Tamil Nadu

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.

Jan 13, 2025

Eight TN fishermen arrested by Sri Lankan Navy, boats seized

Eight fishermen from Rameswaram and Thangachimadam in Tamil Nadu were arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy in the early hours of Sunday.

Jan 12, 2025

Stalin launches distribution of Pongal gift hampers

TN Chief Minister Stalin launches Pongal gift hampers; cash & 25 essentials in it

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin launched the distribution of Pongal gift hampers on Thursday at a ration shop in Saidapet

Jan 9, 2025

AIADMK expels party leader arrested in POCSO case

AIADMK General Secretary and former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Edappadi K. Palaniswami (EPS), on Wednesday expelled party functionary P. Sudhakar, who was arrested in connection with a Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO) case by the Special Investigation Team (SIT).

Jan 8, 2025

TN Guv walks out of Assembly, says CM Stalin, Speaker stubbornly refused appeal on National Anthem

Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi walked out of the state Legislative Assembly immediately after the session commenced in protest against the National Anthem not being played in the House.

Jan 6, 2025

CM Stalin announces $1 million prize for deciphering Indus Valley civilisation

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has announced a prize of one million US dollars for archaeologists who can decipher and provide a coherent understanding of the Indus Valley Civilisation.

Jan 5, 2025

TRUST scholarship amount row: TN rural students seeks raise

The parents of students appearing for the Tamil Nadu Rural Students Talent Search (TRUST) exam have called for an increase in the scholarship amount provided to beneficiaries.

Jan 5, 2025

As rabies deaths rise, TN health dept directs vaccine availability in all districts

Tamil Nadu acts against rising rabies deaths, ensures statewide vaccine availability

In response to the escalating rabies-related fatalities and dog bite incidents, the health department of Tamil Nadu has issued a directive to health officers across all districts and cities. The directive mandates the round-the-clock availability of Anti-Rabies Vaccine (ARV) to combat the alarming surge in rabies cases.

Jan 2, 2025

In relief to DMK, alliance partner MDMK not for sharing power in TN govt

In a move that brought relief to the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and his party the DMK, its alliance partner, the MDMK, announced that it is not in favour of sharing power and pledged unstinting support to the M.K. Stalin government.

Jan 1, 2025

Anna University rape case: Chennai police register case against Seeman, 231 others for protesting

Chennai police registered cases against Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK) chief coordinator Seeman and 231 others for defying a ban and conducting a protest march on Tuesday against the recent sexual assault case in Anna University.

Jan 1, 2025

New Year's Eve: 25,000 cops, drones and CCTV deployed in Chennai

The Tamil Nadu Police have deployed 25,000 personnel equipped with drones and CCTV surveillance to ensure law and order during New Year's Eve celebrations in Chennai and its suburbs.

Dec 31, 2024

Anna University sexual assault case: TN BJP chief lashes himself in protest against the incident

Tamil Nadu BJP president K. Annamalai lashed himself six times with a whip on Friday morning outside his residence in Coimbatore.

Dec 27, 2024

Youth arrested in connection with rape and murder at Bengal's Krishnanagar

Two arrested for filming women with hidden cameras in TN'S Rameshwaram

Two men were arrested on the charges of filming women using hidden cameras in a private changing room attached to a tea shop near Agni Theertham in Rameswaram.

Dec 24, 2024

Heavy rains in Tamil Nadu: Health department warns of surge in viral diseases and fevers

MeT department predicts rain, thunderstorms in TN for next few days

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a weather warning for Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, forecasting light to moderate rain accompanied by thunderstorms in several areas over the next few days.

Dec 24, 2024

Sri Lankan Navy arrests 16 TN fishermen, seizes two mechanised boats

The Sri Lankan Navy arrested 16 Tamil Nadu fishermen on Tuesday near Nedantheevu, alleging that they crossed the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) and entered its waters.

Dec 24, 2024

NHRC probes electrocution deaths of two TANGEDCO workers in Trichy

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India has taken suo motu cognizance of a tragic incident that resulted in the death of two workers of the Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation (Tangedco). The workers were electrocuted while repairing a high-tension overhead power line near Olaiyur Ring Road in KK Nagar, Tiruchi, Tamil Nadu on December 18, 2024.

Dec 23, 2024

DMK student wing announces statewide protest against UGC-NET exam scheduled on Pongal days

The student wing of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) has announced statewide protests against the National Testing Agency (NTA) for scheduling the University Grants Commission-National Eligibility Test (UGC-NET) on January 15 and 16, which coincide with Pongal, one of the most important festivals in Tamil Nadu.

Dec 21, 2024

Stalin to inaugurate extension of 'Pudhumai Penn' scheme for school girls

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin will extend the Pudhumai Penn scheme to benefit female students of government-aided schools on December 30.

Dec 19, 2024

Latest forecast: Weather office downgrades heavy rainfall alert for Chennai, adjoining districts

The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has downgraded the heavy rainfall alert for Chennai and neighbouring districts, including Kancheepuram, Chengalpattu and Tiruvallur, for Thursday.

Dec 19, 2024

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Tamil Nadu

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

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

Eight TN fishermen arrested by Sri Lankan Navy, boats seized

TN Chief Minister Stalin launches Pongal gift hampers; cash & 25 essentials in it

AIADMK expels party leader arrested in POCSO case

TN Guv walks out of Assembly, says CM Stalin, Speaker stubbornly refused appeal on National Anthem

CM Stalin announces $1 million prize for deciphering Indus Valley civilisation

TRUST scholarship amount row: TN rural students seeks raise

Tamil Nadu acts against rising rabies deaths, ensures statewide vaccine availability

In relief to DMK, alliance partner MDMK not for sharing power in TN govt

Anna University rape case: Chennai police register case against Seeman, 231 others for protesting

New Year's Eve: 25,000 cops, drones and CCTV deployed in Chennai

Anna University sexual assault case: TN BJP chief lashes himself in protest against the incident

Two arrested for filming women with hidden cameras in TN'S Rameshwaram

MeT department predicts rain, thunderstorms in TN for next few days

Sri Lankan Navy arrests 16 TN fishermen, seizes two mechanised boats

NHRC probes electrocution deaths of two TANGEDCO workers in Trichy

DMK student wing announces statewide protest against UGC-NET exam scheduled on Pongal days

Stalin to inaugurate extension of 'Pudhumai Penn' scheme for school girls

Latest forecast: Weather office downgrades heavy rainfall alert for Chennai, adjoining districts

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