Kerala, South India News
March 20, 2025
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ASHA Workers Intensify Protests with Indefinite Hunger Strike for Improved Conditions

A group of ASHA (Accredited Social Health Activist) workers, who have been staging protests outside the Secretariat for the last 39 days, took their agitation to a new level on Thursday by initiating an indefinite hunger strike. This drastic action underscores their persistent demands for post-retirement benefits and an increased honorarium. The move has brought […]

South India News, Tamilnadu
March 20, 2025
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TASMAC: Tamil Nadu’s Controversial Monopoly

In the political landscape of Tamil Nadu, the Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation (TASMAC) has been a topic of enduring controversy and debate. Established in 1983 with the objective of eradicating the sale of illicit liquor in the state, TASMAC became the sole wholesale and retail vendor of alcoholic beverages in Tamil Nadu by 2003. […]

South India News, Tamilnadu
March 20, 2025
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Five Decades After the Anti-Hindi Agitation: A Tale of Linguistic Pragmatism and Economic Triumph

It has been over five decades since the streets of Tamil Nadu were engulfed in a series of protests that not only challenged the central government’s attempts to impose Hindi as the primary language but also marked a turning point in the state’s socio-political landscape. The anti-Hindi agitation of the 1960s, led primarily by the […]

South India News, Tamilnadu
March 20, 2025
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Tamil Nadu’s Vision for a ‘Global City’ to Reshape Chennai’s Urban Landscape

In an ambitious move to decongest the bustling metropolis of Chennai and position Tamil Nadu on the global map of investment destinations, the state government has unveiled plans for a ‘Global City’ project near Chennai. This initiative is not only expected to provide a significant boost to the state’s economy but also to attract top-tier […]