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TN: Adieu to Dr M S Swaminathan

EMINENT agricultural scientist and a pioneer of Green Revolution in the country, Dr MS Swaminathan passed away at the age of 98 on September 28, in Chennai. In the 1960s, when the country was dependent on imported foodgrains, Dr Swaminathan worked closely with two agricultural ministers namely C Subramaniam and Jagajivan Ram to usher in the Green Revolution. This programme brought in a quantum jump in productivity and production of wheat and rice.

TN: Fifth Edition of Theekkathir launched at Nellai

IN order to take the message of the Left and democratic forces of Tamil Nadu to the people of the southern-most districts in the state, the fifth edition of Theekkathir was launched from Tirunelveli (Nellai) on September 22. CPI(M) Polit Bureau member Prakash Karat inaugurated the edition. This edition is aimed to serve the people of Tirunelveli, Thenkasi, Thoothukudi and Kanyakumari districts.

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