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S Samuel Raj, a 23-year-old cricketer from Chennai, jumped to his death from Kathipara flyover, reportedly upset over not being selected for the Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL). He was declared dead upon arrival at Chromepet Government Hospital. Police investigations revealed his friends suspected disappointment over TNPL selection was the cause. No suicide note or last-minute messages were discovered. His body was handed over to his father postmortem. Assistance for those facing suicidal thoug
Chennai Metro Rail Limited has signed a contract with Aarvee Associates Architects Engineers and Consultants Pvt Ltd to prepare the detailed project report for the line.
Local MLA P Dhanapal, who recently conducted a detailed survey at the school, joined the minister to check if the premises was clean and if drinking water facilities were functional.
The Tamil Nadu government has intensively cracked down on illicit arrack by freezing 466 bank accounts of bootleggers and their relatives across 10 districts. This followed the deaths of 68 people due to spurious liquor. Key arrests were made, including the main accused K Govindaraj. IG Asra Garg directed further actions.
The ropeway service at Rathinagireeswarar temple in Karur malfunctioned a day after its launch, leaving 11 devotees trapped. Heavy winds caused the issue. Rescue attempts saved eight devotees quickly, but three women had to wait. The service is suspended for inspections and fixes.
IT secretary urged the industries to set up their centres of excellence in different parts of Tamil Nadu.
Viral hepatitis, despite being preventable, remained a major public health issue in India, leading to severe liver complications. The National Viral Hepatitis Control Programme aimed for elimination by 2030 through vaccination, improved sanitation, and safe medical practices.