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Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) President Kamal Haasan on Friday voiced concern over the safety of the country's proposed first Away From Reactor (AFR) facility of the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant, saying never in history have governments spoken the truth about atomic equipment. (Photo: File)

‘Govt has never spoken truth about atomic equipments’, says Kamal Haasan

The MNM founder, while pitching for stronger gram sabhas, said similar meetings should be held in all wards of cities.

29 Jun 2019 11:17 AM

Despite all the measures, manual scavenging is still prevalent across the country. (Photo: Representational)

3 manual scavengers dies in septic tanks filled with faeces of pigs in Tamil Nadu

Around 9 am, 38-year-old Rajappan first entered the tank and succumbed to poisonous gas emanating from the septic tank.

28 Jun 2019 4:19 PM

The fishermen from this island town had ventured into the sea in 700 boats and were fishing near Katchatheevu islet when the Lankan Navy personnel who came in boats snapped the nets and drove them away, Rameswaram Fishermen Association President P Sesuraja said. (Photo: File I Representational)

Sri Lankan navy chases away over 3,000 Tamil Nadu fishermen; destroy equipment

The navy personnel also damaged the equipment on several boats.

27 Jun 2019 4:34 PM

Although the Avadi lake cannot solve the Chennai water crisis on its own, if everything goes well, it could quench the city's thirst to some extent. (Representational image)

Avadi lake project: This Chennai lake can show a new way for water crisis

The brain behind project is Avadi legislator K Pandiarajan, popularly called Ma Foi Pandiarajan, who's also the Tamil Nadu Culture Minister.

27 Jun 2019 4:02 PM

South Chennai District Congress President Karate R Thiagarajan has been suspended from the party for 'frequent anti-party activities'. (Photo: ANI)

South Chennai District Congress chief suspended for anti-party activities

Thiagarajan has been suspended with immediate effect due to breach of discipline, the party said in a statement.

27 Jun 2019 3:38 PM

The video made from the compilation of satellite images released by ESA Sentinel shows rapidly depleting water levels in Puzhal lake - one of five key water bodies keeping the city afloat - between April and June - highlighting the severity of the situation. (Photo: AP | File)

Watch: Time-lapse video shows Chennai’s Puzhal lake drying up in months

Groundwater in Chennai and surrounding areas is fed by Puzhal and four other lakes - Sholavaram, Kaliveli, Pulicat and Maduranthakam.

26 Jun 2019 4:39 PM

Palaniswami, who holds the PWD portfolio, said 95 percent of construction work of the new dam has been completed. (Photo: File)

TN water crisis: 'Work on fifth reservoir nearing completion,' says CM K Palaniswami

Palaniswami also directed officials to expedite work on five intra-state river linking projects, the release said.

26 Jun 2019 4:08 PM

Nominations will start on July 8 and withdrawals can be made till July 11. The results will be announced on July 18 itself. (Photo: PTI | File)

Election to six Rajya Sabha seats from Tamil Nadu on July 18

Both parties are in the process of finalising nominees for the Upper House.

26 Jun 2019 10:38 AM

According to Kalyan Jewellers chairman and managing director TS Kalyanaraman, the company plans to open eight showrooms across the southern market. (Photo: Representational | File)

Kalyan Jewellers earmarks Rs 300 crore for expansion in South

The expansion iss in line with the company's plan to have 250 showrooms in five years.

25 Jun 2019 6:40 PM

On June 11, the court observed that Nalini’s right to appear in person to argue on her plea cannot be denied. (Photo: File)

Madras HC allows Nalini to argue for her leave in person

Nalini was sentenced to death which was commuted to life imprisonment by the AIADMK government in 2000.

25 Jun 2019 4:57 PM

AIU also revealed that the passenger informed them that he had received the currency from an unknown person in the aerobridge area. (Photo: ANI)

Foreign currency worth Rs 99.5 lakh seized at Anna International Airport

‘As he was giving evasive replies his personal search and as well as search of his hand baggage-a black backpack was carried out,’ AIU said.

25 Jun 2019 4:49 PM

Since the day Lakshmi Narayan found this stone in his farmhouse, he has been approaching various mine department authorities to hand it over to them, and finally, he visited the district collectorate office on Monday to give it to them. (Photo: ANI)

Man discovers 35-year old meteoroid stone in farmhouse in Coimbatore

‘While I was cleaning my farmhouse, I found the stone which landed in my late elder brother's farm, 35-years ago,’ Lakshmi Narayan said.

25 Jun 2019 1:18 PM

Stalin tweeted: 'Every voice matters and deserves to be heard. In the upcoming assembly session, starting from 28th June, DMK will ensure that our collective concerns - from water crisis and farmer distress to unemployment - will be discussed.' (Photo: File)

'Every voice matters, e-mail issues to be raised in Assembly': Stalin to TN people

Stalin said, 'What are other issues that you think requires immediate attention of the assembly? Email us at Voiceof TN@dmk.in.'

25 Jun 2019 8:37 AM

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) on Saturday began a statewide over actue water crisis issue. (Photo: File)

Water crisis in TN: Stalin joins protest; DMK gives notice in Lok Sabha

On Saturday, DMK began a statewide over actue water crisis issue.

24 Jun 2019 10:32 AM

He had also arrested the late Indira Gandhi in 1977 in a graft case. (Photo: File)

Cop who arrested Indira Gandhi in 1977, passed away at 91

V R Lakshminarayanan retired as Director General of Police, Tamil Nadu

24 Jun 2019 10:15 AM

The locals too have expressed anger towards the state government. (Photo: ANI)

DMK holds statewide protest over water scarcity issue in Tamil Nadu

On Friday, Palaniswami held a press conference following a high-level meeting on the prevailing water scarcity in the state.

22 Jun 2019 3:07 PM

The incident took place on June 14, however, the incident came to light recently when a video of the same went viral on social media. (Photo: ANI)

4 men assaulted cop who tried to stop from drinking in public in Chennai; held

The men were creating ruckus on the road when they were warned by the police official who asked them to disperse.

22 Jun 2019 9:44 AM

Edappadi K Palaniswami appealed to the people to use water judiciously in view of the shortage situation. (Photo: File)

Palaniswami welcomes Kerala's water offer, says daily supply will help Chennai

Tamil Nadu CM appealed to Kerala to extend cooperation to store full water in the Mullaiperiyar dam.

21 Jun 2019 2:58 PM

This will be the first session of the State Assembly after Lok Sabha elections and by-polls to 22 Assembly constituencies were held. (Photo: ANI)

Tamil Nadu Assembly session from June 28

It is expected to be a stormy one as Oppn will raise many issues, including water crisis, which has crippled the state.

20 Jun 2019 4:44 PM

Following this, he was handed over to the airport police. (Photo: File)

19-year-old Chinese uses fake ticket to see off girlfriend, held at Chennai airport

The foreigner reportedly told the personnel he had 'cancelled' his trip but the officials checked his ticket and found it to be fake.

19 Jun 2019 5:15 PM

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