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  Chennai to face 5-hour power cut today: Check full list of affected areas, timings and advisory

  January 28, 2025 7:15 IST

  Chennai power cuts: Residents in the affected areas have been advised to take necessary precautions and plan to minimise the impact. The power outage will be effective from 9 am to 2 pm.

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  Bomb threat at Tuticorin Airport in Tamil Nadu, security tightened

  January 23, 2025 18:37 IST

  Tuticorin Airport in Tamil Nadu has increased security after receiving a bomb threat via email. Authorities have implemented intensive security checks, including the use of sniffer dogs and bomb squads.

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  Chennai to face five-hour power cut on Wednesday | Check affected areas, timings

  January 21, 2025 21:22 IST

  The power corporation announced a five-hour outage in Chennai on January 22. The power cuts are scheduled to allow maintenance work, such as repair and upgrade, to be completed.

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  Chennai Metro to stop issuing travel cards, top-up at all stations from April

  January 20, 2025 20:03 IST

  Chennai Metro Rail is set to discontinue travel cards and top-ups at all stations. In the first phase, 11 stations have already stopped issuing new cards and top-ups.

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  Five coaches of passenger train from Villupuram to Puducherry derails near Villupuram station

  January 14, 2025 11:53 IST

  According to the Indian Railways, all passengers were safely evacuated from the train. Railway staff and engineers rushed to the site and are actively working to repair the derailed train.

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  Jallikattu 2025 kicks off in Madurai with 1,100 bulls, 900 tamers, attracting participation

  January 14, 2025 9:38 IST

  The 2025 Jallikattu festival in Madurai kicked off with 1,100 bulls and 900 tamers, showcasing Tamil Nadu's vibrant culture and attracting global attention with strict safety measures and exciting prizes.

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  Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi reacts to CM Stalin's 'childish' barb, says arrogance not good

  January 12, 2025 15:58 IST

  Governor RN Ravi recently returned from the Assembly without making an address. He left in anguish as the National Anthem was not played. Later, MK Stalin termed his behaviour childish. He said it is tradition to sing the Tamil Anthem before and the National Anthem after the session.

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  Tamil Nadu: Opposition parties AIADMK, DMDK boycott Erode Assembly bypoll, accuse DMK of threatening

  January 11, 2025 23:16 IST

  The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) has officially named V.C. Chandhirakumar, the party’s Propaganda Joint Secretary, as its candidate for the upcoming Erode East Assembly by-election.

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  Tamil Nadu: DMK announces VC Chandhirakumar as candidate for Erode East bypoll

  January 11, 2025 11:00 IST

  The DMK has announced VC Chandhirakumar as its candidate for the Erode East by-election, following the death of Congress MLA EVKS Elangovan.

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  Tamil Nadu govt launches Pongal gift hampers to ration card holders: 1kg brown rice, 1kg sugar

  January 10, 2025 12:59 IST

  Pongal guft: Apart from the gift set, the Tamil Nadu government has announced the distribution of free veshti and saree and the special package is also extended to residents in Sri Lankan rehabilitation camps.

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  Singapore-bound Air India flight suffers mid-air technical snag, returns back to Chennai

  January 10, 2025 12:16 IST

  As per officials, the pilots contacted the airport upon discovering the issue, to return to the city and the flight, with about 170 passengers later made a safe landing.

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  Erode East Assembly: EC announces date to conduct bypoll for second time in two years | Details

  January 07, 2025 18:48 IST

  The Erode seat fell vacant last month when the incumbent MLA EVKS Elangovan died due to illness. The voting for the Erode seat will be held on February 5, the same day as for 70 seats of Delhi Assembly.

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  HMPV in India: Two children test positive for virus in Chennai, total 5 cases in 24 hours

  January 06, 2025 21:12 IST

  The total number of positive cases in India has reached five as two cases were found in Karnataka while one case was found in Ahmedabad today.

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  Tamil Nadu Governor leaves Assembly over 'brazen disrespect to Constitution and national anthem'

  January 06, 2025 12:47 IST

  During the House proceedings, the governor fervently appealed to Chief Minister MK Stalin and Speaker M Appavu to sing the National Anthem, but they "cussedly refused," the Governor's office alleged in a social media post on 'X'.

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  Anna University sexual assault case: Governor reviews security, NCW forms probe committee

  December 29, 2024 18:12 IST

  Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi visited Anna University to review security following a student’s alleged sexual assault, prompting investigations and safety reforms.

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  Madras High Court forms all-women IPS officers' SIT to investigate Anna university sexual assault

  December 28, 2024 16:18 IST

  The court also took firm action regarding the breach of the victim's privacy and the leak of the FIR, ordering the Tamil Nadu government to compensate the victim with Rs 25 lakh in recognition of the trauma caused by the FIR's disclosure.

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  Anna University student gang rape case: One accused arrested by Chennai police amid political stir

  December 25, 2024 14:51 IST

  Soon after the news about a gang rape on the campus of Anna University spread, the BJP sought Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin's statement, saying he should take responsibility for the failure of law and order in the state.

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  CM Stalin writes to EAM Jaishankar for immediate release of 17 fishermen apprehended by Lankan navy

  December 24, 2024 18:47 IST

  Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin urges Union Minister S. Jaishankar to take immediate diplomatic action for the release of 17 fishermen and their boats detained by the Sri Lankan Navy.

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  TN: AIADMK's Sasikala accuses Stalin govt of hiding huge number of murders due to drug culture

  December 23, 2024 15:32 IST

  Sasihkala cited the recent murder of a 25-year-old man at the entrance of a court in Tamil Nadu's Tirunelveli. She added that women do not feel safe in the state and the DMK govt is taking no action.

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  Tamil Nadu weather: Traffic jams, waterlogging reported after heavy rains, IMD predicts more showers

  December 23, 2024 11:46 IST

  Because of heavy rains, the Thoothukudi district of Tamil Nadu on Monday witnessed waterlogging and traffic jams in residential areas with the local administration making efforts to draw out the stranded rainwater through a water suction pump.

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  K Annamalai detained during protests against funeral procession of Coimbatore blast mastermind

  December 21, 2024 8:34 IST

  Tamil Nadu BJP President K Annamalai said that the incompetent DMK government arrested all of them, including the Hindu Munnani State President Kadeshwara C. Subramaniam.

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  Chennai to get new highway soon, Nitin Gadkari approves plan, travel time to Vellore to be reduced

  December 20, 2024 18:25 IST

  Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, recently said, the Centre has approved Rs 1,338 crore for an access-controlled highway project on NH-40. This highway project covers 28 kilometers from Walajapet/Ranipet to the Tamil Nadu-Andhra Pradesh border.

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  Chennai rains: Will schools stay closed today? IMD issues orange alert for key Tamil Nadu districts

  December 19, 2024 8:39 IST

  Chennai weather update: Heavy rainfall forecast for Kanchipuram, Tiruvallur, Chennai, and Chengalpattu. IMD issued an orange alert; find out if schools are closed today in Tamil Nadu. Stay updated on rainfall alerts and holiday announcements.

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  Kallakurichi hooch tragedy: Supreme Court junks Tamil Nadu govt's plea against CBI investigation

  December 18, 2024 8:38 IST

  The Supreme Court denied interfering in the Madras High Court order which directed the state police to hand over the investigation to the CBI. The tragic incident that took place in July this year claimed 67 lives.

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  Tamil Nadu weather update: Heavy rains to lash Chennai, other districts, orange alert issued

  December 17, 2024 14:55 IST

  Tamil Nadu rains: The districts of Cuddalore, Mayiladuthurai, Nagapattinam, Tiruvarur, Chengalpattu, Villupuram, Kallakurichi, Ariyalur, Perambalur, Tiruchy, Thanjavur and Pudukkottai are predicted to receive heavy rainfall.

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  7 dead, over hundred patients feared trapped as fire breaks out at hospital in Tamil Nadu's Dindigul

  December 13, 2024 6:23 IST

  There are more than a hundred patients trapped inside, and efforts are being made to evacuate them. This hospital has four floors. Prelimiary reports suggest that more than 50 ambulances, including private ambulances, have been called to shift the patients to other hospitals.

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  MK Stalin calls One Nation, One Election Bill 'draconian', says it will erase regional voices

  December 12, 2024 18:12 IST

  One Nation, One Election Bill: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin said this impractical and anti-democratic move will erase regional voices, erode federalism, and disrupt governance.

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  Tamil Nadu rains: Airlines issue travel advisory, schools closed in several districts | 10 points

  December 12, 2024 15:45 IST

  Tamil Nadu rains: All schools will remain closed in 11 districts of Tamil Nadu in anticipation of heavy rains on Thursday. A holiday has been declared for schools in Chennai, Villupuram, Thanjavur, Mayiladuthurai, Pudukkottai, Cuddalore, Dindigul, Ramanathapuram, Thiruvarur, Ranipet and Tiruvallur.