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  Tamil Nadu govt presents budget with focus on '7 grand Tamil dream'

  February 19, 2024 11:30 IST

  Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu presented the budget and made a slew of announcements. This included the "Kalaignarin Kanavu Illam," a housing scheme named after the late DMK patriarch and former Chief Minister M Karunanidhi.

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  Tamil Nadu: 9 killed, several others injured in firecracker factory explosion in Virudhunagar

  February 17, 2024 15:36 IST

  A massive explosion took place in a firecracker factory in Tamil Nadu's Virudhunagar.

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  Tamil Nadu CM Stalin accuses Governor Ravi of using assembly for 'political activities'

  February 15, 2024 21:58 IST

  Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin was apparently referring to R N Ravi's refusal to read out the customary address by the head of state on February 12.

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  Tamil Nadu Assembly opposes 'One Nation, One Election' and delimitation exercise

  February 14, 2024 14:51 IST

  The Tamil Nadu Assembly voiced its opposition to the 'One Nation, One Election' proposal and the upcoming delimitation exercise. Led by Chief Minister MK Stalin, the Assembly passed resolutions highlighting concerns about the impact on democratic principles and the state's interests.

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  Jailed Tamil Nadu Minister Senthil Balaji, accused in cash-for-jobs scam resigns

  February 13, 2024 11:28 IST

  The Enforcement Directorate (ED) had on August 12 filed a charge-sheet, running to 3,000 pages against Balaji Tamil Nadu Minister Senthil Balaji in a cash-for-jobs scam case.

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  TN Governor refuses to read govt's address in Assembly: 'It would amount to Constitutional travesty'

  February 12, 2024 18:01 IST

  In yet another instance of confrontation with the DMK dispensation in Tamil Nadu, Governor RN Ravi concluded his customary address within a few minutes. He asserted that he disagreed with the govt over the content and criticisd them 'not respecting' the national anthem.

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  Tamil Nadu: Luxury wrist watches worth Rs 1.70 crore seized at Chennai airport, passenger held

  February 10, 2024 20:08 IST

  Tamil Nadu news: Investigations revealed that the passenger was acting as a 'carrier' and was supposed to deliver the watches to another individual for a monetary benefit, an official release from R Srinivasa Naik, Principal Commissioner of Customs, Chennai International Airport said on Saturday.

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  Chennai: Bomb threats rattle five private schools, police assure public safety

  February 08, 2024 14:22 IST

  Tamil Nadu: Law enforcement agencies are currently investigating the origin and credibility of the bomb threats to determine the appropriate course of action.

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  BJP gets big boost in Tamil Nadu as 15 ex-MLAs, mostly from AIADMK, and 1 former MP join party

  February 07, 2024 18:02 IST

  The new entrants in BJP will boost the presence of the saffron party in Tamil Nadu where the party is struggling to make a mark. The BJP failed to open its account in the Lok Sabha elections 2019.

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  CM Stalin returns from Spain visit with 'promising investments', gets warm welcome at airport

  February 07, 2024 10:32 IST

  Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin highlighted the success of the trip, securing substantial investments for Tamil Nadu's growth. Stalin emphasised Spain's role in the state's development and commented on political dynamics, expressing skepticism about ambitious electoral goals.

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  TN: NIA raids 6 places linked to Naam Tamilar Katchi party members suspected to have LTTE links

  February 02, 2024 16:38 IST

  The chargesheeted men had conspired with the accused in the Vizhinjam Arms case for exploiting the illegal drugs trade in India and Sri Lanka for funding, amassing, and stashing weapons for the revival of LTTE in India and Sri Lanka.

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  Tamil Nadu: Six dead after car collides with lorry in Tenkasi

  January 28, 2024 15:35 IST

  The authorities have initiated a thorough investigation to determine the circumstances that led to this fatal collision. Updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.

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  Amid I.N.D.I.A bloc’s teardown, Stalin tells Oppn leaders: ‘Votes against BJP must not get split’

  January 27, 2024 8:33 IST

  Rift in the Opposition's alliance seems to be widening every passing day, with various political parties coming out and announcing to go solo in their respective states. Amid this turmoil, Stalin has urged them not to let the anti-BJP votes to get split in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

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  Chennai Metro Rail introduces QR tickets via WhatsApp | Here's how to book

  January 25, 2024 9:42 IST

  Chennai Metro Rail expressed confidence that this innovation will be well-accepted by the community and join hands with CMRL in promoting a green environment and digital initiatives.

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  NIA files supplementary chargesheet in 2022 Coimbatore car bomb blast case, names two more accused

  January 24, 2024 18:15 IST

  The incident involved an explosion at the Arulmigu Kottai Sangameshwarar Thirukovil Temple, and the ongoing investigation reveals a complex plot orchestrated by individuals, including Azarudeen's role in indoctrination and the planning process, and Idris' involvement in purchasing a vehicle for the

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  PM Modi visits Ram Setu's origin point in Tamil Nadu ahead of 'Pran Pratishtha' in Ayodhya | VIDEO

  January 21, 2024 12:10 IST

  It is said that Arichal Munai is a point from where the Ram Setu was built. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to this place holds significance ahead of the Pran Pratishtha ceremony at the Ram temple in Ayodhya.

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  PM Modi holds road show in Chennai, inaugurates Khelo India Youth Games

  January 19, 2024 23:31 IST

  The Prime Minister was accorded a rousing reception by BJP workers who lined up on both sides of the roads, leading to the Nehru Indoor Stadium at Periamet here.

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  Jallikattu in Tamil Nadu: 42 injured during bull-taming event in Palamedu

  January 16, 2024 20:18 IST

  The best tamer and the owner of the best bull received a car from the Chief Minister after the event. Meanwhile, a total of 840 bulls were released from Vaadivaasal and nearly 1,000 tamers participated in the sport that saw the tamers' adrenaline surge.

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  Tamil Nadu: Incessant rains damage harvest-ready crops, AIADMK chief demands compensation for farmer

  January 08, 2024 23:50 IST

  The leader of the opposition and former chief minister said the government should declare a minimum relief of Rs 25,000 per acre and also ensure appropriate compensation for farmers under crop insurance.

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  Tamil Nadu govt will deliver ten lakh biscuit packets for Sabarimala pilgrims

  January 06, 2024 20:35 IST

  The biscuits will be distributed at various points from Pamba to Sannidhanam. The TDB has also arranged medicinal water along with the biscuits for the pilgrims.

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  Tamil Nadu Minister V Senthil Balaji's judicial custody extended until January 11

  January 04, 2024 17:26 IST

  Chennai: The ED subsequently took him into custody for interrogation, leading to periodic extensions of his judicial custody, with the latest extension granted by Principal Sessions Judge S. Alli through a video-conferencing session.

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  TN minister Udhayanidhi Stalin reaches Delhi, to invite PM Modi for Khelo India Youth Games

  January 03, 2024 21:50 IST

  The Khelo India Youth Games will be held in Tamil Nadu from January 19 to 31. It will be the first time when the state will host these games.

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  DMDK leader Vijayakanth tests positive for Covid-19, put on ventilator due to breathing issues

  December 28, 2023 7:46 IST

  This is the second time that DMDK leader Vijayakanth tested positive for Covid-19. The first time he caught the infection was in September 2020.

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  Tamil Nadu: One dead after blast, fire at Indian Oil Corporation plant in Chennai

  December 27, 2023 17:31 IST

  Chennai fire: One man died after blast and fire incident took place at Indian Oil Corporation plant in Chennai's Tondiarpet on Wednesday.

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  Tamil Nadu: Ammonia gas leak detected in sub-sea pipe in Ennore, five fall ill

  December 27, 2023 10:36 IST

  People called the police the moment they smelled the gas. A few of them fell ill as Ammonia spread in the air. However, the officials fixed the leak and the affected people were taken to the local hospital.

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  Tamil Nadu: Fire breaks out in fishing boat anchored at Rameswaram's Pamban

  December 24, 2023 7:37 IST

  The fishing boat was anchored when it caught fire in Rameswaram. The locals called fire officials soon they spotted the flames.

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  Passenger smokes inside Muscat-Chennai flight, handed over to police

  December 23, 2023 18:10 IST

  A passenger was arrested for allegedly smoking inside the flight enroute to Chennai from Muscat.

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  31 dead as rains lash Tamil Nadu, Centre already released Rs 900 crore: Nirmala Sitharaman

  December 22, 2023 15:06 IST

  When such a massive disaster was taking place in Tamil Nadu, Chief Minister M K Stalin was in Delhi with the INDI Alliance, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said.