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Tamil Stunt Choreographer Arrested For Remarks Against Periyar
Kanal Kannan, a Hindu Munnani functionary was arrested on Monday for his recent remark against rationalist leader Periyar EV Ramasamy, following a complaint from a Dravidian outfit, police said.
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Abide By Supervisory Panel's View: Supreme Court To Kerala, Tamil Nadu On Mullaperiyar Dam
The Supreme Court on Thursday asked Kerala and Tamil Nadu governments to abide by the decision taken by the Supervisory Committee regarding the appropriate water level in the Mullaperiyar dam on the Periyar river in Kerala.
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Periyar University Launches Online Learning Portal For UG, PG Students
Periyar University, Salem, Tamil Nadu, has launched an online learning portal, periyaedu.in, to offer undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) degree programmes in multiple domains.
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Saffron Paint Thrown On Tamil Rationalist Periyar's Statue In Coimbatore
A statue of social reformer Periyar was found coated in saffron coloured paint this morning in Tamil Nadu's Coimbatore city. Followers of the rationalist leader raised slogans demanding the arrest of those responsible, following which police security was increased at the site.
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Periyar Tiger Reserve In Kerala Shut Till March 31 Amid Coronavirus Scare
The Kerala goverment has closed the Periyar Tiger Reserve for tourism till March 31 following government advisory on self-quarantine to passengers coming from coronavirus-affected area.
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Rajinikanth "Won't Apologise" For 'Periyar' Rally Remarks Amid Protests
Superstar Rajinikanth today said he would not apologise for his comments on social reformer EV Ramasamy "Periyar", over which a police complaint has been filed by a political group. Accused of "defaming" Periyar in the complaint, Rajinikanth said his comments were based on news reports he had read.
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28 Dead As Rain Batters Kerala, No School, Kochi Airport Shut Till Sunday
Flight operations at Cochin International Airport in Kerala have been stopped till 3 pm on Sunday due to heavy rain, airport officials said today. The water level in Periyar river and a canal near the airport has been rising. At least 28 people have died in the floods since Thursday, the state government said; officials said the number of dead is l...
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On Holiday In Kerala, 3 St Stephen's College Students From Delhi Drown In River
Three students from Delhi's famous St Stephen's College, who were on a holiday trip to Kerala, have drowned in the Periyar River in Ernakulam district. A local resort owner who was with them drowned as well.
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91 Arrested For Black Flag Protest Against Rahul Gandhi's Tamil Nadu Visit
The members of Thanthai Periyar Dravidar Kazhakam (TPDK) were arrested in Coimbatore today when they staged a black flag demonstration against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over Sri Lankan Tamils' issue, hours before his visit to the city for addressing an election rally.
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Kerala forests now have nearly a hundred tigers
The number of tigers in Kerala's reserve forests has gone up to 100 due to excellent protection measures for the wildlife, an official said on Tuesday.
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Five NCC cadets drown in Kerala river
Five NCC cadets who had come from northern India for a trekking camp near Thiruvananthapuram drowned in the Periyar river on Wednesday morning, local legislator Jose Thettayil said.
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MDMK, PDK oppose Kerala's move for dam across River Siruvani
MDMK and Periyar Dravida Kazhagam have opposed the Kerala government's move to build a new dam across River Siruvani and demanded that the state withdraw its plan as it would affect irrigation needs of two districts and drinking water supply to Coimbatore.
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Tamil Stunt Choreographer Arrested For Remarks Against Periyar
Kanal Kannan, a Hindu Munnani functionary was arrested on Monday for his recent remark against rationalist leader Periyar EV Ramasamy, following a complaint from a Dravidian outfit, police said.
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Abide By Supervisory Panel's View: Supreme Court To Kerala, Tamil Nadu On Mullaperiyar Dam
The Supreme Court on Thursday asked Kerala and Tamil Nadu governments to abide by the decision taken by the Supervisory Committee regarding the appropriate water level in the Mullaperiyar dam on the Periyar river in Kerala.
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Periyar University Launches Online Learning Portal For UG, PG Students
Periyar University, Salem, Tamil Nadu, has launched an online learning portal, periyaedu.in, to offer undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) degree programmes in multiple domains.
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Saffron Paint Thrown On Tamil Rationalist Periyar's Statue In Coimbatore
A statue of social reformer Periyar was found coated in saffron coloured paint this morning in Tamil Nadu's Coimbatore city. Followers of the rationalist leader raised slogans demanding the arrest of those responsible, following which police security was increased at the site.
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Periyar Tiger Reserve In Kerala Shut Till March 31 Amid Coronavirus Scare
The Kerala goverment has closed the Periyar Tiger Reserve for tourism till March 31 following government advisory on self-quarantine to passengers coming from coronavirus-affected area.
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Rajinikanth "Won't Apologise" For 'Periyar' Rally Remarks Amid Protests
Superstar Rajinikanth today said he would not apologise for his comments on social reformer EV Ramasamy "Periyar", over which a police complaint has been filed by a political group. Accused of "defaming" Periyar in the complaint, Rajinikanth said his comments were based on news reports he had read.
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28 Dead As Rain Batters Kerala, No School, Kochi Airport Shut Till Sunday
Flight operations at Cochin International Airport in Kerala have been stopped till 3 pm on Sunday due to heavy rain, airport officials said today. The water level in Periyar river and a canal near the airport has been rising. At least 28 people have died in the floods since Thursday, the state government said; officials said the number of dead is l...
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On Holiday In Kerala, 3 St Stephen's College Students From Delhi Drown In River
Three students from Delhi's famous St Stephen's College, who were on a holiday trip to Kerala, have drowned in the Periyar River in Ernakulam district. A local resort owner who was with them drowned as well.
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91 Arrested For Black Flag Protest Against Rahul Gandhi's Tamil Nadu Visit
The members of Thanthai Periyar Dravidar Kazhakam (TPDK) were arrested in Coimbatore today when they staged a black flag demonstration against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over Sri Lankan Tamils' issue, hours before his visit to the city for addressing an election rally.
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Kerala forests now have nearly a hundred tigers
The number of tigers in Kerala's reserve forests has gone up to 100 due to excellent protection measures for the wildlife, an official said on Tuesday.
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Five NCC cadets drown in Kerala river
Five NCC cadets who had come from northern India for a trekking camp near Thiruvananthapuram drowned in the Periyar river on Wednesday morning, local legislator Jose Thettayil said.
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MDMK, PDK oppose Kerala's move for dam across River Siruvani
MDMK and Periyar Dravida Kazhagam have opposed the Kerala government's move to build a new dam across River Siruvani and demanded that the state withdraw its plan as it would affect irrigation needs of two districts and drinking water supply to Coimbatore.
