In pictures: Director Bharathiraja, a transformative force of Tamil cinema
Widely considered one of the all-time greats of the industry, the legendary director was best known for his nuanced portrayal of life in rural Tamil Nadu
From 16 Vayathinile to Vedham Pudhithu, Iyakkunar Imayam Bharathiraja, who passed away today, made some of the most important Tamil films of all time
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay visits Bharathirajas home to pay his last respects
Legendary Tamil filmmaker Bharathiraja passed away at 84 in Chennai. Tributes poured in from across the film industry and political circles, with Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay, Khushbu Sundar, and Pawan Kalyan remembering his immense contribution to Indian cinema
Tamil Nadu Governor, CM & other leaders condole demise of veteran director Bharathiraja
Veteran filmmaker Bharathiraja has passed away. Tamil Nadu Governor, Chief Minister M K Stalin, and other prominent leaders have offered their condolences. Bharathiraja was known for his unique storytelling and portrayal of rural life. He received national and state honours for his work. State honours will be accorded to him. His death is considered a great loss to Tamil cinema.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay paid tribute to legendary filmmaker Bharathirajaa, who passed away in Chennai at 85. Widely regarded as a pioneer of Tamil cinema, Bharathirajaa transformed filmmaking with his realistic portrayal of rural life and launched numerous acting talents.
Tamil Nadu Launches Singappen Special Task Force to Enhance Womens Safety
Chennai, June 10: The Tamil Nadu government is set to launch the first phase of the newly formed Singappen Special Task Force across the state, starting Wednesday. This initiative aims to strengthen the safety and protection of women and children. The plan includes a phased expansion of the all-women police units to a total of ... Read more Tamil Nadu Launches Singappen Special Task Force to Enhance Womens Safety
TNEA Random Number 2026: Engineering aspirants in Tamil Nadu await the TNEA Random Number 2026 today. This unique number from DoTE is crucial for tie-breaking in the merit list. Candidates can check it on tneaonline.org. The release marks a key step towards the TNEA rank list and counselling. Students should stay updated for admission details.
Veteran filmmaker Bharathiraja passes away at 84 in Chennai
Veteran filmmaker and actor Bharathiraja, a revolutionary figure in Tamil cinema, passed away in Chennai at the age of 84. He had been battling health issues, including respiratory complications, for several months. Bharathiraja was celebrated for bringing realism to Tamil films, with his debut '16 Vayathinile' being a landmark.
Zeptos IPO ambition; Singappen Special Force
Zepto has filed its updated DRHP with plans to raise Rs 8,010 crore through fresh issue of shares and an OFS for 11.35 crore shares from existing investors. In other news, Tamil Nadu CM Vijay has launched the Singappen Special Force, a dedicated police unit to strength women's safety in the state.
Tamil Nadu Launches Singappen Task Force to Safeguard Women and Children
Chennai, June 10: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay inaugurated a special police unit, the Singappen Task Force, on Tuesday to combat crimes against women and children. He emphasized that substance abuse is a primary factor behind many offenses targeting women and girls. Speaking at the Rajarathinam Stadium in Egmore, Chief Minister Vijay reiterated ... Read more Tamil Nadu Launches Singappen Task Force to Safeguard Women and Children
Dr. Priya Selvaraj Conquers Mount Everest at 50, Calls It a Test at Every Level
Chennai, June 10: Dr. Priya Selvaraj, a mountaineer from Tamil Nadu, has achieved what many only dream of after turning 50. Within just six to seven months, she successfully scaled two of the worlds most challenging peaks, Mount Manaslu and Mount Everest, setting a remarkable precedent. Dr. Selvaraj shared that her interest in mountaineering blossomed ... Read more Dr. Priya Selvaraj Conquers Mount Everest at 50, Calls It a Test at Every Level
West Asia crisis hits SME stock exchange platforms hard
TN CM opens Singappen policeunit for enhanced safety to women
PTI Chennai Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay on Tuesday inaugurated a special police unit, Singappen, and asserted that drugs must be eradicated to make womens safety robust. The new police force for womens safety will play a vital role in preventive policing before crimes can occur, and enhance the safety of women. For []
Residents want NHAI to take up elevated corridor between Madhavaram junction and Nallur toll plaza
The stretch of road is under the control of the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), which had earlier planned to construct an elevated corridor
Three pillars of Chennai Port-Maduravoyal Corridor to come up inside Mayor Sundara Rao Park
A total of 28 trees and saplings will be cut inside the park for the constructionof the Chennai Port-Maduravoyal Elevated Corridor; NHAI source says that the park will be restored after the corridor is built, and its functioning will not be affected
TNs $4bn Hyundai shipyard plan remains on course
Cant teach without textbooks, need changes in PE curriculum
NHAI flags off asset monetisation for FY27
The National Highways Authority of India has started its asset monetisation drive for the current financial year. Bids were opened for two national highway stretches in Tamil Nadu. Epic Concesiones 2 Pvt Ltd emerged as the highest bidder for TOT-Bundle 19. NHAI aims to raise significant funds through asset monetisation in the coming years.
Traffic bottlenecks choke OMR due to wrong-side driving, illegal parking
Stopwatch Test Says It Takes 42 Min To Cover 9-km Stretch
Delayed transfer counselling starts for teachers
Egmore Museum a graveyard as officials turn a blind eye
ANTI-DEFECTION CASE DROPPED AGAINST 21 AIADMK REBELS AFTER EPS LETTER
Perambur torso case follows a pattern in TN
The MLAs who faced the prospect of disqualification in 2017 were spared the proceedings in view of the then Speaker, P.Dhanapal, not going after them. The matter went to the Madras High Court that dismissed a plea for action against the legislators
Three fishermen found unconscious at sea after six days, rescued
Tamil Nadus $4-Billion Hyundai Shipyard Plan Remains on Course
Vijaykeeps his promise, launchesTamil Nadus SingappenSpecial Force
Crimes against women and children are owing to the spread of narcotic substances. This problem did not emerge suddenly in May 2026. It has existed for many years. It has spread because it was ignored for long, says the Chief Minister
Police constable teams up with criminal to rob youth, held with aide near Cuddalore
Watch: Vijay launches Singappen force to tackle crimes against women and children
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay launched the Singappen special police force aimed at preventing crimes against women and children. Stressing a zero-tolerance approach, Vijay said the root cause of many such crimes is the growing drug menace and called for a strong crackdown on narcotics.
Madurai 7th most vulnerable world city facing heat risk
Chennai at 50th; Ahmedabad 2nd, Nagpur 4th
Vijay to attend Niti Aayog meeting in Delhi on Thursday
The govt sources said that chief secretary M Saikumar would accompany the chief minister to the Niti Aayog meeting.
Tamilisai Urges Tamil Nadu Government to Strengthen Elderly Welfare
Chennai, June 9: BJP leader and former Governor of Telangana, Tamilisai Soundararajan, has urged the Tamil Nadu government to enhance welfare measures for senior citizens following the alleged suicides of three elderly individuals in Namakkal district. Reports suggest that the suicides were attributed to old age, loneliness, and lack of support. Describing the incident as ... Read more Tamilisai Urges Tamil Nadu Government to Strengthen Elderly Welfare
Centre announces interim allocation for VB-GRAMG
Allocation made ahead of rules to ensure seamless shift from MGNREGS, says Rural Development Minister; says no State will see a fund cut; Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu get highest allocations
Watch: Power cuts leave Chennai residents fuming; TN Minister promises quick action
A day after widespread power cuts sparked protests across Chennai, Tamil Nadu Electricity Minister R. Nirmal Kumar alleged that some outages were caused by miscreants deliberately tampering with fuses.
Tamil Nadu signals strong push for HD Hyundai Shipyard as Industries Minister visits Korea
Keerthanas visit is being viewed as a clear message that the State government is keen to move swiftly on the HD Hyundai project and establish Thoothukudi as a major shipbuilding hub
Tamil Nadu Speaker drops action against 21 AIADMK MLAs who backed TVK government
The move follows a request from AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami after rival factions reconciled.
The chief minister linked crimes against women with the growing menace of drug trafficking. He said the govt would take strong measures to eradicate the drug network and improve law and order.
Not every dargah can be considered a waqf property: Madras High Court
The Board can exercise control only if a property had been endowed, surveyed, registered and notified as a waqf, says Justice K. Govindarajan Thilakavadi while setting aside resolution passed by Tamil Nadu Waqf Board declaring dargah in Chennais Triplicane as a waqf property
How epigraphist S. Rajavelu used inscriptions to unearth temples in Tamil Nadu
The well-known archaeologist shares that the excavations and discoveries provide interesting insights into Tamil Nadus rich and layered past.
Tamil Nadu Gears Up for Census Training with 140,000 Enumerators Set to Begin in Late June
Chennai, June 9: Tamil Nadu has initiated extensive preparations for the upcoming census. A month-long training program for approximately 140,000 enumerators will commence in the last week of June, ahead of the household counting scheduled from August 1 to 30. This census is one of the largest administrative tasks in the country, involving school teachers, ... Read more Tamil Nadu Gears Up for Census Training with 140,000 Enumerators Set to Begin in Late June
Mans torso in suitcase at Perambur railway station: Severed head recovered from lake in Chengalpattu
Ameer Ali was murdered by his wife, Rahima Khatun (30) and her friend, Asraf Ali (36), both from Assam. She alleged that her husband frequently assaulted her and was involved with other women, which caused her mental distress.
A massive 800kg Gaur bison, lost for a month, was successfully rescued and returned to its habitat by a dedicated team of nearly 100 forest officials and veterinarians in Tamil Nadu. This complex operation, spanning 13 hours of capture and a 9-hour journey, highlights significant efforts in mitigating human-wildlife conflict and managing large animals.
Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker drops action against 21 AIADMK MLAs after Palaniswami condones them
J.C.D. Prabhakar said proceedings had been initiated against four rebel legislators who resigned and joined the TVK
Tamil Nadu to assign guideline values to all land survey numbers by June-end
Tamil Nadu's Commercial Taxes Minister T. Logesh Tamilselvan has mandated that all land survey numbers in the state receive a market guideline value by the end of June. He also urged officials to prioritize faster, citizen-friendly registration services, ensuring courteous treatment, prompt document returns, and efficient resolution of pending files to minimize public complaints.
Thundershowers likely to ease prolonged heat in northern districts of Tamil Nadu
Light or moderate rainfall with thundershowers may occur during evening hours in Chennai
Tamil Nadu assures support for HD Hyundai's proposed shipyard project
Guidance Tamil Nadu, the state governments nodal agency for investment promotion, said the ministers visit was a signal of continuity, confidence and commitment to industry
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay reviews MAWS schemes, stresses timely completion of projects
The Chief Minister also called for restoration of the Cooum river and Buckingham canal along with the ongoing Adyar River Restoration project
M K Stalin's remarks twisted, says Thangam Thennarasu
Former minister Thangam Thennarasu clarified that DMK leader M.K. Stalin did not call for the dismissal of the TVK government. Stalin's remarks about the government's condition were misrepresented, and he merely pointed to growing concerns over governance and law and order in the state.
Madras high court has issued notices to the Enforcement Directorate regarding pleas challenging the attachment of properties worth over Rs 451 crore belonging to lottery baron Santiago Martin, his family, and associated companies. The ED's action stems from allegations of money laundering linked to a conspiracy to violate lottery regulations, causing wrongful loss to Sikkim.
Speaker J.C.D. Prabhakar announced that 21 rebel AIADMK MLAs will not face disqualification for voting against the party whip. This decision follows a letter from AIADMK general secretary Palaniswami accepting their apologies. The remaining four MLAs had already resigned and joined the TVK government.
PMK urges Centre, state govts to take measures to control construction material costs
PMK founder Dr S Ramadoss has urged the central and Tamil Nadu governments to control rising construction material costs. He stated that prices for M-sand, B-sand, cement, and steel have increased significantly. This impacts middle and low-income families' dreams of building homes. The construction sector is Tamil Nadu's second largest employer, faces a decline from rising costs.
TN sees highest enrollment in engineering admission
Chennai: Tamil Nadu has recorded the highest enrollment with over 3.02 lakh students enrolling for TNEA 2026, a senior official said on Tuesday, June 9. In Tamil Nadu, the engineering admission process to the colleges under Higher Education Department was held for one month from May 6. A total of 3,02,373 lakh students have enrolled 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 Sees Highest Enrollment in Engineering Admission
A total of 3,02,373 lakh students have enrolled for Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions this year, which is higher than the previous year
Pushed away from Tamil Nadu, Mazagon Dock eyes investment in A.P.
Failing in its bid to secure this project, MDL now wants to invest over 29,000 crore for a mega shipbuilding cluster in Andhra Pradesh
TNSTC Dubai ticket: A routine bus trip in Tamil Nadu took an amusing turn when a passenger received a ticket listing Dubai as the destination. The ticket also showed a fare of ten thousand rupees. This unusual error occurred due to a software glitch in the electronic ticketing machine. The passenger was charged the correct fare for his journey to Hosur.
Tamil Nadu: Met Dept Forecast Heavy Rain in 10 Districts
For Chennai, the weather office predicted that hot and humid conditions were likely to prevail
A Tamil Nadu founder, Pradeep Kannan, shared the profound story of his employee, Shan, who was abandoned at age two and passed through ten families. Shan left home at eleven, surviving through odd jobs, yet now works professionally and without complaint. His hidden past was revealed during a team dinner, leaving everyone in awe of his resilience.
Victim marries former POCSO convict: Supreme Court invokes extraordinary powers to acquit him
The Supreme Court invoked its extraordinary powers under Article 142 of the Constitution to acquit a Tamil Nadu man convicted under the POCSO Act after noting that he had married the victim after both attained adulthood. The court considered the subsequent settlement between the parties
Watch: Adorable Elephant Receives Foot Massage At Tamil Nadu Temple
Elephant Mangalam receives a gentle foot massage at Arulmigu Adi Kumbeswarar Temple in Tamil Nadu.
Praggnanandhaa praises CM Vijay after chess match
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay honored chess prodigy R Praggnanandhaa for his historic Norway Chess Tournament win, presenting him with a Rs 50 lakh reward. The CM also engaged in a friendly chess match with the Grandmaster, who was impressed by Vijay's skills. Praggnanandhaa's mother and a minister were present during the felicitation.
Mega leather sector clusters on the anvil in Bihar, Maha and MP
Severed head of Assam man, whose torso was found in suitcase, traced
T.N. CM reviews MAWS schemes, stresses timely completion of projects
The Chief Minister also called for restoration of the Cooum river and Buckingham canal along with the ongoing Adyar River Restoration project
Thundershowers likely to ease prolonged heat in northern districts
Light or moderate rainfall with thundershowers may occur during evening hours in Chennai
Two men killed after lorry rams two-wheelers
The accident occurred at the Moolakothalam junction on Tiruvottiyur High Road when vehicles were waiting at a traffic signal
Tamil Nadu: Youtuber arrested for critical videos against TVK
Opposition accuses Vijay of intolerance CHENNAI: Well-known YouTuber Maridhas was arrested on Monday by a special team of the Chennai City Police for allegedly posting a series of critical videos targeting the TVK government, chief minister C Joseph Vijay and several state ministers, officials said. Maridhas was picked up from his residence at Surya Nagar []
Bio bias: class 12 state board students applying for re-totalling in biology always pay more
Officials say this is because the subject comes with two sub-topics (zoology and botany). The cost for revaluation, however, remains the same
Two more TNEB officials suspended for green power project approval irregularities
Opposition parties have no ground resence: BJP
The BJP has criticized the INDIA bloc, describing it as a coalition lacking public support. Spokesperson Sambit Patra highlighted internal conflicts and a struggle for survival among bloc members. He pointed to recent alliance shifts in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal as examples of disarray.
HC confirms order directing Sun TV to pay 10-lakh compensation to actor Sukanya
Electricity dept to recruit 15,000 personnel; no bribe for promotions: Minister Nirmalkumar
YouTuber Maridhas arrested by cybercrime police
Health minister proposes global meet for TN doctors worldwide
Brake failure in lorry kills two in Chennai
BSc chemistry most popular course in govt colleges this year
Vendors on NSC Bose Road removed; but autorickshaws take over space
Singapenn special task force launch today
Perambur torso case: Head found in Kolavai lake; limbs in Buckingham canal
Remove abandoned vehicles in 72 hours: Greater Chennai Corporation
BJP Criticizes Arrest of YouTuber Maridhas, Calls It an Attack on Free Speech
Chennai, June 8: The arrest of YouTuber Maridhas has sparked intense political debate in Tamil Nadu. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has strongly condemned this action, labeling it an assault on freedom of expression. Vanathi Srinivasan, the national president of the BJPs womens wing and a former MLA from Coimbatore South, denounced Maridhass arrest on ... Read more BJP Criticizes Arrest of YouTuber Maridhas, Calls It an Attack on Free Speech
Miscreants steal power fuses, cause power outage in Avadi
INDIA Bloc Buries Hatchet, Recalibrates, Announces 5-Point Plan
Amid the shifting dynamics that saw the Congress come up on top with Kerala under its belt and a driving seat in Tamil Nadu, the overriding message of unity came from the Grand Old Party.
Uninterrupted drinking water to all in 5 years: CM
INDIA bloc allies question Cong over deserting DMK, criticising CPM
DMK wont sign letter to CJI, will join INDIA bloc if there is no Congress
How many more times must Madurai burn because of wrongful orders? Said A Judge In Dismay During A Contempt Case Involving A Govt Official. Despite An SC Directive Aimed At Minimizing Disruption To Duties, Contempt Proceedings Abound In High Courts. Last Week, 34 Of TNs IAS Officers Were Summoned
FRICTION CONTINUES AMONG RANK AND FILE IN DISTRICTS EVEN AFTER `UNIFICATION OF REBEL MLAs
CBI registers FIR, starts probe into transformer procurement irregularities
1.7 Million Join We the Leaders Movement in Just Three Days: Annamalai
Chennai, June 8: Former Tamil Nadu BJP president K. Annamalai has announced that approximately 1.7 million people have joined his new political movement, We the Leaders, within just three days of its launch. He described this surge in membership as a strong indication of the desire for political change in Tamil Nadu. In a message ... Read more 1.7 Million Join We the Leaders Movement in Just Three Days: Annamalai
Tamil Nadu Raptor Census: 68 Species Documented for Conservation
Tamil Nadu's inaugural raptor census documented 68 bird of prey species across diverse landscapes, establishing crucial baseline data for conservation. The extensive survey, involving over 3,600 participants, identified key foraging habitats and highlighted the ecological variety of the state, with western districts showing the highest diversity.
