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- “Over the past five years, sugarcane cultivation has declined from 100% to 30%. If this trend continues, TN may be forced to import sugar from Maharashtra.” – Minister Aadhav Arjuna
- “The alliance with the PMK was the reason for the AIADMK’s victory in the northern districts. In seven districts of TN, the AIADMK has won only three constituencies.” – C.V.Shanmugam
- A Bill to amend the Value Added Tax Act to impose a new Environmental and Social Welfare Tax on alcoholic beverages has been passed by the TN Legislative Assembly.
- The TN Govt allocates Rs.264.14 crore for drug prevention and control.
The Covai Post Ooty Bulletin – Mar 9
March 10, 2017
* Maintenance and other work at the Government parks were affected for the fourth consecutive day as more than 460 casual labourers of the Horticulture Department continued with their protest at the ATC Freedom Grounds demanding fulfillment of their demands.
* Member of Parliament Arjunan and Coonoor MLA Shanthiramu today distributed free cycles to 76 students of CSI Higher Secondary School, Kothagiri.
* Ground work to welcome a large number of tourists began with the planting of 2.5 lakh saplings at the Katteri Park in Coonoor.
