Tamil Nadu

Surjit Singh Barnala dead: Former Punjab CM passes away at 91

Barnala breathed his last at Chandigarh's Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, where he was admitted on Thursday.

Jan 14, 2017

Pongal: Smoke from Bhogi fires delays dozens of flights in Tamil Nadu, with bulk of them in Chennai

Smog from Bhogi fires has been known to reduce visibility and affect flight operations in Tamil Nadu every year.

Jan 13, 2017

Jallikattu controversy in Tamil Nadu: DMK demands staging of Jallikattu, says Centre should bring ordinance

The Supreme Court said the Centre cannot pass an ordinance on the matter since it is sub judice.

Jan 13, 2017

Jallikattu controversy: SC dismisses plea saying can't pass verdict before Pongal

MK Stalin-led DMK has announced statewide protests against the Tamil Nadu government and the Centre over the Jallikattu issue.

Jan 12, 2017

IBT Poll: Why Tamil Nadu shouldn't give up Jallikattu; here's what Twitterati have to say

International Business Times, India had conducted a poll to find out if people wanted Jallikattu to resume in Tamil Nadu.

Jan 10, 2017

Pongal is now a compulsory holiday, says Centre

Sasikala Natarajan had written to the Modi government urging them to "roll-back the announcement of Pongal as restricted holiday."

Jan 10, 2017

Tamil Nadu CM Panneerselvam declares state drought-hit; will Cauvery water crisis reignite?

Panneerselvam also waived all land taxes for farmers. Will the Cauvery water dispute between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu take a new turn?

Jan 10, 2017

Pongal Jallikattu Ban: All you need to know about the Pongal 'sport' and why it was banned

The Supreme Court had banned the sport in Tamil Nadu on May 7, 2014 following severe backlash from animal rights activists.

Jan 9, 2017

Cauvery water row: Tamil Nadu wants Rs 2,480 crore compensation from Karnataka

The Supreme Court had directed the Karnataka government to keep releasing 2,000 cusecs of water to Tamil Nadu each day until the next order.

Jan 9, 2017

Deepa Jayakumar, Jayalalithaa's niece, to form her own political party

"We are to begin a new journey. An announcement on it will come out soon," Deepa told reporters.

Jan 8, 2017

Cauvery water dispute: SC asks Karnataka to keep releasing 2,000 cusecs to TN; will there be problem in summer?

Concerns have been raised that Tamil Nadu receiving Cauvery water could leave very little for people in Karnataka.

Jan 4, 2017

MK Stalin is DMK working president heralding new era of TN politics

Karunanidhi had already named Stalin as his political heir, following his prolonged illness.

Jan 4, 2017

Sasikala Natarajan to take over as AIADMK chief: 5 things on the agenda of Chinamma

Sasikala should have the task cut out for her when she takes over the reins of the political party led earlier by her mentor Jayalalithaa.

Dec 30, 2016

Sasikala Natarajan all set to be formally appointed as AIADMK general secretary on December 31

AIADMK adopted a resolution to work under the leadership of Sasikala Natarajan in Thursday's party general body meeting.

Dec 30, 2016

Former Tamil Nadu chief secretary P Rama Mohana Rao cries foul after I-T raids, denies links with Shekar Reddy

Rao also claimed that the CRPF entered his and his son's residence "at gunpoint" with a search warrant that did not mention his name.

Dec 27, 2016

I-T department raids Tamil Nadu chief secretary's residence, office; recovers Rs 30 lakh in new notes and 5 kg gold

Rama Mohana Rao was appointed the chief secretary this year in June.

Dec 21, 2016

Cyclone Vardah: Tamil Nadu CM Panneerselvam to meet Narendra Modi to seek assistance for damage from the storm

Panneerselvam will also submit a letter to PM Modi requesting the Centre to give Bharat Ratna to late chief minister Jayalalithaa.

Dec 18, 2016

Sasikala likely to be elected AIADMK chief soon; 'Expect announcement,' says spokesperson

The move is long-awaited, with even top AIADMK members urging her to inherit the mantle Jayalalithaa had donned before her.

Dec 15, 2016

Jayalalithaa dead: Amma's relatives perform last rites again according to Hindu customs for her 'moksha'

Several of Jayalalithaa's relatives felt that she was a staunch believer in Hindu customs and that she shouldn't have been buried.

Dec 14, 2016

Cyclone Vardah: Jayalalithaa's 'Amma Canteens' ensure no one returns hungry

Centralised canteens distribute food to most of the 407 canteens in the city because of which the food supply remained unaffected.

Dec 13, 2016