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South First@TheSouthfirst · Nov 9, 2022

All you need to know about South India, all in one place! The South First faithfully & fearlessly reports news on varied issues that matter to you.

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From silence to support: Kerala tests ‘behavioural vaccine’ for troubled youth @dvk_dileep writes, thesouthfirst.com/kerala/from-si…

TheSouthfirst's tweet card. Amid rising cases of student suicides and substance abuse, Kerala will pilot a national research project to build a behavioural vaccine

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Arrest of Malayali nuns in Chhattisgarh sparks protests in Kerala; MPs to raise issue in Lok Sabha @Sree_soman writes, thesouthfirst.com/kerala/arrest-…

TheSouthfirst's tweet card. The incident has sparked strong political and public reactions in Kerala, with growing demands for swift action from the Union government.

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#Health: Beyond Guidelines: Experts call for firm implementation of SC’s student‑safety rules @Venikv5656 writes, thesouthfirst.com/health/beyond-…

TheSouthfirst's tweet card. Responding to rising student suicides, the Supreme Court on July 25 issued 15 binding guidelines to safeguard mental health in schools

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CM @mkstalin Discharged from Apollo Hospital, Returns Home Chief Minister M.K. Stalin was discharged from Apollo Hospital, Chennai, after six days of treatment and has returned home. Supporters lined the streets to welcome him, and Stalin waved as he passed by. He had been…

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South First@TheSouthfirst · 17 h

Prime Minister @narendramodi called for unity and national pride at Gangai Konda Cholapuram @Subash_tweetz writes, thesouthfirst.com/tamilnadu/prim…

TheSouthfirst's tweet card. Modi spoke on the Chola dynasty’s contribution to Indian civilisation, describing Chola kings as symbols of India’s honour and strength.

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How colonial plantations decimated Nilgiri grasslands, and pushed native birds to the brink thesouthfirst.com/news/how-colon…

TheSouthfirst's tweet card. Eight out of the nine grassland bird species studied in the Nilgiris showed significant population declines.

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South First@TheSouthfirst · 18 h

Shocking CCTV Reveals Govindachamy’s Midnight Jailbreak CCTV footage has exposed a meticulously planned jailbreak by Govindachamy from Kannur Central Jail, unfolding over hours. Around 1:15 a.m., he threw a cloth from his cell and then slipped through a pre-cut hole in the wall.…

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Two Kerala nuns arrested in Chhattisgarh on charges of human trafficking, amid surge in attacks on Christians thesouthfirst.com/kerala/two-ker…

TheSouthfirst's tweet card. Two Kerala-based Catholic nuns were arrested at Chhattisgarh’s Durg railway station on charges of human trafficking

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Andhra Pradesh farmers oppose the acquisition of over 8,000 acres of fertile land in Karedu thesouthfirst.com/andhrapradesh/…

TheSouthfirst's tweet card. The proposed acquisition plan raises concerns about its adverse impact on marginalised SC and ST communities.

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At least five lives lost in rain-related incidents in Kerala; IMD forecast heavy rainfall till 30 July thesouthfirst.com/kerala/at-leas…

TheSouthfirst's tweet card. Revenue Minister K Rajan has ordered the immediate evacuation of residents in vulnerable areas without waiting for formal disaster alerts.

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#Tamil Nadu *Five Tribal Children Freed From Bonded Labour in Krishnagiri District* In a coordinated operation near Shoolagiri, officials rescued five tribal children who had been made to graze cattle for a hotel under bonded labour conditions. The effort involved the labour…

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South First@TheSouthfirst · 22 h

#TN | *Avadi Corporation Begins its First Animal Birth Control Centre in Konamvedu* The unchecked rise in stray dogs has left many parts of Avadi struggling with frequent attacks and unhygienic surroundings. Residents have repeatedly raised complaints, noting that the issue has…

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RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat will lead the Public gathering as part of the National Education Summit in Kochi under the banner of Jnansabha. The conference, organized by the RSS, will bring vice-chancellors of central universities, and key representatives from the University Grants…

TheSouthfirst's tweet image. RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat will lead the Public gathering as part of the National Education Summit in Kochi under the banner of Jnansabha.

The conference, organized by the RSS, will bring vice-chancellors of central universities, and key representatives from the University Grants…

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Kerala Nuns Arrested in Chhattisgarh Amid Trafficking, Conversion Allegations Two Catholic nuns from Kerala were arrested at Durg railway station, Chhattisgarh, over allegations of human trafficking and forced conversion—part of 834 attacks on Christians in 2024. Sister Vandana…

TheSouthfirst's tweet image. Kerala Nuns Arrested in Chhattisgarh Amid Trafficking, Conversion Allegations

Two Catholic nuns from Kerala were arrested at Durg railway station, Chhattisgarh, over allegations of human trafficking and forced conversion—part of 834 attacks on Christians in 2024. Sister Vandana…

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Kollam MP (RSP) N.K Premachandran has been honoured with the Special Jury Award at the Sansad Ratna Awards 2025 for his consistent and outstanding performance in the Lok Sabha since the 16th term. A total of seventeen Members of Parliament were recognised this year, including…

TheSouthfirst's tweet image. Kollam MP (RSP) N.K Premachandran has been honoured with the Special Jury Award at the Sansad Ratna Awards 2025 for his consistent and outstanding performance in the Lok Sabha since the 16th term.

A total of seventeen Members of Parliament were recognised this year, including…

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Kerala Rains: Minister Orders Evacuation, Relief Camps Set Up Revenue Minister K. Rajan has ordered immediate evacuation from vulnerable areas amid continuous rainfall, landslides, and wind speeds up to 80 kmph. Over 5,000 relief camps are active across the state, with ₹1 crore…

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Ahead of Tamil Nadu polls, PM @narendramodi unveils Rs 4,900-Crore infrastructure projects in Thoothukudi @Subash_tweetz writes, thesouthfirst.com/news/ahead-of-…

TheSouthfirst's tweet card. Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Thoothukudi on Friday to inaugurate and lay the foundation for infrastructure projects

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South First@TheSouthfirst · Jul 27

Green massacre: India has diverted over 1.7 lakh hectares of forest land for infra projects @Saicharan_Sana writes, thesouthfirst.com/news/green-mas…

TheSouthfirst's tweet card. One of the most contested parts of the government’s forest clearance policy is the Compensatory Afforestation. While it looks like a solution on paper, it has often failed in practice.

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South First@TheSouthfirst · Jul 27

#Health: Why having health insurance can mean better eyesight for India’s rapidly ageing population @sumitjha__ writes, thesouthfirst.com/health/why-hav…

TheSouthfirst's tweet card. These findings highlight a significant gap in healthcare outcomes based on insurance status and the need to expand insurance access.

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