The first district to be created after States were reorganised The first district created in Madras State after the Reorganisation of States was Dharmapuri in 1965. Historically known as Thagadoor, it became a new administrative unit with Dharmapuri, Krishnagiri, Hosur, and Harur taluks, all carved out of Salem district. In 2004, Dharmapuri was bifurcated to create Krishnagiri district. Seven Tamil kings noted for generosity and charitable deeds Noted for their generosity and charitable deeds, the Kadai Ezhu Vallalgal were a group of seven kings of ancient Tamilagam mentioned in Sangam literary texts such as Sirupanatrupadai and Purananooru. These monarchs were called Velir and ruled small kingdoms. They were Pari, Ori, Kari, Athiyaman, Pegan, Aay, and Nalli. The capital of the early Cholas is now a part of Tiruchi city Uraiyur (Woraiyur- part of Tiruchi city), was the capital of the early Cholas. Ashokan inscriptions in Odisha mention Uraiyur as the Chola capital. This ancient city, with its fortress and walls on the Cauvery’s southern bank, flourished during the Sangam Age. Excavations in the 1960s uncovered 20 fragmented potsherds. Adavinainar Dam forms part of the Thamirabarani basin The Adavinainar Dam, at the foothills of the Western Ghats on the Kerala border, is built across the Hanumanadhi at Mekkarai in Tenkasi district. The picturesque dam is part of the Thamirabarani basin. Just Transition Work Programme (JTWP) It is a UNFCCC initiative launched at COP27 (2022) and operationalised at COP28 (in 2023) through the Sharm el Sheikh Implementation Plan. It aims to ensure climate actions are fair, equitable, and aligned with national development goals, especially for workers and communities affected by moving away from fossil fuels.
