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Udhayanidhi Stalin honours fishermen for Michaung Cyclone rescue efforts, support

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 24, 2024 2:24:44 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Sports Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin on Wednesday appreciated and felicitated the fishermen who saved and rescued lives and helped to distribute relief materials during the recent Michaung cyclone in Tamil Nadu. ... read..

Tamil Nadu: Ocean cleaning awareness campaign held in Chennai

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 24, 2024 11:23:29 AM IST

An ocean cleaning awareness campaign was held in Chennai on the theme 'Swim for the Ocean, Save the Ocean', where three children, Thaaragai (9), Nishvik (7) and Kavi Ashvathan (14) swam from Chennai Neelankarai to Marina Beach. ... read..

"It is the victory of people who believe in Dharma...": Annamalai on SC order on "ban" in TN for Pran Pratishtha telecast

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 23, 2024 10:24:00 AM IST

Tamil Nadu BJP President K Annamalai termed the Supreme Court order on the alleged ban in temples in the state for the public viewing of the live telecast of the Pran Pratishtha ceremony at Ayodhya Ram Temple as a victory to the people who believe in Dhar ... read..

Chennai: ED recovers unaccounted cash, seizes property documents worth RS 450 cr under PMLA

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 22, 2024 11:22:32 PM IST

A total of Rs 33 lakh in unaccounted cash and property documents valued at Rs 450 crore were seized after the premises linked to a promoter of a realty firm in Chennai were searched by the Enforcement Directorate, officials said on Monday. ... read..

No restrictions on live telecast of 'Pran Pratishtha' at temples in state: Tamil Nadu Minister Sekar Babu

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 22, 2024 4:24:41 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Minister PK Sekar Babu on Monday said there were no restrictions on public watching the live telecast of the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony at the Ayodhya Ram Temple. ... read..

Madras HC allows screening of Pran Pratishtha ceremony on private premises: Annamalai

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 22, 2024 2:23:46 PM IST

K Annamalai, Tamil Nadu BJP chief, claimed on Monday that the Madras High Court has ordered that there shall be no restrictions on telecasting Pran Pratishtha ceremony live on private premises in the state. ... read..

Tamil Nadu: BJP moves SC against state govt's 'order' prohibiting live telecast of 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 22, 2024 11:24:12 AM IST

BJP has moved the Supreme Court as an urgent matter for hearing against the alleged 'order' by the DMK-led Tamil Nadu government prohibiting the live telecast of Ram Lalla's 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony in Ayodhya on Monday at temples and other public place ... read..

Khelo India Youth Games: Delhi jump to second spot after bagging two gold medals

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 21, 2024 10:53:29 PM IST

Hosts Tamil Nadu and Delhi clinched two gold medals each, while Punjab, Gujarat, Chandigarh and Manipur added one each to their tally on the second day of the Khelo India Youth Games 2023 on Sunday. ... read..

CM Stalin will lead INDIA alliance in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry: Congress leader Ajoy Kumar

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 21, 2024 7:52:37 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin will lead the INDIA bloc in the state and Puducherry, said Ajoy Kumar, All India Congress Committee in-charge of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. ... read..

Nirmala Sitharaman alleges 'DMK govt has banned Lord Ram puja' on Jan 22; TN minister refutes claims

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 21, 2024 7:52:34 PM IST

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday alleged that the DMK-led Tamil Nadu government has banned the public in the state from organising programmes in the name of Lord Ram on January 22. ... read..

Squash players Ansh, Unnati looking to make it big in Khelo India Youth Games

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 21, 2024 6:53:27 PM IST

Squash players Ansh and Unnati Tripathi are looking to make the most of the opportunity that the Khelo India Youth Games present and use it to prepare for the Los Angeles Olympics 2028. ... read..

KIYG 2023: Encouraged to take up fencing by mother, Manipur's Zenith starts campaign with Epee individual silver

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 21, 2024 6:52:45 PM IST

Manipur's Zenith SH's phone started ringing soon after his Epee final against Tamil Nadu's N Anbless Gowin in the Khelo India Youth Games 2023 as his mother SH Romola Devi wanted to know how his match panned out. ... read..

Rajinikanth, Dhanush leave for Ayodhya to attend Pran Pratishtha ceremony

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 21, 2024 4:55:24 PM IST

Actors Rajinikanth and Dhanush were spotted at Chennai airport to leave for Ayodhya to attend the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony of Ram temple in Ayodhya on January 22. ... read..

KIYG: TN win two gold, WB and Delhi bag one each on opening day

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 20, 2024 11:53:19 PM IST

Hosts Tamil Nadu opened their account with two gold medals while West Bengal and Delhi bagged a gold each on the opening day of the 6th Khelo India Youth Games 2023 on Saturday. ... read..

PM Modi offers prayers at Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, blessed by elephant named 'Andal'

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 20, 2024 7:56:21 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday offered prayers at the Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple in Tiruchirappalli. ... read..

PM Modi, TN Governor Ravi plant 'Rudraksha' saplings on Raj Bhavan premises

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 20, 2024 7:55:40 PM IST

On a two-day visit to Tamil Nadu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi planted saplings of Rudraksha along with Governor RN Ravi on the premises of Raj Bhavan in Chennai on Saturday. ... read..

Tamil Nadu's gymnastics prodigy hopes to realise Olympic dream via Khelo India platform

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 20, 2024 7:54:40 PM IST

Fourteen-year-old Oceana Reena Thomas created history at the Junior Artistic Gymnastics National Championships in December 2023 at Bhubaneshwar when she became Tamil Nadu's first-ever junior national gold medallist. ... read..

PM Modi offers prayers at Sri Arulmigu Ramanathaswamy Temple in Rameswaram

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 20, 2024 7:53:35 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi who is in Tamil Nadu on his 3-day visit to the state performed 'smaran' and offered prayers at Sri Arulmigu Ramanathaswamy Temple in Rameswaram. ... read..

PM Modi arrives in Trichy, Priests of Ranganathaswamy Temple welcome first visit by a PM

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 20, 2024 12:55:48 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Tiruchirappalli on Saturday. On his arrival the Prime Minister was greeted by a huge crowd that had gathered along his route. The Prime Minister acknowledged the crowd, waving to them from his vehicle. ... read..

"Irrespective of religion, everyone waits for Ram Temple Pran Pratsihta": Khushbu Sundar

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 20, 2024 12:55:29 PM IST

BJP leader Khushbu Sundar said on Saturday that irrespective of religion, everyone is waiting for the Pran Pratsihta ceremony of January 22 at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. ... read..

"Showcasing true spirit of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat": PM Modi inaugurates 6th Khelo India Youth Games in Chennai

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 19, 2024 10:53:49 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the sixth Khelo India Youth Games at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai on Friday. ... read..

PM Modi arrives in Tamil Nadu; holds massive roadshow in Chennai

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 19, 2024 7:53:23 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday held a mega roadshow in Tamil Nadu's Chennai. ... read..

DMK forms election manifesto, alliance coordination committees ahead of Lok Sabha 2024 polls

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 19, 2024 5:53:31 PM IST

In the run-up to the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) has announced the formation of key committees to address poll-related matters. ... read..

Ravichandran Ashwin receives invitation to attend 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony of Ram Temple

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 19, 2024 2:53:00 PM IST

Star India bowler Ravichandran Ashwin on Friday received an invitation to attend the Ram Temple 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony on January 22 in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh. ... read..

Maharashtra kabaddi player Anuj Gawade sets off for Khelo India Youth Games 2023

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 18, 2024 1:54:20 PM IST

When Maharashtra kabaddi player Anuj Gawade started packing his bags for the Khelo India Youth Games 2023, Tamil Nadu, his first instinct was to pack his books along with the playing jerseys considering that his 12th standard board exams are just a month ... read..

PM Modi has been at forefront of Bharat's Dharmik revival: CR Kesavan

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 17, 2024 3:23:35 PM IST

Days ahead of the Pran Pratishtha ceremony at Ayodhya's Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir, BJP leader CR Kesavan said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been at the forefront of Bharat's 'dharmik' (religious) revival. ... read..

BJP leader K Annamalai seeks External Affairs Ministry's intervention in repatriation of TN fishermen

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 17, 2024 2:24:27 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s Tamil Nadu unit president K Annamalai on Wednesday sought the intervention of the External Affairs Ministry for the early repatriation of the 18 Tamil fishermen and their two boats detained by the Sri Lankan Navy on Tuesday ... read..

TN: Pongal celebrated at Thiruvanmiyur beach amidst tight security

Chennai (Tamil Naidu) | January 17, 2024 5:23:26 AM IST

In the festive spirit of Pongal, a surge of people flocked to Chennai's Thiruvanmiyur Beach on Tuesday to partake in the Pongal celebration. ... read..

"Such a happy moment": Sivasri Skandaprasad as PM Modi praises her rendition of 'Poojisalende'

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 16, 2024 1:22:38 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday showered praises on singer Sivasri Skandaprasad for her Kannada rendition of the track' 'Poojisalende' ahead of the Pran Pratistha ceremony of the Ram temple in Ayodhya. ... read..

Dhanush celebrates Pongal with his family, see pics

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 16, 2024 2:22:26 AM IST

Actor Dhanush offered prayers on the occasion of Pongal and shared a picture of himself celebrating Pongal with his family. ... read..

A look at 5 things unique to Khelo India Youth Games 2023, Tamil Nadu

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 15, 2024 4:53:24 PM IST

The Khelo India Youth Games (KIYG) is a flagship competition where the future stars in various sports disciplines showcase their skills and are then nurtured to achieve excellence. ... read..

Telangana governor Tamilisai criticises DMK MP Balu over remarks 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 15, 2024 2:52:54 PM IST

Telangana Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan questioned DMK MP TR Balu's statement on Monday calling the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony of Ram Lalla in Ayodhya a political event. ... read..

Telangana Governor Tamilisai Soundarajan celebrates Pongal at her Chennai residence

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 15, 2024 11:53:04 AM IST

Telangana Governor and Puducherry Lieutenant Governor (LG), Tamilisai Soundarajan, celebrated Pongal at her Virugambakkam residence in Chennai on Monday. ... read..

Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin, Udhayanidhi Stalin extend their greetings on Pongal

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 15, 2024 10:52:45 AM IST

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Monday extended his greetings on the occasion of the Pongal festival. ... read..

"Political event..." DMK MP TR Baalu on 'Pran Pratishtha' of Ram Temple in Ayodhya

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 15, 2024 4:52:38 AM IST

Coming down heavily upon the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) MP TR Baalu on Sunday termed the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony of Ayodhya's Ram Temple a "political event." ... read..

"Auspicious day for country": Tamil Nadu Governor celebrates Pongal in Chennai, extends greetings to people

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 14, 2024 9:53:31 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi on Sunday extended warm wishes to people on Pongal and said the day is auspicious because everyone in the nation celebrates the festival in different ways at the same time. ... read..

"Rumours being spread to create sensation": Tamil Nadu CM Stalin on son being made Deputy CM

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 13, 2024 8:52:25 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Saturday dismissed speculation that his son Udhayanidhi Stalin is being elevated to the Deputy CM post. ... read..

Court dismisses bail plea of Tamil Nadu Minister Senthil Balaji

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 12, 2024 10:52:00 PM IST

The bail petition of the Tamil Nadu minister and DMK leader V Senthil Balaji was rejected by the Chennai Sessions Court on Friday. ... read..

Tamil Nadu IT minister inaugurates Digital Connexion's first MAA10 data centre in Chennai

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 12, 2024 10:51:34 PM IST

Palanivel Thiagarajan, Minister of Information Technology and Digital Services of Tamil Nadu Inaugurated Digital Connexion's first MAA10 data centre in Chennai on Friday. ... read..

Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin addresses World Tamil Diaspora Day 2024

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 12, 2024 4:52:31 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin addressed World Tamils Diaspora Day 2024 held at Chennai Trade Centre on Friday. ... read..

Chennai court extends Senthil Balaji's judicial custody till Jan 22 in money laundering case

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 11, 2024 3:52:21 PM IST

The Principal District and Sessions Court Chennai extended judicial custody of Tamil Nadu Minister Senthil Balaji in connection with a cash-for-job money laundering case. ... read..

"Proud moment for me": Indian women's kabaddi coach Kavitha Selvaraj on receiving Dhyan Chand Award

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 10, 2024 8:52:14 PM IST

Coach of the Indian Women's Kabaddi Team, Kavitha Selvaraj, expressed delight at being conferred the Dhyan Chand Award (Lifetime) for the glorious career she had in Kabaddi and said it was a proud moment for her. ... read..

Tamil Nadu Transport Union workers call off protest, to hold talks with Labour Commissioner

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 10, 2024 5:53:34 PM IST

The Tamil Nadu Transport Union who were protesting for the second consecutive day demanding signing of the 15th wage revision agreement to increase their pay and to fill up vacancies for bus drivers and conductors, called off their protest on Wednesday. ... read..

"They are playing politics...," CITU State president A Soundararajan slams Tamil Nadu govt

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 10, 2024 1:52:30 PM IST

As the transport union indefinite bus in Tamil Nadu continued for the second day, Centre of Indian Trade Union (CITU) State president A Soundararajan on Wednesday claimed that the state government is "playing politics." ... read..

Khelo India Youth Games 2023: Udhayanidhi Stalin takes stock of final preparations

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 9, 2024 5:51:40 PM IST

Ahead of the Khelo India Youth Games 2023 Tamil Nadu, the Minister for Youth Welfare and Sports Development fo Tamil Nadu Udhayanidhi Stalin chaired a high-power meeting at the Secretariat on Monday to take stock of the final preparations for the games. ... read..

Tamil Nadu transport workers declare indefinite strike; Minister calls it 'political move'

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 9, 2024 11:51:59 AM IST

Ahead of the Pongal festival holidays in Tamil Nadu, transport workers' unions in the state have announced an indefinite bus strike beginning Tuesday, alleging that the state government has not been considering any of their demands. ... read..

Adani Group to invest over Rs 42,700 cr in Tamil Nadu

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 8, 2024 11:22:13 PM IST

Ports-to-power conglomerate Adani Group on Monday signed memorandums of understanding (MoU) for investment of over Rs 42,700 crore at the Tamil Nadu Global Investors Meet 2024. ... read..

"Tamil Nadu people have PM Modi in their hearts," says Piyush Goyal during visit to state

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 8, 2024 11:22:03 PM IST

Amid his three-day-visit to Tamil Nadu, Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday said that the people of the state have Prime Minister Narendra Modi in their hearts. ... read..

Investors' summit: "Tamil Nadu to become one of main growth engines in India," says Mahindra Group chairman

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 8, 2024 10:21:54 PM IST

Mahindra Group Chairman Anand Mahindra said on Monday that the main power of the Global Investors' Summit came through the number of investments that were accounted for and that Tamil Nadu is poised to become one of the main engines of growth in India. ... read..

Chennai: Piyush Goyal participates in Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 8, 2024 8:21:01 PM IST

Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal participated in a Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra here in Chennai on Monday. Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra is being undertaken across the country to attain saturation of flagship schemes of the government by ensuring that th ... read..

ISL: Mobashir Rahman reunites with Owen Coyle as Chennaiyin FC sign midfielder for remainder of season

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 8, 2024 8:20:49 PM IST

Chennaiyin FC have roped in central midfielder Mobashir Rahman on loan for the remainder of the ongoing Indian Super League (ISL) 2023-24 season. ... read..

Hyundai commits additional Rs 6,180 crore investment in Tamil Nadu

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 8, 2024 3:21:23 PM IST

Hyundai Motor India announced Rs 6,180 crore investment plans in Tamil Nadu, which includes Rs 180 crore towards a dedicated 'Hydrogen Valley Innovation Hub,' in association with IIT- Madras. ... read..

Udhayanidhi Stalin inaugurates state of art building for Kasturba Gandhi Maternal Hospital

Chennai (Tamil Naidu) | January 8, 2024 3:20:34 PM IST

In a significant development at Chennai's Chepauk Kasturbai Gandhi Hospital, Tamil Nadu Minister for Youth Welfare and Sports Development, Udhayanidhi Stalin, announced the implementations of various schemes that had been promised in the state assembly. ... read..

Tamil Nadu: Holiday announced for schools, colleges in several districts due to continuous rain

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 8, 2024 10:21:44 AM IST

A holiday has been declared for educational institutions in as many as eight districts of Tamil Nadu on Monday following incessant rain in the state. ... read..

TN minister TRB Rajaa, Singapore envoy open Singapore Pavilion at Tamil Nadu Global Investors Meet

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 8, 2024 7:21:35 AM IST

Minister of Industries of Tamil Nadu, TRB Rajaa, and Singapore High Commissioner to India, Simon Wong, on Sunday opened the Singapore Pavilion at the Tamil Nadu Global Investors Meet (TNGIM) 2024. ... read..

"Let's not treat services as a stepchild...": Former RBI governor Raghuram Rajan at TN investors' summit

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 8, 2024 12:21:45 AM IST

Former RBI governor Raghuram Rajan on Sunday said services and the manufacturing sectors have an equal and important role to play in India's growth story, adding that the services sector should not be given 'stepchild treatment'. ... read..

Heavy rains cause traffic snarls in Chennai, more showers expected in Tamil Nadu

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 7, 2024 11:21:33 PM IST

Traffic moved at a snail's pace, and commuters faced severe road jams as rains lashed parts of the Chennai district on Sunday evening. ... read..

India's strength lies in its States, UTs: Piyush Goyal at Tamil Nadu Global Investors Meet

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 7, 2024 4:20:29 PM IST

The strength of India and its aim to become a developed country lie in the strength of its states and the Union territories, and it would not be easy to reach the target without the contribution from all parts of the country, said Union commerce minister ... read..

Reliance committed to making new investments in renewable energy, green hydrogen space in Tamil Nadu: Mukesh Ambani

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 7, 2024 3:21:08 PM IST

Reliance Industries Chairman and Managing Director, Mukesh Ambani, on Sunday said his conglomerate has committed to making new investments in Tamil Nadu in renewable energy and green hydrogen, and he was confident that the state government under MK Stalin ... read..

Preparations for Khelo India Youth Games in full swing: Tamil Nadu Sports Minister

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 6, 2024 9:51:14 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Sports Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin stated that the preparations for upcoming Khelo India Youth Games are in full swing. ... read..

Tamil Nadu: Chennai MeT sounds rain alert in Chennai, Cuddalore, other districts during next 3 hrs

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 6, 2024 6:51:40 PM IST

Light to moderate spells of rain are very likely to occur at isolated places in several districts of Tamil Nadu during the next three hours, said a nowcast warning issued by the Regional Meteorological Centre on Saturday. ... read..

Tamil Nadu: Officials, BJP cadre welcome fishermen repatriated by Sri Lanka at Chennai airport

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 6, 2024 9:50:49 AM IST

Officials of the state fisheries department and BJP cadre organised a warm reception at Tamil Nadu's Chennai airport on Friday for the 21 fishermen repatriated by Sri Lanka. ... read..

Chennai: 21 Indian fishermen detained by Sri Lanka repatriated

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 5, 2024 10:52:11 PM IST

As many as 21 Indian fishermen were repatriated from Sri Lanka to Chennai on Friday, the Indian High Commission in Sri Lanka informed through a statement. ... read..

PM gave assurance to release relief funds for Tamil Nadu: Udhayanidhi Stalin

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 5, 2024 7:51:40 AM IST

Tamil Nadu Sports Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has assured him of fulfilling the demands raised by Chief Minister MK Stalin to release relief funds for flood-battered districts of the state. ... read..

Tamil Nadu Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin inaugurates Chennai Book Fair 2024

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 3, 2024 11:20:23 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Sports Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin on Wednesday inaugurated the Chennai Book Fair 2024 at Nandanam YMCA Grounds here. ... read..

"We will joint hands with AMMK TTV," says rebel AIADMK leader O Panneerselvam

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 3, 2024 5:21:28 PM IST

Expelled AIADMK leader O Panneerselvam on Wednesday and said that the rebel AIADMKleaders would join hands with TTV Dinakaran led Amma Makkal Munnettra Kazhagam (AMMK). ... read..

Rajinikanth invited to attend Ram Temple consecration ceremony in Ayodhya

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 3, 2024 12:21:39 AM IST

BJP leader Arjunamurthy on behalf of the Ayodhya, Ram Janmabhoomi Tirtha Kshetra invited megastar Rajinikanth for the 'Ayodhya Kumbabhishek' event on January 22. ... read..

Rajinikanth invited to attend Ram Temple consecration ceremony in Ayodhya

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 2, 2024 8:21:06 PM IST

BJP leader Arjunamurthy on behalf of the Ayodhya, Ram Janmabhoomi Tirtha Kshetra invited megastar Rajinikanth for the 'Ayodhya Kumbabhishek' event on January 22. ... read..

Declare Tamil Nadu floods as national disaster, provide funds for relief, CM Stalin urges PM Modi

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 2, 2024 7:22:20 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Tuesday requested the central government to consider the recent floods in various parts of the state a "national disaster" and provide adequate funds for it. ... read..

Declare Tamil Nadu floods as severe natural disaster, provide funds from national disaster funds, CM Stalin urges PM Modi

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 2, 2024 7:21:55 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Tuesday requested the central government to consider the recent floods in various parts of the state a "severe natural disaster" and provide adequate funds for it from the National Disaster Funds. ... read..

CM Stalin launches book 'Maga Kavithai', singer Chinmai slams event

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 2, 2024 12:20:38 AM IST

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Monday launched a book titled 'Maga Kavithai' penned by poet Vairamuthu. ... read..

CM Stalin launches book 'Maga Kavithai', singer Chinmai slams event

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 1, 2024 11:21:34 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Monday launched a book titled 'Maga Kavithai' penned by poet Vairamuthu. ... read..

Dayanidhi Maran compares BJP IT cell to 'Jobless barbers'; BJP says remarks reflects DMK MP's elitist, casteist mindset

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 1, 2024 10:21:27 PM IST

Using the proverb 'Jobless barbers catch hold of cats to shave its fur' against the BJP, DMK MP Dayanidhi Maran has said that those involved in spreading his old videos, especially the BJP, want to gain 'political mileage' by creating ruckus in the societ ... read..

Rajinikanth greets fans gathered outside his Chennai residence on New Year

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 1, 2024 1:21:27 PM IST

Superstar Rajinikanth made a special appearance to greet his fans who gathered outside his Chennai residence to wish him on New Year. ... read..

Tamil Nadu: Minor fire at helmet shop in Chennai's Nungambakkam

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 1, 2024 3:21:07 AM IST

A minor fire broke out outside a helmet shop in Chennai's Nungambakkam area late on Sunday night wherein the display board installed outside the shop went up in flames. ... read..

Vijayakanth's son Shanmuga Pandian thanks people for their support

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 31, 2023 2:21:05 PM IST

People paid their last respects to DMDK chief Vijayakanth at the Koyambedu DMDK office in Chennai on December 29. ... read..

Tamil Nadu: CM Stalin meets Governor Ravi for 'cordial' discussion on state affairs

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 31, 2023 5:20:18 AM IST

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin had a "cordial" meeting with Governor RN Ravi at Raj Bhavan in Chennai on Saturday evening. ... read..

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Stalin inaugurates Kalaignar Centenary Bus Terminus in Chennai

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 30, 2023 1:20:46 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin inaugurated the Kalaignar Centenary Bus Terminus named after former Chief Minister M Karunanidhi at Kilambakkam in Chennai on Saturday. ... read..

TN: People pay their last respects to DMDK chief Vijayakanth at party office in Chennai

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 29, 2023 9:50:33 PM IST

People paid their last respects to DMDK chief Vijayakanth at the Koyambedu DMDK office in Chennai on Friday. ... read..

Tamil Nadu: Captain Vijayakanth laid to rest with full state honours

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 29, 2023 8:50:39 PM IST

DMDK chief and veteran actor Vijayakanth laid to rest with full State honours following rituals this evening in Desiya Murpoku Dravida Kahzgam (DMDK) office at Koyambedu in Tamil Nadu's Chennai. ... read..

Sitharaman pays tributes to Vijayakanth, says his passing away is big loss for Tamil politics

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 29, 2023 7:51:00 PM IST

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday said that actor-turned-politician Vijayakanth was a self-made person and his passing away is a big loss for Tamil politics. ... read..

Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi pays last respects to DMDK leader Vijayakanth

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 29, 2023 6:51:15 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi paid last respects to actor and DMDK chief Vijaykanth at Island ground, Anna Salai in Chennai on Friday. Vijayakanth passed away in Chennai, aged 71, after testing positive for COVID-19 on Thursday. ... read..

Tamil Nadu: Former Union Bank of India official, his wife convicted in fraud case in Chennai

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 29, 2023 5:50:46 PM IST

The Special Judge for CBI Cases, Chennai, on Friday sentenced K Bhaskar Rao, former Manager of Union Bank of India in Chennai's Sowcarpet Branch to undergo five years of rigorous imprisonment with a fine of Rs 10.76 lakh and his wife K Sailaja to undergo ... read..

R. Madhavan remembers DMDK chief Vijayakanth, says his "dynamism" will be missed

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 29, 2023 4:51:17 PM IST

The demise of DMDK chief and actor Vijayakanth has left the members of the entertainment and political fraternity extremely saddened. Actor R. Madhavan is one of them. ... read..

Rajinikanth pays last respects to DMDK chief Vijayakanth

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 29, 2023 12:50:48 PM IST

Megastar Rajinikanth on Friday paid his last respects to DMDK chief and actor Vijayakanth. ... read..

Mortal remains of DMDK chief Vijayakanth brought to Island Ground in Chennai

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 29, 2023 8:49:58 AM IST

The mortal remains of DMDK president and actor Vijayakanth were brought to Island Ground, Anna Salai on Friday morning. ... read..

'Unique actor, captain of Tamil cinema': Kamal Haasan condoles death of DMDK chief Vijayakanth

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 28, 2023 3:51:39 PM IST

Actor and Makkal Needhi Maiam President Kamal Haasan extended condolences over the demise of DMDK chief and actor Vijayakanth on Thursday. ... read..

Tamil Nadu: Last rites of Vijayakanth at DMDK office tomorrow in Koyambedu

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 28, 2023 2:51:11 PM IST

The last rites of late Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam chief and actor Vijayakanth will be held with full state honours at the party office in Tamil Nadu's Koyambedu on December 28, the party informed through a statement on Thursday. ... read..

Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi express his grief over demise of DMDK chief and actor Vijayakanth

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 28, 2023 12:50:50 PM IST

Expressing his grief over the demise of DMDK founder-leader and actor Vijayakanth, Governor of Tamil Nadu RN Ravi said that his outstanding contributions to cinema, politics, and service to society will forever be remembered. ... read..

Tamil Nadu: Annamalai condoles demise of DMDK chief Vijayakanth

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 28, 2023 11:50:49 AM IST

Tamil Nadu Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chief K Annamalai expressed sorrow over the demise of DMDK chief and actor Vijayakanth on Thursday. ... read..

'Tragedy for Tamil Nadu, film industry': CM Stalin condoles demise of 'Captain' Vijayakanth

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 28, 2023 11:50:19 AM IST

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Thursday expressed his condolences over the death of DMDK chief and actor Vijayakanth. ... read..

DMDK's 'Captain' Vijayakanth loses battle with Covid

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 28, 2023 10:50:09 AM IST

DMDK founder-leader and actor, Vijayakanth passed away in Chennai aged 71 after testing positive for Covid-19 on Thursday. ... read..

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