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
Health Minister inspects Govt. Multi Super Speciality Hospital
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
TN man kills woman for forcing him to confess on camera that there is no affair between them
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
The Governor and the Chief Minister should work in harmonyfor State universities to function smoothly. We cant allow the Governor to usurp the States powers: P.Viswanathan
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.
Chola and Hoysala idols at risk during Egmore Museum renovation
Ancient sculptures and temple pillars seized and repatriated by the Tamil Nadu Idol Wing lie lye amid construction equipment during ongoing renovation work at Chennais Egmore Government Museum, prompting concerns
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
A survey would be conducted to identify lands belonging to the State government across Tamil Nadu and study how they could be put to productive use, he said
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
Tamil Nadu weather update: Heavy rain likely in 10 districts till June 12
Dharmapuri, Salem, Erode, Nilgiris, Coimbatore, Tiruppur, Dindigul, Theni, Kanyakumari and western ghats of Tirunelveli districts will receive rains till June 12, the latest bulletin from the Regional Meteorological Centre said
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
Poonamallee-Vadapalani Metro stretch ready, but yet to open
Commuters say it is disappointing that the stretch has not been openedeven after a four-month delay, and that they should not be made to wait any longer. Sources say that the stretch will be inaugurated shortly
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.
Police deploy drones, CCTV tracking in anti-crime drive at Koyambedu bus terminus
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
Rs 1.5 Lakh Crore Needed for Urban Development
Stressing on the need for creating world class urban infrastructure all over Tamil Nadu, Vijay wanted them to be envisaged in an integrated manner and implemented within the deadline to bring the facilities for the use of the people as early as possible.
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
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.
Passenger on TNSTC bus gets Bhavani Bypass to Dubai ticket at Rs 10,000
Consumer panel slaps 15K penalty on bus operator for skipping passengers stop
Hard disk theft: Case transferred to CB-CID
INDIA allies question Cong over betraying DMK, criticising CPM
Construction material prices surge, Chennai developers warn of costlier homes
Food safety officials have summoned the management of a food outlet for an inquiry after live worms were discovered in a burger. A viral video prompted an inspection, during which the management reportedly denied the incident. They are now required to present surveillance footage from the day of the alleged occurrence.
Madurai farmers demand pending dues for paddy procurement
Private company NCCF is refusing to pay the money for the paddy procured from farmers at various places in Madurai district. When questioned about this, they are giving evasive replies stating that they have not received funds from the Union Government, says Tamil Nadu Sugarcane Farmers Association
Chairing a review meeting of the municipal administration and water supply department at the secretariat, Vijay assessed the progress of centrally sponsored schemes such as AMRUT, AMRUT 2.0, Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), JJM 2.0 and SBM 2.0, besides projects being implemented with assistance from international funding agencies.
CBI files FIR in Rs 397-crore transformer 'scam' in Tamil Nadu
The CBI has filed a case concerning a Rs 397 crore scam in Tamil Nadu. This involves the procurement of transformers between 2021 and 2023. Officials and private individuals are named in the FIR. The agency is investigating alleged corruption and losses to the government exchequer.
CBI registers FIR in 397 crore Tamil Nadu transformer procurement scam
The FIR was registered pursuant to a Madras High Court order directing a CBI probe into alleged irregularities in the procurement of 45,000 distribution transformers, which the Supreme Court later declined to stay
