Tamil Nadu

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

TN Forest Dept warns motorists to avoid speeding in Anamalai Tiger Reserve area

The Tamil Nadu Forest Department officials have issued a warning to motorists passing through the Anamalai Tiger Reserve (ATR), urging them to drive at reduced speeds to prevent collisions with animals crossing the roads.

Apr 13, 2024

Powerloom weavers in Tamil Nadu up in arms, observe day-long protest over I-T rule amendment

Powerloom weavers in Salem, Erode and Namakkal districts of Tamil Nadu went on a day-long strike on Wednesday to protest against the recent amendment to the Income Tax rules, which they fear will deny orders to micro and small-scale weavers.

Feb 28, 2024

Wildlife activists demand strong action against man who chased young wild elephant in TN forest reserve

Wildlife and social activists of Tamil Nadu are seeking stringent action against a person who chased a young wild elephant in a forest reserve of the state in his vehicle.

Feb 17, 2024

Three-tier security for PM Modi's visit to TN's Ramanathapuram

The Tamil Nadu Police have put in place a three-tier security in Ramanathapuram district in view of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit on Saturday.

Jan 20, 2024

Ammonia leak in Ennore: Facility shut, leakage contained, 50 hospitalised [see updates]

Tamil Nadu Minister for Environment and Climate Change, Siva V Meyyanathan, stated on Wednesday that the state government has ordered a temporary shutdown of the Coromandel facility till further notice.

Dec 27, 2023

K'taka bandh: Only protest allowed, legal action if bandh is forced, says Home Minister Parameshwara

Karnataka Home Minister Dr G. Parameshwara Thursday said only protest is allowed on September 29.

Sep 28, 2023

TN DMK leader attacked with swords in B'luru; video goes viral

A video of an attack on DMK leader, who is also a rowdy sheeter from Tamil Nadu, by a rival gang at a Bengaluru hotel has gone viral on social media raising concerns in the state capital.

Sep 23, 2023

SC refuses to interfere with Cauvery Authority order directing K'taka to release 5K cusecs of water daily to TN

The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to interfere with the directions passed by the Cauvery Water Management Authority directing Karnataka to release 5,000 cusecs of water daily to Tamil Nadu for 15 days commencing from September 13.

Sep 21, 2023

Uncut version of Thalapathy Vijay's "Leo" will be released in UK; global release set for Oct 19 [details]

Excitement mounts as the highly anticipated film 'Leo,' directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj and featuring Thalapathy Vijay, prepares for its worldwide release on October 19.

Sep 20, 2023

Cauvery dispute: Siddaramaiah seeks Centre's intervention

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday urged that the Central government to intervene regarding the Cauvery River dispute between the state and Tamil Nadu.

Sep 2, 2023

Cauvery dispute: K'taka releases more water to TN after Tribunal's order, farmers continue protest

Following the order of the Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal (CWDT) and the Supreme Court, the Karnataka government on Thursday increased the quantum of release of water from the KRS Dam in Mandya district amid protests by farmers.

Aug 31, 2023

Cauvery Dispute: SC refuses to pass any interim direction on water release issue

The Supreme Court on Friday refused to pass any interim direction on the plea filed by Tamil Nadu demanding the release of Cauvery water from Karnataka dams.

Aug 25, 2023

Star-Studded Reunion: Prabhu Deva, Madhavan, and Thalapathy Vijay Join Forces in an Epic Tamil Venture

As the excitement continues to build, fans across the nation are eagerly awaiting more details about this upcoming cinematic extravaganza.