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Bonded Labour, Trafficking 4 Months After Cyclone Gaja Devastation
Not much has changed for many in delta areas devastated by Cyclone Gaja in Tamil Nadu, which uprooted 12 lakh trees and left 3 lakh homeless. The situation is so bad that their plight has turned into a fertile ground for trafficking and bonded labour.
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Tamil Nadu Seeks Withdrawal Of Permission For Mekedatu Dam Project Report
The Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K Palaniswami on Sunday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to withdraw the permission accorded to Karnataka for a detailed project report (DPR) on its proposed dam across the Cauvery river at Mekedattu.
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Cyclone Gaja: Railway Extends Free Transportation Of Material To Areas
Ministry of Railways has decided to extend free transportation of relief material to affected areas by 15 days from January 8 in solidarity with the people of Tamil Nadu affected by Cyclone 'Gaja'.
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Bypoll In Tiruvarur, Vacant Since Karunanidhi's Death, Cancelled
The Election Commission or EC has cancelled the January 28 Tiruvarur bypoll, necessitated by the death of DMK leader M Karunanidhi, after political parties expressed reservation in holding the exercise in view of the ongoing relief measures following Cyclone Gaja.
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Cyclone Gaja: Centre Approves Rs 1,146 Crore Assistance To Tamil Nadu
The Centre on Monday approved the release of Rs 1,146 crore to Tamil Nadu for the people affected by cyclone 'Gaja', which had claimed 46 lives and left a trail of destruction in over 10 districts in the state.
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12-Year-Old Boy In Tamil Nadu Rescued After Being Sold Off To Farm Owner
A 12-year-old boy was rescued after being allegedly sold by his parents to a farm owner for a small amount, police said. The boy's parents were reportedly affected in cyclone Gaja that had hit the coast of Tamil Nadu in November.
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Kamal Haasan Hits Out At Tamil Nadu Government Over Cyclone 'Gaja' Relief Work
Actor turned politician Kamal Haasan on Tuesday said Tamil Nadu government is giving short shrift to the plight of the people in cyclone-hit areas in the state after visiting the region for a third time.
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"Many Villages Hit By Cyclone Gaja In Tamil Nadu Ignored": Kamal Haasan
Kamal Haasan on Monday alleged that Tamil Nadu government officials had not yet inspected many villages affected by the recent severe cyclonic storm 'Gaja.'
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DMK Giving "False Information" On Cyclone Gaja Relief Items, Says AIADMK
The ruling AIADMK Thursday hit out at arch rival DMK for allegedly indulging in a "false, malicious" propaganda that saree and dhoti in the Gaja cyclone relief kit being distributed to the storm-hit people were torn.
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"Let Our Victories Continue": Kamal Haasan Greets Rajinikanth On Birthday
Superstar Rajinikanth turned 68 today. However, the actor with many blockbusters under his belt has urged his fans to keep the celebrations low key this time in the wake of the devastation caused by cyclone Gaja in four coastal districts of Tamil Nadu, sources said.
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Farm Labourer, Who Lost Home, Allegedly Kills Self In Gaja-Hit Thanjavur
A farm labourer, who lost his home during cyclone Gaja, allegedly committed suicide on Monday in Tamil Nadu's Thanjavur district. Pandian, 38, was found hanging in a well in his village. The police have not found any suicide note but claim initial investigations indicate he was "heart-broken after he lost his home and committed suicide."
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Video Shows Cyclone-Hit Man Threatening Tamil Nadu Minister With Sickle
A video showing a man threatening to attack Tamil Nadu Handlooms Minister OS Manian with a sickle at Nagapattinam has gone viral on the social media. The AIADMK politician had come to survey the destruction wreaked by the cyclone Gaja in his hometown when he was challenged by an angry mob.
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European Union Announces Rs 84 Lakh For Cyclone Gaja Relief
The European Union (EU) on Thursday announced emergency assistance of 105,000 euros to the communities most affected by cyclone Gaja that hit Tamil Nadu in November.
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In Cyclone Gaja-Hit Areas, An Alarming Pattern Of Suicidal Tendencies
For coconut farmer KK Chinnayan in Tamil Nadu's Thanjavur, the nightmare has just begun. After Cyclone Gaja uprooted nearly 1,500 of his coconut trees, he is left with a staggering loan of Rs. 40 lakh. The 56-year-old, once a wealthy landlord who had a monthly turnover of Rs. 5 lakh, is now left with almost nothing.
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Cyclone Gaja: Centre Approves Rs 353 Crore As Relief To Tamil Nadu
The Centre has approved the release of Rs 353.70 crore to Tamil Nadu as assistance for the damage caused by Cyclone Gaja last month.
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Bonded Labour, Trafficking 4 Months After Cyclone Gaja Devastation
Not much has changed for many in delta areas devastated by Cyclone Gaja in Tamil Nadu, which uprooted 12 lakh trees and left 3 lakh homeless. The situation is so bad that their plight has turned into a fertile ground for trafficking and bonded labour.
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Tamil Nadu Seeks Withdrawal Of Permission For Mekedatu Dam Project Report
The Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K Palaniswami on Sunday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to withdraw the permission accorded to Karnataka for a detailed project report (DPR) on its proposed dam across the Cauvery river at Mekedattu.
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Cyclone Gaja: Railway Extends Free Transportation Of Material To Areas
Ministry of Railways has decided to extend free transportation of relief material to affected areas by 15 days from January 8 in solidarity with the people of Tamil Nadu affected by Cyclone 'Gaja'.
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Bypoll In Tiruvarur, Vacant Since Karunanidhi's Death, Cancelled
The Election Commission or EC has cancelled the January 28 Tiruvarur bypoll, necessitated by the death of DMK leader M Karunanidhi, after political parties expressed reservation in holding the exercise in view of the ongoing relief measures following Cyclone Gaja.
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Cyclone Gaja: Centre Approves Rs 1,146 Crore Assistance To Tamil Nadu
The Centre on Monday approved the release of Rs 1,146 crore to Tamil Nadu for the people affected by cyclone 'Gaja', which had claimed 46 lives and left a trail of destruction in over 10 districts in the state.
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12-Year-Old Boy In Tamil Nadu Rescued After Being Sold Off To Farm Owner
A 12-year-old boy was rescued after being allegedly sold by his parents to a farm owner for a small amount, police said. The boy's parents were reportedly affected in cyclone Gaja that had hit the coast of Tamil Nadu in November.
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Kamal Haasan Hits Out At Tamil Nadu Government Over Cyclone 'Gaja' Relief Work
Actor turned politician Kamal Haasan on Tuesday said Tamil Nadu government is giving short shrift to the plight of the people in cyclone-hit areas in the state after visiting the region for a third time.
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"Many Villages Hit By Cyclone Gaja In Tamil Nadu Ignored": Kamal Haasan
Kamal Haasan on Monday alleged that Tamil Nadu government officials had not yet inspected many villages affected by the recent severe cyclonic storm 'Gaja.'
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DMK Giving "False Information" On Cyclone Gaja Relief Items, Says AIADMK
The ruling AIADMK Thursday hit out at arch rival DMK for allegedly indulging in a "false, malicious" propaganda that saree and dhoti in the Gaja cyclone relief kit being distributed to the storm-hit people were torn.
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"Let Our Victories Continue": Kamal Haasan Greets Rajinikanth On Birthday
Superstar Rajinikanth turned 68 today. However, the actor with many blockbusters under his belt has urged his fans to keep the celebrations low key this time in the wake of the devastation caused by cyclone Gaja in four coastal districts of Tamil Nadu, sources said.
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Farm Labourer, Who Lost Home, Allegedly Kills Self In Gaja-Hit Thanjavur
A farm labourer, who lost his home during cyclone Gaja, allegedly committed suicide on Monday in Tamil Nadu's Thanjavur district. Pandian, 38, was found hanging in a well in his village. The police have not found any suicide note but claim initial investigations indicate he was "heart-broken after he lost his home and committed suicide."
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Video Shows Cyclone-Hit Man Threatening Tamil Nadu Minister With Sickle
A video showing a man threatening to attack Tamil Nadu Handlooms Minister OS Manian with a sickle at Nagapattinam has gone viral on the social media. The AIADMK politician had come to survey the destruction wreaked by the cyclone Gaja in his hometown when he was challenged by an angry mob.
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European Union Announces Rs 84 Lakh For Cyclone Gaja Relief
The European Union (EU) on Thursday announced emergency assistance of 105,000 euros to the communities most affected by cyclone Gaja that hit Tamil Nadu in November.
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In Cyclone Gaja-Hit Areas, An Alarming Pattern Of Suicidal Tendencies
For coconut farmer KK Chinnayan in Tamil Nadu's Thanjavur, the nightmare has just begun. After Cyclone Gaja uprooted nearly 1,500 of his coconut trees, he is left with a staggering loan of Rs. 40 lakh. The 56-year-old, once a wealthy landlord who had a monthly turnover of Rs. 5 lakh, is now left with almost nothing.
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Cyclone Gaja: Centre Approves Rs 353 Crore As Relief To Tamil Nadu
The Centre has approved the release of Rs 353.70 crore to Tamil Nadu as assistance for the damage caused by Cyclone Gaja last month.
