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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.

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  Tamil Nadu weather update: Heavy rain expected, IMD issues yellow alert | Top updates

  December 12, 2024 13:24 IST

  IMD has issued a yellow alert across Tamil Nadu with heavy to moderate rains forecasted today. School holidays were declared in 11 districts, including Chennai and Villupuram.

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  Chennai Metro's first driverless train to start operation soon: Check project cost, new features

  December 10, 2024 18:42 IST

  Chennai Metro's first driverless train, which is part of the second phase of the Chennai Metro Rail project, will undergo static tests before proceeding to dynamic tests in March or April next year, reports said.

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  Weather update: IMD predicts heavy rains for Tamil Nadu tomorrow, yellow alert issued

  December 11, 2024 16:31 IST

  Tamil Nadu Weather Updates: The IMD said this low pressure is located over the Southwest and adjoining Southeast Bay of Bengal and is expected to move west-northwestward towards the Sri Lanka-Tamil Nadu coasts within the next 24 hours.

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  Kochi-bound SpiceJet flight suffers technical snag, makes emergency landing at Chennai airport

  December 09, 2024 11:53 IST

  According to officials, the flight left for Kochi from here with 117 passengers. The pilot later detected the "technical glitch," following which the flight turned back to Chennai and made an "emergency landing," they said.

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  Coast Guard detains four foreign nationals in coordinated sea, air operation off Tamil Nadu coast

  December 09, 2024 6:33 IST

  The Indian Coast Guard got input about suspicious boats in the waters following which, the coastal security force launched a coordinated sea-air operation and detained four foreign nationals. They were handed over to Tamil Nadu Police afterthe ICG operation concluded.

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  Chennai Power outage: Residents to face five hour power cut today | Check affected areas of city

  December 07, 2024 6:49 IST

  The power generation and distribution corporation of Tamil Nadu has announced a power outage on December 7 in the capital city of Chennai. The power cuts are scheduled to conduct essential maintenance work.

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  Chennai: Two dead, 19 others admitted to hospital due to drinking water contamination

  December 05, 2024 22:09 IST

  The exact cause of death will be determined after the post-mortem results are available, Minister Subramanian told reporters. The deceased have been identified as 56-year-old Tiruveethi and 42-year-old Mohanarangam.

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  Tamil Nadu: Video shows mammoth mudslide entering residential area in cyclone-hit Tiruvannamalai

  December 03, 2024 23:59 IST

  In Tiruvannamalai, tragedy unfolded as five bodies were recovered from a house crushed by a boulder that rolled down a hilltop following a mud slip on the night of December 1 during rains.

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  Cyclone Fengal: Seven, including five children, trapped in landslide in Tamil Nadu's Tiruvannamalai

  December 02, 2024 11:15 IST

  District Collector D. Bhaskar Pandian said five children were among those trapped inside the house. They are yet to be traced. The incident occurred on Sunday evening when a landslide hit VOC Nagar, located at the foot of the Annamalaiyar Hills in Tiruvannamalai, damaging several houses.