Tamil Nadu News

Actor Kamal Haasan's MNM joins DMK-led alliance in Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu news: Kamal Haasan said that my party and I are not contesting this election. But we will give all cooperation to this alliance. We have joined hands as this is not just for a position, this is for the nation.

Tamil Nadu: FIR registered against state BJP chief Annamalai | Here's why

The state BJP chief has been booked under three sections of the IPC pertaining to promoting religious enmity, provocation of public peace, and fostering ill-will between classes of people within a place of worship.

Schools shut down in Coonoor and Kotagiri due to intense rain, check when classes will resume

Due to heavy rains, the government of Tamil Nadu has declared a holiday for all government and private schools on November 24. Students and parents should contact their school administrators for further information.

Tamil Nadu: Income Tax searches underway at residence, college of Minister EV Velu

Tamil Nadu news: The searches were being held in different parts of the state, including Chennai, the sources said without divulging any further details in this matter.

Tamil Nadu: Kallakurichi collector Sravan Jatavath orders assistant to carry his shoes

Tamil Nadu news: Ahead of the world famous 'Koovagam' festival, celebrated by transgenders from across the country and elsewhere, Jatavath visited the Koovagam Kuthandavar Temple to take stock of the arrangements made for the event.

Sri Lankan Navy arrests 16 Tamil Nadu fisherman; State BJP chief writes EAM Jaishankar to intervene

According to the officials, the arrested fishermen were taken by the Lankan Naval personnel to hand them over to authorities in their country.

President Droupadi Murmu attends Mahashivratri event with Sadhguru Vasudev in Coimbatore I SEE PICS

While speaking at the event which was attended by tens of thousands of devotees, President Murmu said, “I feel especially blessed today. I feel blessed to be here on the holy occasion of Mahashivaratri in the presence of Adiyogi.”

"..Gov Ravi may have come from Bihar who sells Pani puri, Soan papdi in Tamil Nadu", says DMK leader

The controversial statement from DMK leader RS Bharathi came days after Governor Ravi skipped some paras/portions of the government-prepared Address and also included his own points.

Tamil Nadu govt permits 100% occupancy in theatres, cinemas, multiplexes

Tamil Nadu Government on Monday permitted to increase the seating capacity of cinemas, theatres, multiplexes from existing 50% to 100% following COVID-19 protocols.

Oldest known human-made nanostructures dated to 600 BC discovered in Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu: Women remove sarees to save youth drowning in Kottarai dam

Three women removed their own sarees and threw them to save four young men who were about to drown Tamil Nadu's Perambalur district. Unfortunately, they managed to save two of the youth as the other two drowned. 

Tamil Nadu Governor Banwarilal Purohit tests positive for COVID-19

Tamil Nadu Governor Banwarilal Purohit tested positive for COVID-19. He is asymptomatic and clinically stable.

37-year old Tamil Nadu man live streams suicide on facebook

A 37-year old man ended his life by hanging in his house, live-streaming the shocking act on social media in neighbouring Tirupur district, police said on Thursday.

Tamil Nadu reports 49 deaths and over 2,100 new COVID-19 cases in 24 hrs

Tamil Nadu on Thursday reported 2,141 new coronavirus cases, taking the total number of infections in the state to 52,334. The State Health Department said the death toll now stands at 625 after 49 fatalities were reported today.

Tamil Nadu sees highest single-day spike with 1,927 COVID-19 cases; Chennai alone counts 1,390 cases

With a steep rise in cases, the total number of infected persons in the state now reached 36,841. Of the 1,927 new cases, Chennai has reported 1,390. The state capital's total now stands at 25,937.

How Chennai's Koyambedu wholesale market emerged as coronavirus hotspot

Asia's largest vegetable and fruit market, Koyambedu in Chennai is making headlines but not for the right reasons. On Monday, the busting market was closed after a sharp rise in coronavirus positive cases in the neighbouring district and Kerala's Wayanad. Chennai reported 279 cases on Saturday taking the total coronavirus positive tally to 3,390.