Top Tamil Nadu news developments today
The Hindu
Key news developments from Tamil Nadu on August 4, 2022
Here are the important developments from Tamil Nadu to watch out for today:
1. Holiday declared for schools in a few parts of Tamil Nadu including Theni, Kodaikanal and Tiruvarur following heavy rains.
2. More houses located near Cauvery flooded in Erode district as river is in spate with current discharge at 1.75 lakh cusecs.
3. The inflow and outflow from the Mettur dam are expected to touch 2.10 lakh cusecs on Thursday and a flood warning has been issued.
4. Counselling begins for arts and science courses today.
5. Chennai City Police launches QR code facility for motorists to make payment of fine.
6. Conclave of Excellence in higher education in Tamil Nadu at Raj Bhavan. Higher education minister and secretary participate.
“We are judges and therefore, cannot act like Mughals of a bygone era ... the writ courts in the guise of doing justice cannot transcend the barriers of law,” the High Court of Karnataka observed while setting aside an order of a single judge, who in 2016 had extended the lease of a public premises allotted to a physically challenged person to 20 years contrary to 12-year period stipulated in the law.
The High Court of Karnataka on Monday declined to interfere, at present, in the investigation against a Bharatiya Janata Party worker, who is among the accused persons facing charges of circulating obscene clips, related to “morphed” images and videos clips related to Prajwal Revanna, former Hassan MP, in public domain through pen drives and other modes.
The 16th edition of Bhoomi Habba was held on June 8, at the Visthar campus. The festival drew a vibrant crowd who came together to celebrate eco-consciousness through a variety of engaging activities, creative workshops, panel discussions, interactive exhibits and performances, all centered around this year’s theme: “Save Water, Save Lives.”