No Directive To Push Tamil Thai Vazhthu To The End, Centre Tells Madras High Court
The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has not directed that Tamil Nadus State song, Tamil Thai Vazhthu, be sung only after the national song Vande Mataram and the national anthem at official events, Additional Solicitor General (ASG) A.R.L. Sundaresan told the Madras High Court on Monday, 10 August 2026, as reported in The Hindu. [] The post No Directive To Push Tamil Thai Vazhthu To The End, Centre Tells Madras High Court appeared first on The Commune .
Drought Threatens Palm Industry in Southern Tamil Nadu as Jaggery Prices Surge
Ramanathapuram, August 11: The palm-based industry in southern Tamil Nadu is facing a crisis due to reduced rainfall linked to El Nio. This season, the prices of palm jaggery have risen unusually high due to decreased production. Thousands of workers in Ramanathapuram, Thoothukudi, Tirunelveli, and Tenkasi districts rely on this industry for their livelihoods. Ramanathapuram ... Read more Drought Threatens Palm Industry in Southern Tamil Nadu as Jaggery Prices Surge
Joseph Vijay Takes Bold Step Towards Fiscal Discipline; Slashes
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijays government has taken a significant step towards fiscal discipline by substantially revising down the states projected expenditure on pensions and related benefits. According to a government document dated 6 August 2026, the provision for pension-related expenditure has been reduced by 14,003.32 crore, from 57,207.16 crore to 43,203.81 crore [] The post Joseph Vijay Takes Bold Step Towards Fiscal Discipline; Slashes 14,000 Crore From Projected Pension-Related Expenditure appeared first on The Commune .
Tamil Nadu Assembly to Present Special Proposals Against NEET and FCRA Amendments
Chennai, August 11: The Tamil Nadu Assembly will present two special government proposals on Tuesday. One proposal will oppose the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET), while the other will challenge the proposed amendments to the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) by the central government. Through these proposals, the Tamil Nadu government aims to express ... Read more Tamil Nadu Assembly to Present Special Proposals Against NEET and FCRA Amendments
Tamil Nadu Assembly to pass resolutions opposing NEET, FCRA Amendment Bill
As the NEET system severely affects students from disadvantaged backgrounds, the TN Assembly is set to pass a resolution urging the Union government to abolish the uniform NEET system for UG medical admissions
Moderate Rain Expected in Western Ghats and Northern Coastal Tamil Nadu Until August 16
Chennai, August 11: The Regional Meteorological Center has issued a warning for moderate rain, thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds in districts adjacent to the Western Ghats and parts of Northern Coastal Tamil Nadu. According to the weather department, a low-pressure area, referred to as a trough, has formed at lower atmospheric levels over the coastal ... Read more Moderate Rain Expected in Western Ghats and Northern Coastal Tamil Nadu Until August 16
Tamil Nadu-based Milky Mist IPO opens today: Why SBI Securities, Anand Rathi recommend Subscribe
The IPO opens at a price band of 133-140 a share, after the company raised 465 crore from anchor investors ahead of the issue
Tamil Nadu: Hundreds of Union Members Join Anti-Centre Protest
Similar agitations were held at Karur, Perambalur, Ariyalur, Pudukkottai, Tiruvarur, Nagapattinam and Mayiladuthurai districts
Domestic tractor sales jump 21% in July
State song be sung first at all events: Tamil Nadu Assembly
The Tamil Nadu assembly unanimously adopted a resolution for Tamil Thaai Vaazhthu. This song must be sung first at all state functions and events. Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay stated that cultural and linguistic rights would not be compromised. The resolution follows a recent central government directive on Vande Mataram. This action reflects the nation's principle of unity in diversity.
No mandate to sing Tamil Thai Vazhthu last: Centre tells HC
NAGENTHRAN TARGETS SPEAKER, FINANCE MINISTER OVER RELIGIOUS REMARKS
Cauvery Committee, Authority to meet on Tuesday to review water situation
As on date, the combined storage of four reservoirs in Karnataka was around 88 tmc ft. against the total capacity of 114.57 tmc ft.
T.N. Committee constituted to shortlist candidates for posts of non-hereditary trustees in temples
Secure release of boats from A.P., say fishermen
TVK GOVT TAKES PADDY, SUGARCANE PROCUREMENT PRICE TO RECORD HIGH
Rooftop gardens reduce heat by several degrees in Chennai, says study
The study finds that the gardens reduced roof surface temperaturesby eight to 12C; rooms beneath the gardens were found to be 1C or 2C cooler than those beneath exposed roofs
Petroleum dealers condemn police harassment over digital transactions
TNPDA president says that OMCs dealers will be forced to consider suspension of all digital payment modes and card transactions if the harassment continues
NEET toppers skew the curve, MBBS cut-offs may go up to 40 marks
GCCs race against rain: Sept-end deadline set to complete stormwater drains
HC seeks TN response on PIL against ban on movement of minerals to other states
HC issues guidelines for interrogation to prevent police harassment
Police probe viral social media posts after Velachery mall crowd chaos
125 poll promises of TVK announced in budget- Marie Wilson
Coimbatore city police arrest 28 absconding accused during special drive
Migrant worker arrested for growing cannabis plant near Pollachi
Six key GST officials in Chennai transferred
Andhra to hold investor meets in key Tamil Nadu cities to woo companies
Andhra Pradesh is stepping up competition with Tamil Nadu for investments by holding its first investor roadshows in Chennai and Coimbatore. The state is targeting textiles, manufacturing and automotive companies as it pursues a more aggressive investment strategy.
T.N. governments proposed four-year undergraduate programme faces resistance from students, faculty
Many allege that the move smacks of duality in the governments stand on National Education Policy (NEP) 2020
Actor Vikram flaunts lar gibbon; conservationists raise red flag
Distribution of deworming tablets begins in Cuddalore
Assembly witnesses debate over language and pronunciation of members
Highways dept in slumber as craters disrupt commute on Radial Road
Tamil Nadu Biodiversity Board Fails Statutory Goals, BMCs Inactive
Rain brings Chennai traffic to a crawl
Chennai corporation reintroduces free Wi-Fi at Marina, Besant Nagar Beach, Secretariat Park
HC notice to govt on preventive detention of Arasakumar
MRK PANNEERSELVAM SLAMS TVK GOVT OVER UNFULFILLED POLL PROMISES; AADHAV ARJUNA HITS BACK
Former Minister M.R.K. Panneerselvam sparks lively exchanges in Tamil Nadu Assembly
He says that in the past, he would relax only after 8a.m. because his leader,Kalaignar [M.Karunanidhi], would call him up early in the morning. You [the Ministers] seem very relaxed, he says. Minister for Water Resources Bussy N. Anand responds that Mr.Vijaywill call him up and other Ministers even about repairing avaikal(canal) and ask whether the work has been completed
Congress staging drama in delimitation issue: Dayanidhi Maran
A R Rahmans son Ameen hurt in car crash
Five trucks gutted in blaze at workshop near petrol bunk
AIADMKs C Ve Shanmugam Blames EPS for Defeats, Seeks Council Meet
Mettupalayam-Coimbatore MEMU trains get four additional cars
Tamil Nadu Salt Producers Demand Lease Renewal, Seek Chief Ministers Intervention
Chennai, August 10: Salt producers working on state government land near Kalpakkam in the Thirukazhukundram taluk and Kadambadi have demanded the renewal of their leases. They have appealed to Chief Minister Vijay for intervention to expedite the process. Producers argue that prolonged delays could adversely affect hundreds of families dependent on this traditional industry. Initially, ... Read more Tamil Nadu Salt Producers Demand Lease Renewal, Seek Chief Ministers Intervention
Residents besiegeCoimbatore corporation office over delay in building flyover in Ondipudur
Visitors seek relocation of cybercrime police station from airport complex
Chennai corporation officials get corporate-style wellness training
TVS Supply Chain posts Q1 PAT at 23cr
SC agrees to Tamil Nadu govt plea to hear Cauvery water dispute early
Appearing before Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, senior advocate CS Vaidyanathan, for Tamil Nadu, highlighted the deficit in allocation of the river water has left farmers in a perilous situation.
5 States, led by Tamil Nadu, accounts for over 80% of gold loan, reveals PSB data
According to data annexed with written reply by Minister of State in the Finance Ministry, Pankaj Chaudhary, total gold loan outstanding for Public Sector Banks was over Rs 11.31 lakh crore
Tamil Nadu raises paddy, sugarcane incentives to record levels
This is the first time in history that the State government has increased the subsidy amount for paddy by more than 156 in a single year, he said.
Eight-yr-old boy dies from snake bite
Woman talking on phone falls off terrace, dies
Activists question Speaker J.C.D. Prabhakars participation in pro-life rally
They contend that a constitutional office-holder taking part in such an event could set a wrong precedent on womens reproductive autonomy
Milky Mist raises 465cr from anchor investors ahead of IPO
He says, the Centre has only issued instructions about the order in which the national song and national anthem must be sung and spoken nothing about the State song
Until then, we have decided to give an interim payout to those who retired or are retiring on or after January 1, 2026. We will implement the scheme as soon as the Union government accords sanction, says the Finance Minister
Vijay Pushes 'Tamil First' Resolution In Assembly, Backs State Anthem Priority
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay moved a resolution in the Assembly proposing that the state anthem, Tamil Thai Vazhthu, be sung first at official events. Calling it a symbol of Tamil identity and pride, Vijay said the sanctity of the mother tongue must be protected, while the DMK backed the move and suggested giving it legal status.
Drone cameras used to capture footage of the Mullaperiyar dam, canal, and the surrounding forest while water was released for farming and drinking water purposes on August 8, 2026
Tamil Nadu chief minister Vijays son Jason Sanjay is stepping into filmmaking with Sigma, which stars Sundeep Kishan in the lead role. Speaking to Telugu anchor Suma for her YouTube channel, Sanjay opened up about his early exposure to cinema and how his fathers support shaped his decision to pursue direction. Talking about his interest in cinema and his familys role in nurturing it, Sanjay shared that watching his father work while growing up helped him become comfortable on film sets, as per Variety India. Sanjay also recalled how his father backed him when he wanted to pursue filmmaking abroad. He said, But then, when I told him I wanted to go overseas, be independent and pursue filmmaking as a course, he didnt hesitate. He was the first one to give me a green signal because he has been in the industry for so long. More than my mother and my sister, he actually understood the importance of it. Jason further mentioned, He said, You go do the course, then only you will understand what you like, what is working for you, and whether you even like this profession. So you get an understanding of yourself. So hes very supportive of that. While he is into direction now, Jason worked as a child artiste alongside Vijay in the 2009 film Vettaikaaran. He added, I think I was eight or nine years old. We shot in Rajahmundry. And I remember my father came and told me he had an idea, he wanted me to be a part of it. I said okay. Also Read: Tamil Nadu CM Joseph Vijays wife Sangeetha withdraws divorce petition against him
Tamil Nadu Assembly Passes Tamil Thai Vaazhtu Proposal Unanimously, CM Vijay Thanks All Parties
Chennai, August 10: Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay expressed gratitude to all political parties on Monday. The Tamil Nadu Assembly unanimously supported a special proposal that mandates the singing of Tamil Thai Vaazhtu at government events, educational institutions, and other state-run organizations. The proposal, presented by CM Vijay, received unanimous approval from members of all ... Read more Tamil Nadu Assembly Passes Tamil Thai Vaazhtu Proposal Unanimously, CM Vijay Thanks All Parties
Major Success for Delhi Crime Branch: Fugitive Arrested After 12 Years in Tamil Nadu
New Delhi, August 10: The Delhi Police Crime Branch has achieved a significant breakthrough by arresting a fugitive wanted for 12 years, who had a bounty of 50,000 on his head. The accused was apprehended in Tamil Nadu and is linked to a high-profile forgery case involving fake letterheads. On August 4, 2026, the Central ... Read more Major Success for Delhi Crime Branch: Fugitive Arrested After 12 Years in Tamil Nadu
The AIADMK rebel leader wonders what had happened to the influence of general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswamiin 187 constituencies if he was instrumental in the AIADMKs success in 47 constituencies
Justice D Krishnakumar assumes office as State Law Commission chairman in TN
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay appears to be bringing his film-industry inner circle into government, with producers and close associates from his cinema career landing key official positions and drawing salaries or benefits from the public exchequer. The appointments have drawn attention because the individuals involved are not merely from the broader film [] The post After Producing His Films As An Actor, Joseph Vijay Appoints His Producers To Key Govt Postings, Funded By Taxpayers appeared first on The Commune .
Tamil is not just a language; it is our soul, culture, and thought: CM Vijay
He thanked all political parties for unanimously supporting the resolution in the Assembly for Tamil Thai Vazhthu to be mandatorily sung at the beginning of events
DMK, PMK, and DK demand law to ensure Tamil Thai Vazhthu is sung first at functions
Former Minister S. Regupathy said the government should introduce a Bill to give legal status to Tamil Thai Vazhthu
Drunk men assault woman councillor in Tiruchengode
DVAC books five TNFDC officials for misappropriation of funds
Joseph Vijay Appoints His Film Producer To Committee Selecting Hindu Temple Trustees
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and TVK leader Joseph Vijays government has appointed film producer Archana Kalpathi Aghoram, who has produced Vijay-starrer films, to a State-level committee responsible for selecting non-hereditary trustees for Hindu temples, as reported in DTNext. Kalpathi, the Creative Producer of AGS Entertainment, was associated with the production of Vijays Bigil and The [] The post Joseph Vijay Appoints His Film Producer To Committee Selecting Hindu Temple Trustees appeared first on The Commune .
The Forest Department said that eight camera traps had been placed around the site of the attack to identify the animal
JCD Prabhakar Quoting Bible Or Attending Religious Events Were Never A Problem For Dhanya Rajendran
Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker J.C.D. Prabhakar attended the 5th National March for Life India 2026 at Stella Maris College on 9 August 2026, sharing the stage with Catholic Archbishop George Antonysamy, unveiling a Memorial of the Unborn, and flagging off a public march. .....#TVK | #JCDPrabhakar | [] The post JCD Prabhakar Quoting Bible Or Attending Religious Events Were Never A Problem For Dhanya Rajendran Until The Cause Changed appeared first on The Commune .
The Chennai Angels Backs LogiXair to Take India's Logistics to the Skies
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], August 10: The Chennai Angels (TCA), one of India's leading angel investment networks, has announced an investment in LogiXair, a Hyderabad-based aerospace and logistics technology company building automated, hybrid-electric VTOL aircraft for middle-mile cargo movement. The round also saw participation from the Kerala Angel Network and Lead Angels.
Mission involves on-ground inspections, direct engagement with investors and time-bound interventions to ensure that land allotted to industries translates into factories, employment and economic activity, the Minister said
Tamil Nadu announces record incentives for farmers
The Tamil Nadu government has announced higher incentives for paddy and sugarcane farmers. Fine-grade paddy will be purchased at 2,750 per quintal and common-grade paddy at 2,600 per quintal, while sugarcane farmers will receive 4,000 per tonne.
Watch: TN assembly passes resolution on Tamil Thai Vazhthu
The Tamil Nadu Assembly has unanimously adopted a resolution making Tamil Thai Vazhthu mandatory as the first song at programmes held in educational institutions, government offices and other public institutions. The resolution comes after the Union Home Ministry directed the State to render Vande Mataram at the beginning of State functions. It also traces the history of Tamil Thai Vazhthu and its recognition as Tamil Nadus State song.
Cauvery water: SC to hear on Aug 13 plea of Tamil Nadu
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear on August 13 a plea of the Tamil Nadu government seeking directions to the Karnataka government for immediate release of the share of Cauvery water to it. A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana took note of submissions 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 .
BJP urges Tamil Nadu CM Vijay to probe contamination in Mettur dam catchment area
Tamil Nadu's Cauvery Water Plea To Be Heard By Supreme Court Bench On 13 August
Karnataka Bandh Today, August 10: Everything You Need to Know About Strike
Attibele blockade targets Tamil Nadu traffic today, while Karnataka plans statewide bandh amid escalating Cauvery tensions
Tamil Nadu Govt May Offer Incentives For More Children As Fertility Rate Falls Below 1.4
Tamil Nadu is considering childbirth incentives as its fertility rate falls below 1.4 and nearly 16% of its population is aged 60 and above.
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay announces historic hike in special incentives for paddy and sugarcane
He said paddy procurement would begin in September and the government would offer an incentive of 289 per quintal for fine varieties, in addition to the MSP
100-crore private schools cheating case: B.T. Arasakumar challenges detention under Goondas Act
Justices Anita Sumanth and Sunder Mohan of Madras High Court order notice, returnable in four weeks, to Greater Chennai Commissioner of Police
TN Assembly unanimously passes resolution giving
TN Assembly unanimously passes resolution giving Tamil Thai Vazhthu pride of place Chennai: The Tamil Nadu Assembly on Monday unanimously adopted a special resolution moved by Chief Minister Vijay to ensure that Tamil Thai Vazhthu is sung first at functions organised by government departments, educational institutions and other state-run bodies. Cutting across political lines, members [] The post TN Assembly unanimously passes resolution giving Tamil Thai Vazhthu pride of place appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
