Chennai
Madras HC Allows Withdrawal of Notification on Pondy Civic Polls
The State Election Commission prayed for permission to withdraw the municipal elections notification dated September 22.
NEET Bill Passed in Tamil Nadu Assembly, Exempting State From Medical Entrance Still an Uphill Task
The AIADMK government under Edappadi K Palaniswami passed a Bill seeking exemption for the state and forwarded it to the President. The Bill was rejected.
Tamil Nadu River Civilisation 3200 Years Old, Will Go for Excavations Abroad & in Other States Too, Says CM
Stalin said a museum would be set up at a cost of Rs 15 crore in Tirunelveli with modern amenities to exhibit the artefacts found during excavations in areas including Adichnallur, Sivakalai and Korkai.
Tamil Nadu’s 'Priesthood for All' Breaking Caste Barriers, But Still There's 'Reluctance' to Cede Space
Priesthood at Hindu temples is becoming accessible to all, but some say change will not come quickly and will most likely be a journey.
AIADMK Presidium Chairman E Madhusudhanan Passes Away Aged 81
He was not keeping well of late and doctors who treated him said the senior leader's condition deteriorated gradually and he passed away today at 3.42 pm.
Complete Trial in Sexual Assault Case Against Special DGP by Dec: Madras HC
State Public Prosecutor Hasan Mohammed Jinnah told the judge that so far 122 witnesses had been examined and 72 pieces of material evidence had been collected.
Five Tier Security Cover, 5,000 Police Personnel Deployed for President's TN Visit
Led by Chennai police commissioner Shankar Jiwal, 5,000 personnel, including those from commando unit, will be on duty for Kovind's visit.
Covid-19 Antibodies Found in 66% of Tamil Nadu's Population, Indicates Serosurvey
Blood samples were collected from a total of 26,610 participants and tested for the presence of Covid-19 IgG antibodies using Chemiluminescence based Immuno Assay (CLIA).
MK Stalin Drops 130 Defamation Cases Filed Against Political Leaders by AIADMK Govt
Around 130 cases were filed between 2012 and February 2021 against politicians.
NEET Qualified Perform Worse in MBBS Than Students Enrolled Based on 12th Marks: TN Panel
NEET is dangerous to the robust public health system prevailing in Tamil Nadu. "Those who get admitted based on NEET are primarily from urban, affluent, educated families," said a panel member
Tamil Nadu HC Recommends Panels In Schools to Prevent Sexual Offences Against Girls
The Madras HC has recommended to the Tamil Nadu government to form panels in each and every school in the state to help prevent sexual offences against girl students.
3 Girls, 2 Women Drown in Tamil Nadu Temple Tank; CM Grants Rs 5 Lakh Solatium
Chief Minister M K Stalin condoled the deaths and announced a solatium of Rs five lakh from the Chief Minister's Public Relief Fund to the families of each of the deceased.
Tamil Nadu Bifurcation Debate An Offshoot of DMK’s ‘Centre vs Union Govt’ Controversy
The controversy brings back focus on the DMK’s history of seeking out a separate state (Dravida Nadu), and points out as to why the party brought up the 'Union government' debate post elections.
Mekedatu Dam Move K'taka's 'Conspiracy' to Hinder Water Supply to TN: CM Stalin
The meeting condemned attempts by Karnataka to build the dam and urged the union government to not accord sanction for the proposal.
Covid-19 Cases Are Declining, But Don't be Complacent: Tamil Nadu CM Stalin
In a four-minute video released today, Stalin said if people adhere to Covid-19 protocols the virus can be kept at bay.
TN Sets Up Commission to Study Enrollment Ratio of Govt School Students in Professional Courses
The Tamil Nadu government ordered setting up a commission to look into the enrollment ratio of government school students in professional courses