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Tamil Nadu: State-Owned Bus Drivers to Face 29-Day Suspension for Mobile Phone Use While Driving

Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation has announced a stringent 29-day suspension for bus drivers caught using mobile phones while on duty. The decision to impose harsher penalties comes in the wake of widespread public criticism after several videos surfaced online showing drivers using mobile phones while driving. In a recent incident, a viral video captured a driver talking on his …

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7 hours, 36 minutes ago

Madras HC Seeks Response On Plea Seeking Formulation & Implementation Of Technical & Operational Protocols For Gender Affirmative Care Procedures

Live Law

The Madras High Court has directed the National Medical Council, Tamil Nadu Health and Family Welfare Department, Madras Medical College and Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital, Government Rajaji Medical College and Hospital, National Health Mission Tamil Nadu, Directorate of Medical Education and Research, Directorate of Medical and Rural Health Services to respond to a plea seeking protocols for gender affirmative …

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Tamil Nadu achieves milestone with 10,000 DPIIT-registered startups

Deccan Chronicle

Chennai: Tamil Nadu has achieved a milestone by registering over 10,000 startups with the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, under the Union Ministry of Commerce and Industry, the state government said on Sunday. StartupTN has played a crucial role in nurturing the ecosystem by implementing various schemes and initiatives like funding programmes, mentorship opportunities and incubation support, …

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9 hours, 28 minutes ago

CMs Revanth, Naidu to attend WEF in Davos next month

Deccan Chronicle

At least three chief ministers -- Devendra Fadnavis, Chandrababu Naidu and Revant Reddy -- will join over 100 CEOs and other leaders from India in Davos next month for the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2025. Naidu will also be joined by his son and senior Andhra Pradesh minister Nara Lokesh, while Karnataka's Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar, Tamil …

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11 hours, 20 minutes ago

AP PHOTOS: The scars of a 9.1 earthquake and tsunami continue to haunt Indians for decades

Associated Press

NAGAPATTINAM, India — He was a young boy playing cricket with friends on a beach around 9:30 in the morning when a 9.1 magnitude earthquake violently shook the earth, and a tsunami struck from Indonesia to India two decades ago. The southern Tamil Nadu state government undertook repair, restoration, and rehabilitation activities with help from the Asian Development Bank and …

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12 hours, 51 minutes ago

Our alliance will win over 200 seats in 2026: Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin

Deccan Chronicle

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam President MK Stalin exuded confidence ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections, and said the party will form government in the state for the seventh time, this time with the alliance securing 200 seats.Addressing party workers in the Kancheepuram Constituency today, CM Stalin emphasized the DMK's commitment to public welfare over the past …

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14 hours, 37 minutes ago

Elephant tusk ivory, rare 'navapashana' alloy idols recovered in Tamil Nadu raid

India Today

Tamil Nadu’s Thiruvannamalai police, in coordination with the Wildlife Crime Control Bureau, have recovered two rare idols, a navapashana idol of Lord Murugan and a Krishna idol carved from elephant tusk, at Kandiyankuppam. The WCCB, which monitors the smuggling of elephant tusk-based artifacts, received a tip-off about a gang operating near Hosur and Krishnagiri. Officials revealed that if the navapashana …

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14 hours, 37 minutes ago

MK Stalin slams BJP over election rule change, calls it a threat to democracy

India Today

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin, on Monday, voiced strong criticism against the BJP-led Union government, accusing it of undermining democracy with an amendment to Section 93 of the Conduct of Election Rules. Stalin expressed his concerns in a post on X, alleging that the amendment aims to eliminate transparency in elections by restricting public access to election documents, including …

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14 hours, 37 minutes ago

A grand festival of Tamil Isai

New Indian Express

CHENNAI: The Raja Annamalai Mandram in Chennai came alive on December 21 as the Tamil Isai Sangam celebrated its 82nd anniversary with grandeur and tradition. This year, the Isai Perarignar award was bestowed upon Vedaranyam VG Balasubramaniam for his exceptional work in Tamil musicology, while S Naganatha Desikar was honoured with the Pan Isai Perarignar title for his expertise in …

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14 hours, 37 minutes ago

Bigg Boss Tamil 8 Highlights: Ranjith evicted, Vijay Sethupathi roasts Vishal

India Today

Vijay Sethupathi was in supreme form as the host of Bigg Boss Tamil 8 this weekend. VIJAY SETHUPATHI CALLS OUT ANSHIDA Vijay Sethupathi began the Saturday episode by appreciating the contestants for their effort during the task last week. VIJAY SETHUPATHI ROASTS VJ VISHAL'S CAPTAINCY Vijay Sethupathi then asked the contestants about VJ Vishal's captaincy this week. HOUSEMATES CALL JACQUELINE …

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14 hours, 37 minutes ago

Chess star Tania Sachdev calls out Delhi government for lack of support to sport

India Today

Decorated chess player Tania Sachdev expressed her disappointment with the Delhi government on Monday, alleging a lack of support for chess players in the state. Tania highlighted how support from other state governments has propelled their players to achieve great success in chess and revealed that she has received no recognition for her Olympiad victories in 2022 and 2024. Screengrab …

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14 hours, 37 minutes ago

Police arrest three men smuggling gun for 'IT guy' in Coimbatore

India Today

The Coimbatore police arrested three men with a smuggled country-made hand gun. The Anti-Terrorism Squad, which was tracking information about weapons being smuggled into Tamil Nadu, got a tip-off about two men trying to smuggle a country-made gun. The three men were identified as two locals Manikanda Prabhu and Harisri, and Kundan Rai from Patna, Bihar. Apart from the gun …

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14 hours, 37 minutes ago

Tamil Nadu: Childline workers’ salaries increased after one-year delay

New Indian Express

CHENNAI: After a delay of a year, the Department of Child Welfare and Special Services has increased the salaries of childline workers across the state. At district-level child helplines, coordinators’ salaries have increased from Rs 14,000 to Rs 28,000 and counsellors’ pay has increased from Rs 8,000 to Rs 23,000. Similarly, childline supervisors will now draw Rs 21,000, up from …

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14 hours, 37 minutes ago

Death of two TN electricity department contract workers: NHRC issues notice to Chief Secretary, DGP

New Indian Express

The National Human Rights Commission, has taken suo motu cognisance of a media report that two persons, working as contract labourers with the Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation died due to electrocution while repairing a high-tension overhead power line near Olaiyur Ring Road in KK Nagar, Tiruchi on December, 18, 2024. According to a statement, the Commission has observed …

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14 hours, 37 minutes ago

Travel between Chennai-Bengaluru to get hassle-free with Rs 1,338 crore project

New Indian Express

The Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari recently announced that the Centre has sanctioned Rs 1,338 crore for an access-controlled highway project. The 28-kilometre highway along NH-40 will connect Walajapet in Ranipet district to the Tamil Nadu-Andhra Pradesh border. "In Tamil Nadu, we have sanctioned ₹1,338 crore for an Access-Controlled Highway project on NH-40, spanning 28 km …

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14 hours, 37 minutes ago

Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation floating restaurant stuck in low tide

New Indian Express

CHENNAI: Though ready for months now, the first floating restaurant in the state, anchored at the Muttukadu Boat House on East Coast Road, is yet to be made fully operational as the boat cannot sail smoothly in the backwaters during low tides. The Rs 5 crore project, which is being implemented through a public private partnership with the Tamil Nadu …

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14 hours, 37 minutes ago

Dindigul has most drowning deaths in south Tamil Nadu

New Indian Express

MADURAI: With nearly 315 of instances of drowning deaths reported between 2022 and 2024, Dindigul accounted for the highest number of such cases among the 10 districts in southern Tamil Nadu, according to data from the police department. Of the total 1,948 drowning deaths in the past three years, 280 deaths were reported in Thoothukudi, followed by 254 in Kanniyakumari, …

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14 hours, 37 minutes ago

Annamalai, Poyyamozhi spar over educational fund allocation

New Indian Express

CHENNAI: Denying charges over allocation of funds for the education department, School Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi dismissed the allegations that internet bills for district education offices have not been paid leading to suspension of connections. “Despite the centre’s failure to release funds, Tamil Nadu has ensured the welfare of two lakh teachers and 43 lakh students by not delaying …

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Celebration of changemakers

New Indian Express

CHENNAI: Change is the only constant, as the popular adage goes. In the spirit of honouring these changemakers, The Rajasthani Association Tamilnadu unveiled its Rajasthani-Tamil Seva Awards, at DG Vaishnav College on Saturday. Narendra Srisrimal, chairman of the Rajasthani-Tamil Seva Awards Committee, underlined the community’s dedication to service in education healthcare, and cultural integration. Chief guest Justice C Saravanan, remarked, …

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Indian sports wrap, December 22: Anahat Singh wins third straight Western India Slam title

The Hindu

SQUASH Anahat defends title at Western India Slam Two-time champion Anahat Singh continued her dominance with a commanding 3-0 win over top seed Akanksha Salunkhe in an all-Indian women’s final of the 79th Western India Slam -- a USD 9,000 Professional Squash Association Challenger event -- in Mumbai on Sunday. In the men’s final, second seed Ameeshenraj Chandaran of Malaysia …

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1 day, 2 hours ago

Higher count of butterfly species recorded in Pachamalai during Forest Department study

The Hindu

A recent study by the Forest Department in the lush, green and serene Pachamalai Hills under the Tiruchi Forest Division has recorded a higher count of butterfly species and a healthy butterfly population. A total of 126 butterfly species were recorded during the two-day study that was carried out by The Nature and Butterfly Society in coordination with the Forest …

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1 day, 3 hours ago

TN achieves milestone with 10,000 DPIIT-registered startups

Deccan Chronicle

Chennai: Tamil Nadu has achieved a milestone by registering over 10,000 startups with the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, under the Union Ministry of Commerce and Industry, the state government said on Sunday StartupTN has played a crucial role in nurturing the ecosystem by implementing various schemes and initiatives like funding programmes, mentorship opportunities and incubation support, …

Tamil Nadu Startup Dpiit

1 day, 6 hours ago

Amit Shah’s remarks on Ambedkar caused lasting shame on Parliamentary democracy: DMK

The Hindu

The high-level executive committee of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam on Sunday said the “insulting and distasteful attack” on Dr. Ambedkar in the Parliament by Home Minister Amit Shah had caused a lasting shame for the Parliamentary democracy by the Bharatiya Janata Party government. Amit Shah’s comments on Ambedkar: Congress demands HM’s resignation; INDIA bloc MPs protest in Parliament premises Another …

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1 day, 7 hours ago

Team from Kerala begins cleanup of hazardous wastes dumped in Tirunelveli district

The Hindu

A team of 25 members from Kerala arrived in Tirunelveli district to remove truckloads of hazardous waste dumped at various locations across the district, which had been transported from Kerala. The waste found in the places including Pazhavoor, Kodaganallur, Kallur and Kondanagaram comprised biomedical materials including syringes, blood samples and other hazardous waste mixed with solid wastes. The Bench comprising …

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Tamil Nadu: State-Owned Bus Drivers to Face 29-Day Suspension for Mobile Phone Use While Driving

Madras HC Seeks Response On Plea Seeking Formulation & Implementation Of Technical & Operational Protocols For Gender Affirmative Care Procedures

Tamil Nadu achieves milestone with 10,000 DPIIT-registered startups

CMs Revanth, Naidu to attend WEF in Davos next month

AP PHOTOS: The scars of a 9.1 earthquake and tsunami continue to haunt Indians for decades

Our alliance will win over 200 seats in 2026: Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin

Elephant tusk ivory, rare 'navapashana' alloy idols recovered in Tamil Nadu raid

MK Stalin slams BJP over election rule change, calls it a threat to democracy

A grand festival of Tamil Isai

Bigg Boss Tamil 8 Highlights: Ranjith evicted, Vijay Sethupathi roasts Vishal

Chess star Tania Sachdev calls out Delhi government for lack of support to sport

Police arrest three men smuggling gun for 'IT guy' in Coimbatore

Tamil Nadu: Childline workers’ salaries increased after one-year delay

Death of two TN electricity department contract workers: NHRC issues notice to Chief Secretary, DGP

Travel between Chennai-Bengaluru to get hassle-free with Rs 1,338 crore project

Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation floating restaurant stuck in low tide

Dindigul has most drowning deaths in south Tamil Nadu

Annamalai, Poyyamozhi spar over educational fund allocation

Celebration of changemakers

Indian sports wrap, December 22: Anahat Singh wins third straight Western India Slam title

Higher count of butterfly species recorded in Pachamalai during Forest Department study

TN achieves milestone with 10,000 DPIIT-registered startups

Amit Shah’s remarks on Ambedkar caused lasting shame on Parliamentary democracy: DMK

Team from Kerala begins cleanup of hazardous wastes dumped in Tirunelveli district