Tamil Nadu

Kallakurichi suicide case: Security beefed up as girl student's body reaches hometown

Security across Cuddalore and Kallakurichi districts of Tamil Nadu has been tightened as the body of the Class 12 girl student who committed suicide on July 13 in the hostel of a private residential school reached her hometown.

Jul 23, 2022

Stolen 19th-century Sarfoji painting traced to US Homeland security

In a major breakthrough, the elite idol wing of the Tamil Nadu police has traced a 19th-century Sarfoji painting of Bhonsle Raja to the US Homeland security.

Jul 22, 2022

Ex-TN CM Panneerselvam hosptialised over COVID-related ailments; responding to treatment [details]

Former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu O. Panneerselvam, who is in a bitter power struggle with the AIADMK leader Edappadi K. Palaniswami, was admitted to a private hospital in Chennai due to Covid-19 related ailments.

Jul 17, 2022

Over 200 orderlies repatriated in TN; Madras HC lashes out at senior officers [details]

Tamil Nadu Police have so far repatriated 210 policemen who were working as orderlies at the residences of IPS officers and other senior police officers. Even retired police officers were using the services of these policemen.

Jun 30, 2022

Tamil Nadu: Mysterious gang takes "advantage" of Lockdown, steals 600 Mobile Towers

The company claims that the enigmatic group stole its cell phone towers by exploiting the Covid-19 shutdown.

Jun 25, 2022

Thalapathy Vijay to star in film produced by MS Dhoni; cricketer to make cameo [details]

Popularly known as Thala, Dhoni has himself confessed the love and affection he gets from the people in the state and has decided that he will play his last game of IPL at Chepauk stadium as a tribute to his fans.

Jun 22, 2022

Another (dis)honour killing in TN: Brother hacks to death both sister and her husband at Kumbakonam

In another case of (dis)honour killing in Tamil Nadu, a person hacked to death his sister and her husband.

Jun 14, 2022

Fire breaks out at "Russian Cultural Centre" in Chennai

Tamil Nadu fire force personnel doused a fire that broke out at the Russian Cultural Centre, Chennai due to a short circuit. While it was a minor fire that broke out at the centre, the swift action of the firemen prevented any damage and casualties in the accident.

Jun 6, 2022

Former Ramanad royal and patron of Rameswaram temple passes away

Belonging to the former royal family of the erstwhile Ramanad kingdom in Tamil Nadu and patron of Rameswaram temple, Kumaran Sethupathi passed away at his residence in Ramanathapuram on Tuesday. He was 56.

May 24, 2022

10th century Chola period ancient wells unearthed in Tamil Nadu's Thanjavur district

Seven ancient wells lined with terracotta rings were unearthed over the last few days while desilting the Karunaswamy temple tank in Tamil Nadu's Thanjavur district.

May 23, 2022

TN FM hints no tax cut on petrol, diesel

Tamil Nadu's DMK government headed by Chief Minister M.K. Stalin may not reduce its taxes on petrol and diesel in line with the reduction in excise duty announced by the Central government as one goes by the state Finance Minister Palanivel Thiaga Rajan's statement.

May 22, 2022

Chennai, suburbs to receive light rainfall for next 2 days [details]

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted light rainfall for the next 48 hours in Chennai and its suburbs.

May 22, 2022

TN steps up vigil on border as tomato fever spreads in Kerala

The Tamil Nadu health department has increased its vigil on all check posts bordering Kerala after it reported spread of tomato fever or flu among children.

May 13, 2022

Leopard's carcass found in Annamalai Tiger Reserve

A leopard's carcass was found at Valparai in Anamalai Tiger Reserve (ATR), Tamil Nadu on Thursday morning.

May 12, 2022

SL Bankruptcy: DMK to contribute Rs 1 crore; Stalin appeals to people for help

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has appealed to the people to contribute to the state government to buy food materials, and ship them to Sri Lanka to help the people of the island nation currently reeling under an economic crisis.

May 4, 2022

EV Saga continues, one more e-scooter goes up in fire in Hosur

One more Okinawa electric scooter went up in flames in Tamil Nadu's Krishnagiri district on Saturday morning.

Apr 30, 2022

Instead of asking states, centre should remove cess, surcharges on petrol: TN Finance Minister Thiaga Rajan

Tamil Nadu Finance Minister Palanivel Thiaga Rajan on Thursday urged the Centre to remove cesses and surcharges on petrol and diesel revert to the 2014 rates, an act which is fair and simple.

Apr 28, 2022

Chariot procession in TN comes in contact with live wire; 11 killed, 16 injured [details]

Eleven persons were electrocuted and 16 others injured when the top of a car belonging to Appar Madam/Mutt touched the overhead power cable in Thanjavur district in Tamil Nadu on Wednesday morning.

Apr 27, 2022

Rampant misbehaviour from students in TN government schools; BJP leaders seek intervention [details]

Last year, three Class IX students were expelled from the Pudhuchattram government higher secondary school after they reportedly misbehaved in class while their visually impaired history teacher was in charge.

Apr 24, 2022

Wearing masks now mandatory in TN; violators to be fined Rs 500 [details]

In an order issued on Friday, the Tamil Nadu Health Department has made wearing of masks mandatory in the state and violators will have to pay Rs 500 as fine.

Apr 22, 2022