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61-year old cracks NEET in TN, loses medical seat on technical grounds
Chennai, Jan 29 : Retired Tamil Nadu teacher K. Sivaprakasam cracked the NEET with the 349th rank, under…
PM Modi virtually inaugurates 11 new Medical Colleges in Tamil Nadu
Chennai: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday virtually inaugurated 11 new medical colleges in Tamil Nadu. The new…
Citing Covid risk, 80 doctors plead with TN govt to stop jallikattu
Jallikattu is organised every year in January, in Tamil Nadu, as a part of Pongal celebrations. In the traditional event, a bull is released, and people try to grab its hump on and hang as it attempts to escape.
Political vendetta behind DVAC raids: AIADMK
Chennai, Dec 15 : AIADMK senior leaders and former Tamil Nadu Chief Ministers O. Panneerselvam and K. Palaniswami…
Gen Bipin Rawat, wife, 11 others killed in chopper crash, says IAF
The CDS was going to the Defence Services Staff College, Wellington, to give a lecture.
Heavy Rains lash Tamil Nadu’s Thoothukodi, Ramanathapuram, orange alert for Chennai
Tourism officials of the district said that since the arrival of northeast monsoon and heavy rains, the flow of pilgrims to the temple town of Rameswaram has taken a beating.
Tamil Nadu: IMD warns of Flash Floods; advisory issued on Dam Water release
IMD has already issued a forecast of high rainfall of more than 250 mm in the next 24 hours.
Tamil Nadu braces for another bout of Heavy Rain
The IMD has also predicted that by Wednesday night the rain could be heavy to extreme in some parts of Chennai and adjoining districts and might extend up to Puducherry.
Depression in Bay of Bengal off TN coast brings profuse rainfall
Tamil Nadu and southern Andhra Pradesh have already been battered by rains for at least three days with several places in the former state witnessing massive flooding. National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams have been deployed at multiple places to deal with any exigencies.
Vijayan in dilemma over Mullaperiyar Dam tree felling episode
The Congress-led Opposition has demanded a judicial probe into the Forest Department's order.
Reeling under Rain Havoc, Tamil Nadu braces for more
On Thursday, Thiruvallur, Chennai, Kanchipuram, Chengalpattu, Viluppuram and Tiruvannamalai, have been put on red alert.
Heavy rain, thunderstorms to continue in Tamil Nadu for next 2 days
The weather department also said that Madurai, Virudhunagar and the Cauvery Delta will also witness torrential downpours.
Commercial LPG cylinders’ high cost forces TN eateries to close down
"We can easily shift to firewood and if we sell a cylinder for Rs 1,200 also, we get a neat profit… its big money for people like us and the restaurant owners are also benefitted as they will have to shell out double the amount to buy a cylinder."
Tamil Nadu CM Stalin lays foundation of houses for Sri Lankan Tamils
The Tamil Nadu Chief Minister also launched the development works at Melmonavur camp at an estimated cost of Rs 30 crore for basic amenities like water supply, roads and electricity.
Actor Rajinikanth has been admitted to Hospital
Actor Rajinikanth has been admitted to Kauvery Hospital in Chennai. According to his team, he has been taken to the hospital for a 'routine checkup'.
Party leadership to decide on Sasikala’s AIADMK entry: Panneerselvam
It has to be seen as to how the BJP, which is an alliance partner of the AIADMK, reacts to Panneerselvam's statement.
Zomato clarifies after TN customer told ‘Hindi is national language’
The CEO mentioned that we should all tolerate each other's imperfections. And appreciate each other's language and regional sentiments.
Madras HC disallows 10% EWS quota in medical and dental seats
he Union government, contesting the prayer of the DMK, said that the reservation for SC/ST communities have been provided in the AIQ seats on the basis of the Central government Act.
Heavy Rain forecast in Tamil Nadu in next few days
Roads were flooded in some areas of Chennai while in some other areas of the city, there were no rains at all.
Bypoll for Rajya Sabha seat in Tamil Nadu on Sept 13
With numbers on their side, the ruling DMK could win the seat unopposed.
‘Utterly mischievous’, Madras High Court dismisses PIL against CM Stalin
The judges observed, "This is a secular country. Even the constitution permits one to take the oath of office either in the name of god or constitution."
AIADMK Presidium Chairman Madhusudhanan passes away
Madhusudhanan was a minister in the Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa's first government.
Tamil Nadu CM’s relief fund disburses Rs 305 cr for Covid relief
The statement also said that the Chief Minister enquired about how the pensions are being disbursed and also directed officials to resolve grievances of the pensioners, the statement said.
AIADMK holds protests demanding DMK to fulfill poll promises
Chennai, July 28 : Former Chief Minister and AIADMK Coordinator O. Panneerselvam on Wednesday charged the ruling DMK…
Tamil Nadu State Board declares Class 12 Results
Chennai, July 19 : Tamil Nadu education minister, Mahesh Anbil Poyyamozhi on Monday declared the results of eight…
New Tamil Nadu BJP chief Annamalai says will control media in six months
Chennai, July 16 : Newly-appointed Tamil Nadu BJP chief K. Annamalai has raked up a controversy by stating…
Telugu actor, Dalit intellectual Kathi Mahesh Kumar dies
Mahesh was a vociferous critic of actor-politician and Janasena party founder Pawan Kalyan and was known for his comments and observations on various subjects.
Lockdown extended by a week in Tamil Nadu
Shops that were to close at 8 p.m. earlier are allowed to close at 9 p.m. from Monday onwards.
Former IPS Officer Annamalai is the new Tamil Nadu BJP Chief
Former IPS Officer K Annamalai is the new Tamil Nadu Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Chief. Chennai, July (8):…
Sasikala to tour all Tamil Nadu districts after lifting of lockdown
The former aide of Jayalalithaa said that she would take all sections of the AIADMK with her and said that the party needs a total makeover to be in the reckoning in the state.
DMK doing drama over NEET, says Palaniswami
He called upon the government to clarify whether the NEET would be held or not as the parents and students are confused over this.
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin Sanctions Rs 100 cr to face ‘Third’ Covid Wave
The Chief Minister had earlier sanctioned Rs 50 crore from CMPRF towards procuring essential medicines and another Rs 50 crore for sanctioning RT-PCR test kits.
Resolutions against CAA, farm laws will be passed in TN Assembly: MK Stalin
The Chief Minister said the CAA had created fear in the minds of the minorities and was against their interests, adding that the DMK has always been against such laws.
News Analysis: BJP in wait and watch mode in AIADMK Fight
The central BJP leadership did not want her to spoil the party for the AIADMK by splitting votes in the 'Thevar' strongholds. However, the AIADMK and BJP combine lost the assembly elections.
Rajinikanth to leave for US for treatment
Rajinikanth had underwent a kidney replacement surgery in the United States four years ago.
Mucormycosis caseload crosses 1000 mark in Tamil Nadu
"The number of black fungus cases has crossed 1000 numbers in Tamil Nadu and the Chief Minister has written to the Union health minister asking for allotment of 35,000 vials of amphotericin B."
Tamil Nadu invites volunteers for Covid relief work
Chennai, May 27 : The Tamil Nadu‘s MK Stalin government on Thursday invited volunteers, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and…
Tamil Nadu CM Stalin to decide ‘later’ on extension of lockdown
The Chief minister called upon the people to stay indoors during the strict lockdown and added that steps are being taken to increase the medical infrastructure in the state.
1st Time in Tamil Nadu: Renault Nissan Worker – Mgt Dispute to go for Arbitration
Meanwhile the RNITS on Monday put the Renault Nissan Automotive's management on notice saying that the workers will boycott duty from May 26 onwards.
Tamil Nadu reports nine Black Fungus cases in Govt Hospitals
The state Health Department has formed a mucormycosis committee headed by Director of Medical Education, and this has prepared protocols for diagnosis, treatment, and the usage of anti-fungal drugs.
Tamil Nadu Govt launches Vaccination Drive for 18-44 age group at Tiruppur
Chennai, May 20 : Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Thursday launched a vaccination drive for people…
Tail Nadu grants 30 day Parole for Rajiv Gandhi assassin A G Perarivalan
All the convicts are in prison since 1991, the year a woman LTTE suicide bomber blew up herself, killing the former Prime Minister on the spot at an election rally near Chennai.
DMDK Founder Vijayakanth Admitted to Hospital
Chennai, May 19 : Actor-turned-politician and DMDK Founder Vijayakant on Wednesday was admitted to a private hospital here,…
E-registration compulsory for travel even within Chennai city limits
City police have already communicated to the people to get their e-registration done if they need to move out after the permitted hours from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin announces Rs 2,000 COVID-19 relief, cuts Aavin milk prices
Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Friday announced a covid pandemic time relief of Rs…
Tamil Nadu: CM MK Stalin and his 33 Ministers take Oath
Stalin's new cabinet is a mixed bag of old guards and 15 new faces
DMK chief MK Stalin Elected as Legislature Party Leader to be sworn-in as CM on May 7
Chennai, May 4 : DMK president M K Stalin was on Tuesday unanimously elected as legislature party leader…
Panneerselvam, the ‘Man Friday’ who scored another win
Chennai May 3 : What can unflinching loyalty do? Make you chief minister. Outgoing Tamil Nadu Deputy CM…
MK Stalin to chair DMK MLAs meeting on Tuesday
All the newly elected legislators have to attend the meeting without fail, he added.
MK Stalin Rides to Power in a Close Fight, In a Narrow Defeat E Palanisamy Emerges as a Leader
MK Stalin in his 60s has led the party on his own and has captured the power in a close fight. Since his party DMK has won just enough seats to form the government, he can’t afford to antagonize his alliance partners Congress, Left and other Dravidian parties. It will give them some breathing space and political importance in the state.
Election Results: DMK leads as counting for high-stakes Tamil Nadu Assembly Polls begins
AIADMK, on the other hand, is leading on Tiruchirappalli East, Kumarapalayam, Cuddalore
Exit Polls: BJP-Led NDA To Win Puducherry, DMK To Storm To Power in Tamil Nadu
The findings and projections are based on personal interviews conducted statewide on and after polling day among adults, all confirmed voters. The data is weighted to the known demographic profile of the states. "We believe this will give the closest possible trends," said C-Voter founder and psephologist Yashwant Deshmukh.
Exit Polls: Mamata set to retain Bengal, DMK-Congress clear winner in Tamil Nadu
NEW DELHI, April 29: The Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress looks poised to retain power in West Bengal, while…
Many Tamil Nadu districts reel under Vaccine Shortage
In Avinashi, Udumalpet and Palladam, people had to return owing to the non-availability of the vaccine jabs.
Popular Tamil comedian Vivekh dies
Vivekh, 59, was administered the Covid-19 vaccine on Thursday, authorities had said the cardiac arrest he suffered was not due to the vaccination.
IMD predicts heavy rain in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry for next three days
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy rainfall for the next three days in Chennai and the union territory of Puducherry
Tamil Nadu, Puducherry Assembly elections end peacefully
The Election Commission has said polling in the Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry Assembly elections and voting in…
BJP alliance will sweep Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Assam and Puducherry: JP Nadda
Chennai, April 4 : The BJP-led alliance will win the Assembly polls in Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Assam…
DMK Chief’s Family, Others Raided to Check Illegal Political Cash: IT Dept Sources
Tamil Nadu will vote for its 234-member assembly in a single phase on April 6.
Raiding Opposition is BJP’s Coping Mechanism when Facing Electoral Defeat: Rahul Gandhi
The Congress' ally DMK condemned the Central government for alleged searches by income tax officials in the residence of party chief M K Stalin's daughter Senthamarai in Chennai.
Modi colluded with Incom Tax officials for raids on DMK: MK Stalin
He said that with only 3 days remaining for elections, the Income Tax raids were aimed at to confine DMK leaders and workers at their homes.
Ex-MP among 8 dismissed by AIADMK for anti-party acts
Ruling AIADMK party on Tuesday dismissed its eight leaders, including a former Member of Parliament V.Ezhumalai for anti-party activities.
There is a full scale assault on idea of Tamil Nadu, alleges Rahul Gandhi
Don't underestimate this assault, it has a huge amount of money behind it. It is conceptualised by the RSS and Narendra Modi.
Women more powerful than men, but do not understand and are fooled by them: Rahul to students
Kochi : Women are much more powerful than men but are being fooled by them as they do…
With Covid cases rising, Tamil Nadu to shut schools for classes IX to XI
According to the order, schools are to remain open for Class XII students, strictly following all the safety protocols. The board exams will be conducted in accordance with the standard operating procedures for Covid-19.
Karti Chidambaram reiterates his demand for Priyanka Gandhi to contest Kanyakumari bypoll
He believes that such a move would motivate Congress cadres in assembly poll-bound Tamil Nadu
To beat fuel price blues, traders take to bullock carts in Tamil Nadu
Chennai, March 3 : Small traders and businessmen from the outskirts and neighbouring villages of Chennai have started…
Amit Shah urges Tamil Nadu to vote for double engine growth
The Home Minister also said that Tamil Nadu’s daughter and the country’s Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has presented the best budget.
RSS has destroyed institutions and free press: Rahul Gandhi
Attacking Prime Minister Narendra Modi directly, he said "The question is not that the PM is useful or useless but to whom is he useful? It's like Hum Do Hamare Do".
Tamil Nadu CM’s claim on promises a ‘Himalayan lie’, says MK Stalin
He slammed Health Minister C. Vijayabaskar, who hails from Pudukottai district, holding him responsible for eight lakh people in the State getting affected by Covid-19 and the deaths due to the infection.
Rahul Gandhi on a campaigning spree in poll-bound states
Gandhi said in the public meeting: “CAA will not be implemented and I have worn this stole in which CAA is written but it has been crossed.”
PM launches several crores worth projects in TN, says these are symbols of innovation, development
With this extension, the Phase I covers a total length of 54.05 km and people can travel from the north Chennai locality to the airport in the south using the Metro rail.
Sasikala’s Properties Worth Crores Seized Three Days after Her Return to Tamil Nadu
Chief Minister EK Palanisamy, however, said there is nothing political in this move and the government is only following of a court order.
Bound By Love For People, Will Return To Active Politics Soon: VK Sasikala
Sasikala was recently released from a prison in Bengaluru, after she completed her four-year jail term in a corruption case.
‘PM Modi won’t be allowed to enter Tamil Nadu, if farmers aren’t allowed into Delhi’
Farmers' organisations of the Cauvery delta towns of Thanjavur, Nagapattinam and Tiruvarur also staged protests.
Sasikala’s nephew Dhinakaran defends her use of AIADMK flag
Dhinakaran declined to comment when asked if he will be merging the AMMK with the AIADMK.
Rahul Gandhi relishes mushroom biryani on Tamil cookery show
Gandhi wished if he could tell his United States’ friend Sam Pitroda to look for opportunities, including suggesting them to showcase their wares in other Indian state as well.
VK Sasikala released from prison after serving 4-year jail-term
The release of 64-year-old close aide of former Tamil Nadu chief minister J Jayalalithaa comes months ahead of assembly elections
Congress has high hopes with DMK in Tamil Nadu
The Congress is pinning its hopes on the Assembly elections in Tamil Nadu, where it will contest in…
Man ends life after suffering losses in online gaming
Elvin’s mother had lodged a missing person’s compliant on January 6 with the Coimbatore police.
Convene Tamil Nadu Assembly to pass resolution against farm laws: MK Stalin
Stalin said that it was a compulsion of time to be on the side of the farmers protesting on the Delhi borders against the three laws.
Tamil Nadu extends lockdown till Jan 31, 2021
With large number of people expected to gather on the beaches on Kaanum Pongal day, Palaniswami said this will not be allowed on January 16 to prevent spread of the disease.
Rajinikanth’s brother on actor’s U-turn on political debut: His wish, can’t force him to change mind
Rajinikanth's elder brother on Tuesday backed the Tamil superstar's move to withdraw his decision to launch a political party. The 77-year-old R Sathyanarayana Rao said it's his brother's wish and one can't force him to change his mind.
‘Only I know the pain of announcing this’: Rajinikanth backs out from launching political party
Actor Rajinikanth announced on Tuesday that he will not be launching his political party, for which the announcement…
Superstar Rajinikanth admitted to Hyderabad hospital due to fluctuating blood pressure
Superstar Rajinikanth has been admitted to Apollo Hospitals in Hyderabad today.
Kamal Haasan promises freebies for TN assembly polls including payment to homemakers
According to the Economic Agenda, the Right to Government Services Act and Predictive Governance will be part and parcel of the Green Channel Government.
Neta Rajinikanth to float party in Jan 2021, hopes for ‘honest’ Tamil Nadu Govt
Last month Rajinikanth tweeted that he would consult with the officials of Rajini Makkal Mandram his health condition and announce his political stance to the people.
After Bihar loss, Rahul Gandhi takes stock of poll preparedness in Assam, Tamil Nadu
Sources said the BJP government in Assam is likely to bank on the NRC and CAA issues, which had paid the party rich dividends in the stste.
Cyclone Nivar to weaken further into cyclonic storm before noon today
Puducherry recorded rainfall measuring 237mm between 8.30am Wednesday and 2.30am Thursday. During the same time, Cuddalore recorded 246mm and Chennai 83mm.
Cyclone Nivar crosses Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, felling trees, disrupting power supply
IMD said, “Under its influence rainfall at most/many places with heavy to very heavy fall at a few places with isolated extremely heavy falls are likely to occur over Ranipet, Tiruvannamalai, Tirupattur, Vellore districts of Tamil Nadu and Chittoor, Kurnool, Prakasam and Cuddappa districts of Andhra Pradesh.
Cyclone Nivar: Modi dials TN & Puducherry CMs, assures support
He has ordered strict implementation of the advisories. Fishermen are not to venture into the sea.
Stalin may not contest polls for 6 yrs if SC decision goes against him: TN CM
Chennai, Nov 12: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K. Palaniswami said on Wednesday that a question mark hangs over…
Kamal Haasan: Kamala Harris’s ancestral village finds place in history
Kamal congratulated the US President-elect Joe Biden and Vice-President elect Kamala Harris over their historic win in the US Presidential elections.
Thousands of km away from US, TN villagers ecstatic over Kamala’s win
Soon after, journalist turned film director Janaki Viswanathan produced movie “Om Obama” showcasing how a small village in Tamil Nadu gets affected due to globalisation and recession.
DMK to protest as Guv seeks time to study students quota bill
Stalin, who is also the Leader of the Opposition in the Assembly, had written to Purohit on Wednesday to give his assent to the Bill.
DMK women’s wing takes out procession, Kanimozhi detained and released
Protesting against Kanimozhi's arrest, women workers of DMK sat on the road blocking the traffic.
Tamil Nadu Govt Extends Covid-19 Lockdown Till October 31
All the other relexations and restrictions announced earlier will continue, the Chief Minister added.
No by-elections yet for 7 vacant Assembly seats: Election Commission
The decision to defer the by-elections was taken largely in view of the Covid-19 situation.
DMK, other UPA allies stage protest demanding cancellation of NEET
New Delhi, Sep 14 : A day after the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) was conducted, UPA…
NEET Fear: 3 Medical College aspirants commit suicide in Tamil Nadu
PMK Founder S. Ramadoss urged the Central government to cancel the exam in Tamil Nadu.
5,980 new corona cases in TN, 5,603 cured patients discharged
As many as 5,980 more persons tested positive for coronavirus in Tamil Nadu over the past 24 hours…
5,995 new Covid cases push Tamil Nadu’s tally to 367,430
Tamil Nadu’s Covid-19 caseload rose to 367,430 on Friday as 5,995 more people tested positive for the infection,…
Amma Covid-19 Homecare Scheme launched in Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K. Palaniswami on Friday launched the Amma Covid-19 Homecare Scheme whereby a Rs 2,500…
DMK Dismisses MLA Selvam From Party
Duraisamy quit the DMK soon after meeting the BJP’s Tamil Nadu President L. Murugan. The DMK had stripped him of his party post for meeting the BJP leader.
TN Covid cases up by 5,835
Chennai, Aug 13 Tamil Nadu logged 5,835 fresh Covid-19 cases over the past 24 hours while a total…
Citizenship query: It’s not unusual, Chidambaram comes out in Kanimozhi’s support
While non-Hindi speaking recruits to central government posts quickly learn functional spoken Hindi, why cannot Hindi-speaking recruits to these posts learn functional spoken English? the senior Congress leader asked.
6,501 discharged, 5,063 test Covid-19 positive in Tamil Nadu
In Tamil Nadu, 6,501 Covid-19 patients were discharged, taking the tally of cured people to 208,784 on Tuesday.…
5,879 new Covid cases in TN; taly at 251,738
Chennai, Aug 1 (IANS) Tamil Nadu has reported 5,879 new COVID-19 cases, taking the tally to 251,738, health…
TN extends Covid-19 lockdown till Aug 31
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K. Palaniswami on Thursday announced the extension of Covid-19 lockdown till Aug 31, with…
Tamil Nadu Govt acquires Jayalalithaa’s home for memorial
As part of the plan to convert Veda Nilayam, residence of late Chief Minister and AIADMK General Secretary J. Jayalalithaa, into a memorial, the Tamil Nadu government has deposited Rs 67.9 crore as the purchase price with the city civil court
Tamil Nadu driver live streams suicide on Facebook
Coimbatore, Jul 23 : A 37-year old man ended his life by hanging in his house, live-streaming the…
Covid-19: Semester exams for UG and PG cancelled in TN
Chennai, July 23 Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K. Palaniswami on Thursday said he has ordered cancellation of semester…
4,807 fresh corona cases recorded in TN in 24 hours
Tamil Nadu has got 4,807 fresh coronavirus cases in the past 24 hours while 3,049 Covid-19 patients were…
TN corona count: 5,000 discharged, over 1 lakh cured
A record number of 5,000 Covid-19 patients were cured and discharged from various hospitals in Tamil Nadu on…
4,526 new corona cases in TN, 4,743 discharged
Chennai, Jul 14 (IANS): Tamil Nadu on Tuesday registered 4,526 new coronavirus cases while the number of such patients…
Tuticorin custodial deaths: CBI registers two cases, constitutes team
The CB-CID has so far arrested five policemen, including an Inspector, in connection with the alleged custodial torture of P. Jeyaraj and his son Bennicks at Sathankulam police station.
Madras High Court should rule fast on OBC quota in medical seats: Tamil Nadu
A group of petitioners, in their interim prayers in the Madras High Court, attempted to stop the ongoing process of admissions in postgraduate medical courses.
Boiler explosion at Neyvelu thermal power plant in Tamil Nadu
According to news agency PTI, the accident was reported from the fifth unit of the thermal power station-II when workers were in the process of resuming operations in the morning.
Rajinikanth condoles death of father-son duo in Tuticorin
Chennai, June 28 : Top Tamil actor Rajinikanth has conveyed his condolences to the family of a father-son…
“Ratify UN convention:” Human Rights body on Thoothukudi custodial killings
The human rights body alleged that the incident "was an acute demonstration of a broken criminal justice system" in India.
TN reports 2,865 new coronavirus cases, 33 deaths
New Delhi, As many as 2,865 people tested Covid-19 positive over the past 24 hours in Tamil Nadu…
Stalin condoles DMK official’s death due to corona
Chennai, June 21 : Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) President M.K. Stalin on Sunday condoled the death of party”s…
Russia ships nuclear power equipment for units 3 and 4 at Kudankulam
India's atomic power company Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd (NPCIL) is building two more 1,000 MW reactors at Kudankulam.
Coronavirus: 1,458 new corona cases, Tamil Nadu total crosses 30,000 mark
Tamil Nadu on saturday recorded it's highest single day spike with 1458 cases, out of which 1146 were reported in Chennai alone, taking the state tally to 30,000 with 251 deaths.
TN Covid count at 28,694, 5 ministers to oversee measures in Chennai
Chennai: Tamil Nadu on Friday reported 1,438 cases of fresh coronavirus infections over the past 24 hours, the…
TN relaxes conditions for TV serial shooting
Chennai, May 30 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K. Palaniswami on Saturday announced further relaxation in television shooting…
Tamil Nadu corona count cross 20,000, death toll rises 154
Chennai, May 29 : As many as 874 persons tested positive for coronavirus over the past 24 hours…
Karnataka bans flyers from Maharashtra, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan
Bengaluru, May 28 : The Karnataka government has requested the Civil Aviation Ministry to reduce the number of…
Coronavirus: Tamil Nadu Covid count 688; death toll 84
According to the government, 10,535 samples have been tested taking to total to over 3.13 lakh till date. Testing of 531 samples are under process.
Tipplers brave TN heat in helmets, masks as liquor outlets open
The Madras High Court on May 8 ordered closure of the shops as its conditions for opening up of the shops were not followed but allowed online sales.
Tamil Nadu sees both inbound, outbound Shramik trains on Sunday
On the other hand, a special train departed from Tiruppur to Bihar's Muzaffarpur with 1,140 passengers, registered and nominated by the Tamil Nadu government.
After TN decides to open liquor shops, Rajini’s warning
The Madras High Court also initially permitted opening the liquor outlets subject to conditions.
Madras HC orders closure of liquor shops in TN, allows online sales
Chennai, May 8 (IANS) The Madras High Court on Friday ordered closure of liquor shops in Tamil Nadu…
580 new cases take Tamil Nadu Covid-19 tally to 5,409; toll 37
The total number of active cases in Tamil Nadu stands at 3,822.
Serpentine queues outside liquor shops in Tamil Nadu
There are over 5,300 Tasmac liquor outlets in the state contributing about Rs 30,000 crore of tax revenue to the state exchequer.
Tamil Nadu reports 508 Covid-19 cases, tally rises to 4,058
The state government has appointed officers to bring Tamilians stuck in other states back to Tamil Nadu.
161 tests positive for corona, TN’s tally goes up to 2,323
Chennai, April 30 (IANS) Tamil Nadu on Thursday reported 161 persons testing positive for Coronavirus taking the state’s…
TN special group to attract foreign industries post COVID-19
Chennai, April 30 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K. Palaniswami on Thursday said a group under the head…
TN Covid-19 positive count touches 2,162, death toll now 27
Chennai, April 29 (IANS) Tamil Nadu on Wednesday reported 104 persons testing positive for coronavirus, taking the state’s…
TN Covid-19 count crosses 2,000-mark, toll rises to 25
Chennai, April 28 (IANS) Tamil Nadu on Tuesday reported 121 persons more testing positive for coronavirus, taking the…
Covid-19: TN asks Centre for Rs 2,321 crore
Chennai, April 27 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K. Palaniswami on Monday requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi for…
TN awaits nod for plasma therapy trials in week’s time
Chennai, April 27 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Health Minister C.Vijayabaskar on Monday said the state is expecting central government’s…
TN sees 33 more test positive, total tally 1,629
Chennai, April 22 (IANS) Thirty-three persons tested positive while 27 Covid-19 patients got discharged on Wednesday in Tamil…
One dead, 76 more test corona positive in Tamil Nadu
Chennai, April 21 (IANS) Tamil Nadu on Tuesday reported a spike in the number of persons who tested…
TN not to relax lockdown restrictions till May 3
Chennai, April 20 (IANS) A day after the state reported over 100 coronavirus positive cases, the Tamil Nadu government…
Prevent Corona spread on warfooting: Stalin
Chennai, April 20 (IANS) The DMK President M.K. Stalin on Monday urged the Tamil Nadu government to take steps…
105 new Covid-19 cases in TN, total tally 1,477
Chennai, April 19 (IANS) Tamil Nadu on Sunday reported a sharp increase in the number of Covid-19 patients with…
Over Rs 1 cr fine collected in TN for violating lockdown rules
Chennai, April 18 (IANS) Tamil Nadu police has collected about Rs 1.06 crore as fine from vehicle drivers for…
COVID-19: 45-year old woman dies in Chennai
Chennai, April 12 (IANS) The number of dead due to COVID-19 in Tamil Nadu went up to 11 with…
58 tests positive for Covid-18, TN tally 969
Chennai, April 11 (IANS) As many as 58 people tested coronavirus positive in Tamil Nadu in the last 24…
One more death in TN, 69 more test positive; tally 690
Chennai, April 7 (IANS) The death toll in Tamil Nadu due to Covid-19 increased to seven and the number…
TN govt waives cold storage charges till April 30
Chennai, April 7 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K. Palaniswami on Tuesday announced waived cold storage and market cess…
Covid-19: One more dies in TN, 50 more test positive; total cases 621
New Delhi, With one more person succumbing to COVID-19, the death toll in Tamil Nadu due to coronavirus…
Tablighi attendees should self-report to officials: MMK
Chennai, April 1 (IANS) Manithaneya Makkal Katchi on Tuesday urged Muslims who had returned to Tamil Nadu from…
Corona positive cases from Nizamuddin religious gathering spread across states, 6 dead in Telangana
More than 2,000 delegates, including from Malaysia, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia and Kyrgyzstan, attended the congregation of Tablighi Jamaat - a Muslim religious organisation - from March 13 to 15.
One month special pay for medical staff in Tamil Nadu
Chennai, March 24 : Lauding the tireless services of doctors, nurses and others in attending to the patients…
Absolute insult, says Rahul on oppn not allowed to ask question
"Tamil, which has a history and which is in their DNA, Speaker did not allow them to ask questions. Its an attack on their language, their rights. This is unacceptable and is absolute insult to the Tamil people," he said.
Primary schools, malls closed in Tamil Nadu till March 31
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Thambidurai, Munusamy AIADMK candidates for RS polls
The ruling AIADMK has 125 MLAs (including Speaker) whereas the opposition DMK and its allies have 106 members (DMK 98, Congress 7 and IUML 1).
Covid-19: 3 more confirmed cases, 2 from Ladakh, 1 from TN
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Three more Covid-19 cases found, count rises to 34
The positive cases include two from Ladakh with travel history to Iran and one from Tamil Nadu with travel history to Oman. All the cases are stable.
DMK MLA KPP Samy dead
Following the death of Samy, the DMK's strength in the Assembly comes down to 99.
26 killed in two road accidents in Tamil Nadu
Chennai, At least 26 people were killed in two separate road accidents in Tamil Nadu on Thursday, police…
Anti-CAA protest in Tamil Nadu went peacefully
Similarly, anti-CAA protests are held in other parts of the state like Coimbatore, Trichy, Cuddalore, Tiruvannamalai and others.
Those born in TN won’t be affected by CAA: Palaniswami
Palaniswami said those who were born in Tamil Nadu will not be affected by CAA.
TN Forest Minister asks tribal boy to remove his footwear
Unable to bend forward, Sreenivasan asked a tribal boy to unbuckle his footwear so that he can enter a temple.
‘Sad that Rajinikanth has not realised harmful effects of CAA’
He said Indian Muslims have stayed back here in their "janmabhoomi" during the partition in 1947, and how could they be sent back.
Delay in deciding TN MLAs disqualification unnecessary: SC
New Delhi, Feb 4 (IANS) Citing inaction and unnecessary delay, the Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the Tamil…
Pongal celebrated in TN, 30 injured in Jallikattu
Chennai, Jan 15 : About 30 persons were injured in the bull taming sport of Jallikattu that was…
DSP attacked by four member gang
The attack on a higher police official came two days after a Sub-Inspector was shot dead while he was on duty at a checkpost bordering Kerala.
Deploy CRPF to protect universities and students: Stalin
The Centre has decided to withdraw the VIP security of Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister O. Panneerselvam and Stalin based on the Threat Assessment Review.
Tamil Nadu Deputy CM, DMK chief Stalin’s CRPF security withdrawn
New Delhi, Jan 9 : The Centre has withdrawn the VIP security of Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister…
Former TN Speaker P.H. Pandian dead
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Anti-CAA protests through ‘kolam’ in Chennai
Chennai, In a unique protest method against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA), National Register of Citizens (NRC) and…
TN Muslim body holds protest against CAA
Chennai, Protesting against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), members of Tamil Nadu Thowheed Jamaath (TNTJ) took to the streets…
DMK protest against CAA in Tamil Nadu
Chennai, Dec 17 The principal opposition in Tamil Nadu DMK on Tuesday staged protests against the Citizenship (Amendment)…
NIA chargesheets 2 in ISIS Kerala, TN module case
New Delhi, Dec 7 (IANS) The National Investigation Agency on Saturday filed a chargesheet against two ISIS suspects arrested…
Encounter killings a blot on our system: Karti Chidambaram
Chennai: Congress MP from Sivaganga constituency in Tamil Nadu Karti P Chidambaram on Friday criticised Telangana Police over…
Tamil Nadu BJP Vice President Arasakumar switches loyalty to DMK
Arasakumar joined the DMK in the presence of Stalin at the DMK headquarters here.
Tamil Nadu rural civic elections on Dec 27, 30
Chennai, Dec 2 : Elections to the rural local bodies in Tamil Nadu will be held in two…
Will work with Rajinikanth for welfare of TN: Kamal Haasan
Chennai: Actor-turned-politician and MNM Founder Kamal Haasan reiterated that he and actor Rajinikanth would jointly work together for…
TN CPI demands action against cops for pillion rider’s death
Chennai: The Communist Party of India’s (CPI) Tamil Nadu unit on Tuesday demanded strict action against the police officials…
NIA raids 6 places in Tamil Nadu to foil IS-inspired group’s plan to kill leaders
Chennai, Oct 31 The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Thursday carried out searches at six locations in Tamil…
Sports fraternity condoles death of Tamil Nadu toddler
New Delhi, Oct 29 : The sports fraternity on Tuesday expressed its condolences over the tragic death of…
PIL filed on ‘negligence’ in child’s death in TN borewell
New Delhi, Oct 29: The latest deplorable incident of the death of a two-year old boy, who fell…
2-year-old Sujith Wilson, trapped in Tamil Nadu Borewell for over 60 hours, dies
Tamil Nadu, Oct 29: Two-year-old boy who fell into a borewell in Tamil Nadu’s Tiruchirappalli on Friday was…
17K govt doctors on strike in Tamil Nadu, patients suffer
The striking doctors had said in-patients will not be attended to unless it is an emergency.
All set for Monday Assembly bypolls in Tamil Nadu
Chennai, Oct 20 The electoral fate of 35 candidates in two Assembly constituencies — Vikravandi and Nanguneri —…
Won’t allow differences to turn into disputes: Modi to Xi
Chennai, Oct 12: Prime Minister Narendra Modi told president Xi Jinping that New Delhi and Beijing will manage…
Modi-Xi agree to promote mutual learning among their civilisations
Beijing/Mahabalipuram, Oct 12 Chinese President Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi have agreed to promote exchanges…
No stone left unturned in welcoming Modi, Xi Jinping
Chennai: The Tamil Nadu government is literally leaving no stone unturned to accord a grand welcome to Chinese…
PM Modi showcases ‘Incredible India’ to foreign leaders
New Delhi: The picturesque historical seaside town of Mahabalipuram in Tamil Nadu will be the cynosure of all…
PM Modi must issue clarification on Shah’s Hindi remark: Stalin
Chennai, Sep 14 : DMK president and Tamil Nadu politician MK Stalin criticised Amit Shah after the Home…
Tamil Nadu celebrating Ganesh Chaturthi with fervour
Chennai, Sep 2 ) The festival of Ganesh Chaturthi is being celebrated with religious fervour across Tamil Nadu…
Tamil Nadu on high alert after Intel says Lashkar terrorists have entered State
Chennai, Aug 23 Security has been tightened in Tamil Nadu following an intelligence alert that six Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT)…
Vellore district to be trifurcated: TN CM
Chennai, Aug 15 Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K. Palaniswami on Thursday announced the trifurcation of Vellore district and…
NIA conducts raids against Islamist terror group members in TN
New Delhi, July 13 The members of the group had conspired and conducted preparations to wage war against…
Special water train to reach Chennai on Friday
Chennai, July 12 : The first train with 50 wagon carrying water from Jolarpet railway station in Vellore…
Tamil Nadu court sentences MDMK chief Vaiko to 1 year jail term in sedition case
Chennai, July 5: Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (MDMK) general secretary Vaiko has been sentenced to a one year…
Fuel tank of airborne IAF jet LCA Tejas falls in a field in Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu, July 2 : The fuel tank of the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas of the Indian…
TN Congress leader suspended for anti-party activities
New Delhi, June 27 (IANS) The Congress on Thursday suspended one of its leaders in Tamil Nadu, Karate…
Supreme Court relief for residents of Kochi coastal apartments
The permission to construct the buildings was granted in 2006 when Maradu was a panchayat.
Nipah alert: TN to screen patients on Kerala borders
Kochi, June 6 : Kerala Health Minister K K Shailaja revealed that seven patients have been admitted to…
StopHindiImposition Protest Erupts: Javadkar says will take decision after feedback
New Delhi, June 1 : Protests erupted in Tamil Nadu and other states after Draft National Education Policy…
Tamil Nadu parties against imposition of Hindi
Speaking to reporters here, DMK Lok Sabha member Kanimozhi said her party would oppose any such move.
Stalin, DMK leaders pay tribute to Karunanidhi
Chennai, May 25: DMK President MK Stalin and newly elected MPs-MLAs and other leaders of the party on…
Election Results 2019: DMK-led alliance overwhelms AIADMK, bucks national trend
Chennai, May 23: Bucking the national trend that favoured the BJP, the DMK-led alliance on Thursday led in…
DMK-led alliance to sweep Tamil Nadu: India Today-Axis exit poll
The DMK, which suffered a major debacle in the 2014 Lok Sabha polls, will make a grand comeback…
DMK moves EC against AIADMK on cash distribution
Chennai, May 18: The DMK on Saturday complained to the Election Commission that Tamil Nadu’s ruling AIADMK was…
There was no term called ‘Hindu’ before Mughals: Kamal
Chennai, May 17 (IANS) Actor-politician Kamal Haasan on Friday said it was ignorance that made Mughals give the…
SC stays disqualification of rebel AIADMK MLAs
New Delhi, May 6: The Supreme Court on Monday stayed the disqualification proceedings against three rebel AIADMK MLAs…
‘Central government jobs in TN leased out to north Indians’ to cast his vote
Chennai, May 6 (IANS) DMK President M.K. Stalin on Monday accused the BJP-led Central government of leasing out…
SC to hear DMK plea against TN Speaker on May 6
New Delhi, May 3: The Supreme Court has agreed to hear on Monday the DMK’s plea against Tamil…
Cyclone Fani Live updates: Coastal states on alert
New Delhi, April 30 : Coastal states of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha and West Bengal is on…
Farmers reach Varanasi to contest against PM Modi
Varanasi, April 28 : In an attempt to highlight their pathetic state, a group of 50 turmeric farmers…
AIADMK seeks action against 3 MLAs for anti-party moves
Chennai, April 26 : The chief whip of the ruling AIADMK S. Rajendran and state Law Minister C.V.…
Supreme Court stays judicial probe into death of Jayalalithaa
New Delhi, April 26: The Supreme Court on Friday stayed the probe by the Judicial Commission probe into…
Will contest next Assembly elections: Rajinikanth
Chennai, April 19 (IANS) Actor-politician Rajinikanth on Friday said his party will surely contest the next Tamil Nadu…
Tamil Nadu turnout over 63% amid EVM, VVPAT glitches
Chennai, April 18: Polling in Tamil Nadu’s 38 Lok Sabha and 18 Assembly constituencies ended on Thursday. Technical…
Rs 1.48 cr cash seized from AMMK premises in Theni
Chennai, April 17: The Income Tax (I-T) Department early on Wednesday claimed to have seized cash amounting to…
Election in Vellore Lok Sabha constituency cancelled
New Delhi/Chennai, April 16 (IANS) Polling in Vellore Lok Sabha constituency in Tamil Nadu was cancelled on Tuesday,…
Phase-II: AIADMK to defend maximum of 36 seats, BJP 26
New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) As 97 Lok Sabha constituencies go to the polls in the second phase…
Won’t let Tamil Nadu to be ruled from Nagpur, says Rahul Gandhi
Krishnagiri (Tamil Nadu), April 12: Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Friday said that his party will not let…
IPL 2019: TN government to decide if Chennai gets to host final
Chennai, April 9: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) officials are set to meet the…
Tamil Nadu: Villagers to boycott Lok Sabha Elections 2019
Ramanathapuram, April 9: Residents of Melasirupothu village in Ramanathapuram district of Tamil Nadu have decided to boycott the…
Local issues to overshadow national polls in TN?
Chennai, March 28 (IANS) With 18 Assembly constituencies falling under 13 Lok Sabha constituencies set to go for…
Minimum Income Guarantee scheme: Cong’s surgical strike on poverty
Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Monday announced a minimum basic income guarantee scheme, which envisages providing Rs 72,000…
Karti Chidambaram in new Congress candidates list
New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) The Congress on Sunday released its ninth list of 10 candidates for the…
Congress declares 34 more Lok Sabha candidates
Congress has changed seat of its Uttar Pradesh unit chief Raj Babbar. He will now contest from Fatehpur Sikri instead of Moradabad.
Firecracker industry’s future to rule Virudhunagar polls – Dangal 2019
The Indian firecracker industry is mainly concentrated in Sivakasi with 90 per cent of the country's firecracker manufacturing happening here.
Dhinakaran’s AMMK issues 1st list for upcoming polls
Chennai, March 17 The Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam (AMMK) party led by T.T.V. Dhinakaran on Sunday released its…
DMK Front for court-monitored probe into Pollachi case
Chennai, March 15: The DMK-led Secular Front in Tamil Nadu on Friday demanded a High Court monitored CBI…
Pollachi case won’t have political impact: BJP
"The DMK is giving a political colour and the people understands the politics behind it,"
Pollachi case goes to CBI, stir still spreads
Pollachi (Tamil Nadu), March 14: Although the Tamil Nadu government gave its nod for a CBI probe into…
You can’t have fearful atmosphere and expect economic growth: Rahul
Chennai, March 13: Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday interacted with students of Stella Maris College in Chennai.…
Six of family die after car falls into canal in Tamil Nadu
Chennai, March 13: Six members of a family died after the car they were travelling in fell into…
Modi to visit Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, launch several projects
New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) Ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on…
DMK to contest in 20 seats, 20 shared with allies: Stalin
Chennai, March 5: DMK President M.K. Stalin on Tuesday said his party will contest in 20 Lok Sabha…
15.18 lakh Tamil Nadu students to get free laptops
Chennai, Feb 27 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K. Palaniswami on Wednesday launched the free laptop scheme for…
Modi pays tribute to Jayalalithaa on birth anniversary
New Delhi, Feb 24 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday paid tribute to late Tamil Nadu Chief Minister…
IUML gets one Lok Sabha seat from DMK
Chennai, Feb 22 (IANS) The DMK and the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) on Friday reached an electoral…
Stalin criticises PMK for alliance with AIADMK
Stalin criticises PMK for alliance with AIADMK Chennai, Feb 19 DMK President M.K. Stalin on Tuesday criticised the…
Congress to get 10 LS seats in TN, Puducherry
New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) The Congress is likely to get nine Lok Seats under an agreement with…
AIADMK, BJP forms alliance for Lok Sabha elections
Chennai, Feb 19: All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will have an…
AIADMK ropes in PMK into alliance with 7 Lok Sabha seats
Chennai, Feb 19: Tamil Nadu’s ruling AIADMK on Tuesday sealed an electoral alliance with the PMK for the…
Supreme Court sets aside NGT order allowing re-opening of Tuticorin plant
New Delhi, Feb 18: The Supreme Court on Monday set aside the National Green Tribunal’s order which had…
Vote for party that solves Tamil Nadu’s water issues: Rajinikanth tells fans
Chennai, Feb 17 : Superstar Rajinikanth on Sunday announced that he will not contest the coming Lok Sabha…
Pongal celebrated in Tamil Nadu with traditional fervour
Chennai, Jan 15: Tamil Nadu celebrated Pongal, a major harvest festival, on Tuesday with traditional fervour. Across the…
Tamil Nadu Defence Corridor may see projects in aerospace, missile parts
The function to be held at Tiruchirappalli will be attended by Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and will have Chennai, Hosur, Salem, Madurai, Coimbatore and Tiruchirappalli as major nodes.
Election Commission rescinds Thiruvarur by-election
Chennai, Jan 7: The Election Commission (EC) has rescinded its January 3 notification announcing the by-election in Tamil…
PETA not taking legal action in US against bullriding sport similar to jallikattu
New York, Jan 5: People for Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), which petitioned the Indian Supreme Court to…
By-election in Tiruvarur, Jind on Jan 28
New Delhi, Dec 31: By-election to the Tiruvarur Assembly constituency in Tamil Nadu will be held on January…
Jayalalithaa death: Apollo seeks new probe panel, points out errors in medical records
Chennai, Dec 28: In a major twist in late Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu Jayalalitha death probe, the…
Why did Modi dodge question on middle class, Rahul asks
Reacting on media reports on the issue, Gandhi took to Twitter to yet again target Modi for his reluctance to face questions.
Will contest in 2019 Lok Sabha elections: Kamal Hassan
Chennai, Dec 22: Actor-turned-politician Kamal Hassan on Saturday said he will definitely contest the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. “I will…
Tamil Nadu Dy CM O. Panneerselvam’s Brother O. Raja removed from AIADMK
Chennai, Dec 19: Tamil Nadu Deputy Chie Minister M O. Panneerselvam’s brother O.Raja was removed from the primary…