Here are the big stories from Tamil Nadu today
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Welcome to the Tamil Nadu Today newsletter, your guide from The Hindu on the major news stories to follow today. Curated and written by Lalitha Ranjani.
Two weeks after a crack in its underwater pipeline led to oil spill off Nagapattinam coast near Pattinamcherry hamlet on March 2, the Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited (CPCL) assured to permanently remove the crude oil pipeline by May 31. The consensus was reached during a peace meeting convened by the Nagapattinam district administration.
The pipeline that was laid in the year 2003 used to carry crude oil from the Oil and Natural Gas Corporation’s Narimanam oil wells to the CPCL’s now-defunct second refinery at Nagapattinam.
The decision follows protests by fishermen of Pattinamcherry and its adjoining villages who had abstained from venturing to the sea for a few days.
A day after his house was vandalised by the supporters of Minister K.N. Nehru, DMK Rajya Sabha MP Tiruchi N. Siva, who spoke to journalists at Tiruchi, said he was pained by the attack on his residence. He went on to add: “I have many things to say, will speak at appropriate time.”
Meanwhile, the Leader of Opposition and AIADMK leader Edappadi K. Palaniswami, in his statement, condemned the attack on a policewoman when the loyalists of Minister Mr. Nehru barged into the Sessions Court Police Station. “It is the first time that the State witness a powerless Chief Minister who is unable to control his own Minister and partymen,” he pointed out.
Two women workers — K. Muniammal (65) of Nagadasampatti village and B. Palaniammal (50) of Mecheri in Salem — were killed in a blast at a firecracker unit in Nagadasampatti village in Papparapatti in Dharmapuri district. One other worker, identified as P. Sivalingam was grievously injured.
The fire was reportedly caused by friction when the workers were working with an inflammable chemical at the workstation of one of the workers.
Bengaluru commuters demand platform screen doors for safety, but high costs and engineering challenges hinder implementation on existing metro routes.
Madras HC to hear appeals on December 12 regarding the lighting of Mahadeepam at Thirupparankundram temple.
N. Ram warns that hate politics threatens India’s democracy, urging the South to remain a bastion against these forces.
Nanjil Sampath joins Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, revitalizing his political career after six years away from party politics.
D.K. Shivakumar announces that five Blue Line stations will open once construction is completed, enhancing Bengaluru's airport connectivity.
Russia begins fuel shipments for Kudankulam's third reactor, enhancing efficiency and extending operational cycles for the nuclear power project.
Supreme Court urges governments to simplify administration, warning that excessive rules may lead to judicial review and citizen burdens.
Trinamool MP Shatabdi Roy's remarks on Bangla-speaking deportations spark protests in Lok Sabha, igniting a heated political debate.
Sunali Khatun returns to India with her son after six months in Bangladesh, following Supreme Court intervention.
Warangal will be developed on the lines of Hyderabad, says Revanth
Three-tier security measures and traffic restrictions are in place for the India-South Africa ODI match in Vizag.
A seven-year-old girl dies from severe dengue shock syndrome in Bengaluru, highlighting the challenges faced by migrant families in healthcare access.
DGP reviews security arrangements for Global Summit