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Farm Leader Says Deboarded From Train Over Protests, Court Junks Plea
The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court disposed of a petition filed by farmer leader P Ayyakannu, who alleged repeated obstruction of his travel to New Delhi to participate in protests.
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MK Stalin Urges PM Modi To Address Fertiliser Shortage In Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to immediately ensure the supply of fertilisers to the State, warning that farmers could face a severe shortage during the crucial Kharif season.
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100 Constituencies In 34 Days: AIADMK's Big Gamble Against DMK
AIADMK General Secretary and Leader of Opposition Edappadi K Palaniswami (EPS) on Tuesday reached Arcot, his 100th constituency in just 34 days, scripting what his party calls a "super century" in the Ezhuchi Payanam (Rising Journey).
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Elephant Falls Into Well In Coimbatore, Dies Despite Rescue Operation
The elephant reportedly entered farmlands near the foothills, prompting local farmers to alert forest officials. However, despite swift action deploying bulldozers, the elephant could not be saved.
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EPS Welcomes PM Modi In Trichy, Sends Key Demands Amid BJP-AIADMK Alliance Reset
The meeting came against the backdrop of a simmering war of words between the allies over the nature of a possible National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government in Tamil Nadu, should the coalition win in 2026.
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Farmers Celebrate As Tamil Nadu Releases Mettur Water On Due Date
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin released waters from the Mettur Dam today to irrigate the delta region. The water would help the Kuruvai crop across the 12 delta districts including Thanjavur, Nagapattinam and Tiruvarur.
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Depleting Soil Health: The Price of Growing Water-Guzzling Crops
States primarily growing water-intensive crops have more depleted soil, with lower levels of macro and micronutrients like nitrogen, iron, zinc and sulphur.
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Sip By Sip, Water-Guzzling Crops Drain India's Groundwater
Farmers in Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Rajasthan are growing more water-thirsty crops - rice, wheat, and onion - draining groundwater
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"No Pictures...": AIADMK Leader Boycotts Event For Party Chief E Palaniswami
A potential revolt is brewing within the AIADMK as senior leader K A Sengottaiyan boycotted a farmers' felicitation event for party chief Edappadi K Palaniswami.
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"No Plan To Take Electoral Route," Say Farmers Ahead Of 2024 Polls
Nearly three decades ago, over a thousand farmers in Tamil Nadu, unhappy with government policies, filed nominations from a single constituency in the Lok Sabha polls to draw attention to their grievances.
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100 Farmers Arrested At Tamil Nadu Railway Station Over 'Rail Roko" Protest
Around 100 farmers from different farmers associations were arrested at Thanjavur Railway station on Saturday when they tried to stage a 'rail roko' protest in front of the Cholan Express.
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How A Tamil Nadu Woman, 71, Got Power Supply For Field After Years Of Struggle
A 71-year-old Gowramma is so happy to see water gushing out of the borewell in her five acre agricultural land in the Krishnagiri district of Tamil Nadu.
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All Schools, Colleges Closed In Bengaluru Today Due To Karnataka Bandh
As pro-Kannada and farmers' organisations have called for a 'Karnataka Bandh' on Friday to protest the release of Cauvery river water to neighbouring Tamil Nadu, the administration in Bengaluru has declared a holiday in all educational institutions
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Dead Rats In Mouth, Farmers Protest Over Cauvery Issue In Tamil Nadu
Farmers in Trichy engaged in an unexpected way as a token of protest against Karnataka and the central government demanding Cauvery water release from Karnataka to Tamil Nadu.
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Farmer Trampled To Death By Elephant In Tamil Nadu
A 50-year-old farmer was trampled to death by a wild elephant in the district on Thursday morning.
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Farm Leader Says Deboarded From Train Over Protests, Court Junks Plea
The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court disposed of a petition filed by farmer leader P Ayyakannu, who alleged repeated obstruction of his travel to New Delhi to participate in protests.
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MK Stalin Urges PM Modi To Address Fertiliser Shortage In Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to immediately ensure the supply of fertilisers to the State, warning that farmers could face a severe shortage during the crucial Kharif season.
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100 Constituencies In 34 Days: AIADMK's Big Gamble Against DMK
AIADMK General Secretary and Leader of Opposition Edappadi K Palaniswami (EPS) on Tuesday reached Arcot, his 100th constituency in just 34 days, scripting what his party calls a "super century" in the Ezhuchi Payanam (Rising Journey).
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Elephant Falls Into Well In Coimbatore, Dies Despite Rescue Operation
The elephant reportedly entered farmlands near the foothills, prompting local farmers to alert forest officials. However, despite swift action deploying bulldozers, the elephant could not be saved.
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EPS Welcomes PM Modi In Trichy, Sends Key Demands Amid BJP-AIADMK Alliance Reset
The meeting came against the backdrop of a simmering war of words between the allies over the nature of a possible National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government in Tamil Nadu, should the coalition win in 2026.
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Farmers Celebrate As Tamil Nadu Releases Mettur Water On Due Date
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin released waters from the Mettur Dam today to irrigate the delta region. The water would help the Kuruvai crop across the 12 delta districts including Thanjavur, Nagapattinam and Tiruvarur.
-
Depleting Soil Health: The Price of Growing Water-Guzzling Crops
States primarily growing water-intensive crops have more depleted soil, with lower levels of macro and micronutrients like nitrogen, iron, zinc and sulphur.
-
Sip By Sip, Water-Guzzling Crops Drain India's Groundwater
Farmers in Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Rajasthan are growing more water-thirsty crops - rice, wheat, and onion - draining groundwater
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"No Pictures...": AIADMK Leader Boycotts Event For Party Chief E Palaniswami
A potential revolt is brewing within the AIADMK as senior leader K A Sengottaiyan boycotted a farmers' felicitation event for party chief Edappadi K Palaniswami.
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"No Plan To Take Electoral Route," Say Farmers Ahead Of 2024 Polls
Nearly three decades ago, over a thousand farmers in Tamil Nadu, unhappy with government policies, filed nominations from a single constituency in the Lok Sabha polls to draw attention to their grievances.
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100 Farmers Arrested At Tamil Nadu Railway Station Over 'Rail Roko" Protest
Around 100 farmers from different farmers associations were arrested at Thanjavur Railway station on Saturday when they tried to stage a 'rail roko' protest in front of the Cholan Express.
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How A Tamil Nadu Woman, 71, Got Power Supply For Field After Years Of Struggle
A 71-year-old Gowramma is so happy to see water gushing out of the borewell in her five acre agricultural land in the Krishnagiri district of Tamil Nadu.
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All Schools, Colleges Closed In Bengaluru Today Due To Karnataka Bandh
As pro-Kannada and farmers' organisations have called for a 'Karnataka Bandh' on Friday to protest the release of Cauvery river water to neighbouring Tamil Nadu, the administration in Bengaluru has declared a holiday in all educational institutions
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Dead Rats In Mouth, Farmers Protest Over Cauvery Issue In Tamil Nadu
Farmers in Trichy engaged in an unexpected way as a token of protest against Karnataka and the central government demanding Cauvery water release from Karnataka to Tamil Nadu.
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Farmer Trampled To Death By Elephant In Tamil Nadu
A 50-year-old farmer was trampled to death by a wild elephant in the district on Thursday morning.
