Tamil Nadu

As a result of the MDMK leader's hospitalisation, the plan to hold a campaign against neutrino project in Theni district on August 20, 21 and 22 has been postponed. (Photo: File)

MDMK chief Vaiko hospitalised, protest against neutrino project put off

The Rajya Sabha MP was admitted to the Apollo Hospitals in Madurai for a check-up.

18 Aug 2019 7:10 PM

Fisheries Minister D Jayakumar. (Photo: ANI)

Tamil Nadu govt to raise Aavin milk price by Rs 6 per litre from tomorrow

'The increase in the price was following a request from milk producers,' state government said in a statement.

18 Aug 2019 4:16 PM

On July 31, Directorate of School Education had issued a circular which directed senior officials from various districts to identify schools where students were being made to wear wrist bands to segregate them on the basis of caste. (Representational Image)

'Coloured-wrist bands to continue, no action would be taken': TN Education Minister

The wristbands, which come in shades of red, yellow, green and saffron indicate whether student belongs to 'lower class' or 'upper class'.

16 Aug 2019 2:29 PM

Mahendra Singh Dhoni leads the highly-successful IPL franchise Chennai Super Kings, for whom Shane Watson plays, with Stephen Fleming being the head coach. (Photo: Twitter)

'MS Dhoni, Stephen Fleming best captain-coach combination in world': Shane Watson

Watson smashed a 57-ball 117 not out to help Chennai Super Kings win the IPL final in 2018.

15 Aug 2019 7:30 PM

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K Palaniswami on Thursday announced trifurcating the large Vellore district into three and asserted his government's commitment to the two-language formula. (Photo: File)

TN CM announces trifurcation of Vellore district; govt commits for 2-language formula

Quoting late Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa, he expressed his government's commitment to the two-language formula of Tamil and English.

15 Aug 2019 12:28 PM

Actor-turned-politician Rajinikanth has come up with a new description of the two leaders – 'Master strategists' – meant to explain his earlier tag of 'Krishna-Arjun'. (Photo: File)

Rajinikanth's new praise for PM Modi, Amit Shah after Krishna-Arjun analogy

Earlier this week, Rajinikanth drew criticism with praising PM Modi and Union Minister Amit Shah for abrogation of Article 370.

15 Aug 2019 8:40 AM

In a village in Madurai district, students from the Dalit community can’t enrol their children to schools. At least 65 FIRs are registered every year because of clashes between two students’ groups based on castes. (Photo: File | Representational)

TN govt gives strict warning to schools after caste based wrist bands for students spark uproar

Dept also asked district educational officers to identify such schools in TN, take ‘severe’ action against those responsible.

14 Aug 2019 5:30 PM

The worker died after he was trapped in the debris of one of the sheds, which collapsed in the blasts. (Photo: Representational)

One killed in fire in Tamil Nadu cracker unit

Three sheds were razed to the ground in the blasts following the fire.

13 Aug 2019 6:45 PM

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K Palaniswami on Tuesday launched a blistering attack on P Chidambaram, saying the veteran Congress leader was 'only a burden' on the earth. (Photo: File)

'Only a burden on earth,' TN CM Palaniswami lashes out at Chidambaram

TN CM said despite being Central Minister for long, Chidambaram had not resolve issues concerning state including Cauvery river dispute.

13 Aug 2019 12:39 PM

Her first instinct was to pick up a pair of slippers and throw them on the intruders. She later threw chairs and a stool. (Photo: Screengrab)

Watch: Brave elderly couple fight armed burglars with chairs, slippers in Tamil Nadu

Investigators said the couple lived alone and the incident took place around 9 pm on Sunday.

13 Aug 2019 9:30 AM

Congress in Tamil Nadu on Monday took potshots at superstar Rajinikanth for likening Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah to Lord Krishna and Arjuna and asked him to read the Mahabharat properly. (Photo: File)

Who snatched rights can be Krishna-Arjuna? Cong slams Rajinikanth for backing PM

On Sunday, the Rajinikanth had congratulated the Union Home Minister for the Centre's initiative on Kashmir.

13 Aug 2019 8:38 AM

Throughout the video, the officer can be heard trying to explain but his attempts to do so are rudely brushed aside by the collector. The police officer can then be heard repeatedly apologising, to which the collector snaps back, ‘What sorry?’ (Photo: File | Representational)

‘You Are Finished’: Tamil Nadu district collector threatens cop

Unsatisfied after targeting cop for allegedly allowing devotees to enter without pass, he targets state police, calling them ‘arrogant’.

12 Aug 2019 9:14 PM

Home minister Amit Shah releases a book chronicling vice-president M. Venkaiah Naidu’s two years in office in Chennai on Sunday. (Photo: PTI)

Article 370 removal to end terrorism: Amit Shah

Home minister says the Article should have been removed a long time ago.

12 Aug 2019 3:20 AM

Vice-President M. Venkaiah Naidu (Photo: File)

Move on Article 370 need of hour: Venkaiah Naidu

Naidu complimented the leadership and conviction of Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government for repealing Article 370.

12 Aug 2019 2:20 AM

Union home minister Amit Shah with actor Rajinikanth during the release of the book ‘Listening, Learning and Leading’, a chronicle of the Vice President of India’s two years in office, at a function in Chennai, on Sunday. Also seen is Vice President Venkaiah Naidu. (Photo: DC)

Rajinikanth likens Shah, Modi to Krishna-Arjuna

Rajinikanth was speaking at the release of the Vice-President’s book Listening, Learning and Leading.

12 Aug 2019 2:16 AM

"I was firm that Article 370 should be removed.... after (scrapping) Article 370, terrorism in Kashmir will end and it will progress on the path of development," Shah said. (Photo: Twitter / ANI)

Was firm that Article 370 should be removed; terrorism in Kashmir will end: Shah

Shah was in Chennai, speaking at the launch of a book on Vice President M Venkiah Naidu.

11 Aug 2019 12:18 PM

The right-handed all-rounder had been out of action since playing three games in the ICC World Cup as a toe injury ruled him out. (Photo: File)

Vijay Shankar returns to action in TNPL after World Cup 2019 injury

Shankar made his TNPL debut in the fourth season, playing for former champions Chennai Super Gillies against Tuti Patriots in Tirunelveli.

10 Aug 2019 8:58 AM

DMK candidate Kathir Anand defeated AIADMK nominee AC Shanmugham in the bypoll, which was rescinded before the General Elections in May after unaccounted cash was allegedly recovered from an office said to be that of a close associate of Anand. (Photo: ANI)

DMK wins Vellore Lok Sabha bypoll

With this win, the DMK has bagged 38 of 39 Lok Sabha seats in Tamil Nadu, while one is with the AIADMK.

09 Aug 2019 5:11 PM

Avalanche -- a major tourist destination -- had recorded 820 mm rainfall in the 24-hour period till Thursday morning and 2,136 mm in the last 72 hours, claimed to be the highest in South India. (Photo: File)

5 killed in rain-related incidents as Avalanche records wettest day in TN

Avalanche, a tourist destination recorded 911 mm rainfall in the 24-hour period ending 8.30 am on Friday.

09 Aug 2019 3:10 PM

Those desiring to click photographs and selfies with Vaiko, Rajya Sabha member, should remit a minimum donation of Rs 100 to the party, an MDMK headquarters release said. (Photo: File)

'Donate Rs 100 to click photos with Tamil Nadu MP Vaiko,' says MDMK

No reason was assigned by the party for its decision to seek funds for taking photographs and in lieu of shawl.

09 Aug 2019 11:03 AM