Tamil Nadu Minister inaugurates completed development projects in Kallakurichi
CPI seeks probe into Bal Sanjeevani tenders in Andhra Pradesh
The tender conditions favoured a few large contractors and denied a level playing field to smaller firms and womens self-help groups, besides imposing an estimated 29.22 crore additional burden on the exchequer, alleges party State secretary Eswaraiah
A.P. Depts. told to speed up reforms to claim over 3,500 cr. under a Central scheme
Reforms in agriculture and livestock sectors can fetch the State over 1,700 crore and those in mining sector 950 crore, say top officials; BC Welfare Department and Chittoor district top fund utilisation while Water Resources Department and Vizianagaram district lie at the bottom
Profcon to focus on education, careers, social issues
The conference will cover higher education and career opportunities, overseas education, social media use and students role in society.
Hotel owners oppose 15-day Dasara Food Mela, seek venue outside city
Seek nine-day mela and permission to keep hotels, restaurants open till midnight during Dasara
Ministers inaugurate master health check-up centre at Salem government hospital
Ultraviolette's second manufacturing facility to come up in Hosur, Tamil Nadu
The facility will have an installed capacity to manufacture 2.5 lakh electric two-wheelrs annually. The project is expected to create 2,000 jobs.
Special trains between Bengaluru and Tirunelveli
Govt. planning mandal-wise independent micro grids with battery storage systems to meet energy needs locally, says Bhatti
Greenfield highway back in focus in Keralam as Vizhinjam begins EXIM operations
The 257-km corridor was conceived as an alternative to the increasingly congested MC Road, connecting the high ranges of central Kerala with a faster freight link to the international port. Poonjar and Kanjirappally MLAs urge the Chief Minister to revive the project and take up the matter with the Centre.
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Visually challenged candidates protest lack of placements for binders
BJP indulging in witch hunt politics: Congress leader
Waste management nil near Sivagangai GH as waste dumping and burning persist
Two held for murdering marriage hall owner
Relatives stage road blockade in Erode alleging delay in post-mortem
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Ahead of Sabarimala pilgrimage season, TDB to ramp up Aravana production
Board is targeting a buffer stock of over 45 lakh Aravana tins ahead of the opening of the pilgrimage season in November
The event being organised from September 13 to 18 brings together Presiding Officers and Parliamentary representatives from the Commonwealth countries to deliberate on issues concerning democracy, legislative functioning, and good governance
Expedite execution of approved investment proposals, Naidu tells Collectors
Projects cleared by the State Investment Promotion Board should be grounded without delay and their commencement dates fixed, says Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu; investment summits to be held in Visakhapatnam, Kakinada, Amaravati, Anantapur and Tirupati this year
EC recognises TVK as registered political party, CM C Joseph Vijay thanks people
In a significant political development, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay proclaimed the official recognition of his TVK party, which has been granted the 'whistle' election symbol by the Election Commission. With an impressive thirty-five percent of the vote share in the recent Assembly elections, TVK has emerged as the single largest party. Vijay has committed to delivering governance that is both honest and free from corruption.
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Congress appoints G.B. Shashidhara of Arasikere as Hassan DCC president
NSTR boosts wildlife protection with 20 anti-poaching camps in Giddalur
Reserve authorities also deploy over 100 trained security personnel after a couple of tiger deaths were reported in the area last month; four-member high-level committee constituted recently to ensure necessary support for establishing new base camp infrastructure and manpower to strengthen forest protection
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T.N. Womens Commission seeks inquiry report on death of pregnant woman, infant in Kancheepuram
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DIG reviews status of cases on crime against women, children
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14 direct purchase centres come up in Tiruchi district for paddy
SP orders probe into alleged torture of theft case suspect
CAMPCO posts 47.35 crore net profit, recommends 14% dividend to farmer members
Live dolphin washed ashore in Dhanushkodi, rescued by forest department
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Chairperson of Tamil Nadu State Commission for Women inspects textile units in Tiruppur
Tamil Nadu Higher Education Minister P Viswanathan affirmed Rahul Gandhi as the Congress party's prime ministerial candidate for 2029. He stated there was no hesitation in declaring the Congress party's clear and firm position. Viswanathan dismissed speculation about Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay as a prime ministerial contender. He expressed confidence in the Left parties joining their alliance for upcoming elections.
H.C. Yogesh appointed Shivamogga DCC president
Residents in Erode seek desilting of drainage channels ahead of monsoon
Minister directs officials to bring all eligible beneficiaries under the gold ring scheme
CSIR-NEERI Director Venkata Mohan elected INSA Fellow
Anbumani slams govt. over exorbitant omni-bus fares ahead of Vinayaka Chathurthi
HD Hyundai moves ahead with shipyard project in Thoothukudi, project advances to DPR stage
MMC, GRH host awareness programme on World Suicide Prevention Day
NHAI to build two overbridges in Tiruvarur town in addition to four-lane bypass
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Septuagenarian from Coimbatore defrauded of 5.5 crore in digital arrest scam
Stronger family bonds key to fighting suicides, says Health Minister
The Minister observed that parents and children must spend quality time communicating and sharing their concerns.
IRCTC scam case: Delhi HC to hear Lalu Prasads petition against framing charges on Jan. 5
Earlier on October 13, the Court had framed charges of cheating, criminal conspiracy, and sections of the Prevention of Corruption Act against the accused persons
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Digital Desk | Chennai, Sep 10 (IANS) Lyricist Jayashree Mathimaran, who is also the wife of director Mathimaran Pugazhendi whose sports action drama 'Mandaadi' hit screens on Thursday, has now penned an emotional note in the wake of the film emerging a hit. Taking to her X timeline to post a picture of their family, Jayashree wrote, Im still shivering, trying to understand and process what this day has been. The love you all showed for 'Mandaadi' in the theatre was overwhelming. Every moment took me back to the days when we struggled together, stood by each other, and lived through every difficult phase as one. Those memories just kept flashing before my eyes. She went on to add,I cried. I clapped. I screamed my lungs out. I hugged him. And somewhere in all that emotion, I felt incredibly proud. He is a true example of how patience, perseverance and faith can make you stronger and take you higher. Jayashree told her director husband, Love you to the moon and back. We lived through the bad phases together now, lets live this success, happiness and every beautiful moment together. She then went on to narrate a dialogue from the film. 'Ippavum solren @MathiMaaran. Nee solra edathula irruka... Naanga ketkura edathula irrukom.' ( I am telling you even now Mathimaran. You are in a position to say and we are in a position to listen.) She concluded the post saying, From struggling together to celebrating together, this one is deeply, deeply special. #mandaadi #mandaadiblockbuster. For the unaware, the film, which features actors Soori and Mahima Nambiar in the lead, has taken a strong opening, with industry insiders declaring the film to be a hit. 'Mandaadi' also marks the Tamil debut of Telugu actor Suhas, who plays a pivotal role alongside Soori. Apart from Soori, Mahima Nambiar and Suhas, the film also features actors Sathyaraj, Ravindra Vijay, Mithun, and Balasaravanan in important roles. The title 'Mandaadi' is inspired by the rich maritime culture of Tamil Nadu's coastal belt and embodies the spirit of individuals who possess exceptional skill, determination, and leadership in navigating the challenges of the sea. Shooting for the film had been wrapped in April this year. A video that the makers had released while announcing that shooting for the film had been wrapped up showed how the cast and the crew had suffered injuries while making the film that has been predominantly shot at sea. The film is expected to emerge as a significant milestone in Sooris career as it stands as the biggest and most ambitious project he has undertaken to date. Sources point out that one of the films major strengths lies in Sooris extraordinary physical commitment. The actor has personally performed all the high-risk action sequences set in the sea, without the use of body doubles. Sources in the know had told IANS that for the extensive sailboat racing portions, Soori underwent rigorous training and hands-on preparation over several months, mastering the physical and technical demands of the sport. This dedication, they said, had added authenticity and emotional weight to the film, significantly enhancing its realism and cinematic impact. Shot extensively across the coastal regions of Tamil Nadu, particularly in the Ramanathapuram belt, 'Mandaadi' has large-scale action blocks, emotionally charged sequences, and ambitious sailboat racing portions.
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No fresh appointments have been made since 2018, and vacancies arising out of retirements and deaths remain unfilled; as for the 382 children with severe disabilities, the educators have to regularly visit their homes to train them
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Four special police teams arrest 10 cybercrime suspects across five States
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Drop plan for Tamil Nadu Secretariat at Pattinapakkam, CPI urges State government
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The Court directed that no inflammatory statements that could lead to communal tensions be made during the meeting and asked the police to deploy adequate personnel
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ECI recognises TVK as State party; Tamil Nadu CM Vijay expresses gratitude to people
Previously, the TVK was a registered and unrecognised party. With the ECI recognition, the party is entitled to have its symbol Whistle reserved
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The word secular in TVK-led alliances name is a lie, alleges Tamil Nadu BJP chief Nainar Nagenthran
It is a big lie to call it a secular alliance. The Speaker comes with a rosary in his hand. Nothing wrong in quoting from the Bible, but has he quoted from the Bhagavad Gita or the Quran? asks State BJP chief
The word secular in TVK-led alliances name is a lie, alleges Tamil Nadu BJP chief Nainar Nagenthran
It is a big lie to call it a secular alliance. The Speaker comes with a rosary in his hand. Nothing wrong in quoting from the Bible, but has he quoted from the Bhagavad Gita or the Quran? asks State BJP chief
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Heritage committee report awaited on construction of Kumbakonam temple tower: Minister
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Telangana only state to implement Rs 1 crore insurance scheme for employees: Deputy CM
Digital Desk | Hyderabad, Sep 10 (IANS) Telangana Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka on Thursday said that the Rs 1 crore insurance scheme provided to state government employees, contract and outsourcing staff, and pensioners is the first of its kind in the country. Speaking in the Assembly during the Question Hour, he stated that the scheme is being implemented with the humanitarian objective of ensuring financial security for an employee's family, preventing them from facing destitution in the unfortunate event of the employee's death. Vikramarka informed the House that the scheme is being executed with the cooperation of banks, without imposing any financial burden on either the government or the employees. He provided a detailed explanation in response to members' queries regarding accident insurance and health cards for government employees. The Deputy Chief Minister, who is also the Finance Minister, mentioned that the state government has entered into agreements with 16 banks to provide insurance coverage to regular employees, pensioners, and contract and outsourcing staff. A total of 1,291,056 individuals in the state fall under the ambit of this scheme. Among them, 518,293 are regular employees. Additionally, there are 500,158 personnel comprising temporary, outsourcing, and multi-purpose workers, as well as contract, daily-wage, NREGS, MTS, and SERP staff. There are also 272,600 pensioners and family pensioners. Vikramarka mentioned that the Rs 1 crore insurance scheme for employees was first launched in Singareni Collieries Company Limited. Subsequently, the scheme was extended to employees working in DISCOMs (under the Energy Department) and other organisations. Finally, it was expanded to cover all government employees in the state. He stated that the government is implementing this scheme through discussions with the banks that handle salary payments for government employees. He revealed that an agreement was reached with the banks to support the insurance scheme, given that they derive business benefits from processing employee salaries. He mentioned that 33 claims have been received regarding state government employees, and 24 of them have already been settled. Regarding the power sector -- specifically SPDCL, NPDCL, TG Genco, and Transco -- 15 claims were received, and all have been resolved; payments exceeding Rs 15 crore were made in this category. Meanwhile, 50 claims were received from Singareni Collieries, and all of them have been settled. Vikramarka stated that measures have been taken to ensure a total benefit of up to Rs 1.20 crore for the family of an employee who dies in an accident; this includes Rs 1 crore in insurance coverage along with other benefits. He revealed that insurance coverage of up to Rs 2 crore is provided in the event of an accident during air travel. He also mentioned that there is a provision for benefits of up to Rs 10 lakh in cases of natural death. He also informed the House that the Central government has studied the accident insurance scheme launched in Telangana, and other states are also showing interest in examining this insurance model. He further revealed that Tamil Nadu has also implemented a similar scheme. The Deputy Chief Minister announced the introduction of a health card scheme for government employees and pensioners, alongside the insurance scheme. He stated that the government has fulfilled the long-standing aspiration of employee unions for cashless medical services. He explained that the health card policy was finalised following discussions by a committee comprising employees, union representatives, the Chief Secretary, and relevant Principal Secretaries. He noted that facilities such as cashless medical treatment and CGHS packages have been made available. Approximately Rs 240 crore has already been allocated for the health card scheme, he said.
ECI recognises TVK as state party in Tamil Nadu, reserves whistle symbol
Digital Desk | Chennai, Sep 10 (IANS) The Election Commission of India (ECI) has recognised the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) as a state party in Tamil Nadu and reserved the whistle symbol for it, giving the organisation a permanent electoral identity after its successful Assembly debut. The recognition follows TVKs performance in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly election, in which it emerged as the single largest party. Contesting its first election, TVK won 108 of the 234 constituencies and secured 34.92 per cent of the valid votes polled across the state. The ECIs decision marks an important organisational milestone for the party, founded and led by actor-turned-politician C. Joseph Vijay. It places TVK among Tamil Nadus officially recognised state parties and allows its candidates to contest future elections under the same reserved symbol. The whistle had initially been allotted to TVK as a common symbol in January, ahead of the Assembly election. At that stage, the party was registered but unrecognised and had requested a single symbol for its candidates as it prepared for its maiden electoral contest. Following its strong showing at the polls, the symbol has now been formally reserved for the party. Under the Election Symbols (Reservation and Allotment) Order, 1968, a political organisation can obtain recognition as a state party by satisfying any one of several conditions linked to its vote share and the number of seats it wins in Assembly or Lok Sabha elections. One route requires a party to secure at least six per cent of the valid votes polled in the state and win a minimum of two Assembly seats. A party may also qualify by obtaining at least eight per cent of the valid votes in the state. TVKs vote share and tally were well above both benchmarks. Recognition carries practical and political significance. Apart from securing exclusive use of the whistle symbol in Tamil Nadu, it gives TVK a distinct institutional standing in the states electoral landscape and ensures greater consistency in its campaign identity. With TVK joining the list, Tamil Nadu now has seven recognised state parties. The others are the DMK, AIADMK, Communist Party of India, Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi, Naam Tamilar Katchi and Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam. The order formally consolidates TVKs transition from a newly launched political movement into a major electoral force.
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