Here are the big stories from Tamil Nadu today
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Responding to a special call attention motion moved in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly over charges of sexual harassment of students of Kalakshetra Foundation in Chennai, that is under the control of the Union Culture Ministry, Chief Minister M.K. Stalin assured of appropriate legal action, if charges were confirmed, in the investigation.
Meanwhile, the Tamil Nadu State Commission for Women’s chairperson, A.S. Kumari, conducted a five-hour-long enquiry with the protesting students at the auditorium of the Kalakshetra Foundation. Later, she told journalists that action would be initiated based on the report submitted to the State government.
Earlier in the day, students of the Rukmini Devi College of Fine Arts, Kalakshetra Foundation, wrote to the Secretary of Ministry of Culture stating that the current and former students had faced several years of sexual and verbal harassment by Assistant Professor Hari Padman, and Repertory Artists Sanjit Lal, Sai Krishnan, and Sreenath.
Minister for School Education Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi who addressed at the Legislative Assembly announced that weekly awareness sessions would be conducted in all government schools, in the beginning of academic year, to identify hate news and misinformation.
He further said children of migrant workers are to be taught Tamil language.
In the wake of a steady rise in coronavirus infections, the Tamil Nadu Health department has made wearing of masks compulsory in all government hospitals in Tamil Nadu starting tomorrow (April 1).
Health Minister Ma. Subramanian, while addressing journalists at Chennai said all patients: outpatients and in-patients, visitors, doctors, nurses and other health-related staff in over 11,300 government health facilities will have to mandatorily wear masks.
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla emphasizes the importance of Question Hour over meetings and urges decorum during obituary references.
Karnataka approves 300-bed Puttur Government Medical College Hospital project, enhancing healthcare in the coastal region.
Explore the court challenge to MGR's Andipatti election, focusing on the legality of his oath-taking process.
Forest, Ecology and Environment Minister Eshwar Khandre on Wednesday instructed forest department officials to ensure maintenance of elephant trenches and hanging solar fences, which have been installed in Kodagu district to control human-elephant conflict.
Humayun Kabir's Aam Janata Unnayan Party will contest 182 seats, challenging Mamata Banerjee in Bhabanipur with a Muslim candidate.
Justice Swaminathan adjourns contempt hearing until April 9, expressing frustration over manipulation in the Thirupparankundram case.
Hyderabad's LGBTQIA+ community protests against the Transgender Persons Amendment Bill, advocating for trans rights and human dignity.
Sharmila criticizes Avinash Reddy's remarks on Viveka’s murder, calling Jagan a disgrace and questioning his leadership and support.
All the three major political fronts appear to be drowned in indecision when it comes to officially declaring their candidates for the prestigious Thiruvananthapuram Assembly constituency.
BJP protests for MCC council elections, claiming mismanagement and corruption, threatens to escalate protests if demands are unmet.
Hyderabad Collector assures no LPG shortage, urges residents to avoid panic booking and trust available supplies.
Telangana to soon set up nodal agency for flood plain zoning: Irrigation Minister
Patronage on Chennai's MRTS doubles post-extension to St. Thomas Mount, despite complaints about missing amenities at Puzhithivakkam station.