India emerges as Europes manufacturing hub amid China+1 shift
Vedanta plans 100 MW solar, BESS projects in TN
Srinagar, Jul 07: Chief Minister Omar Abdullahon Tuesday chaired a high-level review meetingto assess the roadmap forthe revival and operationalisation ofthe Jammu & Kashmir Overseas Employment Corporation Limited(JKOECL), sayingthat the objectiveshouldbenot merely to facilitate migration but to prepare a globally competitive workforce,anddirectingconcerned departments to prepare a time-bound implementation plan. The meeting reviewed the proposed strategy for reviving JKOECL as the government's nodal recruitment agency for facilitating safe, transparent, and market-driven overseas employment. Discussions centered on strengthening institutional mechanisms, expanding international partnerships, enhancing skill development aligned with global standards, and establishing an integrated ecosystem to prepare youth for overseas careers. A detailed presentation by Director Employment J&K Harvinder Singh outlined a phased roadmap for operationalising JKOECL, including creation of a digital overseas employment portal, partnerships with licensed recruiting agencies, foreign languages and international certification programmes, employer engagement, counselling, pre-departure orientation, and post-placement support. The proposed framework seeks to position JKOECL as the nodal agency coordinating with the Ministry of External Affairs, the Protector of Emigration, Indian Missions abroad, skill institutions, and licensed recruiting agencies. Protector of Emigration, Chandigarh, Ministry of External Affairs, Yashu Deep Singh, made a presentation on emigration trends from J&K, the region's contribution to overseas remittances, and employment opportunities available through India's labour mobility agreements with several countries, highlighting sector-wise demand for workers, emerging job roles, and key challenges affecting overseas migration from J&K. Reviving the Jammu & Kashmir Overseas Employment Corporation is a crucial step toward connecting our skilled youth with global employment opportunities. Our objective should be to prepare a globally competitive workforce. We should not only send people abroad; we should send skilled people there. Our focus should be on skilling, the Chief Minister said. He called for adopting best practices from states such as Kerala and Tamil Nadu, which have successfully institutionalised overseas employment facilitation. Emphasising long-term sustainability, he directed that the forthcoming Industrial Policy should provide for the establishment of skill development and training institutes to nurture an ecosystem capable of meeting international workforce requirements, and stressed the need for a complementary industrial policy that encourages greater private sector participation in skill development and employment generation. The meeting was attended by Minister for Education Sakina Itoo, Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo, Additional Chief Secretary to the CM Dheeraj Gupta, Additional Chief Secretary Finance Shailendra Kumar, Commissioner Secretary School Education Ram Niwas Sharma, Secretary Labour & Employment Rajiv Ranjan, Protector of Emigration Yashu Deep Singh, Director Employment, Director Skill Development, and other senior officers.
Temperature levels high as monsoon remains subdued
Chennai has been experiencing elevated day temperatures and hot afternoons since the start of the week
Conservancy workers cleaning after TVK event sparks controversy
Suspended police Inspector held for alleged role in investment fraud
Investment fraud: Suspended woman inspector arrested
1 lakh patta holders hit; Ramsar freeze has stalled South Chennai growth: CREDAI
Tasmac staff get 25% pay hike; warned against MRP violation
Justice Seshasayee transferred to Chennai bench of NCLAT
No need for wordplay: Cong MP Manickam Tagore says after Thirumas TVK alliance remarks
HC dismisses plea challenging Duraimurugans 2021 poll victory
Tamil Nadu govt asks state election commissioner to resign
HC admits election petitions against Vijay and Adhav
Railway track crack at Nungambakkam station delays suburban trains
Illegal Lotus Farming Threatens Thamirabarani Wetlands and Livelihoods
Chennais groundwater table drops 0.47m in June as rains fail to arrive
Tamil Nadu Hikes Liquor Store Staff Wages To End 'Overcharging' Per Bottle
The move is aimed at removing what the government says has become an entrenched system of illegal collections while improving employee welfare.
Govt tells state election commissioner to resign
From 2019-20 to 2025-26, it was during the COVID-19 pandemic year (2020-21) that thedrawalwas almost close to the allocated figure of around 6.99lakhtonnes, with the off-take being about 98%. In the remaining four years, it varied from around 73% during 2022-23 and 2023-24 to 79% during 2024-25
Auto driver arrested for abusing minor
2 women held in Chennai for ganja smuggling at court
MLA poaching case: Senthilbalaji moves HC for anticipatory bail
Compulsory left or U-turn: Conflicting signage at SIET junction confuse road users
ICF senior engineer dies in Chennai after tree falls on motorcycle
Man sleeping outside house hacked to death in Salem district
The murdered man has been identified as Manickam, 56, of Vellaiyur village.
GCC officials transferred to smaller local bodies
Mercedes finds more buyers at the top end; plans broader EV portfolio
PG rent rises across city as food costs and LPG prices push up monthly expenses
TN mulls legal action over deemed univ tag for medical colleges
Litigant or lawyer has no right to demand early hearing of their pleas: HC
Credai urged CMDA to revisit the demarcation of the 1km uniform Ramsar influence zone covering 3,358 hectares.
Tamil Nadu makes digital registration mandatory for new property sales
Tamil Nadu: America 250 Vibrant In Chennai
The Consulates American Center inaugurated its Space Experiential Learning Center at the National Day celebration and the exhibit is now open for public display at the Consulate: Reports
The Tamil Nadu Child Rights Watch wants the government to ensure the safety, dignity, and educational rights of a survivor of child sexual abuse and to uphold the safety of women students studying at the college
The Tamil Nadu state government has today hiked the salaries of employees working at its TASMAC liquor outlet by 25% with aim to bring in reforms curb corruption and overcharging at these stores. Here's all we know
CM Vijay wishes Chennai's 'Thala' a special birthday; find out what he said on MS Dhoni's birthday.
MS Dhoni's 45th Birthday: MS Dhoni is celebrating his 45th birthday today. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay Thala congratulated him on the occasion.CM Vijay wishes MS Dhoni on his 45th birthdayCM Vijay Wishes MS Dhoni on His 45th Birthday: Former Indian cricket captain MS Dhoni is celebrating h...
Motorist killed by speeding car on ECR near Chennai
TN: Family abducts woman on highway for marrying Dalit man
Chennai: A woman in Tamil Nadus Tiruchirappalli was reportedly abducted by her family on Saturday, July 4, for marrying a Dalit man, with her kin assaulting her, hurling casteist slurs and giving death threats. According to The Hindu, the woman was identified as 27-year-old M Chithiravalli. She was allegedly abducted on the Tiruchi-Dindigul national highway Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
In Karur, where there was no way out
On September 27, thousands of people gathered in Karur, Tamil Nadu, to attend a rally by actor-turned-politician Vijay. As the chief of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam party arrived hours late, the crowd swelled and surged towards his vehicle, triggering a stampede that killed 41 people and injured over 100. C. JaisankarandNacchinarkkiniyan M.report on the tragedy, caused by many factors, including poor planning and alleged security lapses
Tamil Nadu's TASMAC Plans to Regularise 23,000 Contract Workers
TASMAC sources said that a comprehensive proposal to do a structural revamp is being placed before its board of directors
Online registration of select documents to be launched in Tamil Nadu on August 17: Minister
The documents include first sale of plots and flats, sale deeds relating to the Tamil Nadu Housing Board, and memoranda of deposit of title deeds (MODs).
Supreme Court raps DMK over Tamil Nadu CMs visit plea
New Delhi: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay is not an accused in the Karur stampede case and the court cannot regulate his visits, the Supreme Court on Tuesday, July, 7, said as it pulled up the DMK for its plea questioning the visit and alleging that ministers were influencing witnesses in the matter. Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Tamil Nadu Minister Denies Corruption Allegations In Lawyers' Appointment
Tamil Nadu government rejects allegations of cash-for-jobs in public prosecutor appointments.
Hitachi signs Rs 1,000 crore MoU with Tamil Nadu for expansion
Hitachi Energy India and Hitachi Energy Technology Services will invest one thousand crore rupees. This significant investment will expand their facilities in Chennai and Chengalpattu over five years. The expansion will create one thousand high-end technology jobs for skilled professionals. Their Global Technology and Innovation Centre at Porur will be expanded. Manufacturing operations at Chengalpattu will also be scaled up.
Tamil Nadu: Major fire breaks out at plastic warehouse in Tiruchirappalli's Ganapathy Nagar
Tamil Nadu Governor Arlekar, CM Vijay pay tributes to Rettamalai Srinivasan on birth anniversary
In a post on X, Mr. Vijay said Rettamalai Srinivasan was a pioneer of social justice and a powerful voice for the rights of the oppressed.
Fisherfolk, environmentalists demand cancellation of public hearing on Cuddalore port expansion
The proposed port expansion could displace fish stocks, forcing traditional fishers to venture deeper and incur higher costs, feels K.S. Gajendran of Tamil Nadu Meenavar Peravai.
GECO Launches its First Brand Film, 'The Geco Tales: The Castaway'
GECO, the nature-inspired construction solutions brand from the VNC Group, today unveiled its first-ever brand film, 'The Geco Tales: The Castaway'. The film marks a milestone for the young brand, translating its founding metaphor — the gecko's extraordinary natural ability to hold — into a cinematic fable. GECO introduces its first brand film, "The Geco Tales: The Castaway GECO Epoxy Tile Grout to the shore. Guided by the creature, the castaway rebuilds his wrecked vessel piece by piece — fixing tiles, sealing leaks, and finally sailing home. The story dramatizes the brand's core belief that the right hold can change everything, and carries its signature positioning: Inspired by nature. Engineered to hold. The Geco Tales: The Castaway | Tamil Watch The Geco Tales: The Castaway | Tamil The film puts GECO's tile and stone fixing solutions at the heart of the story — the tile adhesives and grouting solutions that anchor the brand's range. Under the GECO name, the VNC Group brings together its tile fixing, adhesives and sealants, and tapes categories into a single, unified brand, with the tile and stone fixing line leading the way. GECO was founded in 2021 under the VNC Group, which has operated across categories since 1983. In a short span, GECO has built a distribution network of more than 1,000 retail outlets across Tamil Nadu and Kerala, and was recognised by Industry Outlook as a Top 10 Adhesives & Sealants manufacturer in 2024. " With GECO, the VNC Group is expanding into an entirely new category — tile and stone fixing solutions — and The Castaway is where that journey begins ," said Gokul Basker, Brand Founder, GECO & Partner, VNC Group . " For over four decades, VNC has built its name across welding consumables, steel and fencing solutions. GECO extends that legacy into the world of tile fixing solutions, sealants and tapes, giving builders and applicators a brand of their own. This film is our first step, and there's much more to come .” Commenting on the film, Director Yokesh R (Yoki) of The Paper Plane, Chennai said, " A fable lives or dies on whether you believe in its world. We wanted the island, the storm and the little gecko to feel real enough that a simple truth about holding on could land emotionally. For a brand built on nature's own engineering, telling the story as a fable felt exactly right ." 'The Geco Tales: The Castaway' premieres in July 2026, across GECO's YouTube channel, television, OTT and social media platforms. The film is positioned as the first episode in an ongoing brand story-world, The Geco Tales. About GECO GECO is the VNC Group's dedicated brand for construction solutions, spanning tile & stone fixing solutions, adhesives and sealants, and tapes. Inspired by the gecko's natural adhesion mechanism and engineered for dependable performance, GECO's tile and stone fixing solutions lead a growing range built for professional contractors, civil engineers, architects and applicators. GECO is distributed across Tamil Nadu and Kerala through a network of 1,000+ retail outlets. About VNC Group Headquartered in Karur, Tamil Nadu, VNC Group is a diversified enterprise with strong market leadership across welding consumables, steel wires, and fencing solutions. With over 40 years of commitment to creating lasting value, VNC’s BEST range of brands serves more than 8,000 retailers across South India. VNC launched GECO and Indicus Paints in 2021 and has been rapidly expanding product offerings across both categories. VNC is also a leading distributor for Tata Steel, managing a wide portfolio of their retail products across Tamil Nadu. www.thegeco.in .
Man fatally stabbed after confrontation near Chennai Central Railway station
A twenty-two-year-old man was fatally stabbed following an altercation near Chennai Central Railway Station. The incident occurred late Monday night after his motorcycle brushed against a pedestrian. The pedestrian allegedly attacked the man with a sharp weapon before fleeing the scene. Passersby alerted authorities, and the victim was rushed to the hospital. Police have registered a murder case and are actively searching for the assailant.
A defection wave in Tamil Nadu
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Start eating fruits and watch the magic Dr. Pal lists 7 high fiber fruits that can help lose weight
Dr Pal Manickam, the Tamil Nadu born, US based gastroenterologist known for making gut health accessible through humour and social media, has shared a list of seven fruits that stand out for their high fibre content. Here is what made his list and why each one matters.
You Want Us To Regulate Chief Minister's Visits? Supreme Court Rap For DMK
Supreme Court criticised DMK for seeking restrictions on Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay's speeches in relation to the Karur stampede case.
SC Pulls Up DMK Over Remarks on CM Vijay's Karur Visit
Supreme Court pulls up #DMK for questioning Tamil Nadu CM Vijay's visit to families of #Karur stampede victims
Mahindra bets on Growth Gems for next phase of growth beyond autos
Cholamandalam sees EVs disrupting entry-level 2W segment
Last Date For CMs Youth Award Extended
The applicants should prove their contribution to social development through documented evidence and should have been domiciled in Tamil Nadu for at least five years.
Karur Stampede: SC to hear plea against CM Vijay's meet with victims' kin
The Supreme Court will hear a DMK plea seeking to prevent public statements on a pending investigation. DMK alleges Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay and ministers may influence witnesses. The party cited reports of government jobs being offered to victims' families. DMK stated welfare measures are acceptable but not witness influence. The court agreed to take up the urgent matter on Tuesday.
Tamil Nadu spends too much; Bengal earns too little: A tale of two deficits
Tamil Nadu and West Bengal ended 2023-24 with revenue deficits, but their fiscal challenges differ significantly. Tamil Nadu's deficit stems from expenditure, while West Bengal's reflects weaker revenues and debt. West Bengal's lower per-capita income and higher population density strain its public services. Tamil Nadu's stronger revenue base and fiscal autonomy contrast with West Bengal's reliance on transfers.
She also inaugurates an endowment lecture series and hails the contributions of M.K. Nambyar, V.P. Raman, R. Krishnamoorthy and M. Subramaniam to the march of law
TN police arrest 621, seize narcotics in statewide crackdown
Indian Air Force chopper makes emergency landing in Chengalpets Keerapakkam
Chennai police arrest 54 in week-long narcotics crackdown
Yelagiri Express train passes stop signal, Railways order inquiry
STEM and story labs, more experiments to come up at State Resource Centre
Task force rescues three minors in child labour inspections
SC judge inaugurates MBA lecture series
HC asks govt to respond to PIL on Lok Ayukta Act
300 barricades donated to Greater Chennai Traffic Police
The donation comprised 200 iron barricades, 50 steel barricades, and 50 foldable barricades
33 drug cases registered, 54 arrested in Chennai during week-long crackdown against drugs
Seized items include 46.6 kg of ganja, 12 grams of methamphetamine, and 386 tablets
In Chennai, Thousands Remain Homeless, Living Under Flyovers
They live beneath bridges, fly under the radar, with no access to welfare, jobs or education. Temporary shelters cannot replace long-term housing policy, say experts
Ammonia removal operations enter fourth day in Tiruvallur
Will raise issue of corrupt joining TVK in appropriate forum: TNCC chief
Sengottaiyan inaugurates renovated Bougainvillea Park
5 idols stolen from TN temples recovered in Karaikal, 2 held
POCSO pendency and torturous process further victimise children subjected to sexual abuse
A staggering 18,733 POCSO cases are pending in various courts across the 38 districts in Tamil Nadu. The situation is exacerbated by patchy support services for children who opt to go through the procedural justice system
Anbumani urges TN govt to raise Rs 1 lakh crore global loan for water projects
Tamil Nadu may lose 650 MBBS seats, admissions to get tougher, fees set to soar
If three more colleges are granted deemed university status, the number will cross 700 govt quota seats and 50 seats under the 7.5% govt school students quota.
POCSO pendency and tortorous process further victimise children subject to sexual abuse
A staggering 18,733 POCSO cases are pending in various courts across the 38 districts in Tamil Nadu. The situation is exacerbated by patchy support services for children who opt to go through the procedural justice system
Vijay urges PM Modi to reconsider proposed NFSA amendment, cites risk to poor
Micro-level audit planned for uninterrupted power supply during summer
Tamil Nadu Congress Committee to organise week-long celebrations to mark Kamarajs birth anniversary
The celebrations, scheduled between July 13 and 19, will focus on the former Chief Ministers clean, corruption-free administration and simple lifestyle
Annamalai says corruption has been contained by TVK govt
Man arrested for stabbing friend to death at Virugambakkam in Chennai
AIADMK Thanjavur functionaries urge EPS to reinduct TTV Dhinakaran in party
Nights warm as cloud cover, humidity Persist
Tamil Nadu defends CRZ approval granted for the proposed Mamallan Reservoir project
In its counter to a petition challenging theclearance issued in December 2025, the Tamil Nadu State Coastal Zone Management Authority says the project complies with theCRZNotification, 2011, and was subjected to multiple levels of technical scrutiny
School campus in education ministers constituency turns garbage ground
CM Vijay inspects under construction desalination plant in Perur near Chennai
The plant is being built at an estimated cost of Rs 5,814.57 crore to strengthen Chennais long-term drinking water supply.
Woman injured in bike accident last week dies of injuries in Chennai hospital
