Coimbatore, July 27 (SocialNews.XYZ) Tamil Nadu Revenue Minister Sengottaiyan on Monday asserted that Karnataka would not be allowed to proceed with the proposed Mekedatu balancing reservoir project, reiterating the state government’s firm stand on protecting TN’s rights over the Cauvery waters. Reaffirming Tamil Nadu’s opposition to the Mekedatu project, Sengottaiyan declared that Karnataka would not be allowed to move ahead with the proposal. “Not even a single brick will be laid for the Mekedatu dam. Chief Minister Vijay will not allow it,” he said. He also spoke on the state government’s opposition to NEET, the proposed metro rail projects in Coimbatore and Madurai, the AIADMK MLA disqualification issue and the forthcoming State Budget.

Chennai, Aug 30 (SocialNews.XYZ) At least 219 of the 319 Tamil Nadu residents stranded in flood-ravaged Nepal have been rescued, while search operations are continuing to locate the remaining 100, Minister Rajmohan said on Sunday. Speaking to reporters at Chennai airport after returning from New Delhi, Rajmohan said the rescued residents were being brought back to the state in batches. Thirty-three people are scheduled to arrive in Coimbatore on a flight from Delhi on Monday evening, while six others are expected to reach Chennai later that night. The minister said the Tamil Nadu government was coordinating with the Centre, Indian diplomatic officials and rescue agencies in Nepal to establish the whereabouts of those who remained missing.