Tamil Nadu custodial death case: CB-CID arrest 2 cops
Vignesh and his friend Suresh, both habitual offenders, were taken into custody by the Secretariat police in Chennai on April 18.
May 07, 2022, 12:15 PM IST
Centre vs MK Stalin: Tamil Nadu Assembly adopts bill empowering state to appoint Vice-Chancellors
While the BJP opposed the bill at the introductory stage, the main opposition AIADMK staged a walkout ahead of the passage of the bill.
Apr 25, 2022, 13:09 PM IST
Tamil Nadu Governor's convoy attacked; ADC writes to state DGP, seeks 'tough action against protestors'
The Aide De Camp (ADC) to the Governor wrote that the Governor's tour schedule was communicated to the state government, district officials and Police department, well in advance for necessary arrangements.
Apr 21, 2022, 07:58 AM IST
Madurai Chithirai Fest stampede: 2 dead, 7 injured; CM Stalin announces financial aid
At least two people died while seven others were injured in a stampede during the entry of Lord Kallazhagar into the Vaigai River as a part of Madurai Chithirai Festival 2022, reported ANI quoting Madurai Government Hospital Dean A Rathinavel.
Apr 16, 2022, 12:02 PM IST
Tamil Nadu to celebrate BR Ambedkar’s birth anniversary as 'Equality Day'
The Tamil Nadu govt will install a life-size bronze statue of Dr BR Ambedkar in the Ambedkar Manimandapam, CM M K Stalin said in the Assembly.
Apr 13, 2022, 17:36 PM IST
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin terms CUET ‘regressive’, urges PM Modi to withdraw proposal ‘immediately’
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin argued that CUET will fail to provide equal opportunity to state boards educated students as well as “grossly undermine the relevance of overall development oriented long-form learning in schools.”
Apr 06, 2022, 19:56 PM IST
Tamil Nadu issues red alert in coastal areas fearing Lankan refugee influx
After 16 Sri Lankans landed at Rameswaram and Mandapam on Tuesday, the Tamil Nadu government has issued a red alert in the coastal areas to prevent a larger inflow of refugees from the island nation.
Mar 25, 2022, 20:31 PM IST
Tamil Nadu to bear cost of repatriation of 5000 students stranded in war-hit Ukraine
It may be noted that around 5,000 students from Tamil Nadu are pursuing professional courses in Ukraine. Of this, 916 students are said to have gotten in touch with the Tamil Nadu Government, as of Friday morning.
Feb 25, 2022, 12:56 PM IST
DMK wins big in Tamil Nadu urban civic polls, BJP outperforms regional players
The DMK has won a majority in all the 21 municipal corporations including the Greater Chennai Corporation and also came out victorious in most of the 138 municipalities and 490 town panchayats.
Feb 22, 2022, 23:51 PM IST
Tamil Nadu urban local body polls: DMK's huge win is a certificate from people, says CM Stalin
"As DMK led UPA alliance is winning with huge margins, I thank people. This is a certificate given to the last 9 months of our governance. This is a reorganisation for the Dravidian model," said Stalin.
Feb 22, 2022, 20:25 PM IST
MK Stalin urges 31 parties to join 'All India Federation for Social Justice'
MK Stalin said that time has come to oppose the threat from "religious bigotry and hagemony."
Feb 02, 2022, 15:42 PM IST
Tamil Nadu schools, colleges to open from February 1, no night curfew from January 30
The DMK government has also withdrawn the complete lockdown on January 30 (Sunday). The decision I this regard was taken following a meeting chaired by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin, which was also attended by state’s Health Minister Ma Subramanian, Chief Secretary V Irai Anbu, and other officials.
Jan 28, 2022, 06:37 AM IST
'IAS rule change against very roots of federalism': Tamil Nadu, Kerala shoot letters to PM Narendra Modi
While Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said that change in rules will bring "fear psychosis" amog officers, the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin that same strikes "strikes at the very root" on federalism.
Jan 23, 2022, 23:21 PM IST
Night curfew in Tamil Nadu from today, complete lockdown on Sunday amid COVID-19 surge
During the complete lockdown on Sunday, essential services like medical shops, distribution of milk, newspapers, fuel pumps, ATM, freight transport will be allowed. E-commerce services will not be allowed during lockdown while restaurants will be allowed to provide food delivery services and takeaways from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Jan 06, 2022, 08:07 AM IST
110-year-old building collapses in Madurai; Cop on duty dies, colleague critical
The cops at Madurai’s Vilakkuthoon police station were on night patrols in the city when a portion of the dilapidated building came crashing down on them.
Dec 22, 2021, 20:34 PM IST
Tragic! 3 students killed, 4 injured in school wall collapse in Tamil Nadu, CM Stalin announces compensation for kin
Condoling the deaths and conveying his sympathies to the bereaved families, the Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin said he has ordered an assistance of Rs 3 lakh to the families of each of the four injured students.
Dec 17, 2021, 20:27 PM IST
Schools in Chennai, 6 other Tamil Nadu districts closed as more rains likely today
Heavy rains in several parts of Tamil Nadu and neighbouring Puducherry on Sunday inundated many areas, while several roads and subways were flooded. Inconveniencing people and affecting their routine.
Nov 29, 2021, 07:21 AM IST
Chennai goes under water, red alert issued for several Tamil Nadu districts
The weather department has warned of more rains issuing a red alert for several districts including Chennai.
Nov 27, 2021, 10:52 AM IST
Madras High Court warns Chennai Corporation over its failure to prevent flooding during rains
At last five people have died due to rain-related incidents in Tamil Nadu and over 260 huts and over 70 houses have been damaged. Surplus rainwater gushed out of reservoirs while several roads here resembled swollen rivers and four persons were killed in rain-related incidents across Tamil Nadu.
Nov 09, 2021, 12:28 PM IST
Chennai rains: Work from home in govt offices, holiday in schools and colleges in 4 districts of Tamil Nadu
The Chief Minister called upon the people to hold their travel plans as the weathermen have predicted heavy rains for the next three days. He said that officials have been put on high alert and all the state government departments are working in coordination with each other.
Nov 08, 2021, 06:56 AM IST
