Tamil Nadu

Covid cases rise in Tamil Nadu for 4th consecutive day; Govt swings into action

The Tamil Nadu health department has swung into action following a slight increase in the number of fresh Covid cases.

Aug 2, 2021

ISRO successfully tested liquid fuel engine for the Gaganyaan rocket

ISRO has made another step forward in the development of Gaganyaan, its first human space mission, by successfully completing the third long-duration hot test of liquid fuel at Mahendragiri in Tamil Nadu.

Jul 15, 2021

Will take up Mekedatu project at any cost, says Karnataka CM

Despite Tamil Nadu's strong objections to the Mekedatu project, Karnataka on Tuesday once again reiterated that it has got all the right to implement the Mekedatu project across river Cauvery and it will start the work soon.

Jul 14, 2021

TN's Village Cooking Channel hits 1 cr subscribers; How farmer-influencers are next big disrupters in digital content

The channel started out of boredom of spare time spanning six months in a year and grew by the day because it stood apart from any other cooking show.

Jul 7, 2021

Sasikala not to relent, gears up to tour all TN districts once lockdown is over

AIADMK's former interim General Secretary, V.K. Sasikala, who was subsequently expelled from the party, has announced that she would tour all districts of the state after the lifting of the lockdown.

Jul 3, 2021

After brief operation, revived N-plant of MAPS in Tamil Nadu shut down again

After briefly restarting electricity generation on Sunday, the Unit 2 of the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd (NPCILMadras )'s Atomic Power Station (MAPS) shut down owing to a steam leak. MAPS shut down around 4.35 p.m.

Jun 28, 2021

Tamil film maker Pa Ranjith wants NEET to be phased out

Pa Ranjith, a Tamil Nadu filmmaker, has urged the Tamil Nadu government to reject the National Eligibility Cumulation Entrance Test (NEET) as a criterion for admission to MBBS and other allied medical programmes in the state.

Jun 22, 2021

Noted Dravidian artist Elayaraja succumbs to Covid

At the age of 43, noted artist S. Elayaraja, who became famous for producing realistic paintings of Dravidian women, succumbs to Covid-19-related problems.

Jun 8, 2021

TN government seeks ban of Family Man-2 webseries for negative depiction of "Eelam" Tamils

The upcoming Amazon Prime web series "Familyman-2" has sparked outrage in Tamil Nadu amid allegations of negative portrayal of Eelam Tamils of Sri Lanka

May 25, 2021

Covid-19 related labour unrest slowly brewing in TN auto units

Tamil Nadu auto sector workers are demanding shutting down of the factories during the lockdown period and maintaining social distancing at work.

May 25, 2021

Covid Deaths: TN minister comes forward to bear funeral expenses of unclaimed bodies in his district

Senthil Balaji, a state minister in Tamil Nadu, has taken on the task of organising the cremation of those who died as a result of Covid-19 in his district. as few are unable to cover the costs of the funeral.

May 20, 2021

DMDK Founder Vijayakant admitted to hospital

On Wednesday, actor-turned-politician and DMDK Founder Vijayakant was admitted. Vijayakant was admitted for his routine examination.

May 19, 2021

TN Chief Minister Stalin appeals to Tamil diaspora for financial aid to fight Covid

M.K. Stalin, the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, called on the international Tamil diaspora to financially help the state fight against the Covid -19 pandemic on Thursday

May 15, 2021

O2 production at Sterlite Copper smelter hits technical snag on Day 2

The oxygen plant in Thoothukudi has experienced a technical snag in the cold box, resulting in a temporary halt in production. Thoothukudi's 400,000-ton Sterlite copper smelter plant has been in service for over 25 years.

May 14, 2021

This Tiruppur doctor converts his car shed into 'Oxygen Pandal' for the needy

DR Shakthivel of Tiruppur, Tamil Nadu's Shakthi Hospitals, opens up "Oxygen pandal", a unit of oxygen for the needy amid the second wave.

May 12, 2021

Approvals given on war footing, Oxygen from Sterlite plant to help surrounding districts overcome crisis

The production of oxygen from the controversial Sterlite plant in Tuticorin is likely to start from Wednesday, thus helping 7 to 8 districts of South Tamil Nadu getting ample stock of gaseous Oxygen. This will help overcome the logistical delay in supply from other parts of the state to South Tamil Nadu.

May 10, 2021

DMK Chief M K Stalin takes Oath as TN Chief Minister; Releases Rs. 2,000 Cr for Covid relief

In a low key ceremony DMK President M.K. Stalin was sworn in as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister on Friday

May 7, 2021

Kamal Haasan Meets CM-Designate MK Stalin after Losing to BJP's Vanathi Srinivasan in Coimbatore South

Kamal Haasan met Tamil Nadu's cm-designate MK Stalin on Tuesday and the pictures of their meeting have gone viral.

May 4, 2021

Post-election Covid reality makes TN impose tough restrictions from Thursday, May 6

Tamil Nadu braces for tough Covid-19 restrictions from Thursday up till 4 a.m. on May 20. Standalone grocery outlets will have to cut the ACs, also like in urban ares salons and spas in rural zones are banned and there will be no fish, chicken or meat selling on weekends.