Cuddalore News

Professors and staff launch protest at Annamalai University

Professors and non-teaching staff at Annamalai University have launched a siege protest on the campus. While the immediate trigger for the protest remains developing, the demonstration has drawn significant attention on campus. Security and university administration are reportedly monitoring the situation.

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21 days agoSource: Dinamani1 sourceTrend 73

Madras High Court allows construction of 110 shops around Cuddalore playground

The Madras High Court has allowed the construction of 110 shops around the Manjakuppam playground in Cuddalore. A bench of Chief Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari and Justice G. Arul Murugan ruled that these commercial establishments would serve as a compound wall for the playground.

21 days agoSource: The Hindu — Tamil Nadu1 sourceTrend 58

Nepal Floods: Tourists from Chidambaram are safe, confirms local police

Tourists from Chidambaram who traveled to Nepal are reportedly safe despite the severe flooding in the country. The Chidambaram police station confirmed their safety, providing relief to family members concerned about the ongoing disaster in Nepal.

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20 days agoSource: Dinamani1 sourceTrend 57

Annamalai University Researchers Name Newly Discovered Cuddalore Plant After President Droupadi Murmu

Researchers from Annamalai University have discovered a previously undocumented plant species on the Coromandel coast of Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu. The plant, which belongs to the mint family, has been named 'Leucas droupadii' in honor of President Droupadi Murmu. The team's research paper has been published in the international botanical journal Phytotaxa, and studies on its medicinal values are currently underway.

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21 days agoSource: Dinamani1 sourceTrend 52

Cuddalore Invites SC/ST Entrepreneur Applications for Ambedkar Business Pioneers Scheme

The Cuddalore district administration has invited applications from SC and ST entrepreneurs for the Ambedkar Business Pioneers Scheme. The program provides a 35% front-ended subsidy and a 65% bank loan with a 6% interest subsidy to start or expand manufacturing, service, or commercial businesses. No educational qualification is required for applicants aged 18 to 55.

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19 days agoSource: ABP Nadu1 sourceTrend 46

11 Tourists From Cuddalore Stranded In Sudden Nepal Floods; Rescue Operations Underway

At least 11 tourists from Chidambaram and Bhuvanagiri in Cuddalore district are among 57 Tamil Nadu residents stranded in Nepal following sudden floods. The flooding in northern Rasuwa district's Bhotekoshi River has claimed nine lives, and 105 Indians are missing across Nuwakot and Dhading districts. While 20 Tamil tourists from one bus have been rescued safely, efforts are underway to locate 37 others.

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20 days agoSource: Dinamani1 sourceTrend 37

6-Foot Cobra Rescued After Struggling to Swallow Puppy in Cuddalore

A six-foot-long cobra that struggled to swallow a puppy in Cuddalore's Manjakuppam area was safely captured by a snake catcher named Chella and released into a nearby forest. The puppy did not survive the snake bite and was subsequently buried. Videos of the incident have gone viral on social media.

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24 days agoSource: Dinamani1 sourceTrend 36

Elderly Woman From Chidambaram Missing in Nepal Floods During Tour

An elderly woman from Chidambaram in Tamil Nadu has reportedly gone missing in Nepal following severe flooding. The woman had travelled to the neighbouring country on a tour. Concerns have risen regarding her safety, and efforts to trace her are ongoing.

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20 days agoSource: Dinamani1 sourceTrend 35

Vadalur Sathya Gnana Sabai Open Space Will Be Protected, HR&CE Assures Madras HC

The Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) Department assured the Madras High Court that the 'Peruveli' (open space) at Vadalur Vallalar Sathya Gnana Sabai in Cuddalore will be protected as an open space. The department stated that an alternative Rs 20 crore proposal for a compound wall and basic amenities has been sent to the government. The court adjourned the hearing to September 15 to allow time for government approval.

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19 days agoSource: Dinamani1 sourceTrend 35

PMK Leader Anbumani Ramadoss Challenges TN Govt to Stop Agricultural Land Acquisition

PMK President Dr. Anbumani Ramadoss has challenged the Tamil Nadu government to pass a policy decision declaring that no agricultural land will be acquired for projects like NLC mines or SIPCOT. He criticized the state government's response regarding NLC land acquisition in Cuddalore and raised concerns over the utilization of lands acquired for the Parandur airport project.

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21 days agoSource: ABP Nadu1 sourceTrend 34

Premalatha Vijayakanth Criticizes Assembly Proceedings and Highlights Power Issues

DMDK General Secretary Premalatha Vijayakanth has criticized the functioning of the Tamil Nadu Assembly, alleging that only a few individuals are answering questions instead of the respective department ministers. Highlighting constituency issues, she demanded that electricity generated from the Neyveli coal mine be supplied to Virudhachalam, while raising concerns over power shortages and rising electricity tariffs.

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24 days agoSource: ABP Nadu1 sourceTrend 33

Farmer electrocuted to death while repairing pump motor near Chidambaram

A 35-year-old farmer, Manikandan, was electrocuted to death near Chidambaram in Cuddalore district on Saturday. Police said Manikandan, a resident of Mullangudi, climbed a power transformer pole to disconnect the electricity supply to repair his agricultural motor when the accident occurred. The Kumaratchi police have registered a case and are investigating the incident.

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24 days agoSource: Dinamani1 sourceTrend 30