Tamil Nadu

Heavy rains predicted in south Tamil Nadu today: IMD

Heavy rains will shift to South Tamil Nadu on Monday and lash the southern districts till Tuesday, as per the India Meteorological Department.

Nov 29, 2021

Three female elephants killed by speeding train in TN; Wildlife activists upset

Three female elephants aged 12, 18 and 25 were killed while they were hit by the Mangalore-Chennai Express at Mahendramedu near Navakkarai in Coimbatore district.

Nov 27, 2021

New Covid variant Omicron keeps airports on high alert; Screening intensified at Chennai Airport

The Tamil Nadu government has directed to intensify screening at Chennai international airport and other airports in the state after the Union Health Ministry issued an alert on the risk posed by a new Covid-19 variant.

Nov 27, 2021

Chennai wakes up to floods, rains and traffic snarls; Red alert issued

On Saturday, Nov 27, Chennai experienced flooded roads again with traffic diversion at many places, while the IMD issued a red alert in Chennai and many other Tamil Nadu districts

Nov 27, 2021

Heavy rains predicted in TN; Orange alert issued

The Regional Centre of the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy rains in the coastal areas of Tamil Nadu on Wednesday.

Nov 24, 2021

IMD warns of flash floods in Tamil Nadu; advisory issued on dam water release

In view of the heavy rainfall in several districts of Tamil Nadu and Pudducherry, and the reservoirs in the region getting heavy inflows, the Central Water Commission (CWC) on Thursday issued an advisory for the dam operators to keep strict vigil and release water carefully.

Nov 19, 2021

TN drops petrochemical cluster project in Nagapattinam citing protected zone

The Tamil Nadu government has decided to withdraw the proposed petrochemical cluster at Nagapattinam in the face of stiff resistance from farmers and political parties.

Nov 16, 2021

Extreme Rainfall Warning Given in Tamil Nadu: NDRF, police on high alert, schools closed

The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), the state police department and revenue officials are on high alert after the India Meteorological Department (IMD) warned of heavy to very heavy rainfall in Chennai and several other districts of Tamil Nadu.

Nov 10, 2021

Udhayanidhi Stalin Pays Tribute to Puneeth Rajkumar

Puneeth Rajkumar Death: Tamil Nadu CM's Son Udhayanidhi Stalin Pays Tribute to Appu in Bengaluru

Udhayanidhi Stalin, son of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin, paid homage to late Kannada superstar Puneeth Rajkumar on Tuesday.

Nov 9, 2021

Next 48 Hours: Heavy rains forecast in 13 districts of K'taka, Yellow alert issued

Rains are also going to lash the coastal districts of Dakshina Kannada, Udupi and Uttara Kannada. North interior Karnataka districts are going to witness average to scattered rainfall

Nov 8, 2021

Sasikala to attend 'Thevar Jayanthi' celebrations; Party divided over her return

Sasikala's trip is viewed as an attempt to re-enter the party with the support and blessings of the people to which she belongs.

Oct 28, 2021

After caste-based beheadings, police bans caste songs in private buses of TN district

After a spate of revenge killings and beheadings in South Tamil Nadu, the Tirunelveli Superintendent of Police V. Manivvannan has directed the private buses to refrain from playing songs that glorify the caste traditions in their vehicles.

Oct 25, 2021

MGR split DMK in 1972 under pressure from Cong at Centre: DMK mouthpiece

MGR and his legacy have been hot topics in Tamil media, with several essays from important persons honouring the former Chief Minister.

Oct 22, 2021

Ancient Pandyan port of Korkai to be excavated: TN Minister

The minister stated that excavations in Korkai are required to show the town's age, legacy, culture, and trading connections with foreign nations.

Oct 20, 2021

Opposition to TN minister's plan to convert central prisons into open-air jails

TN Law minister wants to convert central jails into open jails; Faces stiff opposition

Tamil Nadu Law Minister S. Regupathy's statement that the central prisons in the state would be converted into open-air jails has met with stiff opposition with former police officers, political parties, and social organisations opposing the minister.

Oct 19, 2021

Huge cache of weapons seized under 'Operation Disarm' by TN Police [details]

The arrest and seizure of weapons followed the four beheadings that took place in South Tamil Nadu, specifically in Dindigul and Tirunelveli districts in the past 12 days.

Sep 26, 2021

Mysuru gang rape case: Victim identifies rapists in ID parade

The victim was attacked by a seven-member gang from Tamil Nadu at an isolated location near Chamundi hills.

Sep 24, 2021

TN girl dies by suicide over fear of NEET exam

A girl student, Kanimozhi who had scored 562 out of 600 marks in Tamil Nadu plus two examination, died by suicide in Santhampadi village of Ariyalur district reportedly on the fear that she was not able to perform well in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Examination (NEET).

Sep 14, 2021

TN Assembly passes bill seeking exemption from NEET; AIADMK supports, BJP walks out

The Tamil Nadu Assembly on Monday passed the bill seeking exemption from the National Entrance-cum-Eligibility Test (NEET) and make admissions to medical colleges based on the marks scored by the students in the Class 12 examinations (intermediate).

Sep 14, 2021

PSPK27- Pawan Kalyan's upcoming movie title Hara Hara Veera Mallu

Reticent Pawan Kalyan compliments Stalin on his governance style; says it's inspiring [read full statement]

Telugu film star and political leader has complimented Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on his governance style.

Sep 1, 2021

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Tamil Nadu

Heavy rains predicted in south Tamil Nadu today: IMD

Three female elephants killed by speeding train in TN; Wildlife activists upset

New Covid variant Omicron keeps airports on high alert; Screening intensified at Chennai Airport

Chennai wakes up to floods, rains and traffic snarls; Red alert issued

Heavy rains predicted in TN; Orange alert issued

IMD warns of flash floods in Tamil Nadu; advisory issued on dam water release

TN drops petrochemical cluster project in Nagapattinam citing protected zone

Extreme Rainfall Warning Given in Tamil Nadu: NDRF, police on high alert, schools closed

Puneeth Rajkumar Death: Tamil Nadu CM's Son Udhayanidhi Stalin Pays Tribute to Appu in Bengaluru

Next 48 Hours: Heavy rains forecast in 13 districts of K'taka, Yellow alert issued

Sasikala to attend 'Thevar Jayanthi' celebrations; Party divided over her return

After caste-based beheadings, police bans caste songs in private buses of TN district

MGR split DMK in 1972 under pressure from Cong at Centre: DMK mouthpiece

Ancient Pandyan port of Korkai to be excavated: TN Minister

TN Law minister wants to convert central jails into open jails; Faces stiff opposition

Huge cache of weapons seized under 'Operation Disarm' by TN Police [details]

Mysuru gang rape case: Victim identifies rapists in ID parade

TN girl dies by suicide over fear of NEET exam

TN Assembly passes bill seeking exemption from NEET; AIADMK supports, BJP walks out

Reticent Pawan Kalyan compliments Stalin on his governance style; says it's inspiring [read full statement]

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