Tamil Nadu

Bengaluru cash van robbery cracked: three held, ₹5.76 crore seized

Bengaluru Police Commissioner Seemanth Kumar Singh announced the arrests at a press conference on Saturday. He stated that the probe is ongoing, with multiple teams conducting field investigations in neighbouring states.

1 day ago

TN to roll out Rs 41-crore mobile health drive for women's cancer screening

The programme, to be operational within the next ten days, will deploy specially designed mobile medical units in each district to conduct exclusive cancer screening camps for women. These units will be equipped with diagnostic tools and staffed by trained personnel to facilitate early detection, especially in rural and semi-urban areas where access to preventive healthcare remains limited.

14 days ago

MP Orders Ban on Cough Syrup Linked to Pediatric Deaths, Urges Tamil Nadu Inquiry

The Chief Minister on his X handle wrote on Saturday, "The deaths of children in Chhindwara due to Coldrif syrup are extremely tragic. The sale of this syrup has been banned in the state. The sale of other products manufactured by the concerned company is also banned. The syrup manufacturing factory is located in Kanchipuram. The state government had urged the Tamil Nadu government to investigate the matter. The investigation report was received this morning. Strict action has been taken based on the report."

Oct 4, 2025

By 2030, India Will Be Among Top 10 Shipbuilding Nations: Sarbananda Sonowal

Inaugurating India's first port-based Green Hydrogen Pilot Project at VO Chidambaranar (VOC) Port in Tamil Nadu, marking a major step in India's clean energy transition, the minister said the projects launched will generate thousands of jobs, attract global investments and position Tamil Nadu as a key contributor to India's economic aspirations.

Sep 6, 2025

VinFast doubles down on India with showroom and assembly plant in Tamil Nadu

VinFast has officially inaugurated its first electric vehicle assembly plant outside Vietnam in Tamil Nadu, just days after launching its largest showroom in India, marking a major leap in its expansion into the Indian EV market.

Aug 4, 2025

CM Stalin Criticizes AIADMK-BJP Alliance Ahead of Elections

The Chief Minister further accused EPS of spreading falsehoods during his ongoing campaign, asserting that the AIADMK lacks any genuine commitment to the welfare of Tamil Nadu. "At a time when we need to intensify the fight to protect state rights, AIADMK has aligned with a party that undermines them

Aug 3, 2025

Torrential Rains Trigger Orange Alert in Tamil Nadu

The Western Ghats in Tamil Nadu are currently experiencing a significant weather event, as heavy rains have lashed the region, prompting the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) in Chennai to issue an orange alert for the Nilgiris and Coimbatore districts. This alert, issued on July 20, 2025, is a warning of very heavy rainfall expected on Sunday.

Jul 20, 2025

Mobile Passport Seva made available in Krishnagiri in TN for three days from July 7

The Mobile Passport Seva Van initiative underscores the government's commitment to improving accessibility and convenience for citizens, especially those in rural and semi-urban areas.

Jul 5, 2025

TN Govt cites efficiency, shuts down 14 Sub-Jails

Each sub-jail carries a sanctioned strength of 13 employees — one assistant jailer, two chief head warders, two head warders, six grade II warders, a cook, and a scavenger.

Jun 28, 2025

Record 4,590 TN students avail loans under PM-Vidyalaxmi scheme; Top among southern counterparts

Tamil Nadu has a youth demographic of approximately 69.37 lakh in the 18–23 age group, a key determinant in the allocation of benefits under the scheme.

Jun 21, 2025

IMD predicts widespread thunderstorms with heavy rainfall; orange alert issued across multiple states

(IMD) has issued an Orange Alert for several districts across Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Assam for the next 2–3 hours, indicating the likelihood of moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds

Jun 11, 2025

Giant Wheel mishap: Chennai amusement park temporarily shut after people stranded mid-air

The Neelankarai police on Wednesday ordered the temporary closure of a popular amusement park in Injambakkam in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, following a terrifying incident involving a malfunctioning giant wheel that left 36 visitors, including several children, stranded mid-air.

May 28, 2025

CM Stalin forms panel led by retired SC judge to examine Centre-state relations

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Tuesday announced the formation of a high-level committee headed by retired Supreme Court judge Justice Kurian Joseph to study and recommend measures to strengthen Centre-State relations, including the proposal to return education to the State List of the Constitution.

Apr 15, 2025

PM Modi inaugurates India's first vertical-lift sea bridge at TN's Rameswaram

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Sunday, inaugurated the New Pamban Railway Bridge at Rameswaram in Tamil Nadu's Ramanathapuram district, marking a significant milestone in India's infrastructure development.

Apr 13, 2025

Landmark verdict: SC brings President under judicial review, sets three-month timeframe for assent to Bills

While resolving a vexed constitutional situation in Tamil Nadu, the Supreme Court (SC0 is believed to have set a three-month deadline for Presidential and gubernatorial assent to bills passed by the legislature for the second time - a decision sparking an outcry over possible 'judicial outreach' by seeking to bring Presidential actions under judicial review.

Apr 12, 2025

Sri Lanka releases 14 Indian fishermen during PM Modi's visit

In a significant gesture underscoring growing bilateral goodwill, Sri Lanka on Sunday released 14 Indian fishermen, during the visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the island nation.

Apr 6, 2025

PM Modi to inaugurate Pamban Bridge in Rameswaram

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the newly-constructed Pamban railway bridge in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu on Sunday.

Apr 5, 2025

MeT office predicts temperature surge in TN, pre-monsoon showers likely from April 1

The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has forecast a further rise in temperatures across Tamil Nadu over the next few days, with intense heat already being felt in several parts of the state.

Mar 29, 2025

Sri Lankan Navy arrests 11 TN fishermen, seize mechanised boat

The Sri Lankan Navy on Thursday arrested 11 fishermen from Tamil Nadu for allegedly crossing the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL).

Mar 27, 2025

Man electrocuted while removing DMK flag post in TN's Krishnagiri

In a tragic incident, one worker died of electrocution and four others were injured while attempting to remove a 20-foot DMK flagpost in Kethanaickanpatti in Tamil Nadu's Krishnagiri district on Monday.

Mar 24, 2025