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TOPS Core group slashed to 42 from 120; 52 para-athletes included
CHENNAI: Finally, the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) list in both Core and Development groups have undergone a much-needed overhaul. Some disciplines have seen a considerable number of omissions while sports like shooting and badminton have not seen much change. The Core group has been slashed to 42 from 120 during the Olympics in 2024. Some sports like equestrian, fencing, golf, sailing and tennis have been dropped altogether, at least for the time being. TOPS, sports ministrys flagship programme for elite and up-and-coming top athletes in select Olympic disciplines, needed an overhaul after the Paris Olympics last year. However, TOPS Chief Executive Officer was appointed only in December and the Mission Olympic Cell (MOC) was also reconstituted and held its first meeting in early January. This meeting served more like an induction/orientation programme. A decisive step needed to be taken as early as possible because we are already into the sixth month into the LA2028 Olympic cycle. The first serious MOC meeting was held on February 11 under sports secretary Sujata Chaturvedi in the chair. As highlighted by this newspaper, TOPS needed to make some hard decisions regarding the list of athletes and going by the numbers in Core 42 it seems to have shown some intent. The list just before the Olympic Games in Paris rose to 120 athletes. It is understood that addition can be done on the basis of exceptional results by athletes. The objective of the TOPS is to provide assistance to athletes without any hindrance that includes foreign training, international competition, equipment and coaching camp. The athletes get a stipend of Rs 50,000 in Core and Rs 25000 in development. Pruning TOPS list, incentives to Indian coaches core issues at MOC meet In athletics the numbers have come down from 32 to just three. The 4x400m relay teams have been shifted to development group and only three athletes figure on the Core list double Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra, Avinash Sable, who has made a considerable improvement in his 3000m steeplechase timing and won medals at Commonwealth and Asian Games and long jumper Murali Sreeshankar have been retained. The development group has about 13 individual athletes like Shaili Singh, Jyothi Yarraji and two six-member 4x400m mens and womens teams. The Athletics Federation of India right now is in the rebuilding process of the relay teams, women in particular. Similarly, in boxing only two boxers have been included Tokyo Olympic medallist Lovlina Borgohain and multiple world championships medallist Nikhat Zareen. Rowing has been shifted to the development group where three rowers have been added. Former world No 1 badminton player Kidambi Srikanth who has been struggling for form over the last couple of years has been dropped from the list along with Ashwini Ponappa and her partner Tanisha Crasto has been shifted to the development group. Since squash has been included in the LA2028 Olympics, five players including Anahat Singh, Tanvi Khanna, Velavan Senthilkumar, Abhay Singh and Ramit Tandon have been part of the development group. Interestingly, only Dhinidhi Desingu is the only swimmer in the development group. Srihari Natarj was part of the Core programme earlier. There are 52 para-athletes in Core group. Earlier there were 59. Though the Wrestling Federation of India is not recognized by the sports ministry despite its affiliation with the United World Wrestling (UWW), there are six grapplers in the Core group. Paris Olympic medallist Aman Sehrawat, Antim Panghal, Reetika Hooda, Nisha Dahiya Deepak Punia and Chirag are in Core, while there are 26 players in development the highest in any sport. As reported by this newsapaper, another interesting move by the TOPS has been the six-monthly evaluation of athletes. There are a few parameters they have identified that included both physical and mental/psychological besides their projected results. However, the weeding out will be done yearly. To monitor hiring of coaches by respective athletes, the TOPS has initiated a move to have more accountability among all stakeholders the athlete, SAI and the National Sports Federations (NSFs). TOPS Core Group: Archery: Deepika Kumari, Ankita Bhagat, Dhiraj Bommadevara; Athletics: Avinash Sable, Neeraj Chopra, M Sreeshankar; Badminton: PV SIndhu, Treesa Jolly, Gayatri Gopichand, HS Prannoy, Lakshya Sen, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, Chirag Shetty; Boxing: Nikhat Zareen, Lovlina Borgohain; Shooting: Manu Bhaker, Palak, Esha Singh, Sarbjot Singh, Shiva Narwal, Mehuli Ghosh, Ramita, Nancy, Elavanil Valarivan, Rudrankksh B Patil, Arjun Babuta, Divyansh Singh Pawar, Sift Kaur Samra, Swapnil Kusale, Akhil Seoran, Aishwary Pratap Singh, Maheshwari Chauhan, Anant Jeet Singh Naruka; Table Tennis: Manika Batra, Sreeja Akula; Weightlifting: Mirabai Chanu; Wrestling: Antim Panghal, Nisha Dahiya, Reetika Hooda, Aman Sehrawat, Chirag and Deepak Punia. Development group: Archery (11), athletics (25), badminton (14), boxing (10), shooting (19), squash (5), rowing (3), swimming (1), Table Tennis (7), wrestling (26).
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DMKs student wing to protest till Central funds due to T.N. are released
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DMK's student wing has demanded Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan to apologize for his comments on the National Education Policy and three-language policy. The wing also demands the release of Rs 2,152 crore education fund to Tamil Nadu. Agitations will be held until the minister apologizes, releases the fund, and takes back his remarks.
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Kerala duo helped launder Rs 718 crore through mule bank accounts for Chinese loan app scam
KOCHI: An Enforcement Directorate (ED) investigation into money laundering by Chinese loan apps has revealed that two individuals from Kerala arranged 479 mule bank accounts, facilitating transactions worth Rs 718 crore until 2023. A significant portion of these funds was transferred to China via cryptocurrency. The arrested individuals, Sayid Muhammed M M, 36, from Ayancheri, Kozhikode, and Varghese T G, 35, from Fort Kochi, Ernakulam, were produced before the ED Special Court in Kochi on Friday. The court granted ED custody of the duo for four days. Earlier, the ED had arrested four individuals from Tamil Nadu in connection with the case, following a probe into shell companies operated by them for Chinese-based fraudulent loan apps. According to ED officials, Sayid arranged 289 mule bank accounts for Chinese online loan operators, which saw transactions worth Rs 377 crore. He received Rs 2 crore as remuneration. Similarly, Varghese facilitated 190 mule bank accounts with transactions amounting to Rs 341 crore until 2023. He was paid Rs 70 lakh for his role. ED arrests four Tamil Nadu natives linked to Chinese bogus loan apps The mule bank account details, including the account holders name, ATM card number, and ATM PIN, were sent to two individuals named Leema and Angel via WhatsApp. Sayid, who received Rs 2 crore for arranging mule bank accounts, distributed Rs 30 lakh to people who provided their accounts for fraudulent activities, sources said. The ED investigation found that the proceeds of the crime were layered through bank accounts arranged by Sayid and Varghese. A portion of these funds was routed to accounts linked to Zanmai Labs Pvt Ltd, also known as WazirX, a cryptocurrency platform, for purchasing virtual digital assets and cryptocurrencies for cross-border remittance. USDT, a cryptocurrency representing the US dollar, was purchased on the WazirX platform and later converted into ether cryptocurrency before being transferred to four foreign wallets. Using this modus operandi, the fraudsters, in active connivance with Sayid and Varghese, remitted proceeds of crime amounting to Rs 115.68 crore through 26 bank accounts linked to the mule accounts they provided, the ED stated in its court filing. ED arrests four TN men for aiding Chinese loan app firms The agency also found that a portion of the laundered money was routed through shell entities, including Xoduz Solutions, Vicky Venkat Technology, and Vikrah Trading Enterprise. Funds were sent abroad through normal banking channels under the guise of importing software and digital goods, using fake invoices. Earlier, the ED had arrested Daniel Shivakumar, 37, director of Xoduz Solutions, Jawahar Nagar, Chennai; Kathiravan Ravi, 42, director of Future Vision Media Solutions, Mudichur, Kancheepuram; Anto Paul Prakash, 32, proprietor of Global Exposition and Infomedia Solution, Alandur, Kancheepuram; and Allen Samuel, 29, director of Aprikiwi Solutions, Alandur, Kancheepuram. According to ED officials, several Chinese loan apps in APK format are being circulated on social media platforms, where advertisements for easy loans lure people into installing the apps. Once installed, these apps gain control over sensitive mobile phone data. The probe also revealed links between mule bank accounts and bogus gambling and investment apps, further exposing the scale of financial fraud facilitated through these illicit transactions.
TN Government renews G.O on leasing out 90 acres of land for film industry workers
CHENNAI: The Tamil Nadu government has renewed the Government Order (G.O.) leasing out 90 acres of land at Payyanur, near Kelambakkam, to workers of the film industry. The land, valued at Rs 150 crore, was originally allocated in 2010 under a 99-year lease at Rs 1,000 per year. On Friday, Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin handed over the renewed G.O. to office-bearers of the Film Employees Federation of South India (FEFSI), the Tamil Film Producers Council, the South Indian Artistes' Association, and the Tamil Nadu Small Screen Artistes Association. Speaking to reporters, the Deputy CM said, In 2010, the then Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi allocated 90 acres at Payyanur for 99 years for a lease amount of Rs 1,000 per year to members of the film industry workers. As per the G.O. issued then, the members of FEFSI and other unions should have constructed buildings there for their use. But it was delayed due to some reasons. He added, Following requests from the unions, the Chief Minister has ordered a revival of the G.O. for leasing out the land for 99 years. The above unions can build multi-storey buildings on the land allocated. The office-bearers of these associations expressed their gratitude to Chief Minister M.K. Stalin and Deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin for renewing the lease.
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Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan responded to CM Stalin's opposition to the three-language policy and NEP 2020, emphasizing that these policies aim to elevate India's education system while respecting linguistic diversity. Pradhan urged Tamil Nadu to prioritize student empowerment over politics and assured no imposition of any language.
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TN released funds for government school maintenance
CHENNAI: The school education department has released Rs 61.5 crore as the second instalment of the composite school grant for maintenance work in government schools across Tamil Nadu. The state department released the funds despite the union government withholding Rs 2,152 crore of Samagra Shiksha funds, under which the grant was sanctioned. The project approval board of the Samagra Shiksha scheme had approved around Rs 120 crore for the maintenance of 37,471 schools. The first instalment of Rs 61.5 crore was released in July 2024. Schools receive grants ranging from Rs 12,500 to Rs 1 lakh, depending on the student strength. Chief education officers have been directed to ensure that the funds reach the school management committees in three days. At least 10% of the grant must be allocated to cleanliness activities and a team of teachers and parents overseeing toilet and water facilities. The funds can also be used for minor repairs, electricity bills, and purchasing laboratory equipment. Schools must submit utilisation certificates by April 15, according to a circular. We were concerned due to the delay in the release of union government funds, but we are relieved that the state has sanctioned it, said the headmaster of a government school.
TN released funds for govt school maintenance
CHENNAI: The school education department has released Rs 61.5 crore as the second instalment of the composite school grant for maintenance work in government schools across Tamil Nadu. The state department released the funds despite the union government withholding Rs 2,152 crore of Samagra Shiksha funds, under which the grant was sanctioned. The project approval board of the Samagra Shiksha scheme had approved around Rs 120 crore for the maintenance of 37,471 schools. The first instalment of Rs 61.5 crore was released in July 2024. Schools receive grants ranging from Rs 12,500 to Rs 1 lakh, depending on the student strength. Chief education officers have been directed to ensure that the funds reach the school management committees in three days. At least 10% of the grant must be allocated to cleanliness activities and a team of teachers and parents overseeing toilet and water facilities. The funds can also be used for minor repairs, electricity bills, and purchasing laboratory equipment. Schools must submit utilisation certificates by April 15, according to a circular. We were concerned due to the delay in the release of union government funds, but we are relieved that the state has sanctioned it, said the headmaster of a government school.
Udhayanidhi, Annamalai spar over GetOut Modi hashtag
CHENNAI: The war of words between Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin and BJP state president K Annamalai over GetOut Modi hashtag on X intensified on Thursday, with the BJP chief daring Udhaya to specify the date and time for the showdown on Anna Salai. When I visit Chennai next time, I am ready to come to the location on Anna Salai where the DMK fixes, all alone. I dare you to stop me with your party force and police force, the BJP state chief said, while speaking to newspersons in Salem. Annamalai also referred to #GetOutModi hashtag trending on X, saying, On Friday at 6 am, I will post #GetOutStalin. I challenge the entire IT wing. Let us see the tally between both hashtags and decide which hashtag scored higher tweets on Saturday morning. Earlier in the day, in reply to a question, Udhayanidhi had said Annamalai should come to Anna Salai (where the DMK headquarters is situated) if he had the courage. The deputy CM alleged Annamalai is trying to divert the issue of the union governments refusal to release funds for centrally sponsored programmes in Tamil Nadu. We are trying to get our rightful share of funds for Tamil Nadu. If they can, let them help in this aspect, he said. On a question about Annamalai calling him in singular in response to his (Udhayanidhi) view that the people of Tamil Nadu would launch the Get Out Modi Campaign if the states rights are snatched, the deputy CM said, Not surprised at the remarks of the BJP leader as they reflect his standard. They are trying to divert the issue. They dont have the capacity to get the funds for Tamil Nadu but are making such comments. Meanwhile, following Annamalais challenge, DMK supporters flooded X with the hashtag GetOutModi and made it trending on Thursday. DMK spokesperson Tamilan Prasanna, addressing the press at the partys headquarters on Thursday, criticised the state BJPs plan to get signatures from the people in support of three-language policy and submit it to the President. We already got 2 crore signatures from the people and sent to Delhi seeking exemption for the state from NEET. What happened to our petitions first?, he asked. (With agency inputs)
Top cops of south Indian states hold meet on inter-state crime
CHENNAI: Strengthening the fight against inter-state crimes, senior police officials from southern states met virtually on Thursday to discuss strategies against criminal gangs, illegal weapons, red sanders smuggling, and contraband trade. DGP Shankar Jiwal, who inaugurated the meeting virtually, called for coordinated efforts and measurable outcomes in tackling organised crime. Officials from Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Telangana, Puducherry, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, and Lakshadweep shared intelligence on inter-state criminals, financial investigations, and border surveillance. They agreed to strengthen cooperation in executing warrants, arresting offenders, and using technology to track criminal activities. This meeting was part of the Southern State DsGP Coordination Conference 2024, held in Chennai in October last year under the Tamil Nadu CMs leadership. The conference focused on smuggling, cybercrime, left-wing extremism, and interstate security challenges. Following this, the first quarterly meeting on left-wing extremism and terrorism took place in Tirupati on February 18. With a system in place for intelligence sharing, financial tracking, and border vigilance, states aim to curb inter-state crime through regular meetings.
Blaze at chemical godown causes panic among school students
CHENNAI: A major fire broke out at a private chemical storage facility at Thirumullaivoyal on Thursday afternoon, which also spread to a private school nearby and damaged a portion of the building. Nobody was injured in the fire, police said. An inquiry is under way to ascertain the cause of the fire. The Thirumullaivoyal police have registered a case and a probe is on. According to the fire department, the fire broke out around 12pm at the spot. Black smoke engulfed the locality and workers from the company were evacuated. The fire department was alerted and eight tender vehicles rushed to the spot. By then the fire had spread to every part of the company and since it contained chemicals, it was difficult to douse it. After more than four hours of struggle, the fire was put off. Even though the entire area was covered with sand by the fire personnel, there were sparks and other small fires across the area. Two vehicles have been kept near the site for emergencies, the fire department source said. Speaking to TNIE , Jayakumar, the secretary of the private school that was damaged in the fire, said, As soon as the smoke engulfed our school, we started evacuating the students and teachers. We informed the parents who rushed here and took their children home. A portion of the school, housing the laboratory and the library has been completely damaged by the fire. Jayakumar added that five bicycles and a motorbike that were parked inside the school compound were also gutted. No student or teacher were injured in the fire, he added. Avadi MLA and Minorities & Non Resident Tamils Welfare Minister SM Nasar visited the scene and surveyed the damage caused by the fire. Speaking to the media, he said that necessary action will be initiated against the chemical company and students will be allowed back into the school after buildings undergo specific checks.
Chennais office space usage to cross 100mn sqft by 2026: Report
CHENNAI: Chennais real estate sector is booming, with the citys office space expected to surpass 100 million square feet by 2026, up from the current 89 million sqft, according to a new report. The report, Tamil Nadu: The State of Unlimited Possibilities, jointly released by CBRE South Asia and Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Tamil Nadu, highlights how industry-focussed policies are attracting investments and creating jobs, making the state a major business hub. Over the past two years (2022-24), private equity investments in Chennais office market reached $1.19 billion. Once dominated by technology firms, Chennais office space is now seeing a growing presence of companies from the Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI) sector and the life sciences industry. BFSI firms are focussing on digital transformation through analytics and cloud technology, while life sciences companies-supported by leading research institutions-are expanding rapidly. In fact, the life sciences sector absorbed 0.8 million sqft in 2024, marking a 60% increase from last year. Key areas of growth include biopharmaceuticals, diagnostics, and regenerative medicine. Chennai is also emerging as a major player in Global Capability Centres (GCCs), ranking third in GCC leasing (2022-24) after Bengaluru and Hyderabad. US-based firms have been the most active in setting up operations in the city. Additionally, Chennai has become Indias second-largest data centre market, trailing behind only Mumbai.
District Congress presidents meet AICC in-charge over discontent with TNCC chief
CHENNAI: As supporters of TNCC president K Selvaperunthagai prepare to mark the first anniversary of his assuming office on Saturday, a group of district Congress presidents has travelled to New Delhi to express discontent with his leadership. Their primary concern is Selvaperunthagais move to replace certain district presidents. According to sources, 15 district Congress presidents met Girish Chodankar, the newly appointed AICC in-charge for Tamil Nadu, and conveyed their dissatisfaction with Selvaperunthagai, particularly over his decision to invite applications for district president positions to replace some office-bearers. Attempts to reach Selvaperunthagai for a response were unsuccessful. However, TN Ashokan, a zonal coordinator of the Congress Village Reorganisation Committee, defended Selvaperunthagai, saying that he was committed to implementing the Udaipur Declaration of the party which mandates the replacement of district presidents every five years to bring fresh leadership. Those who fear losing their posts are now seeking an alternative route, he said. He further added that all the district presidents who went to New Delhi were supporters of an MP from the southern districts and a former TNCC president.
Madras HC asks state if caste names in government institutions can be removed
CHENNAI: The Madras High Court on Thursday asked the state whether caste names in government-run institutions could be removed as done in the case of such appendages in the names of streets. Justice D Bharatha Chakravarthy, while hearing petitions, including the one regarding the election to the South Indian Senguntha Mahajana Sangam, raised the question to Advocate General (AG) PS Raman. Now, what is it about the caste names that are used by the government for educational institutions like schools, the judge asked and pointed out it was the government that set up a one-man commission to address caste differences among students. One of the recommendations of the panel is to remove caste names from educational institutions. He said certain types of welfare schools are still carrying the name of the particular caste even though the situation has largely changed. He directed the AG to spell out the stand of the government, in this regard, in the affidavit to be filed in the court about whether societies, carrying the name of a particular caste and with a bylaw that allows only persons belonging to that community to become members, can be registered under the relevant Acts for registering societies. Stating about certain other petitions, the judge noted there are caste discriminations in Christian and Muslim religions too. The AG replying to certain queries of the judge, noted Section 9 of TN Societies Registration Act bars registration of societies with undesirable names, obscene or against decency or decorum or promotes disharmony or feelings of enmity or hatred or ill-will between religious, racial, language or communities. However, he said he would get instructions from the government whether caste associations - with names of the castes and the bylaws permitting only the persons belonging to the particular caste - could be registered under the Act.
ECI has no jurisdiction over internal affairs of AIADMK, says Edappadi Palaniswami
CHENNAI: AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami has reiterated that the ECI has no jurisdiction over the internal affairs of the party and that the petitions filed by Ramkumar Adityan and others before the commission should be rejected without any consideration. In his written response on behalf of the AIADMK, Palaniswami gave a detailed account of what had happened since 2017. Palaniswami also pointed out the petitioner has not claimed that the petitioner is the party or that any particular group is the party and therefore there is no question of granting any relief. He said the petitioner has only sought to re-agitate the issues that have become final by the Supreme Court and which are clearly covered by the matters as filed before the civil court and the same cannot be taken up by the commission. The commission, as rightly stated before the Madras High Court and in various other proceedings, does not have the jurisdiction to venture into the internal affairs of the political party. More so in the present case as the matters are squarely covered by the Orders of the Civil Coufts and pending proceedings before civil court, he added.
CM Stalin inaugurates upgraded roads in Chengalpattu, Tiruvannamalai districts
CHENNAI: Road connectivity to over 67 villages and several towns in Chengalpattu and Tiruvannamalai districts has witnessed significant enhancement with the completion of the widening of the 109-km Cheyyur-Vandavasi-Polur road. The road has been widened to 10 metres (two-lane with paved shoulders) from its previous width of 5 to 7 metres. The road expansion work, which had been carried out over the past seven years under the Chennai-Kanniyakumari Industrial Corridor Project, supported by the Asian Development Bank, was completed at a cost of Rs 1,141.23 crore a few months ago. The road was formally inaugurated by Chief Minister M K Stalin through video conference on Thursday. The road is expected to cut the travel time of government and private buses, heavy vehicles plying to various industrial corridors from Cheyyur and other areas. Besides providing connectivity between interior villages in Chengalpattu and Tiruvannamalai districts, the upgraded road also connects to ECR, Chennai-Tiruchy NH and Villupuram-Mangaluru NH. As part of the Cheyyur - Vandavasi - Polur road upgradation, the State Highways developed new bypasses for Maruthadu, Vandavasi and Kettupattu. The project also includes the construction of stormwater drains and culverts, five major bridges, 14 minor bridges, 225 culverts, streetlights, road safety measures and bus shelters. Additionally, 47,700 trees have been planted as part of this project, an official note said. The road will be maintained by a private contractor for seven years.
Academic freedom under fire: Scholars criticize Indian education policies
CHENNAI: India has seen an acceleration of threats against academic freedom, said Zoya Hasan, academic and professor at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) on Thursday. Speaking at a conference organised at Loyola College on the Re-envisioning higher education in India, Hasan said, India has seen an acceleration of threats against academic freedom, free speech, digital rights and an uptick in online trolling and harassment. All this has led to a perceived erosion of free enquiry associated with a democratic society. Hasan said academic freedom, which refers to the freedom of scholars, teachers to conduct critical enquiry, to engage and deliberate on any idea without fear of sanction, censor or interference, is essential for production of knowledge. The direction higher education in India is slated to take represents the convergence of neo-liberalism and Hindutva ideologies, said Hasan. She also criticised the NEP 2020 and alleged that contrary to its claims, NEP will make education confined more so than before to the socially and economically privileged elite. Another speaker and MP Mahua Moitra said inclusive education is still elusive in India. She alleged that India is yet to spend an appropriate amount of its GDP on education. MP Derek OBrien spoke about contributions made by Indias Christian community, particularly in education. He cited statistics, saying that Christian minorities run over 54,000 educational institutions in the country and for every 100 who study in these institutions, at least 75 obelong to Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist and Sikh community.
Tender for smart meters likely in a week in Tamil Nadu
CHENNAI: After completing certain prerequisite legal procedures, Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Limited (TNPDCL) is set to invite bids through global e-tender for the installation of smart meters within a week. The granting of approval for issuing fresh tenders for the installation of smart meters was discussed as a key agenda at the 128th board meeting of the Tamil Nadu Electricity Board (TNEB) held at the secretariat on Thursday. Following the meeting chaired by TNEB Chairman and Managing Director J Radhakrishnan, senior officials told TNIE certain aspects of the tender are yet to be finalised. Nearly 3 crore smart meters will have to be installed across the state as per the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) launched by the Union government in 2021. The state had invited tenders in August 2023, dividing the project into four packages covering different districts. Adani Energy Solutions Ltd (AESL) had emerged as the lowest bidder (L1) in at least one of the packages. However, the tender process was later scrapped since the price quoted by AESL was not acceptable to Tamil Nadu, and the negotiations to revise the price failed. As this resulted in further delays, Tamil Nadu is racing against the time to implement the project, failing which, the subsidy to be provided by the central government under Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) may be converted into a loan. During a recent budget session in the Parliament, Minister of State for Power Shripad Naik had informed the Rajya Sabha that out of the 20.33 crore smart meters sanctioned under RDSS, only 99.51 lakh (4.89%) were installed across India. As of February 2, no smart meter was installed in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Kerala, Goa, Delhi, Punjab, and several northeastern states. The installation process is expected to be completed by March 31, 2026, Naik had said.
Bomb threat at Kalpetta Family Court causes panic in Kerala
KALPETTA: The family court in Kalpetta received a bomb threat via email on Thursday, leading to immediate evacuation and a thorough search by law enforcement agencies. Upon receiving the threat around 12.30 pm, the court staff informed the presiding judge, who then alerted the police. A bomb squad and a dog squad conducted extensive search at the courthouse and its surroundings. No suspicious items or explosives were found in the search. The threat message was written in a mix of English and Tamil. A similar incident was reported last month at the Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (KVASU) campus in Pookode, Wayanad. On January 31, the Vice-Chancellor and Registrar received an email alleging that improvised explosive devices had been placed on the campus and at the US Consulate in Chennai. The email cited the execution of Afzal Guru as the motive. Following a comprehensive search by bomb and dog squads, authorities declared the threat a hoax. The police have intensified efforts to trace the origin of these emails and apprehend those responsible for disseminating false information intended to incite public fear.
Ahead of budget, CM Stalin meets economic advisory panel
CHENNAI: Ahead of the budget for 2025-26, Chief Minister MK Stalin on Thursday held detailed discussions with the Economic Advisory Council (EAC). Professor Esther Duflo, Dr Arvind Subramanian, Professor Jean Dreze, Dr S Narayan, Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu, chief secretary N Muruganandam, finance secretary T Udhayachandran, and senior officials attended the meeting. Addressing the council, the CM described the meeting as crucial since the budget for the next financial year is scheduled to be presented on March 14. Thanking the EAC for putting forth advice on various pilot projects and the governments economic policies during the last three years, the CM said the schemes implemented based on the views expressed by the EAC had received a good response from the people. The CM also briefed the EAC on how various welfare schemes including monthly honorarium for women, Pudhumai Pen scheme for girl students, Naan Mudhalvan scheme, CMs breakfast scheme for school children, free bus ride for women, Makkalai Thedi Maruthuvam, Illam Thedi Kalvi, etc. have benefitted its beneficiaries. He said in the last four years, around 40 lakh people have got employment opportunities in the state. In this backdrop, I expect your recommendations for taking TN to the next level of its growth, the CM added.
Prabhu Deva, who is supposed to perform at YMCA Grounds in Chennai on Saturday, February 22, has not reacted to Srushi's statement yet as of now.
Patients turned away by PHCs as doctors called to Chennai to get transfer orders
TIRUNELVELI: As 893 doctors working in primary health centres (PHCs) across Tamil Nadu were compulsorily called to Chennai simultaneously to receive transfer orders from Health Minister Ma Subramanian, patients at many PHCs were allegedly sent back on Thursday due to the absence of doctors. Doctors expressed dissatisfaction over this move, stating that this new practice by the health department caused inconvenience. When TNIE visited Maruthamputhur PHC, some pregnant beedi rollers were sent home by an on-duty office assistant. The doctors asked me to visit the PHC today to administer iron sucrose. I took an auto-rickshaw from Thalaiyoothu village to reach this PHC. However, I was asked to go back home, citing the unavailability of the doctor, a pregnant woman told TNIE . The office assistant said the village health nurse could have informed the pregnant women in advance about the absence of doctors, as they had gone to Chennai to receive transfer orders. On Tuesday, DPH director Dr T S Selvavinayagam, in his most urgent order to all district health officers (DHOs), said the minister desired to issue transfer orders to medical officers (MOs) of PHCs. Hence, all the DHOs are requested to issue instructions to the MOs who got transfers through counselling to compulsorily receive their orders from the minister on Thursday in Chennai. The DHOs should make appropriate arrangements so that routine work at PHCs is not affected, he stated. Doctors from Tirunelveli, Tenkasi, Salem and a few districts, who spoke to TNIE on condition of anonymity, said they were forced to visit Chennai. We already attended counselling in Chennai in three batches on February 12, 13, and 14. Now, all three batches of doctors had to travel to Chennai again, spending thousands of rupees. Issuing transfer orders to hundreds of doctors in Chennai at a time is a new practice. While many districts are already facing a shortage of doctors, the existing ones were diverted to Chennai. In Tirunelveli and Tenkasi alone, 32 and 17 doctors respectively were compelled to travel. When NITI Aayog authorities planned to inspect Sivaganga PHCs on Thursday, 30 doctors from the district were forced to travel to Chennai. How can the DHO manage the inspection without doctors? a doctor asked. Health Secretary Dr P Senthil Kumar said that DHOs were asked to make alternative arrangements. Doctors are called to Chennai for various occasions, including counselling and review meetings. However, I will check into this matter, he added. In Chennai, Subramanian issued transfer orders to some MOs and left the stage to attend Deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalins event.
General coaches in 13 trains cut down to house AC rakes
CHENNAI: Despite unreserved passengers continuing to occupy reserved coaches in large numbers across all trains, Southern Railway has reduced the number of general class coaches available for unreserved travel in 13 pairs of trains. The removed coaches will be replaced with air-conditioned three-tier coaches. According to a Southern Railway order on February 15, the revised coach composition will take effect from February 21. The move may potentially result in more commuters travelling to Arakkonam, Katpadi, Walajah, and Jolarpettai from Chennai during the evening occupying reserved coaches, especially on Alappuzha Express, Thiruvananthapuram Mail and Kaveri Express. Two of four general compartments were cut in five express trains Chennai-Mysuru Kaveri Express, Chennai-Thiruvananthapuram Mail, Chennai Central-Alappuzha Superfast (SF) Express, Kochuveli-Nilambur Road Rajya Rani Express and Ernakulam-Velankanni Express. Similarly, in eight trains Chennai-Erode Yercaud Express, Chennai Central-Hyderabad Deccan SF Express, Chennai Central-Nagercoil SF Express, Puducherry-Mangaluru Central Express, Villupuram-Kharagpur SF Express, Puducherry-Kanniyakumari Express, Chennai Central-Palakkad Express and Tirunelveli-Purulia SF Express the number of general compartments has been cut to three from four. Currently, railways issue around 600 to 700 unreserved tickets for trains that have only two general class coaches, which can accommodate a maximum of about 350 passengers at a time. Railway officials said the alteration aligns with a railway board policy issued two years ago, which mandates standardisation of rakes. As per the policy, the maximum number of unreserved coaches per train should not exceed two. A former member of the Zonal Railway Consultative Committee criticised the move, saying it will further increase congestion in sleeper class coaches, as more unreserved passengers will be forced to enter reserved compartments at night, inconveniencing ticketed passengers. Moreover, as railways do not have a policy to limit the number of unreserved tickets issued per train, the move is expected to cause severe overcrowding on routes like the Chennai-Jolarpettai section and several regions in Kerala, he added. On August 19, 2024, a TNIE report based on RTI data revealed that the number of unreserved passengers travelling in reserved coaches increased by 110% in 2023-2024, compared to the previous year. Despite the high ticket demand, the railways have been unable to operate additional trains due to a shortage of loco pilots, ticket-checking staff, and other resources.
Madras High Court orders reopening of TN temple shut due to caste dispute
CHENNAI: The Madras High Court has ordered the opening of the Sri Dharmaraja Draupadi Amman temple at Melpathi, which has remained out of bounds for devotees after a clash between Dalits and caste Hindus, for public worship. Devotees have been denied entry into the temple in Villupuram district since June 7, 2023 following the order passed by the Revenue Divisional Officer (RDO) to seal the temple after caste Hindus attacked three Dalits when they tried to enter the temple during an annual festival. The HC, in an interim order last year, allowed the temple to be opened only for a priest to perform poojas. Justice G K Ilanthiraiyan, while disposing of two petitions seeking opening of the temple for regular poojas and worship by the public, passed the order. He directed government authorities to take action if anyone attempts to create law and order problems. Government advocate K M D Muhilan appeared for the respondent authorities. RDO had ordered closure of Melpathi temple Muhilan told the court that currently the temple is being opened from 6am to 7am every day for performing only poojas as per the interim order passed last year. After the RDO ordered the temple to be sealed, two petitioners, S Raji and G Gandhi, had approached the HC seeking a direction to unseal the temple and allow people to offer worship. They said keeping the temple sealed, without performing the daily poojas, would invite the wrath of the deity and it should be opened forthwith. On March 18, 2024, Justice N Anand Venkatesh passed interim orders directing the authorities to open the temple in the morning only for performing poojas by a priest without allowing any devotees into it. No one will be permitted to enter the temple (apart from the priest) until further orders, Justice Anand Venkatesh had ordered.
ED attaches Rs 10-crore assets of filmmaker Shankar in copyright case
CHENNAI: The Enforcement Directorate on Thursday said it has provisionally attached three properties worth Rs 10.11 crore of film director S Shankar in an investigation launched under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). The PMLA investigation has been initiated based on a case under the Copyright Act, 1957 alleging Shankar had copied the story of the 2010 Rajinikanth starrer Enthiran from Jiguba, authored by Aarur Tamilnadan. Sources said this may be the first or second case in the country where a money-laundering investigation has been launched based on the Copyright Act, which was recently included as a scheduled offence. ED said the investigation was initiated based on a complaint filed by Aarur Tamilnadan against S Shankar before the 13th Metropolitan Magistrate Court, Egm-ore, Chennai, on May 19 2011 (CC No. 2067/2011). EDs investigation has revealed Shankar received Rs 11.5 crore for his contributions to Enthiran, including for story development, screenplay, dialogues, and direction. In addition, an independent report by the Film and Television Institute of India identified striking similarities between the story Jiguba and the movie. This report, which examined narrative structure, character development, and thematic elements, lends significant support to the plagiarism allegations against Shankar, ED said. Based on the substantial evidence and records in hand, ED has determined that Shankar has violated Section 63 of the Copyright Act, 1957 a violation now classified as a scheduled offence under the PMLA, 2002. Further investigation is under progress.
Chennai FAIRPRO 2025 records 363 crore in sales with 385 bookings
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Residents of various zones demand larger buildings for ration shops
They want amenities such as a waiting hall and toilets. Councillors have called for the construction of new shop buildings on Greater Chennai Corporation land
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Factory fire causes panic among school students
Actors film review video lands helmetless duo in soup
Another vehicular underpass on GST Road, at Asarkhana Jn
Reviving the classics: the resurgence of pre-2010 films in south indian cinema
GCC to revamp pavements at 30 crore
CM inaugurates highway projects
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Entrance exams to UG, PG courses will increase dropouts
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ED attaches director Shankars properties worth over 10 crore
Political interference threatening accessibility, autonomy of higher edu
Stranded TN disabled cricketers get air tickets home
Key suspect held in burglary of 1.5 kilo gold, diamond jewellery from businessmanshouse
EPS: EC has no jurisdiction in internal affairs of AIADMK
Soldiers organs flown to Delhi, Chennai from Bluru
Saurabh returns as NRAI names squad for two World Cups
CHENNAI: After being in the background for some time, shooter Saurabh Chaudhary is back in the national squad. The pistol shooter's name was included in the shooting team by the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) on Thursday, the governing body of the sport in the country, for the upcoming ISSF World Cups in Argentina and Peru. The World Cups (rifle, pistol and shotgun) are scheduled to be held in April. His inclusion is far from a surprise as he had raised his standards in the last few months most notably the national championships and the recently-held national trials (1 & 2). Having missed the Paris Games, Saurabh is seeking a fresh start and he'll be determined to make his chance count. The former Asian Games medallist will be taking part in his pet category men's 10m air pistol. He'll also be taking part in the air pistol mixed team event, according to NRAI's release on Thursday. Shooter Saurabh back in national reckoning Paris Olympics medallist, Manu Bhaker, is also part of the team and she'll be competing in three disciplines women's 10m air pistol and 25m pistol and air pistol mixed team events. Arjun Babuta, who finished fourth during the Paris Games, is part of the squad as well. There are fairly new faces in the women's 10m air rifle with Arya Rajesh Borse, R Narmada Nithin and Sonam Uttam Maskar in the squad. Olympian Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar is part of the 50m rifle 3 positions batch but Paris Games Swapnil Kusale, who was ranked fourth after aforementioned trials, has not been included. Instead, veteran Chain Singh made the cut. In the women's 50m rifle 3 positions, Sift Kaur Samra was named alongside Ashi Chouksey and Shriyanka Sadangi. The list also comprises shooters from the shotgun disciplines. Prithviraj Tondaiman (trap men), Zoravar Singh Sandhu (trap), Ganemat Sekhon (skeet women), Anantjeet Singh Naruka (skeet men), to name a few, are some of the well-known figures in the squad.
SC puts Chennai Formula 4 event in top gear, hails public-private partnerships
Argument with couple on beach: Cop issued warning
Education dept. not lenient in handling sexual harassment cases: Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi
Annamalai says he will visit Anna Salai alone, dares Udhayanidhi to stop him
Foot overbridge to be built at Poonamallee Bypass Metro Rail station
This is being done to make it easy for people to access the station, which is part of the Phase II Projects Corridor 4 that connects Poonamallee and Light House
Udhayanidhi Stalin challenges Annamalai to enter Anna Salai before daring to enter Anna Arivalayam
Stalin inaugurates highway projects worth Rs 1,141 crore
Nepali man arrested for burgling his former employers home in Chennai
Health Minister hands over transfer orders 1,127 doctors
Elderly man stabs wife to death in Thirumullaivoyal
ED Heat On Shankar, Tamil Director's Properties Attached In Money Laundering Case
The ED in Chennai attached properties worth Rs 10.11 crore of Tamil director S. Shankar under PMLA, 2002, after writer Aarur Tamilnadan alleged plagiarism in Enthiran.
Chennai man, 79, murders wife over delayed meal
Animal welfare activists raise concern over abandonment of pedigree pets
Any dog that starts its life in a home and is later abandoned faces significant challenges in surviving, they say
HIL to go four venues in 2026, says HI president Tirkey
BHUBANESWAR: There was a time in the recent past when hockey within the Indian context meant Bhubaneswar. These days, Hockey India (HI) are putting in place an elaborate plan to take the sport to multiple centres across different states. A sport not bound by borders, if you will. The next 12 months will re-emphasise this feeling as the sport in different avatars (the franchise based Hockey India League as well as international hockey to be held in India) will crisscross the length and breadth of the country. Here's a sample of what's to come. The men's Asia Cup will be held in Rajgir in Bihar (the winners will qualify for the World Cup) in August. Following that, the junior World Cup will be held in two cities in Tamil Nadu (Madurai and Chennai in November and December). The season will close with the resurrected Hockey India League in four Indian cities (the just-concluded season was in Ranchi and Rourkela). After the HIL (finished), HI president, Dilip Tirkey said on Thursday, we got a feeling that it might be a good idea to spread the league to other centres. The quality of hockey was very nice, so this will be a nice way to spread the sport. Also, if the players move around, there will be less chance of boredom setting in by staying at just one place for a prolonged period. So, it is possible that the next edition will be held in four venues. It's understood that Chennai and Lucknow may be among the four cities to be in the running to host some league matches in the second year. One of the other proposed big changes pertain to the league window. The men's HIL began just after Christmas and ran till the first week of February. It saw some foreign stars pull out of the competition as they wanted to spend New Year's at home. To make it more foolproof, the league is contemplating a start date in the first week of January to allow foreign players the option of spending time with their families before linking up with the teams. At the auction, 96 international players were signed but over 25% of the players had pulled out of the league because of the timing. There are also plans to cut the flab apropos the length of the league. While HI haven't received any feedback, this will be music to the ears of national coach, Craig Fulton, who had voiced his concerns after India's 1-4 loss to Germany on Tuesday. With India missing Harmanpreet Singh and Hardik Singh to niggles and Sumit a long-term absentee, the South African had said that the league 'had taken its toll' on the players without elaborating. These plans are, however, yet to be rubber-stamped and will need the approval of all stakeholders including the team owners and broadcasters (there is a meeting coming up between the different interested parties to discuss these things). Signs of improvement for India women despite mixed results HI are also drawing up some plans to fast-track the growth of Indian coaches. This has remained a genuine gripe and the issue was front and centre as most of the HIL teams had foreign chief coaches in the dugout. One thing we noticed is that all teams had a foreigner as the chief coach, Tirkey, who's up for re-election as HI president next year, said. So we have to do something about it by helping our Indian coaches reach a level that they are considered for roles like these. We will support them in all ways possible, including identifying places elsewhere in the world where coaching programmes are good and send a few of them to learn from them. Its in the pipeline, but something we want to do. On the subject of the age-group World Cup later this year, HI had no choice but to hold it in two cities because of the absence of multiple pitches at the same venue in Chennai. With it being a 24-team edition, Madurai was considered. It's not yet known who will play where. Staying on the subject, Tirkey assured that PR Sreejesh will get to coach the side at the event. The 2021 batch didn't get that as then senior coach, Graham Reid, was asked to take charge of the team at the event. Friday's matches Women: England vs Netherlands, India vs Germany Men: India vs Ireland Matches begin from 3.00 PM
Fire breaks out at chemical storage unit in Thirumullaivoyal
Lorry owners body urges govt. to open river sand quarries in T.N.
They say the shortage of sand has led to the rising of M-sand prices
Metrowater to scale up tertiary treated water use in Chennai, says official
As part of its move to minimise freshwater consumption, the agency is investing in tertiary treated ultrafiltration plants in locations including Perungudi and Perumbakkam
Sri Lankan navy arrests 10 Tamil Nadu fishermen
CCI Group invests additional 640 crore in a Grade-A logistics park in Polivakkam, Chennai
With the latest investment, the group has allocated 890 crore towards the Polivakkam project
KMC holds conference on neurovascular surgery and neurosurgery
The event centred on novel therapeutic approaches for stroke, bypass surgical interventions in the context of stroke, and advancements aimed at enhancing patient outcomes
ED attaches properties of film director Shankar
The Directorate of Enforcement action follows a complaint that alleged that the storyline of the movie Enthiran (Robot) starring Rajinikanth and directed by Mr. Shankar, was copied from a story titled Jiguba authored by him thereby rendering Mr. Shankar liable for violations
Shreya Ghoshal interview: On All Hearts Tour, memorable film recordings and AI in music
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Office stock in Chennai to cross 100 million sq ft mark by end of 2026
CHENNAI: The Madras High Court on Thursday asked the Tamil Nadu government whether caste names in government-run institutions could be removed, similar to how such tags were dropped from street names. Justice D. Bharatha Chakravarthy, while hearing petitions, including one regarding elections to the South Indian Senguntha Mahajana Sangam, raised the question to Advocate General (AG) PS Raman. Now, what is it about the caste names that are used by the government for educational institutions like schools? As a matter of fact, it is the government which set up a one-man commission (on addressing caste strife among students) and the report is submitted to the government, he said. When the AG replied that donors' names are displayed in such institutions, which may include their full name carrying the caste tag, the judge said, Even for the streets (names), you took a decision to drop off the second name (caste tag) and now the streets are known only with the (prominent) persons first name. He noted that certain types of welfare schools still carry the name of particular castes, even though the situation has largely changed, and asked whether caste tags can be removed from school names. He directed the AG to clarify the government's stance on this matter in the affidavit to be filed in court regarding societies that carry the name of a particular caste and have bylaws allowing only members of that community to join. Justice Bharatha Chakravarthy said caste names should be used only to promote the constitutional aim of creating a casteless society, uplifting the downtrodden, eliminating discrimination, and providing reservations. Referring to the activities of caste organisations, he said, They are not seeing the elephant in the room. They want to keep the elephant in the room and go around it only. Overshadows rationale thinking Explaining how caste factors overshadow rationale thinking, reasoning, and even family relationships, he said caste frenzy has reached the extent of blinding parents, who do not hesitate to kill their own children. Referring to certain other petitions, the judge noted that caste discrimination exists in Christian and Muslim communities as well. He also pointed out that even rationalist organisations carry caste sentiments. Replying to certain queries of the judge, the AG noted that Section 9 of the Tamil Nadu Registration of Societies Act bars the registration of societies with undesirable names - those that are obscene, against decency or decorum, or that promote disharmony, enmity, hatred, or ill-will between different religious, racial, linguistic, regional, caste, or community groups. He noted that following a Madurai Bench order, the government had directed societies to change their bylaws. However, he said he would seek instructions from the government on whether caste associations - with caste names and bylaws permitting only members of that caste - can be registered under the Act.
The guests bonded over signature cocktails and delicious comfort food that brought in good vibes and great memories.
Chennai Express Thangabali Nikitin Dheer Reveals He Wanted To Join Armed Forces
Nikitin Dheer was inspired by the idea of joining the Armed Forces and even brought application forms home several times.
Samsung Electronics India accused workers of trying to disrupt operations at its Chennai facility. The company urged state government intervention for ensuring safety and stability. Emergency talks are scheduled while workers protest the suspension of three colleagues allegedly for unionizing. The company's priority remains maintaining a safe and stable workplace.
