To Honour Growth & Welfare Commitments, TN Must Fix Revenue Leaks, Strengthen Governance, Reform PSUs, Rationalise Expenses
Plugging leakages can transform the states fiscal trajectory
Faceless assessments to boost revenue
Two college students killed in two separate road accidents near Tambaram
Ammonia gas removal operation at Tiruvallur factory to continue today
Mylapore Fine Arts Clubs drama festival inaugurated
City Traffic police arrest eight persons in Tondiarpet
The police team also seized eight two-wheelers, including six high-end racing bikes
AI-powered tools can trace missing persons faster, with more accuracy, say experts
They can significantly improve speed and accuracy of investigations, especially when time is critical
VITChennai holds induction programme for law students
Commuters put to hardship as Southern Railway cancels 41 suburban services
Over 1.6 lakh teachers across Tamil Nadu appear for eligibility test paper-II
Registration of properties has become easy, says Minister
Lawyers should be sensitive, empathetic and effective people managers: Justice Devan Ramachandran
Tasmac to regularise services of 23,000 workers at retail end
Andhra Pradesh: KADA Signs Two MoUs To Promote Modern Farming In Kuppam
The MoU with the ITC is to develop fruit and vegetable clusters, apart from creating marketing opportunities for farmers of the area in Bengaluru, Chennai, and Hyderabad: Reports
TNRERA chairperson Shiv Das Meena, two members resign
They were appointed during the previous DMK government
Pidari Ekaveeri: a fierce Goddess, a captivating smile, and Raja Rajas mother-in-laws grant
R. Kalaikovan of the Dr. Rajamanickanar Centre for Historical Research says the idols is the probably oldest identifiable Pidari image in Tamil Nadu. Although several inscriptions from the Chola period refer to Pidari deities, the corresponding images have rarely been identified, he adds
Car overturns in Royapettah; no casualties
Over 230 Irula families in Ariyalur find steady income through cashew harvesting initiative
The Tribal Welfare Department facilitated financial support for people from the Irula community to participate in public auctions for cashew plantations managed by the Tamil Nadu Forest Plantation Corporation Limited to enable them to directly participate in cashew cultivation and marketing
Ninth arrest in 35 crore bribery case
Cops uncover plot to kill rowdy; 4 Puzhal inmates moved
Chennai airport sees decline in rankings as Kolkata closes gap
Poor Amenities Cited As One Of The Reasons
Tamil Nadu Government Faces November Deadline for Right to Services Act
Digitisation is only the first step. Tamil Nadu needs a law that makes timely delivery of public services a citizens right by default, not at an officials discretion
TVK unable to break DMK, hence levelling false charges: Udhayanidhi
Governor should probe horse trading charges if he has powers to do so, says Thiruma
Curtains fall on Chennais Theyagaraja Theatre as 500-crore redevelopment begins
Lakeside snack stall in Madipakkam bolstered by an indomitable spirit
Unmindful of their locomotor disabilities, couplePrabhuL. andPriyaPrabhuhave made bold business moves and their efforts have paid off, going by the patronage they enjoy inMadipakkam
Ammonia removal operations in Tiruvallur to continue today
EYE WASH - Encroachments return to T Nagar pedestrian plaza 24 hours after GCC drive
GCC gives bulk waste generators 15 days to register online
Six more CM co-working spaces to open soon
Watch: Inside CM C. Joseph Vijays new MLA office in Perambur
The refurbished MLA office of Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay in Perambur is expected to open within two weeks. The Greater Chennai Corporation has also proposed several infrastructure projects for the constituency, ranging from mini stadiums and dialysis centres to smart schools, lakefront development and housing for low-income groups.
Suburban rail leaves thousands stranded
Railway officials said that track improvement work is mandatory for better passenger safety
A majority of departments are yet to upload G.O.s on the Tamil Nadu government website
Only five departments have hosted theirG.O.sissued in May and June on the website. The orders that are not available on the site pertain to the creation ofSingappenSpecial Force and the provision of 100 additional units of electricity to domestic consumers who use 500 units bi-monthly
Residents of Narasingapuram municipality demand bus shelters
A passenger said that on both sides of the Salem-Chennai road that passed via the municipality, people had to wait on roads for the buses to go towards Chennai or Salem
Udhayanidhi Stalin declared the DMK government a protective fortress for minorities, vowing to counter malicious political campaigns. He highlighted the party's enduring loyalty from minority communities, contrasting it with those who left. Udhayanidhi also praised the dedication of party stalwart 'Thuraimugam' Kaja, recounting his past gesture of sportsmanship towards M. Karunanidhi. The event underscored the DMK's commitment to minority welfare.
'DMK to remain protective fortress of Muslims, minorites': Udhayanidhi Stalin
Speaking at the wedding of the granddaughter of DMK headquarters secretary 'Thuraimugam' Kaja in Thiruverkadu, Chennai, Udhayanidhi said the party's bond with minority communities remained strong despite political attacks and campaigns aimed at creating divisions. Taking an apparent swipe at political rivals without naming anyone, he said, some people left us as soon as a sofa arrived.
The issue relates to a 2022 suo motu DVAC FIR, regarding corruption in issuing essentiality certificate to Vels Medical College, having been closed in 2024
Man cleared in Pocso case after DNA test proves innocence
A 32-year-old man from Salem, wrongfully imprisoned for nearly two years on rape and impregnation charges, has been acquitted by a Pocso court. He refused bail, confident in his innocence. A crucial DNA test proved he was not the father of the child, leading to his release and allowing him to return to his village with his reputation restored. The court concluded he was falsely accused.
GSU- ni gitcham Joint Secretary gimaenga
TURA: Garo Students Union (GSU) Raksamgre-Western Zone ni gitcham Joint Secretary-Chankey Ch. Momin July 1 tarikoni gimaenga. Momin batanggimin June 29 tarikoni Tambaram, Chennai-ona kam amsandina reangengon New Bongaigaon Railway Station oni rel gari no. AZA48749242-o ripengska baksa songreangenba July 01 tariko, Andhra Pradesh ni Samalkot junction sokahaon ripengska baksa songreaoni ekgrika jaman Momin antangni []
Access to GCC playgrounds restricted forgovt.-aided schools in George Town
The GCC has decided to collect charges from schools for access to its playgroundsduring school hours; this has led to disruption of sports activities in schools in the congested neighbourhood
Over 59,000 teachers take up TET exam across Tamil Nadu
In September 2025, the Supreme Court had ruled that all teachers, except those with less than five years of service, must clear TET to continue in their jobs, with no exceptions even for promotion
Sai Kishore looks to take bad patch in his stride
Ethanol-blended petrol is safe to use: oil firm representatives
Priest arrested for stealing gold jewellery and silver articles from house
28-year-old murdered during brawl over liquor
Field survey highlights wetlands significance amid reservoir debate
Its time for Tamil Nadu to segregate solid waste at source
Though the new Solid Waste Management Rules kicked in on April 1, 2026, there has been little awareness among residents of this momentous change in urban solid waste management. While most parts of the world have settled into a routine of segregation of waste at source, Tamil Nadu still packs a mixed garbage bag. This report looks at how the new Rules could impact source segregation in the State
60% of ammonia gas cleared from seafood factory in Tiruvallur
The operation was undertaken by the district administrationand a team of experts; work to remove the remaining gas will resume today
DVAC conducts surprise checks across Tamil Nadu
Over 46 kg of ganja, 100 kg of gutkha seized; 11 arrested in Avadi
Corporation begins desilting of lakes and canals in Chennai ahead of monsoon
Four injured as MTC buses collide near War Memorial
Construction supervisor robbed
Man arrested for murdering friend in drunken brawl
Shopkeeper accused of sexually harassing minor consumes poison
Woman poses as customer, steals gold at shop
Priest arrested for theft at dance teachers house
Mini-truck driver dies in crash at traffic signal
Cloud cover keeps daytime temperatures down, humidity up
Drug peddlers using juveniles in Kannagi Nagar nabbed
Two weeks after deadly leak, last of ammonia to be removed from seafood unit today
Guv invites people to Lok Bhavan to share problems
Governor has authority to review Central schemes: Nainar
CMI to offer maths certificate courses to school teachers
DMK will bounce back after defeat: Stalin
The Parandur airport project was not part of the review as it will be discussed at a separate meeting, sources say
All roads of horse-trading leads to Lok Bhavan
DMK, AIADMK, BJP approach governor with allegations
Teen Makes A Splash With Ocean Cleanup
Chennai teen diver Thaaragai has removed over 7,000 kg of plastic waste from the ocean floor
Two Tasmac district managers suspended for misconduct
HC discharges former DMK MP from tree felling case
Tenkasi may be next Keeladi, a new dig suggests
Archaeologists find a brick stepwell that may date back by 2,500 years
Persistent night time heat defines Tamil Nadus second warmest June this decade
However, June 2019 remains the warmest June of the past decade, recording the highest maximum (35.4C) and minimum temperatures (25.3C)
More heart attacks treated, but deaths and costs climb too
Chennais Nelson Manickam Road choked by unregulated U-turns, encroachments and Tasmac crowds
Chennai surgeon attends Seychelles 50th Independence Day celebrations, meets PM Modi
Rajakilpakkam lake shrinks to a trickle
100 Acres Reduce To 30 Due To Sewage, Encroachments
TNCC slams three-language policy, recalls Nehrus assurance
Eight arrested in 63.39 lakh fake gold loan fraud
DMK questions 6-hour police interrogation of Anitha Radhakrishnan in defamation case
TN man accused of impregnating minor girl acquitted after DNA test proves his innocence
A 32-year-old man spent two years in Salem Central Prison after being accused of raping and impregnating a minor. Refusing bail, he insisted on being declared innocent by the court. A recent DNA test confirmed that he was not the father of the child, leading to his acquittal by a Pocso court.
Assisted by his wife, curd pot maker in Chennai supplies stock regularly to star hotel
InRoyapettah, an enterprise focussed on making curd pots has completed its golden jubilee due to a man who would not give up. This enterprise is as small as it gets; it has two members on its rolls, he and his wife
2016 gutkha scam: Complete trial within three months, orders Madras High Court
Justice G.K. Ilanthiraiyan issues the direction to a special court for MP/MLA cases in Chennai while dismissing a petition filed by former DGP S. George
The dry waste collection drive near you in Chennai
Meet three Chennai residents who have brought the healthy practice of squirrelling away dry discards for the recycler to their neighbourhood and also made it regular. These initiatives are having a buy-in from their neighbours
Twice a day collection model in St. Thomas Mount-cum-Pallavaram Cantonment Board
St. Thomas Mount-cum-Pallavaram Cantonment Board introduces a decentralised waste management system thanks to generous support from the Punjab Association
An eternity spenton the home stretch inKotturpuram
Residents of streets off GandhiMandapamRoad question the move to close most of the openings in the median and leave some only partially open
T.N. Governor inaugurates two-day conference on intraocular implant and refractive surgery
CPI CONDEMNS AADHAV ARJUNA, ANITHA RADHAKRISHNAN FOR REMARKS
