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  Heavy rainfall lashes Kanyakumari, IMD issues very heavy rainfall alert for Kerala

  May 18, 2024 21:37 IST

  The local authorities, including PWD are at alert citing the incessant rainfalls in Kanyakumari and parts of Tamil Nadu. Yesterday, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an orange alert for Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal.

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  After Mumbai hoarding collapse, Chennai Corporation orders removal of illegal billboards

  May 17, 2024 21:43 IST

  Tragic incident of hoarding collapse in Mumbai that unfolded after strong winds hit the city on May 13, lead to the demise of 16 people, raising a concern over the illegal and unaudited billboards in the cities.

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  Tamil Nadu: Four dead, over 15 injured after bus collides with lorry on Chennai-Trichy Highway

  May 16, 2024 9:25 IST

  Tamil Nadu: According to Padalam Police, the injured persons have been taken to Chengalpattu Government Hospital.

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  Tamil Nadu to release draft of State Education Policy after lifting of Model Code of Conduct

  May 12, 2024 11:06 IST

  Tamil Nadu: The panel comprises educationists and experts from different other fields. Sources in the Tamil Nadu Education Department told media that the draft of the State Education Policy was already prepared in November 2023.

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  Tamil Nadu bans 23 'ferocious' dog breeds including Pitbull terrier, Tosa Inu

  May 09, 2024 20:43 IST

  Earlier in March, a directive from the Animal Husbandry Ministry instructed states and Union Territories to refrain from granting licenses or permissions for activities involving breeds like Pitbull Terrier, Tosa Inu, among others identified as potentially hazardous.

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  Tamil Nadu: 9 dead in fireworks factory blast in Sivakasi, President, CM Stalin express condolences

  May 09, 2024 20:44 IST

  According to reports, the blast resulted in the deaths of nine individuals, with several others sustaining injuries. Rescue operations were promptly initiated following the explosion, with emergency services rushing to the scene to aid the injured and assess the extent of damage.

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  Tamil Nadu: 5 medical students drown in sea off Kanniyakumari coast

  May 06, 2024 17:19 IST

  According to the media reports, the students were a part of a large group from a medical college that came to Kanniyakumari to attend a marriage ceremony. The incident happened when a few students decided to visit a closed beach in the coastal city.

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  Former Tamil Nadu CM Panneerselvam slams DMK govt over Congress leader's murder

  May 05, 2024 17:08 IST

  After being reported missing on May 2, Congress' Tirunelveli East district unit president Danasingh's dead body was found at his farm house in Karaichuthupudur village.

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  YouTuber Savukku Shankar arrested for 'defamatory remarks against police' in Coimbatore

  May 04, 2024 21:22 IST

  Savukku Shankar is a political commentator and a YouTuber, who runs a YouTube channel named Savukku Media. His YouTube channel has a subscriber base of over half-a-million.

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  Explosion at Tamil Nadu stone quarry kills three workers, CM Stalin expresses sorrow

  May 01, 2024 23:29 IST

  Three workers lost their lives in a tragic explosion at a stone quarry in Tamil Nadu. The blast, which occurred during the unloading of explosives, resulted in severe damage, with body parts scattered and buried in debris.

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  Chennai residents unite to save toddler hanging from window porch | WATCH

  April 29, 2024 9:49 IST

  In a daring rescue in Thirumullaivoyal, Avadi, Chennai, quick-thinking residents saved a toddler dangling from a window porch, averting a potential tragedy. Dramatic footage captured the heroic efforts, including the formation of a human pyramid, which led to the child's safe retrieval.

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  Stalin cautions Centre over disaster relief fund, says 'TN watching BJP govt’s deception...'

  April 27, 2024 22:30 IST

  MK Stalin said that the Tamil Nadu government has so far spent Rs 2,477 crore from the State Disaster Fund towards the immediate relief and rehabilitation of the affected people.

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  Tamil Nadu farmers rally at Delhi's Jantar Mantar, scale mobile tower in protest | WATCH

  April 24, 2024 14:50 IST

  Over 100 farmers from Tamil Nadu converged at Delhi's Jantar Mantar to protest against the central government's policies, focusing on issues related to crop prices and river interlinking. Their demonstration entered its second day, with protestors scaling a mobile tower to intensify their demands.

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  Tamil Nadu: Steel-cutting ceremony of 3rd cadet-training ship held at Kattupalli

  April 21, 2024 15:02 IST

  The contract for indigenous design and the construction of three cadet-training ships was concluded between the defence ministry and L&T in March 2023

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  Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 1: Tamil Nadu all set to vote, BJP hopes to gain foothold

  April 18, 2024 23:25 IST

  Tamil Nadu will go to polls for all 39 seats on April 19 in the first phase of Lok Sabha elections with a triangular contest anticipated in the southern state.

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  Lok Sabha Elections 2024: 'DMK, BJP failed to bring development in Tamil Nadu', says Palaniswami

  April 17, 2024 18:23 IST

  Lok Sabha Elections 2024: All 39 seats in Tamil Nadu will be polled in the first phase of the general elections on April 19, and the counting of votes, along with those from other phases, has been scheduled for June 4.

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  Annamalai's BJP may spring a surprise in Tamil Nadu, DMK-Congress ahead: India TV Opinion Poll

  April 16, 2024 13:58 IST

  India TV Opinion Poll: Annamalai has repeatedly targeted the DMK over corruption and irregularities, such as in the state-run milk cooperative Aavin. He released what he termed as "DMK files," alleging graft by senior leaders, accusations which were dismissed by the ruling party.

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  Vidhya Rani, NTK candidate from Krishnagiri and daughter of Veerappan, to contest Lok Sabha polls

  April 16, 2024 13:20 IST

  Lok Sabha elections: Vidhya Rani, daughter of the notorious sandalwood smuggler Veerappan, steps into politics as the Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK) candidate for Krishnagiri Lok Sabha constituency, pledging to continue her father's legacy.

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  Theni Lok Sabha Polls: Tri-contest between AMMK's Dhinakaran, DMK's Selvan, AIADMK's Narayanasamy

  April 17, 2024 10:59 IST

  Hot seats in Lok Sabha Elections 2024: The fight is between AMMK's TTV Dhinakaran, DMK Thanga Tamil Selvan, and AIADMK VT Narayanasamy in this constituency in the upcoming general elections. It will be interesting to watch who wins the seat.

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  Election Commission’s flying squad inspects Rahul Gandhi’s chopper in Tamil Nadu | WATCH

  April 15, 2024 13:06 IST

  The inspection of political leaders’ vehicles and aircraft is a standard procedure implemented by the Election Commission to ensure adherence to election guidelines and regulations. Such checks aim to maintain the integrity and fairness of the electoral process.

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  Tamil Nadu: Two cases registered against K Annamalai for violating model code of conduct

  April 15, 2024 9:15 IST

  The cases have been registered at Sulur and Singanallur police stations respectively, the police informed.

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  AIMIM extends support to EPS-led AIADMK in TN for LS polls, tie-up also for Assembly elections

  April 13, 2024 21:08 IST

  AIMIM had allied with TTV Dhinakaran's Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam (AMMK) in Tamil Nadu for the 2021 Assembly polls and contested from three seats. The AIADMK was part of the BJP-led NDA then.

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  Rahul Gandhi's 'sweet gesture', buys Mysore Pak for 'brother' Stalin | WATCH VIDEO

  April 13, 2024 8:58 IST

  Congress leader Rahul Gandhi takes a break from campaigning in Tamil Nadu to share a sweet moment. Purchased Mysore Pak for DMK Chief M.K. Stalin.

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  Lok Sabha Election 2024: Annamalai booked over alleged poll violation, BJP-DMK workers clash

  April 12, 2024 15:33 IST

  BJP Tamil Nadu chief and Coimbatore candidate K Annamalai was booked for allegedly violating the campaign time for the Lok Sabha elections set by the Election Commission, the police said.

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  Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Rahul Gandhi to address rally with Stalin in Tamil Nadu's Coimbatore

  April 12, 2024 11:34 IST

  The Wayanad MP will address a public meeting in Coimbatore along with DMK president and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin. He will also address a rally in Tirunelveli.

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  PM Modi comes in defence of K Annamalai after 'joker' jibe by DMK leader Dayanidhi Maran | VIDEO

  April 10, 2024 20:27 IST

  Lok Sabha elections 2024: Former CM O Panneerselvam, DMK MPs Kanimozhi, A Raja, Dayanidhi Maran, BJP leaders Tamilisai Soundararajan, L Murugan and K Annamalai, AMMK chief TTV Dhinakaran, Saffron party nominee, actor Radhika Sarathkumar are among prominent candidates in Tamil Nadu.

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  Video: 5 killed as speeding car rams into two-wheeler, topples across four-lane highway in Madurai

  April 10, 2024 16:00 IST

  The collision was so severe that the vehicle spun across the four-lane road, crossed the center median, and finally came to a stop on the opposite side of the road.

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  Lok Sabha elections 2024: PM Modi addresses public meeting in Vellore, says 'DMK a family company'

  April 10, 2024 11:43 IST

  Tamil Nadu will witness polling for all 39 parliamentary constituencies in the first phase of the general elections on April 19. In the previous general elections in 2019, the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance secured a significant victory, winning 38 out of 39 seats in the state.