Tamil Nadu

TN won't oppose Hindi if it's not imposed on us, says CM Stalin

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Wednesday reiterated that self-respect is a defining characteristic of Tamils and emphasised that the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) is not against Hindi unless it is imposed on the people of the state.

Feb 26, 2025

Seven killed in major road accident in Hathras; CM Yogi expresses grief

Five killed as car collides with bus in Tamil Nadu's Karur

Five people, including two women, lost their lives in a tragic road accident near Kulithalai in Karur district, Tamil Nadu.

Feb 26, 2025

DVAC raids AIADMK MLA Amman Arjunan's premises

DVAC Conducts Raids at AIADMK MLA Amman Arjunan's Properties

The Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) of Tamil Nadu was on Tuesday conducting searches at the residence and office of opposition AIADMK's Coimbatore North MLA Amman K. Arjunan.

Feb 25, 2025

Rameswaram fishermen go on indefinite strike over Sri Lankan Navy arrests

Fishermen in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, have launched an indefinite strike, demanding the immediate release of their colleagues arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy.

Feb 24, 2025

TN fishermen associations to hold protests against recurring arrests by Sri Lankan Navy

TN fishermen associations up in arms, to hold protests over frequent arrests by Sri Lankan Navy

Fishermen associations across Tamil Nadu are gearing up for large-scale protests against the recurring arrests of Indian fishermen by the Sri Lankan Navy and the confiscation of their mechanized boats.

Feb 24, 2025

Anna university sexual assault case: TN Police seize 100 sovereign gold, luxury car from accused

The Greater Chennai Police have recovered 100 sovereigns of gold and a luxury car from Gnanasekharan, a biryani vendor, who was arrested in connection with the sexual assault of an engineering student at Anna University on December 23, 2024.

Feb 23, 2025

Sri Lankan Navy arrests 32 Tamil fishermen, five boats seized

The Sri Lankan Navy has arrested 32 fishermen from Rameswaram in Tamil Nadu for allegedly crossing the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) and fishing in Lankan waters.

Feb 23, 2025

Sri Lankan Navy Detains 10 Tamil Nadu Fishermen

The Sri Lankan Navy has arrested ten fishermen, hailing from Rameswaram in Tamil Nadu, for allegedly trespassing into its territorial waters.

Feb 20, 2025

Weather Department predicts rise in temperature in many districts of TN for next few days

The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has predicted a rise in temperature in many districts of Tamil Nadu for the next few days.

Feb 19, 2025

TN: Chandhirakumar takes oath after landslide victory in Erdode East bypolls

Senior DMK leader V.C. Chandhirakumar, who won the Erode East by-election by a massive margin of 90,629 votes, took the oath of office as a legislator on Monday.

Feb 10, 2025

Govt school teacher arrested for sexually abusing ten girl students in Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu Police have arrested a science teacher at a government school in Yercaud, Salem, on the charges of sexually abusing ten female students.

Feb 9, 2025

Erode East bypoll begins amid tight security with 3,000 cops on duty

Polling for the Erode East bye-election commenced at 7 am today, with Erode District Collector Raja Gopal Sunkara among the first to cast his vote.

Feb 5, 2025

'Ill-conceived': SC trashes plea to recall TN Governor from office

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain a plea seeking a direction to the Secretary of the President and others to immediately recall Tamil Nadu Governor R. N. Ravi from his office.

Feb 3, 2025

10 TN fishermen arrested by Sri Lankan Navy; mechanised boat seized

10 TN fishermen arrested by Sri Lankan Navy, seizes one mechanised boat

Ten fishermen from Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, were arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy in the early hours of Monday for allegedly crossing the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL).

Feb 3, 2025

SC to hear on Monday plea seeking recall of TN Governor from office

The Supreme Court is slated to hear on Monday a plea seeking a direction to the Secretary of the President of India and others to immediately recall Tamil Nadu Governor R. N. Ravi from his office.

Feb 2, 2025

Republic Day celebrations: TN Governor unfurls national flag at Marina Beach

Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi unfurled the national flag at Marina Beach near the Labour Statue during the state's Republic Day celebrations on Sunday.

Jan 26, 2025

Kerala: Yellow alert in 6 districts; rain, thunderstorm till October 11

Weather department predicts heavy rain in nine TN districts

The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has forecast heavy rain in nine districts of Tamil Nadu on January 18 and January 19.

Jan 16, 2025

British Navy arrests ten Indian fishermen from TN near Diego Garcia island

Even as Tamil Nadu's coastal communities continue to face challenges due to the regular arrests of fishermen by the Sri Lankan Navy, another group of ten fishermen from Thothoor village in the state has been allegedly arrested by the British Navy near Diego Garcia Island in the central Indian Ocean.

Jan 13, 2025

Surge in arrival of migratory birds in TN's Pallikaranai after removal of encroachments

Migratory birds arrive in huge numbers after TN's Pallikaranai removes encroachments

Following the removal of encroachments, the Pallikaranai marshland in Tamil Nadu's Mettukuppam has witnessed the arrival of more than 10,000 birds from 100 different species, including 70 migratory species.