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Tamil Nadu Today: C. Vijayabaskar joins TVK
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Tamil Nadu Today: M.R. Vijayabhaskar is sixth AIADMK MLA to resign
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Tamil Nadu Today: White Paper on electricity department is out
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Tamil Nadu Today: Ammonia gas leak toll rises to nine
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Tamil Nadu Power Corporation Takes Strict Action Against Billing Errors Amid Rising Complaints
Chennai, July 20: Amid increasing complaints about exorbitant electricity bills, the Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Limited (TNPDC) has ordered strict measures against billing errors across the state. The company has directed field officers to ensure accurate assessments and warned that disciplinary action will be taken against those responsible for issuing incorrect bills. This action ... Read more Tamil Nadu Power Corporation Takes Strict Action Against Billing Errors Amid Rising Complaints
IIT Madras to organise GATE 2027; exams scheduled from February 6 to 21
IIT Madras will conduct the GATE 2027 examination from February sixth to twenty-first. The computer-based test will feature thirty papers and a revised syllabus. A new robotics and automation paper is being introduced for the first time. Textile engineering and fibre science will now be a sectional paper. GATE scores are accepted for postgraduate admissions and recruitment by various organizations.
The MGR-Vijay parallel: Jana Nayagan revives a rare moment in Tamil Nadu history
When MGR became Chief Minister, Meenava Nanban followed. Now, history repeats with Vijays Jana Nayagan, releasing on July 23
Bhaktavatsalamstake on the destruction of documents relating to anti-Hindi agitation in Tamil Nadu
He said he was advised that papers on politicians against whom detention orders had been served need not be kept so that they would not be availableto the very people who were likely to take charge of the government. When Ministers came to know about officers who had made reports about them, they would get prejudiced, he further said
TheKumbakonamconnection of MGR, M.K.NambyarandM.S.Swaminathan
The families of the iconic film star and former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, the distinguished constitutional lawyer, and the celebrated agricultural scientist hailed from Kerala. But they spent a formative part of their lives inKumbakonam, known for its rich cultural heritage, before rising to national prominence in politics, cinema, law, and science
When a 16-day strike by transport employees and a bus accident on Deepavali shook Tamil Nadu in 2001
In November 2001, transport corporation employees unions struck work demanding the Tamil Nadu government to increase annual bonus to 20%. During the strike, 28 persons were killed in Thoothukudi district in an accident involving a TNSTC bus allegedly driven by a temporary casual labourer.
J.SivashanmugamPillaiwas the first Scheduled Caste member to become the Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker in 1946.He was known for impartiality, with former CM Kamarajsaying, Though a Congressman, he held the scales even. He demitted the office in 1955 to become Member of theUPSCand was elected to the Rajya Sabha in 1962
TVK govt. in Tamil Nadu faces a fiscal test in balancing populism and prudence
We can have a welfare State only if we work for it and step up production, said the then Chief Minister C. Rajagopalachari in June 1952
How Tamil Nadus two-language policy impacted the teachers of other languages in 1968
On January 23, 1968, the firstDMKgovernment, headed byC.N.Annadurai, adopted a resolution in the Madras Assembly scrapping the three-language formulaand mandating the teaching of only Tamil and English. The immediate switchover affected over 4,000 Hindi and Sanskrit teachers at about 2,400 schools in the State
Documents on anti-Hindi agitation wiped out on order by Tamil Nadus last Congress CM Bhaktavatsalam
On February 24, 1967, a day after the Assembly election results were declared, the outgoing Chief Minister M. Bhaktavatsalam wrote a note to the Public Department. It said, Records connected with the anti-Hindi agitation need not be kept. This may also apply to records maintained by the police.
Not clamping down on anti-Emergency publications too led to the dissolution of Karunanidhi-led DMK government in Tamil Nadu in 1976, when the State was brought under the Presidents rule for the fist time 50 years ago.
WhenE.V.K.Sampath hit the headlines in Tamil Nadu
Sampath, nephew ofE.V.Ramasamy, enjoyed a special relationship withDMKfounderC.N.Annadurai.Before otherDMKleaders, he realised the futility of pursuing the demand for aDravidaNadu. He quit theDMKin 1961 and founded a party, which he merged with the Congress. Sampathsbirth centenary falls on March 6, 2026.
On the approach and outlook of Tamil Nadus Scheduled Caste leaders in late 1940s
In the 1946 elections to various provinces, the Congress demonstrated its superiority over the Scheduled Castes Federation (SCF) founded by B.R. Ambedkar. In the erstwhile Madras Presidency, the party bagged 27 out of 30 seats allotted to SCs.
Ram Setu vs. Sethusamudram project: When Tamil Nadu BJP headquarters was attacked by DMK cadres
In response to DMK president M. Karunanidhis remark on Ram Setu, Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) leader and former BJP MP Ram Vilas Vedanti triggered a major controversy in September 2007 by saying that whosoever chopped off the head and tongue of the DMK president would be gifted in gold.
How the Tamil Nadu legislature, in the late 1940s, viewed the making of the Constitution
In the Constituent Assemblys debates (1946-49), K. Santhanam and N.G. Ranga, both from southern States representing the present Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh, had strongly argued against any attempt to make the Central government more powerful under the garb of expanding the Concurrent List
Tamil Nadus link to a key amendment to the Constitution on freedom of press, expression
On March 1, 1950, the Madras government banned Cross Roads, a Left-leaning journal. A month later, the Supreme Courts full Bench, by five to one, quashed the order. The Constitution had to be amended in the light of the landmark judgment. Parliament adopted the amendment Bill, with 246 members voting in favour and 14 against
When explosives were planted at police premises across Tamil Nadu in 1999
A massive search operation after a low intensity explosion in Chennai revealed that bombs were placed in the Police Commissionerate, Prison Headquarters and other police establishments
An uproar that marked the States name change from Madras to Tamil Nadu
The new name came into force on January 14, 1969, the day of Thai Pongal.
A kidney sale that led to a CB-CID probe in Tamil Nadu
The nexus of agents with doctors and hospitals in the illegal sale of kidneys was exposed, the then Deputy Superintendent of Police V. Parthasarathy, who led the Organised Crime Unit of the CB-CID in investigating the case, wrote in a police journal published in 2010
The 1952 Assembly election in Tamil Nadu, an illustration of the limits of poll manifestos
In the first elections held in 1951-52 after the country became a Republic with the system of a universal adult suffrage in place, the major contestants were the Congress and the Communist Party of India (CPI)
Varadarajulu Naidu, the relentless freedom fighter and doyen of journalism
He was called the Bal Gangadhar Tilak of south India, as his accomplishments in instilling the national spirit, in public speaking and journalism were as exemplary as those of Tilak. There is no proper memorial for him in Tamil Nadu, barring an Ashoka pillar in Salem city where he lived for most of the time, wherein the plaque bears his name.
Tamil Nadu CM Vijays Kollur Mookambika temple visit revives memories of MGR and Jayalalithaas trips
According to a July 12, 1985, report, MGR had by then visited the Mookambika temple seven times. Even towards the final years of his life, he continued the practice. In January 1987, he again travelled to Kollur for darshan at the temple.
Tamil Nadus rare controversy over government bungalow to former President Venkataraman in 1992
In Bihar, a row has arisen now in the wake of a second notice issued by the Bihar Building Construction Department (BCD) to former Chief Minister Rabri Devi for vacating her present government accommodation 10, Circular Road bungalow in Patna.
How an attempt by Tamil Nadu to create an AIIMS-like facility failed to take off decades ago
Presently, Madurai has been earmarked for the States first AIIMS
TN CM Vijay's Swan Song Jana Nayagan to Hit Screens July 23 Amid Record Bookings
According to a source, over 3,500 shows are planned in Tamil Nadu for the movie, which has a total runtime of 3 hours and 3 minutes.
'Jana Nayagan' pre-sales: Vijay's film opens to massive advance bookings
Jana Nayagan, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay's final film, has achieved significant advance ticket sales. The movie has already garnered over Rs 9.58 crore from bookings across India. International markets have contributed an additional Rs 11-12 crore to the pre-release collections. This strong performance indicates immense anticipation for Vijay's swansong on screen. The film is poised for a record-breaking opening on its release date.
25% of Tamil Nadu budget should go to agriculture: PMK president Anbumani Ramadoss
PMK president Anbumani Ramadoss proposed a 25% state budget allocation for agriculture. This allocation aims to revive the sector and increase farmers' income significantly. The shadow budget includes substantial funds for agriculture and irrigation projects. Special initiatives and an expert committee are suggested for farming profitability. The proposal also seeks to restore water bodies and protect agricultural land.
Chennai horror: Teen strangles and stabs mother to death, then shouts for help
A 43-year-old woman was allegedly murdered by her 19-year-old son in Perungudi. The accused reportedly strangled and stabbed his mother during the early morning hours. Police arrested the son, Rakesh, shortly after the incident occurred. Preliminary inquiries suggest the son faced mental health issues and academic failure. Investigators are examining all circumstances surrounding this tragic event.
20-year-old history-sheeter hacked to death near home in Chennai; police suspect previous enmity
A 20-year-old history-sheeter named Ajay was hacked to death by a four-member gang. The incident occurred late Sunday night near his residence in Washermenpet, Chennai. Police suspect previous enmity as the motive behind this fatal attack. Ajay was returning home on his motorcycle when the attackers intercepted him. Investigators are now examining CCTV footage and questioning witnesses to identify the suspects.
DMK Youth Wing Celebrates 47 Years of Service and Growth
Chennai, July 20: The DMK Youth Wing marked its 47th anniversary on Monday, celebrating its status as one of the partys most influential organizational units. This milestone is considered a significant chapter in the partys history. On this occasion, Udhayanidhi Stalin, the Secretary of the Youth Wing and Deputy Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, shared ... Read more DMK Youth Wing Celebrates 47 Years of Service and Growth
DMK Legislator Held For Defamatory Speech Against TN CM Vijay
The opposition DMK's Vilathikulam MLA, G V Markandeyan, was arrested on Monday for making defamatory speech against Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay.
Tamil Nadu Faces Power Crisis as Hydropower Production Halves Due to Weak Monsoon
Chennai, July 20: Tamil Nadu is grappling with a significant decline in hydropower production this year, attributed to a weak southwest monsoon, reduced water flow in major reservoirs, and prolonged heatwaves. As a result, the state is compelled to purchase electricity at higher rates from power exchanges to meet the rising demand. Official data reveals ... Read more Tamil Nadu Faces Power Crisis as Hydropower Production Halves Due to Weak Monsoon
Tamil Nadu Government Launches Anti-Corruption Boards in All Offices
Chennai, July 20: The Tamil Nadu government has initiated a new campaign aimed at enhancing transparency in public administration. As part of this initiative, all government departments, district administrations, local bodies, public sector undertakings (PSUs), and government-owned companies in the state are directed to install anti-corruption information boards in prominent locations. These boards will clearly ... Read more Tamil Nadu Government Launches Anti-Corruption Boards in All Offices
DMK MLA GV Markandeyan arrested over alleged threat against Tamil Nadu CM C Joseph Vijay
Vilathikulam DMK MLA GV Markandeyan was arrested by police after allegedly making threatening and controversial remarks against Tamil Nadu chief minister C. Joseph Vijay during a public meeting in Kovilpatti. His supporters protested the arrest, while police detained him, questioned him, and planned to produce him before a court, triggering political reactions.
Ganja-High Youths Create Havoc on Tamil Nadu Highway
Locals who noticed the dangerous driving chased the vehicle and managed to corner it. However, the two occupants abandoned the car and fled from the spot.
Tamil Nadu Government Plans VAT Reduction on Aviation Fuel, Offering Relief to Airlines
Chennai, July 20: The Tamil Nadu government is preparing to reduce the state-level Value Added Tax (VAT) on Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF). This initiative aims to lower operating costs for airlines and enhance the competitiveness of the states aviation sector. The proposal is expected to be announced in the upcoming state budget, as part of ... Read more Tamil Nadu Government Plans VAT Reduction on Aviation Fuel, Offering Relief to Airlines
How PE-VC capital is reshaping states firms
Firms In TN Turn To Private Equity To Fund Growth. Investors Bring Guidance, Expertise, And Governance Support To The Table
Yamaha puts Chennai at heart of its export strategy
TNs manufacturingboom to drive 20% Chennai FTWZ cargo growth
Raja Wahab Kashmiri: Student leader from Uri who became a star of the Tamil talkie
Raja Wahab Kashmiri Had Screen Presence Of A Young Rajini, Said Writer Jayakanthan, But As For His Tamil, It Was Atrocious
Tribunal orders 1Cr to family of dentist killed in road accident near Thanjavur in 2022
Stalin returns from England a day before Parliament session
Anbumani urges TN govt to notify Pallikaranai marsh, calls it key to preventing Chennai floods
Man working on roof at Sipcot steel plant falls, dies
Endangered species come alive through art
Traditional contests to be a part of Kalai Thiruvizha at schools this year
Chennai ANIU sub-inspector attacked by sickle, hunt on for accused
GCC suspends 7 officials over corruption charges
Farmers body urges the DMK to drop its demand to form Mekedatu tribunal
P.R. Pandian, president of the Coordination Committee of All Farmers Associations of Tamil Nadu, says it will jeopardise the farmers of the State and is against the law and farmers interests
Engineering counselling: BE, BTech govt quota seats increase by 15% this year
TN asks Centre for 8-lane corridor from Chennai to Kanyakumari
Will Ease Traffic, Cut Travel Time By 40%
GCC collects 103 cr property tax in 14 days
Second board exam didnt serve its purpose: City school heads
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister committed to transparent and honest governance, says Minister Arunraj
GCC removes encroachments on Pantheon Road
Tasmac scraps weighted indent system, opts for equal orders from all liquor and beer suppliers
Education should create job givers, not just job seekers: Tamil Nadu Governor
A monthly salary offers guaranteed income but limited growth whereas entrepreneurship involves risk but also offers the possibility of prosperity; young people are the ones who can afford to take that risk, he says
CBI Conducts Raids in Multi-State Bank Fraud Case Worth 1,109 Crore
New Delhi, July 19: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) launched simultaneous raids on July 18 across four statesWest Bengal, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, and Uttarakhandin connection with a bank fraud case involving 1,109 crore. This operation targeted multiple locations linked to M/s Gupta Power Infrastructure Limited, based in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. According to the CBI, the ... Read more CBI Conducts Raids in Multi-State Bank Fraud Case Worth 1,109 Crore
Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan's bookings begin in TN, FDFS timing revealed
Advance bookings for Vijay's film 'Jana Nayagan' have commenced across Tamil Nadu. The eagerly awaited movie is scheduled for a July 23 release date. First Day First Show timings have been confirmed, with early morning screenings planned. This film is widely speculated to be Vijay's final acting project. High expectations surround the movie's grand worldwide release on many screens.
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay congratulates Tamil National Award winners
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay congratulated the Tamil film industry for its ten National Film Awards. He expressed great pride as Tamil cinema secured these significant national honours. Several award winners, including GV Prakash Kumar, thanked the Chief Minister for his warm wishes. This recognition comes as excitement builds for Vijay's upcoming film 'Jana Nayagan'. Tamil cinema celebrated a highly successful outing at this year's National Film Awards.
Strict instructions to theatres ahead of Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan' release
Theatres received strict instructions for the upcoming release of Vijay's final film, Jana Nayagan. Ticket prices must adhere to government-approved rates, and no exceptions will be permitted. Viewers under eighteen will be denied entry due to the film's 'A' certificate rating. These regulations aim to ensure a smooth release without any political controversy. Advance bookings are open in neighboring states, with Tamil Nadu sales expected soon.
Matter of Pride for State: CM Vijay on National Award Winners from Tamil Nadu
Wishing the fraternity continued success, the Chief Minister expressed hope that the Tamil film industry would bring home many more such accolades in the future.
Key link road behind DMS Metro in Teynampet leading to Gopalapuram hit by blocks
Located behind DMS Metro and near Stella Maris college and a number of offices and commercial establishments on Dr. Radhakrishnan Salai, Muthiah Road in Vellala Teynampet funnels a considerable number of commuters from the station to various destinations in the area. Muthiah Roads job is made harder by blocks
Tiruppur knitwear units work overtime for CM Vijay's farewell film 'Jana Nayagan'
Garment units in Tirupur are working overtime to meet demand for fan T-shirts. Customised T-shirts feature actor-politician C Joseph Vijay and movie branding. Over 700 knitwear units are involved in this T-shirt production rush. Orders are pouring in from Tamil Nadu and neighboring states. The film 'Jana Nayagan' is set for a grand theatrical release on July 23.
Gujarat tops NITI Aayog's 1st Investment Friendliness Index 2026
Gandhinagar, Jul 18:Gujarat has emerged as India's most investment-friendly state, securing the top rank in NITI Aayog's inaugural Investment Friendliness Index 2026 with a score of 56.6, ahead of Maharashtra (53.7) and Tamil Nadu (53.3). The index, which assessed 17 major states across 84 indicators under eight pillars, evaluates the entire investment lifecyclefrom policy and governance to infrastructure, business facilitation and fiscal management. The ranking reinforces Gujarat's position as a preferred destination for domestic and global investors. The report attributes Gujarat's performance to its stable policy environment and investor-centric governance. It highlights the role of the Industrial Extension Bureau (iNDEXTb), whose single-window facilitation system streamlines approvals and provides end-to-end support for investors. A time-bound mechanism for obtaining statutory clearances and No Objection Certificates (NOCs) has also helped reduce project delays. The index further notes that restrictions on strikes in essential services have contributed to industrial peace, providing businesses with a stable operating environment. Gujarat's industrial infrastructure is cited as one of its strongest advantages. Investment hubs such as Dholera Special Investment Region (SIR), GIFT City, Sanand, Dahej, Jhagadia and Saykha offer plug-and-play facilities that enable industries to establish operations quickly while reducing project costs and execution time. The report also credits the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit for attracting substantial domestic and international investment commitments, strengthening the state's global investment profile. On logistics and connectivity, Gujarat accounts for nearly 10 per cent of India's state highway networkalmost four times the national averageand has the country's highest estimated expressway length at 635 kilometres. Nearly 7 per cent of India's railway network passes through the state, contributing to efficient logistics and stronger supply chain competitiveness. The index identifies affordable and reliable power as another key advantage. Industrial electricity tariffs in Gujarat are nearly 29 per cent lower than the national average, while industries receive an average daily power supply of 23.8 hours, helping lower operating costs and improve productivity. The report also highlights Gujarat's strong economic fundamentals. The state contributes 31 per cent of India's merchandise exports and recorded the third-highest Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) growth among states during FY2019-24. Its per capita GSDP stands at
Tamil Nadu Launches Self-Enumeration for 2027 Census
Chennai, July 19: The Tambaram Municipal Corporation (TMC) in Tamil Nadu has initiated the first phase of Indias 2027 Census. This phase includes the launch of an online self-enumeration process, allowing residents to provide their information digitally. A comprehensive house-listing survey is also set to begin on August 1. Residents can complete the self-enumeration process ... Read more Tamil Nadu Launches Self-Enumeration for 2027 Census
Quicksand in Chennais Pallikaranai marshland
The first expansion of the city of Chennai in modern times happened along its southern stretch. As the government in its wisdom decided to locate the IT corridor in south Chennai, breathless development happened over a couple of decades, right around a rich natural reserve, the Pallikaranai marshland. Today, two decades later, theres a conflict that pits development against preservation. This report attempts to pull together the several threads that have brought this particular tapestry to the fore today
Police expand probe in TVK MLA poaching case; conspiracy allegedly targeted 15 legislators
The prime accused had formulated the plan under the code name Meghalaya Project, police say; proprietors of a finance firm arrested for handling money given by the accused in the case
DMK's Notice to LS and RS for Resolution on Mekedatu
The notice issued by the DMK leaders said: To discuss and pass a resolution on the urgent matter of concern regarding the proposed Mekedatu Balancing Reservoir on the Cauvery River, its impact on the affected state of Tamil Nadu and the need to constitute a tribunal in this regard all other businesses should be suspended.
T.N. government to celebrate States history on both July 18 and November 1, says Vijay
When the AIADMK was in power, the then Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami announced that November 1 would be celebrated as Tamil Nadu Day. However, after the DMK came to power in 2021, it changed the observance to July 18
Census 2027: Self-enumeration begins across the city and suburbs
TN sets new July record with 475.45MU daily power consumption
Woman, infant die as truck hits motorcycle in Chennai
DVAC raids 35 taluk offices in Tamil Nadu, seizes 13.78 lakh unaccounted cash
Govt to suspend Uthandi elevated corridor project
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh highlighted India's strong defence preparedness and self-reliance. Advanced systems like Akash Teer and BrahMos were effectively used during Operation Sindoor. Defence industrial corridors in UP and Tamil Nadu are fostering indigenous manufacturing and global integration. Positive indigenisation lists and a new Defence Acquisition Procedure are accelerating domestic production. Seventy-five percent of the defence modernisation budget now supports Indian industries.
Chennai law college student arrested for uploading morphed images of fellow student on social media
Silent, preventable cholesterol burden: Nine in ten Indian adults have abnormal blood lipids
High Glycemic Status, Obesity, Hypertension Key Triggers
TVK MLA bribery bid case: Chennai police arrest two more
TN considering dedicated health policy for menopausal women: Health Minister
Malaysian woman held for counterfeit currency racket case in Chennai
Madras high court quashes corruption case against security officer of late Tamil Nadu CM Karunanidhi
Tiruvallur pawn shop owner cheated of 1.91 crore with fake gold
