Tamil Nadus Thanjavur Airport Project Receives 100 Crore DPR Approval
Tiruchirappalli, June 14: The Tamil Nadu government, in collaboration with the Airports Authority of India, has submitted a Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the upcoming domestic airport in Thanjavur to the central Ministry of Civil Aviation. The project has received an approval of 100 crore for administrative sanction and fund allocation. Director of Tiruchirappalli International ... Read more Tamil Nadus Thanjavur Airport Project Receives 100 Crore DPR Approval
Tamil Nadu weather: Cyclonic system to bring rains to northern TN
Moderate rain accompanied by thunderstorm and lightning is likely to occur over Chengalpattu, Kancheepuram, Chennai, Tiruvannamalai, Perambalur, Ariyalur, Pudukkottai, Cuddalore, Villupuram and Kallakurichi districts and Puducherry.
Heavy Rain Forecast for Tamil Nadus Delta Districts Amid Rising Temperatures
Chennai, June 14: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy rainfall in parts of Tamil Nadus delta region on Sunday. This is due to atmospheric circulation affecting several northern coastal districts, where moderate rain is also expected. According to the weather department, districts such as Thanjavur, Thiruvarur, Nagapattinam, and Mayiladuthurai are likely to experience ... Read more Heavy Rain Forecast for Tamil Nadus Delta Districts Amid Rising Temperatures
Silt will be lifted from Vaigai dam in a phased manner, says Nirmalkumar
Tamil Nadu Minister for Law and Energy Nirmalkumar said that the farmers interests would not be compromised under any circumstances
ON MAY 20, 2026, Sanjog , a social impact organisation that works on anti-human trafficking, published an Anti-Human Trafficking Unit Watch Report tracing the functionality of Anti-Human Trafficking Units (AHTUs) across all Indian states and Union Territories (UTs) between 2010 and 2025 across three phases. The report draws primarily on information received from states and UTs through RTI applications, along with inputs from lawyers, civil society organisations, and survivor testimonies. Anti-Human Trafficking Units were envisioned by the Ministry of Home Affairs as specialised units charged with preventing trafficking, conducting rescues, investigating cases, prosecuting traffickers, and aiding the rehabilitation of survivors. Their composition envisages trained law enforcement personnel working in structured coordination with Child Welfare Committees (CWCs), District Child Protection Units (DCPUs), legal aid authorities, and shelters. The report which opens with National Crime Records Bureaus (NCRB) Crime in India report reflects a rising trend in human trafficking up to 2016, when reported cases peaked at 8,132, followed by a subsequent decline. This decline, however, must be read against a troubling backdrop. The Supreme Court, while hearing a Special Leave Petition filed by a father whose eighteen-month-old daughter went missing in 2011 and remains untraced, noted that 47,000 children continue to remain untraced to date. The report cautions that the post-2016 decline in reported trafficking cases may reflect a failure of institutional documentation rather than any real reduction in the incidence of trafficking. The AHTU Watch Report assesses the functioning of Anti-Human Trafficking Units through six interdependent indicators. The reports findings across six indicators The AHTU Watch Report assesses the functioning of Anti-Human Trafficking Units through six interdependent indicators. These include: notification status, staffing and stability, budget and infrastructure, FIR autonomy, case progression, and outcomes. The research covers RTI filings and data analysis across all thirty-six states and UTs, interviews with Superintendents of Police and constables associated with AHTUs, inputs from civil society organisations, and structured consultations with survivor leaders and their collectives. At the outset, the report raises a pointed question about the apparent decline in trafficking cases after 2016 on whether it reflects an actual reduction in trafficking or merely a decline in reporting, documentation, and institutional disclosure, particularly in high-incidence states like Assam, Maharashtra, and Andhra Pradesh. Since the formation of AHTUs, the Ministry of Home Affairs has issued twenty-two advisories and operational guidelines, including advisories on treating human trafficking as organised crime and on trafficking of foreign nationals, the implementation of which, the report finds, remains fragmented across the country. On notification, relatively less densely populated UTs like Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Ladakh have a hundred percent rate of notified and functional AHTUs, while Uttar Pradesh has only thirty-five functional units out of seventy-five notified. The report underscores that notification as a separate entity, and distinct from a local police station, makes AHTUs more accessible to survivors and reduces their hesitancy in approaching the unit. On staffing and stability, AHTU personnel across states carry the additional burden of general policing duties, significantly undermining their functioning as specialised investigative units. A survivor quoted in the report noted that AHTU officials were overburdened with general policing responsibilities and often unavailable for trafficking cases. Uttar Pradesh, notably, saw a complete reversal between phases from nearly all AHTU members carrying additional charges to none doing so by Phase 3. On budget and infrastructure, the data is fractured. Some states and UTs have no dedicated funds and rely entirely on general police budgets, while others like Arunachal Pradesh received sanctioned funds but showed inconsistent utilisation across phases. The report notes that the absence of a dedicated budget is a reflection of governmental callousness toward the seriousness of trafficking offences, and it pushes the financial burden of legal follow-ups and travel onto survivors themselves. On training and capacity building, the pattern is one of persistent inconsistency. Training remains exclusively police-centric, overlooking social workers, legal aid authorities, and rehabilitation stakeholders. Content is largely confined to general legal awareness, missing crucial areas like labour trafficking identification and trauma-informed investigation. The lack of specialised training in handling trafficking, according to the survivor testimonies in the report, also leads to misdirected insensitive questions, poor documentation, lack of clarity on survivor rights and an erroneous classification of trafficking cases as ordinary labour disputes or kidnapping cases. In order to strengthen the training and capacity building of the AHTU personnels, the report recommends the development of a continuous training framework with a standardized and uniform training syllabus involving various stakeholders. On FIR autonomy and case progression, the data reveals heavy reliance on local police with minimal transfer of cases to AHTUs and even fewer investigations conducted by them. Delhi transferred thirty-one cases to its AHTU in Phase 3 but recorded zero investigations. The conviction rate across states is abysmal as states and UTs like Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, and the Andamans reported zero convictions. Telangana stands out, with 980 chargesheets filed as a result of AHTU investigations. The conviction rate across states is abysmal as states and UTs like Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, and the Andamans reported zero convictions. On coordination, the report finds the multi-stakeholder architecture structurally fragile across all phases. Coordination with the Crime Multi Agency Centre, launched in 2020 to facilitate interstate information sharing on trafficking, remains weak. Victim compensation, the report notes therefore, is contingent on the quality of documentation and offence classification by law enforcement, which is itself premised on inter-agency coordination that largely does not exist. The consolidated national findings reflect a system afflicted by overburdened personnel, fluctuating FIR autonomy, inconsistent training, and an almost inconsequential rate of trafficker conviction. Telangana and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands are identified as having relatively strong institutional practices. Uttar Pradesh and Delhi fall into the category of moderate but uneven functionality. Meghalaya and Rajasthans Bikaner district are identified as structurally fragile but evidence-documented contexts. The reports findings echo the Supreme Courts directions in G. Ganesh v. State of Tamil Nadu (2026), in which while dealing with missing children and child trafficking, the Court directed the Union and state governments to eliminate the dormancy functioning of the AHTUs and ensure the immediate restoration of trafficked children. The malignancy of human trafficking networks, the report concludes, can only be combated by an Anti-Human Trafficking Unit whose functioning is equally systematic, and equally committed to dismantling those networks.
Opening of Chennai airports second cab pick-up point deferred again
Airport Director says the project faces some legal issues and it is being taken up with caution to protect the interest of the public; a trial run for free flow of traffic will be initiated and a study will be taken up
Beyond high temperatures: understanding heat stress in Tamil Nadu
It is no longer only about how high the temperature soars. As Tamil Nadu rolls out a Heat Action Plan and meteorologists track ElNino, attention is shifting towards understanding heat stress and how communities can adapt to a warming future
Tamil Nadu police intensify crackdown on rowdies, drug offenders
CBSE Class 9 students yet to get textbooks for this year
Some schools have received their English and Science textbookswhile most have not received their subject books; an NCERT book supplier says the situation will likely ease by next week
Two Brothers Arrested in 30 Crore Finance Company Fraud in Tiruvallur
Madras univ student finds pre-historic sites with rock arts, stone tools near Kovai
Two killed in separate hit-and-run incidents in Tiruvallur
Man held for attempted ATM theft, accomplice on the run
Arappor Iyakkam writes to CM to scrap building plan on Pallikaranai marshland
Woman kills infant daughter, dies by suicide at home
No risk of Tata electronics plant closure, say officials
Teachers group prepares guidebook for morning assemblies
IIT Madras is set to enrol more than 100 foreign students for the first time
Centre Says No to AP Proposal on River Interlinking
The NWDAs informed its decision to Telangana and AP in a letter that Icchampally was the preferred location for the work to link Godavari in Telangana with Cauvery in Tamil Nadu.
Private hospital in Chennai to launch affordable, multispecialty ICU
Pic by S.R. Raghunathan
Healthcare workers, union members protest app-based attendance system
No risk of Tata Electronics plant closure, say Tata Electronics and officials
Teachers prepare guidebook for morning assemblies
Fire guts paint and eye-drop manufacturing units near Vanagaram
Panchetti power substation to be commissioned soon: TNPDCL chairman
Law University to release merit list for five-year integrated programmes this week
Indian seafarer dies aboard vessel off Oman, crew seeks action
An Indian seafarer died aboard a vessel off the coast of Oman on Thursday, June 11, amid ongoing missile strikes and security concerns in the region, following an alleged lack of timely medical support. Nishanth Uirthanathan, a 35-year-old Second Officer from Tamil Nadu serving on MT Celestial, died at around 1800 hrs after falling ill 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 .
Stalin calls TVK govt BJPS photocopy, accuses it of poaching AIADMK MLAs
Tamil Nadu Woman Accuses Relatives Of Sexual Abuse Over Property Dispute
The survivor, an 18-year-old student, alleged that around 10 people attacked her and her family members during a confrontation in their village on June 3.
Six students from Tamil Nadu's tribal and SC communities have secured seats in premier engineering institutions like NIT Puducherry through JoSAA counselling. Intensive govt-backed training programs proved instrumental in their success.
AIADMK reviews assembly poll loss, denies mass exodus to TVK
Former MLAs, MPs and senior leaders from AIADMK, BJP and other parties joined TVK
Enhanced Border Security in Nilgiri Amid Nipah Virus Threat from Kerala
Coimbatore, June 13: The Nilgiri district administration has intensified monitoring at key checkpoints along the Kerala-Tamil Nadu border following reports of a suspected Nipah virus case in the neighboring Kozhikode district. Officials have implemented precautionary measures to prevent the spread of the infection into Tamil Nadu. District Collector Lakshmi Bhavya Tanneru stated that health department ... Read more Enhanced Border Security in Nilgiri Amid Nipah Virus Threat from Kerala
Former MLAs, MPs and senior leaders from AIADMK, BJP and other parties join Vijays TVK
Several former ministers, MPs, and MLAs from AIADMK, BJP, and other parties joined TVK, including ex-BJP MLA S Vijayadharani and former AIADMK minister K T Pachaimmal.
DMKs Kanimozhi Demands Action in Salem Sexual Assault Case as TVK Denies Connection
Chennai, June 13: Kanimozhi, the Deputy General Secretary of the DMK and a Member of Parliament, has called for a thorough investigation and strict action against those involved in a recent alleged sexual assault case in Salem, Tamil Nadu. Meanwhile, the Tamilaga Vetria Kazhagam (TVK) has distanced itself from the arrested suspect. Kanimozhi expressed her ... Read more DMKs Kanimozhi Demands Action in Salem Sexual Assault Case as TVK Denies Connection
Tamil Nadu Man Befriended Women, Made Them Share Private Videos, Arrested
Investigators said the accused, who runs a grocery shop in Salem, befriended women living in his neighbourhood and gradually won their confidence before engaging in private video conversations
AIADMK ex-minister K T Pachaimal, BJP leader S Vijayadharani join TVK
The political arena in Tamil Nadu is witnessing a notable shake-up as influential figures from the AIADMK, including ex-ministers and sitting MPs, have defected to the ruling TVK party, with BJP's S Vijayadharani making headlines with her switch.
JUST SPAMMING | Defections, Defective Political Perspectives
Though the CPI manages to remain as a force to reckon with in the political cauldron of Tamil Nadu only because it has won two seats in the recent Assembly elections one by K Marimuthu in Thiruthuraipoondi and the other by T Ramachandran in Thalli and also because the two representatives that it has in the Lok Sabha are also from Tamil Nadu K Subbarayan from Tiruppur and R Selvam from Nagapattinam
A 40-year-old man was arrested in Salem for sexually abusing women by filming them and using the videos for blackmail. He targeted women in financial distress, offering loans before filming private moments without consent. The accused also compelled victims to meet the demands of his associates.
Annamalais exit personal decision: BJP General Secretary
Mangaluru: BJP National General Secretary Radha Mohan Das Agrawal on Saturday described former Tamil Nadu BJP president K Annamalais decision to quit the party as a personal choice and said the BJP remained focused on long-term national objectives rather than short-term political considerations. Speaking to reporters here on the sidelines of a meeting of the 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 .
'Stance changed after election': Stalin junior's big attack on Tamil Nadu CM Vijay's NEET remark
Udhayanidhi Stalin criticizes Tamil Nadu CM Vijay for claiming credit for past DMK achievements at the NITI Aayog meeting. Stalin questions Vijay's claims on economic growth and women's empowerment, attributing them to the previous Dravidian Model government. He also points out Vijay's stance on NEET and silence on the Mekedatu dam issue.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay to Celebrate 52nd Birthday with Community Initiatives
Chennai, June 13: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and TVK leader C. Joseph Vijay is set to celebrate his 52nd birthday on June 22. This will be his first birthday since taking office, and he plans to mark the occasion in a unique way. In previous years, this day was primarily celebrated as a film stars ... Read more Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay to Celebrate 52nd Birthday with Community Initiatives
MK Stalin calls TVK govt BJP's 'xerox copy', accuses it of poaching AIADMK MLAs
DMK president M.K. Stalin accused Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay's government of acting as a xerox copy of the BJP, alleging attempts to weaken the opposition by inducting AIADMK MLAs. Stalin criticized the government's approach to women's safety, claiming TVK functionaries were involved in recent crimes and that the party removed victims instead of taking action.
MP Kanimozhi demands strict action against TVK functionary over alleged sexual abuse of 50 women
DMK MP Kanimozhi voiced deep concern over disturbing allegations of sexual abuse and filming involving a TVK member in Salem, impacting over 50 women. She implored the state government for swift, stringent action, drawing parallels to the Pollachi case and urging against shielding perpetrators. Kanimozhi demanded a thorough investigation and justice for victims.
Hyosung TNS eyes ATM manufacturing plant in Tamil Nadu: Industries Minister
Minister S. Keerthana said in a post on X that she had a productive meeting with the leadership of Hyosung TNS in South Korea, discussing opportunities in Tamil Nadu and exploring potential collaborations in advanced manufacturing and technology sectors
Woman dies by suicide after killing 3-month-old daughter in Chennai
A 25-year-old woman, Dharini, tragically took her own life by hanging after allegedly murdering her three-month-old daughter, Shreya, in Chennai's Aminjikarai. The infant was found unconscious with froth around her mouth. Preliminary investigations suggest Dharini had a history of depression that reportedly worsened after childbirth. Authorities are awaiting post-mortem reports to determine the infant's cause of death.
Palaniswami convenes crucial AIADMK meet to address poll setback and internal rift in Tamil Nadu
AIADMK's Edappadi Palaniswami is urgently calling party members together. This comes after a significant number of MLAs, around 25, have caused trouble, with four now jumping ship to the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK). This wave of defections is really shaking up the party's unity, especially after their recent election losses.
AM Green, VOC Port partner to build green ammonia bunkering hub in Tamil Nadu
Companies to invest over 22,000 crore for setting up production and bunkering infrastructure
3-time MLA Vijayadharani likely to join TVK, ends two-year stint with BJP
Former BJP MLA S. Vijayadharani is set to join Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) on Saturday. Having previously represented Vilavancode for three terms with the Congress and later joining the BJP, she resigned from her MLA post in February 2024. This move marks a new political chapter for Vijayadharani after a brief stint with the BJP.
Srinagar witnesses rainfall as IMD forecasts continued rain, thunderstorms
Srinagar , June 13 : Rain over Dal Lake in Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar on Saturday created a calm and scenic view, while the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast that cloudy skies with the possibility of rain or thunderstorms will continue in the city till tomorrow. For Northwest India, the IMD has forecast fairly widespread rainfall in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, along with scattered rain over Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Punjab, Haryana, Delhi and Uttar Pradesh. The region is also likely to witness thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds during 13-18 June, with stronger wind activity expected in parts of Jammu and Kashmir. According to the IMD morning bulletin, weather conditions indicate the advance of the southwest monsoon, which is currently progressing over parts of central Arabian Sea and several regions including Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal, Odisha, Jharkhand and Bihar over the next few days. It also warns of dust storms and thundersqualls in parts of Rajasthan, along with hailstorm activity in some northern hill states. In Central India, scattered rainfall and thunderstorms are likely over Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Vidarbha, accompanied by gusty winds during the period. In Delhi, the IMD has forecast a gradual rise in minimum temperatures by 3-4C over the next four days, followed by no significant change thereafter. East India is expected to see widespread rainfall over West Bengal, Sikkim, Odisha, Bihar and Jharkhand, with heavy to very heavy rainfall likely in parts of Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim. Northeast India will continue to receive widespread rainfall with thunderstorms, along with isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall in Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya and nearby states. In West and South India, scattered to fairly widespread rainfall is expected across Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, with isolated heavy rainfall in Kerala and adjoining regions. Meanwhile, the IMD has also warned of gradual temperature changes across the country, with a slight rise in heat conditions expected in parts of Northwest and Central India in the coming days. (ANI)
Heavy Rain and Strong Winds Expected in Tamil Nadu Over the Next Three Days
Chennai, June 13: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted moderate rainfall accompanied by strong winds in several parts of Tamil Nadu over the next three days. The western ghats and the Cauvery delta districts are expected to experience the most significant weather activity. According to the weather department, a cyclonic circulation in the upper ... Read more Heavy Rain and Strong Winds Expected in Tamil Nadu Over the Next Three Days
Watch | Viral video captures tearful fan chasing Vijays car following temple
Tamil Nadu CM and actor-turned-politician C. Joseph Vijay drew massive crowds during his visit to Karnatakas Mookambika Temple. A video of an emotional fan running behind his car went viral, highlighting his enduring popularity among supporters and devotees
Ultraviolette eyes capacity ramp-up & five-fold growth in exports
Tamil Nadu chapter of Diabetic Foot Society inaugurated in Chennai
TN govt announces Rs 135cr kuruvai special package
City travellers set out to chase the rain
HC notice to Centre on playing Tamil Thai Vaazhthu at govt events
Fast track sewage work to save Madambakkam lake: NGT tells Tambaram corpn
TN govt creates 1,328 PE teacher, 297 director posts
AI, coding and AR/VR will be taken to 5,000 govt schools on pilot basis: minister Rajmohan
IIT Madras centre makes Google map equivalent of human brainstem
Gold theft on Guruvayur-Chennai train: eight-member inter-state gang arrested
Railway Protection Force, in coordination with Tamil Nadu Government Railway Police, recover stolen property worth 2.5 crore
Speaker issues show cause notice to four former AIADMK MLAs
Bike taxi rider arrested for misbehaving woman
Power cut: Avadi residents lay seige to substation
Physiotherapy clinics caught in registration grey zone
The Clinical Establishments (Registration and Regulation) Act, 2010, requires all institutions offering treatment or diagnostic services to register with state authorities. But officials say the laws language was drafted with physician-led facilities in mind, leaving room for interpretation when it comes to allied health professionals
TN seeks extension of engineering admission deadline by a month from AICTE
Oppn parties flay TVK govt over Mekedatu, Kuruvai package
Poor poll show triggers TNCC shake-up, Tagore leads race for top post
Work, shop, dine at Thirumangalam metro
4-Towered Integrated Complex To Be Built On 3.85 Acres Near Anna Nagar West
Mini malls to be part of metro stations
CMRL Has Floated Two Tenders To Hire Design Consultants For Corridors 3 & 4
CB-CID to question officials in TNEB hard disks theft case
Trichy Surya sent to one-day police custody
Woman police inspector booked in gold coin fraud case
Mega158: Chiranjeevi and Bobby Kolli wrap up the Pollachi schedule
The unit of director Bobby Kolli`s upcoming action entertainer, tentatively being referred to as Mega158 and featuring Megastar Chiranjeevi in the lead, has now wrapped up its schedule in Pollachi in Tamil Nadu
Thoraipakkams prime residential locality remains a hub of civic mess
IIT M centre maps human brainstem, cell by cell
The centre is building a platform that works like Google Earth of human brain
Despite govt & info panel fiat, private schools reluctant to display fee details
Thieves make use of night-time power cuts at Poonamallee, steal bikes
Thousands in Ambattur still await underground drainage network after a decade
Coimbatore tops Tamil Nadu in higher education enrolment of government school students in 2024-25
Parandur airport project crucial for Tamil Nadus $1.5 trillion economy goal, say experts
With the existing airport nearing saturation, stakeholders highlight the urgency of expanding connectivity infrastructure
Tamil Nadu Today: CPI exits DMK-led alliance
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Tamil Nadu Today: Annamalai launches political movement eyeing electoral contest
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