Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu closes Vedanta copper smelter permanently after bloody protest

Vedanta has called the closure an "unfortunate development". At least 13 people were killed and several injured during the anti-Sterlite protests on May 22.

May 29, 2018

Vatal Nagaraj's advise to Rajinikanth: 'Learn from Simbu when dealing with sensitive issues'

Vatal Nagaraj has said that pro-Kannada groups will not release Kaala even if Rajinikanth gives an apology while advising him to display maturity in his stand like Simbu.

May 28, 2018

Sterlite Copper smelter plant will be closed: Panneerselvam

At least 13 people died after police opened fire at the anti-Sterlite Copper protestors on May 22. The incident also left several injured and sparked a massive protest.

May 28, 2018

Temple elephant tramples mahout: Animal cruelty reason for wild behaviour?

Experts haven't figured out what made the tusker go out of control and kill her mahout as she is generally a very calm and cooperative animal.

May 27, 2018

Vedanta sticks with plan to expand Tamil Nadu smelter despite deadly protests

Anti-Sterlite protests in the coastal city of Thoothukudi in Tamil Nadu saw as many as 13 people killed and dozens injured this week.

May 26, 2018

Sarath Kumar slams Modi over his silence on police brutality in Tuticorin

The actor-turned-politician did not shy away from questioning Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his silence on the violence witnessed at the Sterlite protests in Tuticorin, which led to the death of 13 people.

May 25, 2018

Will Tamil Nadu bandh call given by DMK affect GV Prakash's Sema and other films?

GV Prakash Kumar's Sema and five other movies like Abhiyum Anuvum, Kaalakkoothu, Oru Kuppai Kathai, Puthiya Brucelee and PeiIrukkaIllaya will release this week.

May 24, 2018

Tamil actress Nilani facing arrest over her controversial video on Sterlite issue?

Tamil actress Nilani posted a controversial video on Sterlite issue and the cops have filed a case against her under four sections.

May 24, 2018

Madras High Court halts expansion of Vedanta's copper smelter after protest killings

Authorities have restricted internet services in at least three districts as protests engulf Tamil Nadu. About ten people have died in the ongoing protests.

May 24, 2018

One more killed in TN, death toll is 12

Nearly 100 people were injured in the violence on Tuesday, including 36 policemen. Authorities have suspended internet services in at least three districts to contain violence.

May 24, 2018

Kill at least one: Tamil Nadu police flouted norms while handling anti-Sterlite protesters?

Undue haste by police and flouting of crowd control norms could have resulted in mass killing in Thoothukudi on Tuesday. Video reveals voice calling out to armed police 'at least one should be killed' before shots are fired.

May 23, 2018

Prakash Raj targets Narendra Modi's government over Sterlite protest

Prakash Raj has slammed the AIADMK over the shootout incident at Tuticorin on Tuesday, while targeting the BJP central government.

May 23, 2018

Sterlite protest: From Rajinikanth to Sathyaraj, celebs slam TN govt for the shootout

Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan, Sathyaraj and many other Tamil actors have slammed the Tamil Nadu government after 9 people were killed when cops opened fire in Tuticorin during the Sterlite protest.

May 23, 2018

Tamil Nadu Class 12 result announced, slight dip seen in pass percentage

Overall, the board has reported a dip in the pass percentage compared to last academic year results, when the state registered its best pass percentage.

May 16, 2018

Water shortage hits Rameswaram, people fetch water from pipeline seepage

The water crisis in Rameswaram has reached new heights. Residents are finding it difficult to get hold of drinking water and were found collecting water from a leakage in main water supply pipeline. and amp;nbsp;Locals have complained that the groundwater level has dropped after the increase in temperature. and amp;nbsp;

May 13, 2018

Avengers day-one box office collection: Hollywood film mints big money in TN

Hollywood movie Avengers: Infinity War has minted Rs 5.5 crore with a net income of Rs 3.8 crore at the Tamil Nadu box office on its first day. The Joe and Anthony Russo-directed movie has shattered the previous records of dubbed Hollywood films in the state.

Apr 28, 2018

S Ve Shekher shares derogatory post on women journalists, suffers backlash

Tamil actor and BJP leader S Ve Shekher was condemned for sharing a derogatory post on Facebook about women journalists.

Apr 20, 2018

Bharathiraja targets Rajinikanth again, calls him messenger of Karnataka

Tamil filmmaker Bharathiraja has attacked Rajinikanth and questioned his contribution to Tamil Nadu.

Apr 17, 2018

Cauvery row: Simbu's initiative bridges gap between Kannadigas and Tamils

Kannadigas have responded positively to the request made by Simbu to share water with Tamils to unite the people from both sides and spread love.

Apr 12, 2018

Cauvery water row: Opposition protests hit normal life in Tamil Nadu

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and other Opposition parties are observing a state-wide bandh due to the Centre's failure to set up the Cauvery Management Board.

Apr 5, 2018