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SL navy arrests 22 Indian fishermen & impounds 3 trawlers

SL navy arrests 22 Indian fishermen & impounds 3 trawlers

Ramanathapuram (Tamil Nadu) June 23 (UNI) The Sri Lankan Navy arrested 22 Indian fishermen and seized three mechanized fishing trawlers on the charges of unlawful poaching in their territorial waters early on Sunday.
Tamil Nadu fisheries officials said here the arrested fishermen hailed from Rameswaram, Mandapam, and Thangachimadam coastal areas in Ramanathapuram district.
As many as 507 mechanized fishing boats had set sail into the sea on Saturday morning after getting tokens from the fisheries department.

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Three of a family from TN among those dead in Kolkata fire tragedy, Stalin condoles

Three of a family from TN among those dead in Kolkata fire tragedy, Stalin condoles

30 Apr 2025 | 6:18 PM

Chennai, Apr 30 (UNI) Three members of a family from Tamil Nadu were among those killed
in the fire mishap at a hotel in Kolkata on Wednesday, Chief Minister M K Stalin said and
promised the state government's full support to their families.

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Stalin launches TNECM scheme, eyes Rs 30,000 cr investments

Stalin launches TNECM scheme, eyes Rs 30,000 cr investments

30 Apr 2025 | 6:06 PM

Chennai, Apr 30(UNI) In a yet another major initiative, Chief Minister
M.K.Stalin on Wednesday launched the “Tamil Nadu Electronics
Components Manufacturing (TNECM) Scheme, which is expected
to attract Rs 30,000 crore investments in the sector.

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GRT celebrates Puducherry Tourism, launches new sustainability initiatives

30 Apr 2025 | 5:44 PM

Chennai, Apr 30 (UNI) Radisson Resort Pondicherry Bay (part of GRT Hotels & Resorts) hosted a special Green event today in Chennai to celebrate Pondicherry’s inclusion in Lonely Planet’s Top Destinations to travel in 2025.

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NHRC takes suo motu cognisance of Hubballi rape-murder of minor, and police encounter of accused

NHRC takes suo motu cognisance of Hubballi rape-murder of minor, and police encounter of accused

30 Apr 2025 | 5:01 PM

Bengaluru, Apr 30 (UNI) The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken suo motu cognisance of media reports concerning the abduction, rape and murder of a minor girl, followed by the death of the arrested accused in a police encounter in Hubballi.

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Telangana Govt ready to spend over Rs 15,000 cr for paddy procurement: Minister

30 Apr 2025 | 4:57 PM

Hyderabad, Apr 30 (UNI) The Telangana Government is prepared to spend more than Rs 15,000 crore to ensure the smooth and timely procurement of paddy during this Rabi season, in what is being described as one of the largest procurement operations in the country’s history.

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