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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 – 22.8.2017
August 22, 2017
* Employees of various nationalised banks staged a demonstration in front of the State Bank of India at Udhagamandalam on Tuesday in protests against the Centre’s policies concerning the banking sector.
* State Government employees staged a demonstration in front of the Collectorate on Tuesday demanding implementation of Eighth Pay Commission and 20 per cent interim relief.
