Heavy Rainfall Expected in Tamil Nadu Over the Next Three Days
Chennai, July 28: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted heavy rainfall in several parts of Tamil Nadu over the next three days. According to the weather department, heavy rains are expected in the Nilgiri, Coimbatore, and Theni districts by the end of the week. The IMD reported that this weather change is due to ... Read more Heavy Rainfall Expected in Tamil Nadu Over the Next Three Days
Karur stampede: Madras high court quashes govt jobs for victims' kin, says employment must be earned
The Madras High Court has overturned the provision of government jobs to 31 family members of the victims of the Karur stampede, underlining that public employment is not a privilege to be granted indiscriminately. The court highlighted that jobs should be acquired through merit. Furthermore, it proposed skill training and entrepreneurship as preferable avenues for assistance to the affected families, cautioned against creating a surge of similar requests.
Chennai Love Story experienced a notable collection drop on its first Monday. The film earned an estimated Rs 3 crore net on its fourth day. Its total India net collection has now reached Rs 20.20 crore. Overseas markets added Rs 50 lakhs gross on the same day. The movie's worldwide gross collection stands at Rs 28.70 crore.
CM To Skip Vaikos Book Release In Delhi
The Tamil translation would be released in Chennai with the Chief Minister doing the honours.
Correspondent, headmistress convicted in school fund misappropriation case
Based on an inflated enrolment, the accused allegedly secured the appointment of six excess teaching posts and obtained corresponding government benefits
The woman reimagining Kattaikoothu for a warming world
Thilagavathi Palani uses the centuries-old Tamil folk theatre to shine the spotlight on climate change and the effects of rising temperatures on peoples health and livelihoods
Special Sub-Inspector arrested for accepting 5,000 bribe in Tirupathur
Chennai Corporation to develop six facilities for the homeless, including transit shelters
Ward 104 councillor T.V. Shemmozhisaid a number of homelesspersons were found in areas such as Anna Nagar and some of them needsupport
48-year-old man found dead near Tiruttani
A.P. steps up supply of Krishna water to meet citys needs
The increase in Krishna water supply comes at a time when the Southwest monsoon has failed to bring adequate rainfall so far to build storage in five reservoirs
Vijay inspects Koyambedu TTRO plant
Vision screening camp held for inmates at Puzhal Central Prison
Woman falls from moving train while fending off mobile phone snatcher
Gang stabs two PachaiyappasCollege students in subway, seven detained
The victims were walking in the subway towards Park Railway Station when they were confronted by nearly 20 youth who had allegedly been waiting there
Residents federation to hold torchlight vigil against Kodungaiyur waste-to-energy plant
The association members demanded the proposed waste-to-energy plant be dropped and the existing incinerator be shut down
Man who stabbed 16-year-old girl dies by suicide in Tamil Nadu
T.N. government bans transport of rough stones, aggregates to other States for three months
The move aims to ensure that the supply of construction materials is sufficient in the State
Mayor complains about cyber-stalking, obscene social media posts
Bodies of two teenaged girls swapped after post-mortems at Govt Stanley Hospital
Woman commits self-immolation at Secretariat
Airport uncertainty wont affect metro rail extension
DMK functionary found dead near Tiruttani
TVK govt has slowed its fight against corruption, says Anbumani
Two Pachaiyappas College students stabbed; seven students nabbed
EPS yet to decide on appearing before speaker, says Agri Krishnamurthy
Tamil Nadu bans transport of rough stone, M-sand to other states
Enrolment committee of Bar Council of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry reconstituted
Chennai Researchers Launch Citys First Comprehensive Frog Survey
Preliminary surveys have documented eight species
TN govt proposes a new recruitment board to hire college faculty
Tamil Nadu excavators unearth ancient shell industry off Gulf of Mannar
Archaeologists said conch shells are aplenty in the shallow waters of Gulf of Mannar.
PMLA rigours apply, long incarceration no ground for bail: Madras HC
Montek Singh Ahluwalia-led panel to suggest measures to boost Tamil Nadus revenue
Korattur Lake movement urges minister to declare waterbody as bird sanctuary
TN daily wage labourers son clinches CWG lifting silver
EFIs Turn the Tide initiative invites public to report polluted waterbodies
GER of 50% by 2035 an achievable target: IIT-Madras director
TVS launches junior racing programme, targets 10-14-year-olds
ICOI ASEAN Congress 2026 inaugurated at Saveetha University
One of the largest international scientific meetings in the implant dentistry, ICOI ASEAN Congress 2026 brings together over 700 delegates from across 18 countries for three days
HC orders armed guard for ex-IAS officer Sagayam
Indo Cine Appreciation Foundation to screen Japanese films
The inauguration ceremony will be held at Alliance Francaise, Nungambakkam, at 5.30 p.m. on July 28
TMB to invest more in cybersecurity, targets 20% of IT budget
Experts call for State-specific modules in National Family Health Survey
They said the survey should cover issues such as infertility, ageing, underweight among children and migration for Tamil Nadu; an expert raised the need for more research on the nutritional status of children, noting that one fourth of children under age five are underweight
Cauvery water issue: Tamil Nadu CM Vijay to meet Karnataka chief minister D K Shivakumar on August 3
TVK govt is keen to exhaust all available options, including bilateral talks, before approaching the Supreme Court for relief.
Wheels India Q1 net profit jumps 42% to 37 crore
Bodies of two girls handed over to wrong families at Stanley Hospital
Hospital staff subsequently retrieved the bodies and handed them over to the correct families
'Could open floodgates': Why Madras high court quashed govt jobs for Karur stampede victims' kin
The Madras High Court's Madurai Bench recently invalidated the allocation of government jobs to the relatives of victims from the Karur stampede. The ruling highlighted concerns over constitutional principles of equality and the right to equal opportunity in public service. The court pointed out that current waiting lists for compassionate appointments had been ignored.
The 8th pay commission panel is scheduled to hold state and union territory visits and meetings in Delhi, Chennai, and Puducherry in August and September this year as part of its consultation process. Check the full list of cities, dates and other details here
Fix minimum and maximum prices for milk, industry appeals to T.N. government
Like rice and vegetables, milk prices too could be pegged to availability within a range fixed by the government so that consumers are not adversely affected, suggested consumer activist T. Sadagopan
History-sheeter abducted outside Puzhal prison; four of a family arrested
Water Resources Department launches special desilting drive along Chennai waterways
The drive launched by Minister N. Anand is conducted with the help of NGOs and as part of CSR initiatives
Chennai Mayor lodges cyberbullying complaint against social media accounts
R. Priya said she had submitted a list of accounts, which had been continuously bullying her online for nearly a year, to Greater Chennai Police Commissioner A. Amalraj
Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan' screening halted after in Chennai
Screenings of the film Jana Nayagan faced interruption in Chennai as children were discovered watching the A-rated movie. The police stepped in, instructing parents to take their children out of the theater. Following this, refunds were issued, and the screenings resumed later. Other Chennai theatres reported similar disturbances and cancellations, raising concerns about age restrictions in cinema.
Chennai theatres halt Jana Nayagan shows over minors watching A-rated screenings
Several Chennai theatres stopped children from watching Jana Nayagan after the film received an A certificate. Families were turned away despite advance bookings, sparking disappointment. Theatre owners said they were strictly following CBFC rules, while the Vijay-starrer continues to perform strongly at the box office
Madras High Court to hear PIL on Karur Devadanam land issue
Litigant claims the department had lifted the ban on registration of those properties much to the disadvantage of four temples in Karur district
Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan': Minors in 'A'-rated film disrupt Chennai screenings
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and actor Vijay's latest film, Jana Nayagan, faced an unexpected obstacle on July 26, Sunday.
Vijay's Jana Nayagan shows halted in Chennai over minors in A-rated screenings
Vijay's Jana Nayagan shows halted in Chennai over minors in A-rated screenings
Class 11 girl battles for life after man stabs her for rejecting advances in TN
A 16-year-old girl is fighting for her life after a stabbing incident. The accused, Iyappan, allegedly attacked her when she rejected his advances. He had previously done electrical repair work at her residence in Cuddalore. The girl was alone at home when the attack occurred on Sunday. Police have registered a case and are searching for the absconding accused.
Chennai court orders fresh probe into Rs 28 crore bribery case against DMK MLA Vaithilingam
A Chennai court ordered a new investigation into an alleged bribery case. The probe concerns former minister Vaithilingam and a Rs 28-crore bribe accusation. An anti-corruption NGO challenged the earlier closure of this significant investigation. The Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption will now conduct the extended inquiry. This renewed investigation is expected to be completed within the next three months.
8th Pay Commission news: The 8th Pay Commission will hold stakeholder meetings in Chennai on September 7 and 8. Discussions in Puducherry are scheduled for September 9, with appointments closing August 18. Central government employee associations in Delhi met on August 7 and 10. The commission is gathering suggestions on pay, pension, and work conditions. Its final report is due in November 2025 after extensive consultations.
Ration shop in Tamil Nadu turns into library, sparks reading trend
Velu Chinnasamy transformed a Kolapakkam fair price shop into a community hub. He added amenities like chairs, fans, and drinking water for residents. A community library, Thiruvalluvar Noolagam, was established with resident contributions and support. The library now offers various books, benefiting students and senior citizens alike. Plans are underway to expand the library with more seating and lighting.
'Chennai Love Story' BO jumps 11.1%
Chennai Love Story saw improved collections on its second day. The film earned an estimated Rs 5.50 crore net on Saturday. Its worldwide gross collection has now surpassed Rs 15 crore. Occupancy figures also showed an encouraging increase across Telugu theatres. Andhra Pradesh and Telangana led the domestic box office collections.
Adhesive gel pack found with food in Vande Bharat Express
Tambaram seeks 111-crore stormwater drain project to tackle flooding ahead of Northeast monsoon
TVK Ministers defend state govts actions on Cauvery row
Tamil Nadus Rare Earth Corridor can become a magnet for investments: IREL
TNs critical minerals opportunity
Global shifts and domestic incentives create opportunities across the critical minerals value chain, attracting investment and strengthening manufacturing.
Students federation organises rally seeking abolition of NEET and NTA
Coming soon: Stand-alone Tasmac bars
Man stabs 16-year-old girl who resisted his advances
Work on CMRLs Koyambedu-Alandur stretch hit by delays, to open next year
The Phase-II stretch from Koyambedu to Chennai Trade Centre was scheduled to be opened last month.While the Poonamallee-Vadapalani stretch awaits an inauguration date from the Centre, work on stations between Porur and Vadapalani has been held up and will be ready only in 3 months
Chennai Corporation set to launch Intelligent Transport System in August
The project aims to enhance traffic management, improve road safety, and provide better public transport services; it is being implemented at a cost of 530 cr., with financial assistance from JICA
Rahul to visit TN on Aug 1, says K C Venugopal
MLAs disqualification issue: EPS summoned before speaker on July 30
Chennai forest officials, NCC cadets mark Mangrove Forest Day with fresh plantation drive
Over 28,000 get allotment orders as part of Round 1 of TNEA counselling
Under this, 8,811 tentative allotment orders were given and 19,739 received provisional allotment orders
ASI to promote Pallava era rock-cut temple in Mahendravadi near Arakkonam
GCC steps up drive to prevent school dropouts
Students to design posters, create comics as part of club activities in govt schools
Madras HC notifies new rules for designation of senior advocates
Poor upkeep puts lifts at Stanley hospital super-speciality block on life support
Why India Needs National Agricultural Intelligence Network
Our farmers need an AI-powered agriculture platform to guide them on what to grow and why, when to irrigate, how to manage pests and where to sell produce
PM Modi announces Nandan Nilekani-led task force on exam reforms
New Delhi, Jul 26: In yet another step to address students' concerns over paper leaks, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday announced the constitution of a high-powered task force headed by Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani to recommend reforms to make the exam system leakproof. The government will implement the suggestions of the task force which will ensure the examination system is trustworthy and will bring transparency through maximum use of technology, he said in a video message posted on his Instagram handle. The prime minister's announcement comes a day after the 36-day agitation, led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), ended with the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan as the Education Minister. A multidisciplinary group of domain experts will be part of the task force on reforms to be carried out for the examinations conducted by the NTA. Besides Nilekani, other members of the task force are former chairman of ISRO S Somanath, former director of Intelligence Bureau Tapan Deka, director of IIT Chennai V Kamakoti, former education secretary Anita Karwal and logistics expert Amrit Lal Meena. Nilekani was the architect of Aadhaar, and the key person behind India's digital public infrastructure ecosystem. Modi said for the future of students, the government of India has been continuously taking different steps. He said those who played with the future of the students, have been put in jails and the government is going to bring a new bill on Monday in Parliament to have strong law against examination paper leaks. But we will have to think about the future. To make sure our examination system is trustworthy, transparent and the technology is used optimally, we have decided to constitute a high-powered committee headed by world renowned technology expert Nandan Nilekani, he said. The prime minister said the task force has been set up keeping in all these aspects in mind. It will focus of examination reforms. As soon as we get the report, we will implement its suggestions to ensure future examination trustworthy, he said. The Centre is scheduled to introduce a bill in the Lok Sabha on Monday to strengthen the anti-paper leak law. The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, proposes setting up fast-track courts in every state for paper leak cases and completion of investigations within two months. It also has provisions for enhanced punishment, including imprisonment of up to 10 years and fines up to Rs 50 lakh for individuals involved in paper leaks. Organised crimes related to paper leaks could attract fines of up to Rs 10 crore. The CJP had led a sit-in at Jantar Mantar since June 20, demanding resignation of Pradhan, accountability over the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak and irregularities in the CBSE's on-screen marking process, besides seeking wider reforms in the conduct of public examinations. The agitation got support from thousands of students across the country, along with major opposition parties. The agitation gathered pace around a fortnight later after videos of activist Sonam Wangchuk's deteriorating condition during the fast went viral. On July 18, police forcibly shifted him to Safdarjung Hospital, triggering widespread anger among students and protesters. On July 20, a massive protest march to Parliament witnessed a strong police response involving lathicharge and the use of tear gas. After three rounds of talks, the CJP and the government had reached an agreement on Saturday under which the government accepted its demands. The CJP immediately called off its stir. Besides Pradhan's resignation, the government also agreed to providing honourable compensation to the families of students who allegedly committed suicide and withdrawal of FIRs in Delhi and other BJP-ruled states.
RTI appeals pile up as info panels disposal rate slumps
Puzhal police arrest four for abduction of drug offender outside prison
Molotov cocktail thrown at a house in Mogappair
Typhoon warning grounds two Cathay Pacific flights between Chennai and Hong Kong
The little workhorse that refuses to fade: TVS mopeds enduring legacy
