After its enforcement, the Act will render unauthorized tree felling a punishable act, potentially resulting in a one-year imprisonment, a fine of Rs 1000, or both.
In his letter to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, the Chief Minister, raising the issue of assault, termed it a matter of 'grave concern' that warranted immediate intervention
In a related development, the Karnataka government said that it will request reconsideration of the order directing Karnataka to release water from Cauvery river to Tamil Nadu for 15 days.
M K Stalin said the number of registered Startups in Tamil Nadu tripled in two years after the DMK captured power, owing to the numerous initiatives to bolster their growth.
ED on August 12 filed the prosecution complaint against the then State Transport Minister for committing the offence of money laundering emanating from the cash for jobs scam in Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation and Metropolitan Transport Corporation (Chennai).
Stalin suggested that transferring education to state jurisdiction is necessary to consider eliminating qualifying exams like the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET).
The agency also filed a nearly 3,000-page charge sheet against Senthil Balaji last week as a local Chennai court remanded him in judicial custody till August 25
Chennai has experienced heavy rainfall over the past few days, leading to infrastructure damage and creating conditions that would have posed significant challenges for organizing a successful concert in the city.