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Minister reviews monsoon preparedness measures in Cuddalore district

Cuddalore district has identified 239 vulnerable, low-lying areas that could face inundation during the northeast monsoon. Early warning systems, cyclone relief camps, multi-purpose shelters, temporary shelters, medical teams, sandbags, electric posts, generator units, electric saws, search lights, and a district control room have been set up to mitigate flooding. 1…

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Music helps elevate spirits of Cuddalore Prison inmates

Inmates in Cuddalore Central Prison are using music to beat the blues and find healing. 15 life convicts have taken up music-related activities with a variety of instruments available. The initiative was launched by Director-General of Police, Prison and Correctional Services Amaresh Pujari to rehabilitate inmates and help them re-integrate…

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Cuddalore Collector cautions people against self-medication for fever even as teams take up dengue-prevention measures across district

Cuddalore district admin cautions public against self-medicating fever, which could be dengue symptom. Collector A. Arun Thamburaj urges patients to consult govt. hospital/PHC for tests & treatment. Teams deployed to fog & destroy mosquito breeding sources.

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Over 1,000 persons screened at medical camp in Cuddalore

NLCIL organised a medical camp in Cuddalore district to screen 1,069 persons for health disorders. Samir Swarup, Director of Human Resources, inaugurated the camp under CSR initiative. Doctors and paramedical staff examined patients and distributed free medicines. Advice was given for further treatment.

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Cuddalore police issue guidelines for Vinayaka Chaturthi celebrations

Cuddalore district police issue guidelines for Vinayaka Chaturthi celebrations: organisers must obtain NOCs from landowners, police, TNFRS, Tangedco; must follow rules laid out by police & Revenue Dept.

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Motorist killed near Koyambedu in Chennai

21-yr-old motorist killed in accident near Koyambedu. C. Lakshminarayanan, from Cuddalore, studying law, on two-wheeler w/ friend Rohit. Truck carrying bricks stopped suddenly, rider swerved, hit truck, sustained head injury, died on spot. Pillion rider escaped with minor injuries. Koyambedu police filed case, seized truck.

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Tamil Nadu: Customer sues bank over deceased son’s education loan, gets Rs 55k compensation

CUDDALORE: A bank that demanded repayment Rs 21 lakh education loan from a man, even after his son’s death, has been ordered to pay Rs 55,000 as compensation for ‘deficiency of banking service.’

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Hyundai donates ambulances to government hospital and PHC in Cuddalore district

Hyundai Motor India Foundation (HMIF) hands over two Advanced Life Support ambulances to Cuddalore district hospitals. Ambulances equipped with air-conditioning, auto-loading stretcher, oxygen cylinder cabinet, seats for doctor/paramedic staff/relatives. Will help move/treat patients requiring intensive monitoring, pre/post-natal care, road accident victims, disaster situations. Ambulances will improve chances of saving lives.…

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Meet the maths teacher who set up a smart lab at a panchayat school in Cuddalore district with her own funds

Math teacher E. Rajalakshmi, 52, raised ₹4 lakh from her own savings to equip Thangalikuppam Panchayat Union Middle School in Kurunjipadi, Cuddalore district with a state-of-the-art smart lab. The lab benefits students from classes 6 to 8, providing interactive learning through syllabus-based modules. Donations from Rotary Club, former students and…

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Madras High Court says ‘no’ to PMK public meeting in Cuddalore district on Wednesday

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Complete road development projects before monsoon: Udhayanidhi Stalin

Udhayanidhi Stalin directs officials in Cuddalore to speed up road development projects before monsoon. He inspected the work and chaired a meeting to review welfare schemes, urging officials to prioritize grievances, petitions of persons with disabilities and senior citizens. Ministers M.R.K. Panneerselvam and C.V. Ganesan also present.

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Over 350 candidates selected at job camp in Cuddalore district

Cuddalore district saw 358 persons selected for jobs at Dr. Kalaignar Centenary Special Job Camp. 160 companies and 6,250 candidates participated, with 1.58 lakh youth having got jobs through 100 job camps held by the State govt. Skill training is being conducted at schools, colleges and polytechnics, with ITIs upgrading…

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Undertrial escapes from police custody in Cuddalore, nabbed

An undertrial who escaped from the custody of the Cuddalore police while he was being taken to the Central Prison at Kepparmalai in Cuddalore was nabbed by the police at Sillakudi in Ariyalur district on Friday night.

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Collectors hoist the national flag, honour freedom fighters at the 77th Independence Day celebrations in districts

In Cuddalore, Villupuram, and Kallakurichi districts, 77th Independence Day was celebrated with honouring of freedom fighters, recognition of commendable services of govt. employees and police personnel, and distribution of welfare assistance. Collectors presented certificates of merit and appreciation, and distributed welfare assistance worth ₹1.68 crore, ₹25.37 lakh to 387 and…

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Three habitual offenders, including 2 women, held for burglary in Chidambaram

Police arrest 3 habitual offenders in Cuddalore for stealing jewellery from a house. 30 sovereigns of gold jewellery recovered. Trio confessed to crime & remanded in custody.

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Events held in Cuddalore as part of drug abuse awareness campaign

500 students in Cuddalore participated in a marathon to raise awareness of the dangers of drug abuse. SP R. Rajaram flagged off the event and also took part in a signature campaign and mass anti-drug pledge at the Periyar Government Arts and Science College. The campaign was organised by the…

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MSSRF’s research centre wins Women Connect Challenge award of Reliance Foundation and USAID

Five fisherwomen from Nagapattinam, Mayiladuthurai, Cuddalore and Ramanathapuram districts and Puducherry’s Karaikal received tabs from Soumya Swaminathan, chairperson of M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation (MSSRF), during the launch of the Women Connect Challenge programme

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Report finds several environmental and pollution issues affecting villagers in and around the two power stations in Neyveli and Cuddalore

Chennai-based 'Poovulagin Nanbargal' and 'Manthan Adhyayan Kendra' released a report highlighting health hazards caused by two thermal power stations and a mine in Neyveli and Cuddalore. Findings showed high levels of mercury, selenium and fluoride in drinking water sources, air and soil pollution, and lack of adequate health facilities. Report…

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Madras High Court directs Cuddalore SP to earmark a place for protest by NLC contract workmen

Madras HC directs SP to earmark place for NLCIL contract labourers' peaceful protest. Union agrees to police's suggestion. HC warns of action against anyone creating law & order problem. Case adjourned to Aug 8.

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Mega job fair for differently-abled persons in Cuddalore on August 19

Cuddalore district admin to host job fair for differently-abled on Aug 19. Over 30 private firms to participate. Contact District Differently Abled Welfare Officer for more info.

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Affected farmers to get compensation from Friday: NLCIL

.NLCIL hands over cheques to authorities for ₹10,000/acre crop compensation to Cuddalore farmers affected by Upper Paravanar canal diversion. Cheques to be collected from District Revenue Officer/ Land Acquisition in Neyveli from Friday, total ₹40,000/acre to be disbursed by Aug 6.

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Major fire breaks out in biodiversity hotspot Bahour lake, straddling Cuddalore and Puducherry

A major fire broke out at Bahour Lake, a transboundary wetland sharing borders with neighbouring Puducherry, at around 1 a.m. on Thursday morning. The lake is located in both Cuddalore in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, and is the second-largest freshwater lake in Puducherry.

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NLC land acquisition issue | CPI (M) MLAs stopped from visiting Melvalayamadevi village

Amid the raging controversy over NLC India Ltd.’s (NLCIL) destruction of fertile farmlands in Melvalayamadevi village near Chidambaram in Cuddalore district last week, two MLAs, V.P. Nagaimaali of Kilvelur and M. Chinnadurai of Gandarvakottai belonging to the Communist Party of India (M) were prevented by the police from visiting Melvalayamadevi…

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Consumer forum in Cuddalore orders jeweller to pay ₹50,000 to compensate customer for unfair trade practices

The Cuddalore District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission on Tuesday, directed a Cuddalore-based jeweller to pay ₹50,000 to a consumer for unfair trade practices and deficiency in services.

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No request from State govt. to withdraw permission to NLC to mine in Cuddalore: Coal Minister Pralhad Joshi

Union Minister for Coal, Mines and Parliamentary Affairs Pralhad Joshi has said the Centre has not received any request from the Tamil Nadu government to withdraw permission to NLC India to start mining operations in Mine III in Cuddalore district

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