Tamil Nadu

TN to start regularising 1,272 contract nurses from tomorrow

The Tamil Nadu health department will start on Thursday the counseling process for regularising the services of nurses working on contract and filling 1,271 vacancies in government hospitals, said Health Minister Ma Subramanian.

Nov 13, 2024

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

Heavy rains hit Tamil Nadu: Health department predicts spike in viral infections and fevers

As the heavy rainfall continues to batter several districts of Tamil Nadu, the State Health Department has issued a public advisory warning of a potential surge in viral infections. These include dengue, influenza, and other fever-related illnesses.

Nov 13, 2024

Tamil Nadu issues Yellow Alert for 16 districts, valid until Nov 15 [see affected areas]

The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has issued a yellow alert from November 12 to November 15, warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall expected in Chennai and 15 other districts in Tamil Nadu.

Nov 12, 2024

Centre completes auction of 8 critical mineral blocks in big step to bolster self-reliance

India's Ministry of Mines successfully auctions 8 critical mineral blocks, securing vital resources for electronics, EVs, defense, and renewable energy.

Nov 7, 2024

India hiring sees 11 pc surge in July, retail & telecom jobs lead

White-collar hiring in India up 10 pc in October, freshers' jobs up 6 pc

The white-collar hiring activity in India saw robust growth in October with a significant 10 per cent increase (year-on-year), with sectors like oil and gas, pharma/biotech, FMCG and IT emerging as primary drivers of this positive trend, according to a report on Monday.

Nov 4, 2024

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

TN: Yellow alert in 19 districts for the next two days

The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has issued a yellow alert for 19 districts of Tamil Nadu, forecasting heavy rains over the next two days.

Nov 2, 2024

Sri Lankan Navy arrests 12 Tamil Nadu fishermen

The Sri Lankan Navy has arrested 12 fishermen from Tamil Nadu, accusing them of crossing the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) while fishing near Neduntheevu.

Oct 27, 2024

WHO launches global plan to fight dengue, Aedes-borne arboviral diseases

Tamil Nadu braces for Dengue and Malaria Amid Northeast Monsoon

As the northeast monsoon sets in, the Tamil Nadu Health Department has issued a public warning to its residents about the potential spread of diseases such as dengue, malaria, leptospirosis, and influenza. This warning comes in the wake of a significant increase in dengue cases in the state since January 2024, with a recorded 18,000 cases.

Oct 21, 2024

K'taka HC adjourns hearing on Siddaramaiah's plea against Guv's probe nod in MUDA case

Siddaramaiah invites eight CMs to discuss tax devolution formula for states

Karnataka Chief Minister wrote to the Chief Ministers of different states regarding the unfair devolution of taxes.

Sep 12, 2024

Take nod for NCC, NSS camps: TN Directorate of Private Schools orders after abuse cases

The Directorate of Private Schools in Tamil Nadu has issued an order to schools to take prior permission from district education officers before conducting National Cadet Corps (NCC), National Service Scheme (NSS), Scout and Guide or Junior Red Cross (JRC) programmes.

Aug 21, 2024

Tata Group To Invest Rs 2,300 Crore In Karnataka

Tata Group to launch iPhone assembly plant in India; Rs 6,000 crore investment planned

Tata Group is set to launch an iPhone assembly plant in Hosur, Tamil Nadu, expanding Apple's footprint in India. The plant, expected to employ over 50,000 workers, will manufacture iPhones using components from a Tata unit.

Aug 20, 2024

13 girls sexually abused at fake NCC camp in TN school, principal & teachers arrested

Fake NCC camp held in TN school, 13 girls sexually abused; Principal, teachers arrested

The Tamil Nadu Police on Monday said that 11 people, including the principal and two teachers of a private school in Krishnagiri district, have been arrested in connection with the sexual abuse of 13 girls in a fake National Cadet Corps (NCC) camp.

Aug 19, 2024

ISRO postpones SSLV-D3/EOS-08 mission by a day to Aug 16

ISRO Gears Up for Gaganyaan Mission and SSLV Development

ISRO announced the first test flight of the human-rated rocket for the 'Gaganyaan' mission in December 2024. Alongside, ISRO is developing the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV), designed to put small satellites into orbit. ISRO plans to transfer SSLV technology to the industry, marking a major step towards commercialization of space technology in India. ISRO is also constructing a second launch pad in Tamil Nadu, enhancing India's standing in the global space community.

Aug 16, 2024

Man cleaning drain dies of suffocation in TN

Another sewer cleaner dies of suffocation in Tamil Nadu

A 25-year-old contractual worker on Sunday died of asphyxiation while cleaning an underground sewer in Tamil Nadu's Avadi, police officials said.

Aug 12, 2024

Tamil Nadu Govt orders temporary shutdown of facility following ammonia gas leak, 50 hospitalised

TN hooch tragedy: Kallakurichi death toll rises to 34, CM announces Rs 10 lakh compensation

The death toll in the hooch tragedy in Tamil Nadu's Kallakurichi district has risen to 34, confirmed Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Thursday, adding that a compensation of Rs 10 lakh will be paid to their families.

Jun 20, 2024

Two of the three bids to host the World Chess Championship come from India

AICF Tamil Nadu government and Singapore Chess Federation have submitted their bids to host the World Chess Championship.

Jun 1, 2024

Karnataka's Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar

Google prefers Tamil Nadu over Karnataka, decides to shift Pixel manufacturing plant

Google's choice to set up its manufacturing plant in neighbouring Tamil Nadu has led to war of words between Congress and BJP in Karnataka

May 24, 2024

Tamil Nadu registers 98.47 pass percentage in CBSE Class 12 exams

Tamil Nadu has registered a 98.47 pass percentage in the Class 12 examinations conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). The national pass percentage is 87.98.

May 13, 2024

2024 Lok Sabha election first phase kicks off, voting underway in 102 constituencies

Polling in the first and largest phase of the Lok Sabha elections 2024 begins on Friday morning for 102 constituencies in 21 states/UTs, spanning various terrains including hills, jungles, islands and bustling urban sprawls from Jammu and Kashmir to Andaman and Nicobar, Bihar to Lakshwadeep, and Maharashtra to Mizoram.

Apr 19, 2024

Many Celebs Question Government's Decision To Open Liquor Shops.

TN liquor shops to remain closed for three days from today ahead of polls [details]

Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation (TASMAC) shops which have the monopoly in liquor sale in the state, will remain closed from Wednesday till April 19.

Apr 17, 2024

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