Top Tamil Nadu news developments of the day
The Hindu
Key news developments from Tamil Nadu on April 17, 2022
Here are the key news developments in Tamil Nadu to watch out for today:
1. Hindu outfits are demanding a probe into yesterday’s stampede, and asking that a high level committee should be formed
2. Lord Kallazhagar in Madurai city, Dasavatharam to be performed tonight at RR Mandapam.
3. Opposition leader Edappadi K. Palaniswami to offer tributes on Dheeran Chinnamalai memorial day.
4. Tamil Nadu based startup to monitor cognitive analysis of school students. Around hundred government schools to be monitored in the first phase.
5. Tourism Minister will visit various spots in Coimbatore city today.
6. Carcass of a female elephant, which was found dead in Pollachi forest range on Saturday, to be autopsied.
The government plans to amend the FCRA, introducing new regulations for NGO asset management and accountability for key functionaries.
The draft policy for “Responsible Digital Use Among Students”, released on Monday by the Department of Health and Family Welfare, has recommended that parents set structured routines with clear screen-time rules and prioritise privacy, safety, and open conversation with children on digital well-being.
Police Observer Sushant Kumar Saxena conducts surprise inspection at Shencottai police station, reviewing warrants and security arrangements ahead of elections.
Andhra Pradesh government to launch key projects in April, focusing on industrial growth and infrastructure development, says Nara Lokesh.
Lok Sabha refers the Corporate Laws (Amendment) Bill to a JPC amid opposition concerns over CSR provisions dilution.
SHG members in Kanniyakumari use snakes and ladders to raise election awareness and boost voter turnout.
Government accelerates consultations for early implementation of the Women’s Reservation Act to ensure women’s representation in 2029 elections.
CM A. Revanth Reddy distributes ₹1 crore insurance cheques to families of deceased Electricity department employees, enhancing financial security for workers.
The Bengaluru Traffic Police (BTP) registered 634 cases of drunk driving during a week-long special enforcement drive conducted across the city between March 16 and March 22.
GHMC intensifies action against property tax defaulters, seizing properties and offering a One Time Settlement scheme for payments.
CCB arrests three drug peddlers in Mangaluru, seizing ₹2.5 lakh worth of MDMA and other valuables.
TVK's 28 candidates in Puducherry include former BJP MLAs, a sitting Independent, and a retired police IG.
BRS submits notice on private member bill to Speaker