Tamil Nadu

Firecracker units in Sivakasi anxious as Diwali business dips amid high prices

TN: Prices of Diwali firecrackers skyrocket, Sivakasi units anxious

According to him, this is mainly due to the green crackers replacing the traditional barium nitrate-laden crackers that have a shelf life of 10 years.

Oct 7, 2022

Rahul Gandhi begins "Bharat Jodo Yatra"; Stalin hands over national flag

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Wednesday handed over the national flag to Rahul Gandhi to flag off the Bharat Jodo Yatra

Sep 7, 2022

Egyptian vultures on decline in TN due to scarcity of food, presence of chemicals in prey

Even as the Tamil Nadu government restricted the use of anti-inflammatory drugs ketoprofen and flunixin, considering the adverse impact they cause to predatory birds, the Egyptian vulture population in the state is on the decline.

Sep 2, 2022

TN power company to submit report on wild elephant electrocution before Madras HC

The Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Company (Tangedco) will submit a report on the electrocution deaths of elephants and other wildlife to the Madras High Court before September 5.

Aug 2, 2022

Kallakurichi suicide case: Security beefed up as girl's body reaches hometown

Kallakurichi suicide case: Security beefed up as girl student's body reaches hometown

Security across Cuddalore and Kallakurichi districts of Tamil Nadu has been tightened as the body of the Class 12 girl student who committed suicide on July 13 in the hostel of a private residential school reached her hometown.

Jul 23, 2022

Stolen 19th-century Sarfoji painting traced to US Homeland security

In a major breakthrough, the elite idol wing of the Tamil Nadu police has traced a 19th-century Sarfoji painting of Bhonsle Raja to the US Homeland security.

Jul 22, 2022

Ex-TN CM Panneerselvam hosptialised over COVID-related ailments; responding to treatment [details]

Former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu O. Panneerselvam, who is in a bitter power struggle with the AIADMK leader Edappadi K. Palaniswami, was admitted to a private hospital in Chennai due to Covid-19 related ailments.

Jul 17, 2022

210 orderlies repatriated in TN after Madras HC order

Over 200 orderlies repatriated in TN; Madras HC lashes out at senior officers [details]

Tamil Nadu Police have so far repatriated 210 policemen who were working as orderlies at the residences of IPS officers and other senior police officers. Even retired police officers were using the services of these policemen.

Jun 30, 2022

Tamil Nadu: Mysterious gang takes "advantage" of Lockdown, steals 600 Mobile Towers

The company claims that the enigmatic group stole its cell phone towers by exploiting the Covid-19 shutdown.

Jun 25, 2022

Thalapathy Vijay to star in film produced by MS Dhoni; cricketer to make cameo [details]

Popularly known as Thala, Dhoni has himself confessed the love and affection he gets from the people in the state and has decided that he will play his last game of IPL at Chepauk stadium as a tribute to his fans.

Jun 22, 2022

Another honour killing in Hyderabad, Man stabbed to death in public

Another (dis)honour killing in TN: Brother hacks to death both sister and her husband at Kumbakonam

In another case of (dis)honour killing in Tamil Nadu, a person hacked to death his sister and her husband.

Jun 14, 2022

Fire breaks out at "Russian Cultural Centre" in Chennai

Tamil Nadu fire force personnel doused a fire that broke out at the Russian Cultural Centre, Chennai due to a short circuit. While it was a minor fire that broke out at the centre, the swift action of the firemen prevented any damage and casualties in the accident.

Jun 6, 2022

Kumaran Sethupathi erstwhile king of Ramanad in TN passes away at the age of 56.

Former Ramanad royal and patron of Rameswaram temple passes away

Belonging to the former royal family of the erstwhile Ramanad kingdom in Tamil Nadu and patron of Rameswaram temple, Kumaran Sethupathi passed away at his residence in Ramanathapuram on Tuesday. He was 56.

May 24, 2022

10th century Chola period ancient wells unearthed in Tamil Nadu's Thanjavur district

Seven ancient wells lined with terracotta rings were unearthed over the last few days while desilting the Karunaswamy temple tank in Tamil Nadu's Thanjavur district.

May 23, 2022

TN FM hints no tax cut on petrol, diesel

Tamil Nadu's DMK government headed by Chief Minister M.K. Stalin may not reduce its taxes on petrol and diesel in line with the reduction in excise duty announced by the Central government as one goes by the state Finance Minister Palanivel Thiaga Rajan's statement.

May 22, 2022

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Tamil Nadu

TN: Prices of Diwali firecrackers skyrocket, Sivakasi units anxious

Rahul Gandhi begins "Bharat Jodo Yatra"; Stalin hands over national flag

Egyptian vultures on decline in TN due to scarcity of food, presence of chemicals in prey

TN power company to submit report on wild elephant electrocution before Madras HC

Kallakurichi suicide case: Security beefed up as girl student's body reaches hometown

Stolen 19th-century Sarfoji painting traced to US Homeland security

Ex-TN CM Panneerselvam hosptialised over COVID-related ailments; responding to treatment [details]

Over 200 orderlies repatriated in TN; Madras HC lashes out at senior officers [details]

Tamil Nadu: Mysterious gang takes "advantage" of Lockdown, steals 600 Mobile Towers

Thalapathy Vijay to star in film produced by MS Dhoni; cricketer to make cameo [details]

Another (dis)honour killing in TN: Brother hacks to death both sister and her husband at Kumbakonam

Fire breaks out at "Russian Cultural Centre" in Chennai

Former Ramanad royal and patron of Rameswaram temple passes away

10th century Chola period ancient wells unearthed in Tamil Nadu's Thanjavur district

TN FM hints no tax cut on petrol, diesel

Chennai, suburbs to receive light rainfall for next 2 days [details]

TN steps up vigil on border as tomato fever spreads in Kerala

Leopard's carcass found in Annamalai Tiger Reserve

SL Bankruptcy: DMK to contribute Rs 1 crore; Stalin appeals to people for help

EV Saga continues, one more e-scooter goes up in fire in Hosur

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]

Is exhibiting cleavage mandatory? Malaika Arora opts for low neck sleeveless outfit at event in Vrindavan, leaves netizens furious