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Kerala Govt approves proposal for renovation of Melur Shiva Temple in Kannur

Kannur, Feb 27 (UNI) The Kerala Government has approved a proposal of the Tourism Department for the renovation of Melur Shiva Temple at Dharmadam Village near Thalassery, at a project cost of Rs 1.72 crore.
The projects include the construction of Oottupara, a modern kitchen, and improved toilet facilities. The project is expected to be completed within 18 months.
Melur Shiva Temple is managed by the Malabar Devaswom Board and is a vibrant centre of spirituality and community life. The decision of the government to allocate funds for the renovation of Melur Shiva Temple aligns with the state Tourism Department’s vision to promote cultural tourism, which includes places of worship. These are also places of historical architecture with rich heritage and traditions, which can attract tourists, especially foreigners,” said Tourism Minister PA Mohamed Riyas.
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Thennarsu told the State Assembly on Friday.

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TN govt to launch new ‘Integrated Renewable Energy Policy’

14 Mar 2025 | 6:12 PM

Chennai, mar 14 (UNI) With a view to achieve the ambitious target
of generating additional 100 billion units of renewable green energy
by 2030, the Tamil Nadu government will come out with a new
‘Integrated Renewable Energy Policy’ to consolidate and streamline
the different existing policies for promotion of Renewable Energy in
the state, Finance Minister Thangam Thennarsu told the State
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TN to set up Space-Tech fund to encourage Space Startups

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TN govt developing AVGC-XR policy : Minister

TN govt developing AVGC-XR policy : Minister

14 Mar 2025 | 6:09 PM

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Comics and Extended Reality (AVGC-XR) is being developed in collaboration
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