur Murugan temple elephant returns to normal state of behaviour

IFFI to start in Goa on Nov 20; composer Rahman to pay tribute to legend Lata Mangeshkar

Thiruchendur temple elephant kills mahout, relative during feeding session

Eye in the sky: Karnataka police set to get 100 drones