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QChennai: No Floor Test, Bypoll; Man Kills Disabled Daughter

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1. No Floor Test, No Bypoll for 18 Constituencies in TN: HC

The Madras High Court on 20 September extended its stay on conducting a floor test in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly until further orders and also restrained authorities from conducting by-elections to 18 constituencies, which were declared vacant, pursuant to the disqualification of dissident AIADMK MLAs. Counsel for Governor, Chief Minister and the petitioners consented to it.

Justice M Duraiswamy passed the common interim order on a batch of writ petitions filed by the 18 affected persons challenging the Speaker’s decision and another writ petition filed by DMK working president MK Stalin seeking a direction for a floor test at the earliest.

(Source: The Hindu)

Also Read: Madras HC extends stay order on floor test.

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2. Minimum Wages Sought for Domestic Workers

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There are over 20 lakh domestic workers across Tamil Nadu, and of them, nearly three lakh workers are in and around Chennai.
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The need to fix minimum wages for domestic workers was stressed at a meeting on their rights that was held in Chennai on 20 September.

Though it has been over a decade since domestic workers started fighting for minimum wages, the state government is yet to implement it, said speakers at the convention organised by the Centre for Women’s Development and Research.

KR Renuka, coordinator, Manushi Domestic Workers Trade Union, said there are over 20 lakh domestic workers across the State and of them, nearly three lakh workers are in and around Chennai.

(Source: The Hindu)

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3. Man Kills Mentally Ill Daughter

A 19-year-old girl with disabilities was allegedly strangled to death by her father at their residence in Nerkundram, Chennai, on 20 September.

According to police, A Kausalya was the daughter of Adikesavan and Mohana. On 20 September morning, Kausalya suffered another epileptic attack and tore her dress. Saddened over such repeated incidents, Adikesavan strangled her with a nylon rope. He then surrendered before the Koyambedu police station. The body was sent for post-mortem to the Kilpauk Medical College and Hospital.

(Source: The Hindu)

Also Watch: Exposing a mental health crisis in Kashmir

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4. Chennai Needs a Greenfield Airport at the Earliest: Sinha

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Talks on with Tamil Nadu government to acquire 1,000 to 2,000 acres, says Minister of State for Civil Aviation Jayant Sinha.
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With air travel growing rapidly at 15 to 20 percent, Chennai airport needs a greenfield airport at the earliest, said Minister of State for Civil Aviation Jayant Sinha.

After inaugurating the first flight service between Chennai and Mysuru, as part of the Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS) in Chennai, he said the city’s airport will soon have exhausted its capacity in a few years, even with the modernised terminals in place.

(Source: The Hindu)

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5. Exercise Checks Terror Attack Preparedness

A comprehensive coastal security exercise ‘Sagar Kavach’ to assess the preparedness of the police and other security agencies in the event of a terror attack began on 20 September morning.

The state-wide two day exercise was conducted by State police and Indian Coast Guard on the coastal areas. The objective is to provide seamless seaward cover along the coast jointly by all security agencies from coastal belt area line to the limit of territorial waters at 12 nautical miles. The exercise will also assess the effectiveness of coastal fishing community in serving as “eye and ears” for early warning of seaward threat.

(Source: The Hindu)

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6. Visually-Challenged Judokas Aiming High

R Vijayashanti sweeps her opponent Susheela off the mat with a O-Soto Gari (large outer reap throw) and she falls down with a thud. In a split second, Susheela springs up and employs a Seoi Nage (shoulder throw) on Vijayashanti.

At first glance, they may look like any other judo practitioner practising at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Periamet, but these 24-year-olds are visually challenged. For the first time in the history of the sport in the State, they are going to represent Tamil Nadu in the world judo championship in Uzbekistan from October 7.

(Source: The Hindu)

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7. Postal Department Turns to ASI for Building Renovation

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Heritage structures set to get a makeover after several years.
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After several years, the heritage buildings belonging to the Department of Posts are set to get a makeover. To start with, the department has sought the guidance of the Archaeological Survey of India, Chennai Circle, to renovate the Chennai General Post Office.

Spread over 66,000 sqft, the Chennai GPO suffered a fire accident and roof collapse in the past 17 years, which rendered a portion of the building unusable. A portion of the building underwent restoration a decade ago. However, a portion of the roof on the second floor of the building collapsed in 2011. A team of officials from the postal department and ASI inspected the site on Rajaji Salai on Monday to assess the damage.

(Source: The Hindu)

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