The Times of India

A portrait of Thiruvallur with saffron robe was kept at Lok Bhavan to celebrate Vaikasi Anusham.

Sengottaiyan reiterated that chief minister C Joseph Vijay had urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to halt the move to build a dam in Mekedatu.

The revised schedule covers Chennai BeachChengalpet suburban services and connected sections towards Tirumalpur, Kancheepuram and Arakkonam.

The TVK chief is scheduled to arrive in Trichy at around 4 pm on Monday evening on a charted flight. From there, he is expected to undertake an informal roadshow.

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The state has requested the tribunal to restrain Karnataka and other respondents from taking any steps at the site, including conducting bhoomi puja, until clearances are obtained under the relevant provisions of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, and notifications issued under it.

The bench rejected a submission made by the states additional advocate-general, P V Balasubramaniam, that withdrawing paid VIP darshan would cause revenue loss to the temples.

PMK president Anbumani Ramadoss expressed disappointment as most liquor shops ordered to close by Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay remain open. He demanded an official clarification on the number of closures and assurance that shops won't be relocated, highlighting continued disruption near schools and places of worship.

PMK founder S Ramadoss strongly condemned the Enforcement Directorate's raid on former Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan's residence, labeling it a political vendetta and a threat to democracy. He highlighted reports indicating no incriminating evidence was found, reinforcing suspicions of a politically motivated action. Ramadoss emphasized the need for independent central agencies, expressing concern over their misuse against political opponents.

Emphasizing that all actions must be taken through proper legal provisions, the minister pointed out that Karnataka had only been asked to submit a detailed project report.

The action follows directions issued by minister for natural resources, minerals and mines T K Prabhu based on complaints that several quarries were extracting minerals beyond approved limits and violating environmental norms. Allegations had also surfaced that quarry monitoring mechanisms were not functioning effectively in some areas.

Slamming the TVK-led administration over a recent spate of heinous crimes against women and children, Kanimozhi asked when would the govt crack down on the rising crime rate.

Opposition leader Udhayanidhi Stalin criticized Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay's government over a recent murder in Cuddalore, accusing the administration of being in deep sleep mode on law and order. He questioned the delay in launching the 'Singapen Special Force' for women's safety, highlighting public concern over rising crime and the government's perceived inaction.

Under the guidelines laid down by the Supreme Court in the Prakash Singh case, Aggarwal will hold the post of DGP and head of police force for a fixed tenure of two years from the date of assuming office.

AIADMK MLA C. Vijaya Baskar held a consultative meeting with loyalists amid speculation of him joining the ruling TVK. The former minister stated that the meeting was to hear opinions, with a decision on his next course of action expected soon. Options discussed included remaining with AIADMK, stepping away from politics, or resigning to join TVK.