A Coimbatore call taxi driver paid part of his court-ordered alimony in coins. He brought bundles of one and two rupee coins to the additional family court. The judge asked him to pay in notes. He later complied and paid the 80,000 rupees in notes. He still owes 1.2 lakh rupees to his estranged wife.

A Coimbatore resident paid 80,000 in 1 and 2 coins towards interim alimony ordered by the additional family court. The court directed him to pay the amount in notes. He complied the next day and was further directed to pay the remaining 1.2 lakh soon.

Despite state efforts to integrate them into govt schemes and college quotas, red tape leaves these refugees stateless and classified as illegal migrants.

AIADMK leader Edappadi K Palaniswami criticized Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin for inaction against medical waste dumping from Kerala in border districts. Palaniswami accused Stalin of prioritizing pleasantries over protecting state interests, citing the Mullaperiyar Dam issue and waste dumping. He shared images of dumped waste in Tirunelveli, highlighting infection risks and demanding immediate removal and preventive measures.

DMK members and supporters staged widespread protests across Tamil Nadu on Thursday against Union Home Minister Amit Shah's remarks on Ambedkar. Party leaders and legislators, including R.S. Bharathi and N. Ezhilan, led demonstrations in Chennai. Concurrently, DMK MPs, joined by allies like Congress, CPM, and VCK, protested outside Parliament in Delhi.

Tamil Nadu's government has allocated Rs 177 crore to construct 34 bridges across various districts. This initiative will replace flood-damaged infrastructure, improve connectivity, and fulfill public requests submitted via the 'Ungal Thoguthiyil Muthalamaichar' program. Salem district will receive the most bridges, with six planned.

Set in green spaces beside deep blue waters, serving up the most vibrant of cuisines and activities, Tamil Nadus senior living communities are now being marketed as the ultimate after-party.

The Nilgiris Earth Festival 2024, held in Ooty from December 19-22, will showcase the unique Badaga cuisine, highlighting dishes like erigi hittu and sandagai. The festival emphasizes sustainable eating with locally sourced produce and features a walk through rare native plant species. Attendees can also enjoy artisanal markets, indigenous performances, and sessions on ancient farming traditions.

The Supreme Court upheld a Madras High Court order, transferring the Kallakurichi hooch tragedy probe to the CBI. The court dismissed the Tamil Nadu government's appeal, stating no reason to interfere with the high court's judgment. The CBI's involvement is deemed appropriate due to the case's interstate implications, involving Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and other regions. The tragedy claimed 68 lives.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin announced the establishment of Home of Chess, an academy dedicated to training aspiring chess players. This follows the state's felicitation of world chess champion Gukesh, who received Rs 5 crore.