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CHENNAI: CPM state secretary P Shanmugam has urged the Tamil Nadu government to conduct a comprehensive survey to assess crop damage caused by the recent spell of heavy rain across several districts in the State. In a statement, he said that continuous rainfall over the past few days had inundated low-lying areas, severely affecting the public and causing extensive agricultural losses. Despite precautionary measures taken by the State administration, farmers have suffered heavy financial setbac ...Read More >
CHENNAI: Just three months away from the special Teachers Eligibility Tests (TET), announced by the Teachers Recruitment Board (TRB) for government teachers, panic grips in-service teachers. Caught deep in a dilemma over writing a special TET announced by the TN government as per the orders of the Supreme Court, the teachers speaking to DT Next placed a slew of questions and urged the School Education department to intervene and clarify concerns before the TRB issues notification. A week ago, ...Read More >
MADURAI: The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has held that Muslim and Christian couples cannot directly register adoption deeds. Instead, they must follow the procedure under the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015. Justice GR Swaminathan, while hearing a plea filed by K Heerajohn of Madurai, noted that the JJ Act provides a secular and enabling framework that allows adoption by anyone, regardless of religion. The case involved Heerajohn and his wife, Kadhan Bee ...Read More >
CHENNAI: Even as the monsoon rains pounding much of the state including the delta region, state agriculture minister MRK Panneerselvam assured that compensation will be provided after proper assessment. Speaking to reporters in Chennai on Wednesday, Panneerselvam said that due to the Northeast Monsoon, 16,000 hectares of cultivated area have been submerged. If over 33 per cent of the crops are affected, compensation will be provided after proper assessment. In a response to former chief minist ...Read More >
CHENNAI: Heavy rain lashed Chennai and several coastal districts of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry over the past 24 hours, inundating roads and disrupting traffic. Nellikuppam in Cuddalore recorded the highest rainfall of 19.8 cm by 8.30 am on Wednesday, followed by Vanur in Villupuram with 17.6 cm. In Chennai, Ennore received 11.9 cm, Nerkundram 10.9 cm, Maduravoyal 10.6 cm, and Medavakkam Junction 10.3 cm. Nungambakkam and Saligramam recorded 9.7 cm and 9.6 cm, respectively. The overnight downpour ...Read More >
CHENNAI: Pointing out that 2 lakh acres of paddy crops in Cauvery delta districts have submerged in rain, PMK president Anbumani Ramadoss urged the government to provide compensation to the affected farmers. In a statement, Anbumani said that more than 2 lakh acres of paddy crops have been submerged in the Cauvery delta districts, including Thanjavur, Thiruvarur, Nagapattinam, and Mayiladuthurai. Already, harvested Kuruvai paddy stocks awaiting sale at procurement centers were damaged by rain. ...Read More >
CHENNAI: The brief but intense spell of rain on Tuesday could have been the opening act of what seems to be a heavy monsoon season, with not one but two low-pressure systems, one over the southwest Bay of Bengal and the other in the southeast Arabian Sea, likely to develop into depressions on Wednesday. The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC), Chennai, has issued yellow, orange, and red alerts (heavy, very heavy, and extremely heavy rainfall) in several districts in the region, including Chenn ...Read More >
CHENNAI: With the Northeast Monsoon active over Chennai and other parts of TN, the water level in the Chembarambakkam lake, a key drinking water source for Chennai and its suburbs, is rising rapidly, prompting authorities to prepare for a potential release of surplus water. As of Tuesday morning, the lake's water level has crossed the 20-foot mark, reaching 20.20 feet. The lake's full capacity is 24 feet. Officials from the Public Works Department have indicated that once the water level reache ...Read More >
CHENNAI: Heavy rain is predicted to lash Chennai and its neighbouring districts on Tuesday and Wednesday, as the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has issued alerts for intense rainfall across Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. The alert follows the formation of a new low-pressure system over the southwest Bay of Bengal, which is expected to intensify into a depression. A separate system over the southeast Arabian Sea is also likely to develop into a depression, contributing to the widespread unsett ...Read More >
PATNA: RJD candidate Satendra Sah was arrested immediately after filing his nomination papers from Bihar's Sasaram assembly seat on Monday, officials said. Officers of the police station concerned maintained that Sah was arrested by Jharkhand Police as a non-bailable warrant (NBW) was pending against him. His supporters were clueless about the developments. "As Sah reached the office of the circle officer concerned to file his nomination papers from Sasaram seat, Jharkhand Police officers arri ...Read More >
CHENNAI: With the tradition of exchanging sweets and savouries among family and friends, sweet shop owners in Chennai say prices have gone up by 10 to 15 per cent this year. Caterers and confectioners attribute the hike to rising labour costs and input expenses, including ghee, sugar, and dry fruits. S Krishna Prasad, who runs a sweet shop franchise in T Nagar, said a price surge during festive seasons were common, particularly during Deepavali. "This year, a kilo of traditional sweets and sav ...Read More >
CHENNAI: An explosion caused by illegally stored firecrackers ripped through a residential building in Pattabiram on Sunday, killing four people and sending waves of panic through the neighbourhood just ahead of Deepavali. The incident occurred at the residence of one Aarumugam on Vivasaya Street. Preliminary investigations suggest that Aarumugam's son Vijay (25) had been illegally manufacturing and storing a large cache of country-made firecrackers, which are used at temple festivals and funer ...Read More >
CHENNAI: The Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR), Kalpakkam, the second largest R&D establishment under the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), celebrated the 40th anniversary of the First Criticality of the Fast Breeder Test Reactor (FBTR) on Saturday, with a special commemorative event highlighting decades of innovation, self-reliance and technological excellence in nuclear energy. Achieving its first criticality in 1985, FBTR has been a flagship of the country's indigenous fast r ...Read More >
CHENNAI: With Deepavali approaching, doctors have urged the public to take extra precaution while handling fireworks to avoid eye injuries. Experts say improper handling often leads to accidents, with eyes being one of the most affected areas. According to Dr S Soundari, regional head of clinical services, Dr Agarwal's Eye Hospital, Chennai, most injuries reported during the festive season have a direct impact on the eyes. "Eyes are the second most affected area after hands and fingers. Many o ...Read More >
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Heavy rains lashed several parts of Kerala on Saturday, causing inundation of low-lying areas and a rise in water level in reservoirs, including the Mullaiperiyar dam in Idukki, prompting authorities to raise its shutters to release excess water. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), light to moderate rainfall or thundershowers are likely across the state over the next seven days. On Friday night, heavy rain in Idukki district triggered flooding in Kumily, ...Read More >
CHENNAI: The Madras High Court has directed private carrier Air India to pay Rs 35,000 to a passenger who suffered health complications after eating the food provided by the airliner that contained hair. He experienced vomiting and stomach pain after eating the food. Justice PB Balaji gave the directive recently while partly allowing the appeal filed by Air India Limited, which challenged an order of a trial court that directed it to pay a compensation of Rs one lakh. The judge said that in o ...Read More >
CHENNAI: Quelling speculations that TVK president actor Vijay had invited the bereaved families of the Karur stampede to his Panaiyur residence to hand over compensation, the TVK on Saturday directly credited the Rs 20 lakh solatium announced to the victims' bank accounts. Funds have been shared with the kin of 39 victims, and two more are pending verification, party leaders said. TVK has also sought a report from the State government regarding those injured in the tragedy. "After receiving it, ...Read More >
CHENNAI: Tanishq, a Tata Group jewellery brand, has maintained its reputation for over two decades with high-quality craftsmanship and innovative design. Renowned for blending tradition with modern aesthetics, Tanishq continues to set benchmarks in the jewellery industry. Understanding Indian women's love for heritage-inspired yet contemporary designs, Tanishq creates collections that celebrate both tradition and modern elegance. With over 500 showrooms across 300 cities, the brand is known for ...Read More >
CHENNAI: As global uncertainties persist, ranging from inflation and geopolitical tensions to fluctuations in the US dollar, investors are increasingly turning to precious metals. With both metals experiencing rising prices, investment expert Dharmasri Rajeswaran of Sai Sharetute told Maalaimalar that gold continues to be a safer long-term option, while silver's volatility makes it a riskier choice for long-term investment. Rajeswaran said that while both gold and silver are better investment o ...Read More >
CHENNAI: Two private schools in Erode and the Nilgiris received hoax bomb threat emails on Friday. A threat mail to a private school at Vaikkal Road in Gobichettipalayam in Erode warned of an explosion in three spots inside the school campus. The BDDS personnel and a sniffer dog were pressed into service. However, the threat turned out to be a hoax. Similarly, a private school in Ooty received a bomb threat mail, which had some religious and political references, which was later declared a hoax ...Read More >
CHENNAI: The CAG report on State finances for 2023-24 raised suspicion of suspected temporary misappropriation of funds as Tangedco collected Rs 1,985 crore as electricity tax from consumers but remitted only Rs 1,457 crore to the government account during the study year. "The amount of tax collected but not remitted into the consolidated fund as of March 31, 2024 was Rs 507.43 crore (after retaining collection charges of Rs. 19.85 crore). Such non-remittance to the government account and retai ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Golf in India has never seen excitement. There was an undeniable buzz a decade ago when Tiger Woods came to India in 2014. This time around, the buzz is even bigger as Rory McIlroy, the latest Grand Slam achiever and the newest owner of golf's biggest prize -- the Green Jacket -- opened his DP India Championship campaign on his first visit to India. Standing in an eye-catching and expansive two-tiered balcony overlooking the 18th green, Yuvraj Narain, the Deputy CEO and Chief Financi ...Read More >
COIMBATORE: Seamer Jatin Pandey picked up three wickets on debut to leave former champion Tamil Nadu tottering at 18 for five after Ishan Kishan's 173 propelled Jharkhand to 419 all out in their Ranji Trophy Group A match here on Thursday. At stumps on the second day, M Shahrukh Khan was batting on 4 and RS Ambrish, on his debut, was yet to open his account. Jharkhand skipper Kishan, who ended the opening day unbeaten on 125, looked good for a double century until he was dismissed by Ambrish, ...Read More >
CHENNAI: Tamizhaga Vazhvurimai Katchi president and MLA T Velmurugan on Thursday demanded that the State government impose a complete ban on Bigg Boss Tamil and prohibit early morning special screenings of newly released films in theatres across Tamil Nadu. Participating in the debate on the supplementary budget in the House, Velmurugan said, "The obscene and vulgar content telecast on Bigg Boss Tamil is destroying Tamil culture and degrading the moral and ethical values of our society. I urge ...Read More >
CHENNAI: Chief Minister MK Stalin on Wednesday increased the pension amount for former MLAs to Rs 35,000 per month. Accordingly, to a Bill, which was passed in the State Assembly on Wednesday, on April 26, 2025, the Chief Minister has announced on the floor of the House that the pension payable to former members of the legislative Assembly or of the erstwhile legislative council will be enhanced from Rs 30,000 to Rs 35,000 per month with effect from April 1, 2025. Accordingly, the Bill, when ena ...Read More >
CHENNAI: The BJP legislators staged a walkout from the Tamil Nadu Assembly as their statement with regard to Karur stampede tragedy was expunged in the House. During a call attention motion, BJP state president Nainar Nagenthran alleged that the state was not giving the required location to hold public meetings especially for the opposition parties. Stating that the opposition parties always approach the court to get permission to hold public rallies in their required place, he alleged and sou ...Read More >
CHENNAI: State Finance and Environment and Climate Change Minister Thangam Thenarasu presented the first supplementary estimates for 2025-2026 to the Tamil Nadu Assembly for a sum of Rs 2,914.99 crore. The supplementary estimates are being presented mainly to obtain approval of the legislature for expenditure on 'New Service' and 'New Instrument of Service' items which have been sanctioned since the presentation of budget estimates 2025-2026, and to enable recoupment for advances made from the ...Read More >
CHENNAI: With DMK allies including Congress demanding to appoint Tamil Nadu police officials to monitor the CBI enquiry into the Karur stampede incident, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Wednesday said that his government would consult legally and would approach the Supreme Court in this regard. The apex court on October 13, directed the CBI to investigate the recent Karur stampede during a rally organised by actor Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam in which 41 persons died. The Supreme Co ...Read More >
CHENNAI: The Regional Meteorological Department (RMC) has said that northeast monsoon is likely to commence over Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal, Kerala-Mahe, south interior Karnataka, south coastal Andhra Pradesh and Rayalaseema on Thursday and heavy rain is likely to occur in Chennai and its neighbouring districts on the same day. According to the weather department, heavy rain is likely at isolated places over Chengalpattu, Kancheepuram, Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kanyakumari, Thoothukudi, Vir ...Read More >
CHENNAI: Over 100 breast cancer survivors from all over the state gathered for the 'Beyond Breast Cancer: Rebuilding Lives' event organised by the Chennai Breast Centre to raise awareness about breast cancer and reconstruction on the occasion of World Breast Reconstruction Day 2025. Breast cancer, the most commonly occurring cancer among women, accounts for nearly 30 per cent of all female cancers. Most cases are detected only at stage 3 or 4, when mastectomy (removal of the entire breast) ofte ...Read More >
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