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'We have to stand in a queue for hours under this scorching heat to fetch some water as borewells in the area have gone dry. This is for the third time in a row that Chennai is facing a severe water crisis,' the local also said. (Photo: ANI)

Water crisis deepens in TN, soaring termperatuers adds to woes

'For drinking and cooking, we have to buy water from the shops,' a local said.

16 Jun 2019 7:52 PM

A Thomson Reuters Foundation expose based on interviews with about 100 women in Tamil Nadu’s multi-billion dollar garment industry found all of them were given unlabelled drugs at work for period pains, and more than half said their health suffered. (Photo: File I Representational)

Illegal pills given to women workers in TN to make them work through period pain

Pills given to the Thomson Reuters Foundation by workers had no markings to show the brand, their composition or expiry date.

14 Jun 2019 2:47 PM

The officials are likely to take Azarudeen to Kochi in connection with the case and the other five have been asked to appear before a court in Kochi. (Photo: File)

NIA searches continue for second day in ISIS Kerala-TN module case

After carrying out raids at 7 locations in the city on Wednesday, NIA detained 6 for questioning, arrested prime accused Mohammed Azarudeen.

13 Jun 2019 3:33 PM

Division Bench of Justices S. Manikumar and Subramonium Prasad directed Additional Government Pleader E. Manoharan to submit details by June 17. (Photo: ANI)

MHC comes down heavily on TN state government on water scarcity in Chennai

This comes against the backdrop of a severe drought in the state leading to an acute water crisis causing distress to locals.

13 Jun 2019 2:35 PM

National Investigation Agency on Wednesday recovered 14 mobiles, 29 SIM cards and other incriminating materials including 300 air-gun pellets and posters of some proscribed organisation during its searches in Coimbatore in connection with ISIS Tamil Nadu-Kerala case. (Photo: File)

NIA arrests TN-Kerala ISIS module mastermind; recovers 14 mobiles, 29 SIM cards

The terror crime investigators also arrested Mohammed Azarudeen, the alleged mastermind of ISIS TN module, also an aide of Sri Lankan blast.

13 Jun 2019 8:40 AM

The government and private hospitals have been asked to notify the cases of Acute Encephalitis syndrome cases to the IDSP. (Photo: Pixabay | Representational)

Puducherry govt geared up to tackle Nipah: Health official

A 50-year-old man hailing from Cuddalore district has been admitted to state-run JIPMER with symptoms of fever and encephalitis.

12 Jun 2019 1:35 PM

Due to the heatwave in Coimbatore, more than 10 out of 20 tanks around the city have become dry. (Photo: ANI)

Heatwave leads to water crisis in Coimbatore

Locals also blame repeated monsoon failure for the condition in the city.

10 Jun 2019 9:35 AM

Text in Hindi language on signages at the BSNL office and the Post Office outside Trichy Airport was painted black on Saturday by unidentified people. (Photo: ANI)

Amid controversy over NEP, text in Hindi on signages painted black in TN

The incident comes after controversy erupted over three-language formula proposed in the draft of Centre's new National Educational Policy.

09 Jun 2019 11:36 AM

The government order (GO) also lays emphasis on safety of women employed in these units. (Photo: File)

TN government allows 24*7 operation of shops, establishments

The order, pegged for a three-year period, is expected to give a boost to the trader's community.

07 Jun 2019 11:59 AM

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami has refuted reports of an alleged rift between the ruling AIADMK and its ally BJP. (Photo: File)

‘There is no change’: Palaniswami clears air on reports of 'rift' in AIADMK-BJP ties

Palaniswami had on Wednesday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to include Tamil as an optional language in the curriculum across India.

07 Jun 2019 9:01 AM

DMK chief M K Stalin reiterated his demand for an exemption for Tamil Nadu students from the annual medical entrance test. (Photo: File)

Stalin demands exemption from NEET for TN students

Quoting figures from the recently released NEET results, he accused the government of spoiling the dreams of Tamil Nadu students.

06 Jun 2019 9:18 AM

'Request Honourable PM Narendra Modiji to include Tamil as an optional language for study in other states. This will be a great service to one of the most ancient languages of the world,' he tweeted. (Photo: File)

TN CM deletes tweet urging PM to include Tamil as optional language in other states

Tweet came at a time when Centre was forced to revise new Draft National Education Policy which suggested three-language formula.

06 Jun 2019 9:04 AM

‘A true leader of the glorious Tamil people, whose memory will never fade away,’ Rahul Gandhi tweeted. (Photo: ANI)

Rahul Gandhi wishes M Karunanidhi on his 95th birth anniversary

Karunanidhi, Tamil Nadu's longest-serving chief minister, breathed his last in August 2018 at the age of 94.

03 Jun 2019 1:36 PM

The Tamil Nadu government has issued an order for all state government staffs to wear attire permissible to them reflecting Tamil culture. (Photo: ANI)

To maintain decorum, TN mandates traditional dress code for govt employees

The order also stated that dress code prescribed in TN Secretariat Office Manual needs to be modified to 'suit present-day circumstances'.

03 Jun 2019 10:50 AM

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) on Sunday spoke against enforcement of Hindi asserting that it is not their mother tongue. (Photo: File)

Hindi not our mother tongue, don't incite us: MNS

A huge controversy broke out in Tamil Nadu over three language formula with parties warning a language war over 'attempts' to impose Hindi.

03 Jun 2019 9:04 AM

Siva said, 'They classified the states as Hindi speaking states and non-Hindi speaking states.' (Photo: ANI)

Forcing Hindi language on TN people would not be tolerated: DMK leader

Kamal Haasan said, 'I have acted in many Hindi films, in my opinion Hindi language should not be imposed on anyone.'

01 Jun 2019 4:30 PM

Thirteen newly-elected Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam's (DMK) MLAs took oath on Tuesday at the state secretariat. (Photo: ANI)

Newly-elected DMK MLAs takes oath after win in Tamil Nadu by-polls

MK Stalin, said that his party is yet to take decision on whether to bring no-confidence motion against AIADMK-led government.

28 May 2019 2:42 PM

‘It is very strange that many of our supporters had voted for our party but their votes have not been registered, there are instances where no votes were cast for our party. How is it possible?’ AMMK leader TTV Dhinakaran said. (Photo: ANI)

Tamil Nadu: Dhinakaran to move EC, alleges non-registration of votes

DMK, alone, was able to sweep the state by winning 23 seats, with a vote share of 32.76 per cent.

26 May 2019 1:59 PM

‘Edappadi K Palaniswami must take moral responsibility for the defeat of AIADMK in Lok Sabha elections,’ DMK leader and MP Dayanidhi Maran said. (Photo: ANI)

Palaniswami must tender his resignation: DMK leader Dayanidhi Maran

Raveendranath Kumar was the only All AIADMK leader who managed to win from the Theni seat in Tamil Nadu.

26 May 2019 1:33 PM

A Coimbatore-based mechanical engineer has claimed to have invented an eco-friendly engine that can run on distilled water. (Photo: ANI)

1st of its kind engine: TN engineer invents device, uses hydrogen, releases oxygen

Sounthirajan Kumarasamy says the engine will be introduced in Japan in a few days. He is hopeful of introducing it in India too.

11 May 2019 10:52 AM

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