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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..

Tamil Nadu Health Minister says State Government will take care of medical expenses of those affected in Ennore gas leak

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 27, 2023 2:51:25 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Health Minister Ma. Subramanian announced on Wednesday that the State Government will pay medical expenses after the temporary shutdown of Coromandel International Limited in Ennore following a gas leak from the fertiliser manufacturing facilit ... read..

Coromandel International Limited temporarily shut down in Tamil Nadu's Ennore after ammonia gas leak

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 27, 2023 12:51:43 PM IST

Tamil Nadu government has ordered to temporarily shut down Coromandel International Limited in Ennore after a gas leak from the fertiliser manufacturing facility on Tuesday, officials said. ... read..

Players on our bench are also capable of winning games: Haryana Steelers' head coach Manpreet Singh

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 26, 2023 8:51:10 PM IST

The Haryana Steelers registered a convincing 42-29 victory against Tamil Thalaivas in the Pro Kabaddi League Season 10 in Chennai on Monday. ... read..

"MK Stalin acts like a toy CM" says AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 26, 2023 3:51:43 PM IST

AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on Tuesday launched a scathing attack on the DMK government in Tamil Nadu and said on Tuesday that the DMK government has no achievements in the state. ... read..

23 resolutions, one special resolution passed at AIADMK General Council, Executive Committee meeting in Chennai

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 26, 2023 1:51:34 PM IST

The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) General Council (GC) and Executive Committee (EC) held a meeting at Shrivaaru Venkataachalapathy Palace in Chennai's Vanagaram area on Tuesday. ... read..

Told Pawan to give his 100 per cent against us: Bengaluru Bulls' head coach Randhir Singh

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 26, 2023 1:51:06 PM IST

The Bengaluru Bulls pulled off a gripping 33-31 victory over Telugu Titans in the Pro Kabaddi League Season 10. ... read..

PKL: Captain Jaideep Dahiya leads Haryana Steelers to emphatic victory over Tamil Thalaivas

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 26, 2023 12:22:06 AM IST

Haryana Steelers cruised to a 42-29 victory over the Tamil Thalaivas at the SDAT Multipurpose Indoor Stadium in the Pro Kabaddi League Season 10 match on Monday. ... read..

PKL: Naveen surpasses 1000 raid points as Dabang Delhi KC register convincing victory

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 25, 2023 11:21:10 PM IST

Naveen produced a masterclass as Dabang Delhi KC recorded a 38-29 victory over Bengal Warriors in Chennai on Monday. ... read..

PM Modi assures support to Tamil Nadu, deputes Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to assess flood situation

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 25, 2023 12:21:24 AM IST

In the aftermath of the devastating Cyclone Michaung, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has assured support for Tamil Nadu and deputed Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to assess the flood situation. ... read..

PKL: Zafardanesh stars in U Mumba's third win on trot, beat Bengal Warriors

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 24, 2023 11:19:48 PM IST

U Mumba secured their third victory on the trot as they defeated the Bengal Warriors 39-37 in Match 38 of the Pro Kabaddi League season 10 at the SDAT Multi-purpose Indoor Stadium in Chennai on Saturday. ... read..

Tamil Nadu: Commuters face long queues, travel disruption in Chennai on Christmas eve

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 24, 2023 10:19:50 PM IST

Commuters in several parts of the country, including Koyembedu and Anna Nagar areas of Chennai, are facing heavy traffic jams and slow vehicular movement owing to the spirit of festive fervour on Christmas eve on Sunday. ... read..

DMK's Elangovan accuses Centre of doing favouritism to North Indians in PUSs recruitment

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 24, 2023 5:20:37 PM IST

DMK Spokesperson TKS Elangovan, labelling a major allegation on the central government, said that people from North Indian states are being given preference while being recruited in Public Sector Units (PSU). ... read..

Tamil Nadu CM Stalin pays tribute to Periyar on his 50th death anniversary

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 24, 2023 4:20:43 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin paid floral tributes to Periyar on his Remembrance Day at Periyar Thidal in Egmore on Sunday. ... read..

CSK CEO Kasi optimistic about MS Dhoni's return in IPL 2024

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 23, 2023 9:21:09 PM IST

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) CEO Kasi Viswanathan expressed optimism that skipper MS Dhoni will be fit to play the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, saying that the legendary wicketkeeper-batter and captain has recovered from his knee issues really well and ... read..

'Arjuna Award has given me huge boost to perform better': Kabaddi star Pawan Sehrawat

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 23, 2023 8:20:15 PM IST

Star Telugu Titans player and captain Pawan Sehrawat, who won gold medals in the Asian Games Hangzhou and Asian Kabaddi Championships this year, said on Saturday that being conferred with Arjuna Award has given him a huge boost to perform better. ... read..

Udhayanidhi Stalin denies use of any "bad word" following 'father's money' jibe at Nirmala Sitharaman

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 23, 2023 7:20:38 PM IST

Coming up with a clarification on his statement for Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Tamil Nadu Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin said he hasn't used any bad words for Sitharaman and if anybody points it out, he will take it back. ... read..

Tamil Nadu: Mangrove restoration work in oil spill areas in Ennore Creek started

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 23, 2023 12:21:27 PM IST

Mangrove restoration work in oil spill areas in the Ennore Creek area has begun, said a senior official from Tamil Nadu's Environment, Climate Change and Forest Department. ... read..

"India is working towards hosting 2036 Olympics": Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 23, 2023 12:21:18 AM IST

Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur on the opening ceremony of the Khelo India Youth Games in Tamil Nadu stated that India is working toward hosting the 2036 Olympics and bidding for that. ... read..

"They deserve suspension...": K Annamalai on mass suspension of Opposition MPs

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 21, 2023 10:52:09 PM IST

Following the suspension of over 140 MPs from the Parliament, Tamil Nadu BJP President K Annamalai on Thursday, said that Opposition leaders "deserve suspension." ... read..

Tamil Nadu: Thoothukudi remain inundated amid heavy rainfall, educational institutions to be closed tomorrow

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 21, 2023 8:50:54 PM IST

A holiday has been announced for all the schools and colleges in Thoothukudi district on Thursday after heavy rains continued to pound the regions in southern Tamil Nadu, creating a flood-like situation and throwing life out of gear. ... read..

"Ponmudi is the first wicket": AIADMK leader after TN minister sentenced in disproportionate assets case

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 21, 2023 8:50:20 PM IST

After the Madras High Court on Thursday sentenced Tamil Nadu's Higher Education Minister K Ponmudi and his wife, P Visalakshi, to three years of simple imprisonment in a disproportionate assets case, the opposition party of the state has come down heavily ... read..

Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur to grace launch of Khelo India Youth Games Tamil Nadu

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 21, 2023 6:50:35 PM IST

Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Anurag Singh Thakur, will be the chief guest for the launch of the official logo, jersey, mascot, torch and theme song for the Khelo India Youth Games in Tamil Nadu on Friday. ... read..

TN Minister K Ponmudi's conviction in DA case: DMK plans to move Supreme Court

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 21, 2023 3:51:32 PM IST

Reacting to the Madras High Court's judgement sentencing Tamil Nadu Education Minister K Ponmudi to 3 years of simple imprisonment in a disproportionate assets (DA) case, advocate and DMK leader NR Elango said on Thursday that the matter will be taken to ... read..

Madras HC sentences TN Minister K Ponmudi to 3 years of simple imprisonment in DA case

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 21, 2023 12:50:31 PM IST

The Madras High Court on Thursday sentenced Tamil Nadu Education Minister K Ponmudi to 3 years of simple imprisonment in a Disproportionate Assets (DA) case. ... read..

Tamil Nadu: Madras High Court denies bail to arrested ED officer

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 21, 2023 12:50:19 PM IST

The Madurai bench of the Madras High Court on Wednesday dismissed the bail plea of Enforcement Directorate (ED) officer Ankit Tiwari who was arrested by Tamil Nadu Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) sleuths in connection with an alleged b ... read..

Tamil Nadu: Buildings go under water in Tirunelveli as river in spate after heavy rains

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 20, 2023 11:21:05 AM IST

Heavy rains continued to pound the Tirunelveli district in southern Tamil Nadu, creating a flood-like situation and throwing life out of gear. ... read..

"Judgement is setback for Ponmudi, can go to SC": DMK Spokesperson after Madras HC sets aside acquittal of Minister Ponmudi in DA case

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 20, 2023 10:20:58 AM IST

Reacting to the verdict of Madras High Court in connection with Tamil Nadu Education Minister K Ponmudi in the Disproportionate Assets (DA) case, DMK Spokesperson Saravanan Annadurai said that the judgement is a setback for the Education Minister. ... read..

Tamil Nadu Governor cancels "Celebration of Advent Christmas" on December 21

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 20, 2023 3:21:03 AM IST

Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi cancelled the "Celebration of Advent Christmas" scheduled to be held on December 21 due to heavy rains and severe floods, Raj Bhavan informed on Tuesday. ... read..

"Like German Parliament...": KS Alagiri on suspension of MPs from Parliament

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 19, 2023 10:52:33 PM IST

Following the suspension of 141 Opposition MPs from Parliament, Tamil Nadu Congress president KS Alagiri compared it to a German Parliament and said that during Hitler's period, something similar was done. ... read..

Heavy rain: Palaniswami urges TN govt to provide immediate relief to people struggling for food

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 19, 2023 10:52:13 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Leader of Opposition Edappadi K Palaniswami urged the state government to provide immediate relief to those people struggling for food for three days due to heavy rain and floods in the state. ... read..

CM Stalin urges Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to deploy more helicopters for rescue in Tamil Nadu's southern districts

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 19, 2023 4:52:03 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin has urged Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to urgently deploy more helicopters for rescue and relief in Tamil Nadu's southern districts, severely affected by unprecedented rainfall. ... read..

Trouble for DMK Minister K Ponmudi after Madras HC sets aside acquittal in Disproportionate Assets case

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 19, 2023 1:51:21 PM IST

The Madras High Court set aside the trial court's ruling that cleared Tamil Nadu Education Minister K Ponmudi of charges in the Disproportionate Assets (DA) case. ... read..

Heavy rainfall in south Tamil Nadu disrupts lives, throws train services haywire

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 19, 2023 1:51:19 PM IST

Heavy rainfall in th southern districts of Tamil Nadu disrupted life while throwing train services in the state haywire. ... read..

Proper measures for rescue and relief operation carried out despite late warning: CM Stalin

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 19, 2023 1:51:01 PM IST

As heavy rains inundated parts of Thoothukudi and Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Tuesday said that the state government took proper measures for rescue and relief operation on time despite late warning received from the Meteorologica ... read..

IAF, Indian Army join forces as unprecedented rainfall floods Tamil Nadu

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 19, 2023 1:49:36 AM IST

Due to incessant rains in southern Tamil Nadu, the Indian Air Force on Monday joined hands with the Indian Army to help with the unprecedented flooding and rains in Tamil Nadu. ... read..

Heavy rains wreak havoc in South Tamil Nadu: Rescue and relief operations in full swing

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 19, 2023 1:49:34 AM IST

As the Southern Tamil Nadu faces severe flood crisis due to heavy rains that have lashed the region in the last 24 hours. The state and central governments have launched massive rescue and relief operations to help the affected people. ... read..

ED attaches immovable properties worth over Rs 200 cr across Tamil Nadu

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 18, 2023 2:21:21 PM IST

Directorate of Enforcement (ED) has provisionally attached worth over Rs 200 crore in various places across Tamil Nadu in connection with a case of financial fraud committed by the Neomax group of companies, based in Madurai, officials said on Monday. ... read..

Extreme heavy rainfall continues in south districts of Tamil Nadu

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 18, 2023 7:19:45 AM IST

Extremely heavy rainfall continued in the south districts of Tamil Nadu on Monday, as Palayamkottai recorded 26 cm, and Kanyakumari recorded 17 cm of rainfall. ... read..

Tamil Nadu declares holiday for schools in four districts on Monday due to heavy rainfall

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 18, 2023 4:20:17 AM IST

The Tamil Nadu government declared a holiday for all schools, colleges, private institutions, banks and financial institutions in Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi, Kanyakumari and Tenkasi districts on Monday due to heavy rainfall. ... read..

Tamil Nadu: Chief minister Stalin distributes relief funds to families affected by cyclone Michaung

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 17, 2023 4:19:31 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Sunday distributed relief funds to families affected by cyclone Michaung in Chennai. ... read..

Parts of Tamil Nadu to witness rainfall over next seven days

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 17, 2023 3:20:37 PM IST

Several parts of Tamil Nadu are likely to witness rainfall over the next seven days, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Sunday. ... read..

"Govt should announce big punishment": Kamal Haasan visits Chennai oil spill site

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 17, 2023 2:20:46 PM IST

"There is no technician and proper equipment to clear the oil spill just they are using buckets with the help of fishermen to clean the mess," actor and Makkal Needhi Maiam President Kamal Haasan said on Sunday. ... read..

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