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In India, one person with COVID-19 is currently infecting at least 2 others, say IIT-Madras researchers

4 hours ago

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The researchers said higher COVID-19 vaccination coverage and stringent protocols could lower the severity of the infection..

Stalin transfers probe into death of a man with disability to CB-CID

5 hours ago

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The Chief Minister also announced a solatium of ₹10 lakh to the bereaved family..

Coastal areas in TN may experience moderate rains till Wednesday, says Met Dept

7 hours ago

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Monday saw Chennai residents wake up to a wet morning, while other southern and coastal regions too, received showers; dry weather to prevail from Jan 20..

Manjuvirattu: 16-year-old gored to death

19 hours ago

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A 16-year-old boy, identified as Balaji, was gored to death at the annual manjuvirattu held here on Saturday. Police said at least 20 others were inju..

‘50-plus more susceptible to COVID-19 death’

20 hours ago

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More elders with co-morbidities have died since January 1..

Protect sanctity of universities: Association

20 hours ago

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AUT submits a petition to Governor..

‘Start the process towards prohibition in Tamil Nadu’

20 hours ago

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Generating revenue by increasing the drinking habit among citizens is not a good idea: K. Balakrishnan..

Man dies after attack by camp elephant

21 hours ago

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He was the mahout’s assistant..

Service doctors of Tamil Nadu plan protest on January 19

yesterday

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They want the State government to implement a pay band revision..

Sunday lockdown total in Villupuram, Cuddalore regions

yesterday

News / The Hindu/ Tamil Nadu

The law enforcement authorities in Cuddalore, Villupuram, and Kallakurichi districts made extensive deployment of personnel for effective enforcement of the lockdown..

Bane of delays and acquittals

yesterday

News / The Hindu/ Tamil Nadu

Long before Tamil Nadu rolled out its child-friendly policy in school, in an attempt to ensure the safety of children and help them continue education..

Revised guidelines for COVID test issued

yesterday

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Symptomatic persons, at-risk contacts of confirmed cases among those to be tested..

Self-test kits go unmonitored

yesterday

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State Govt. is against their use and recommends RT-PCR tests..

Locked homes on watch in Vellore, nearby districts

yesterday

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Helplines in place to help residents inform about their travel..

Man murdered in Kundrathur

yesterday

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A 33-year-old man, an employee of the Heavy Vehicles Factory in Avadi, was stabbed to death when he intervened in a domestic spat in Kundrathur police..

GI tag sought for Kumbakonam Vetrilai, Thovalai Manikka Malai

yesterday

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Farm varsity applied for Kumbakkonam betel leave while artisans’ association filed the plea for the garland..

Tasmac Pongal sales cross ₹500 crore in TN, Madurai region sees highest sales

2 days ago

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This year’s liquor sales of ₹520.13 crore beat last year’s figure at this time of ₹417.18 crore..

Avaniapuram jallikattu | Spectator gored to death, over 80 participants injured

3 days ago

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As many as 652 bulls and 294 bull-tamers participated in seven rounds of the event...

Vaikunta Ekadasi celebrated at temples amid COVID-19 restrictions

3 days ago

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Darshan was allowed only after 6 a.m...

MNM president releases initial list for urban civic polls

3 days ago

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47-candidate list out for Coimbatore..

CM releases govt. ‘report card’, says 2,619 files have been cleared

3 days ago

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Speedy clearance of files is indicative of an efficient government, says Stalin..

Electoral bonds account for 53% of DMK’s income: report

3 days ago

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EC releases annual reports submitted by AIADMK, BSP, PDP and JMM..

Man found murdered

4 days ago

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A 31-year-old casual labourer, L. Alex of Sameer Vyas Nagar under Thalamuthu Nagar police station, who was an accused in 22 burglary cases, was found..

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister unveils new building in Villupuram

4 days ago

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It will used by the Differently Abled Welfare Department..

Stalin launches distribution of enhanced pension to retired priests

4 days ago

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Even those who are not under HR&CE control to benefit from the scheme..

Congress suspends Mekedatu padayatra at Ramanagaram

4 days ago

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Congress leaders took the decision in the light of the High Court’s observations about violation of Covid-19 norms and the Karnataka government banning the padayatra..

Water released from Veedur dam for irrigation in Villupuram and Puducherry

4 days ago

News / The Hindu/ Tamil Nadu

Altogether 3,200 acres of agricultural land can be cultivated in both the areas..

Qualification test of cryogenic engine for Gaganyaan successful

4 days ago

News / The Hindu/ Tamil Nadu

The performance during the 720-second trial met the objectives, says ISRO..

Helplines opened for inter-State migrant workers

4 days ago

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The Tamil Nadu Government has requested inter-State migrant workers to stick to their workplaces without any fear or anxiety over the third wave of th..

‘Abolish all-India quota in fully State-funded medical colleges’

4 days ago

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It is a disincentive to States that allot massive resources for running them, says CM..

Court directs police to file status report on complaint against Sasikala

4 days ago

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Former AIADMK Minister seeks criminal action against her as she was claiming to be the party’s general secretary..

620 police personnel test positive in T.N.

4 days ago

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Eight in Pallavaram station infected..

Re-allocation of subjects for Ministers

4 days ago

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The Tamil Nadu government has issued orders to re-allocate certain subjects in the portfolios among Ministers.The subject ‘Airports’ would be handled..

Vellore logs 292 fresh COVID cases

4 days ago

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The total number of COVID-19 cases in Vellore district reached 52,698 with 292 fresh infections reported on January 12. With a total of 49,671 having..

Additional coaches in Pongal special trains

5 days ago

News / The Hindu/ Tamil Nadu

The decision follows an appeal from the rail users..

IGNOU launches online MBA

5 days ago

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Candidates will be enrolled for January 2022 session..

TN Governor pays floral tribute to Swami Vivekananda’s statue

5 days ago

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The Governor said Swami Vivekananda’s call to the youth became an inspirational mantra, and that it was only appropriate that his birthday is celebrated as National Youth Day..

Additional coaches in trains for Pongal

5 days ago

News / The Hindu/ Tamil Nadu

They will cater to wait-listed passengers, says Salem railway division press release..

Tiruppur police help 93-year-old homeless man get his COVID-19 vaccine

5 days ago

News / The Hindu/ Tamil Nadu

The nonagenarian, who had been living on the streets, did not possess any proof of identity; police said they would monitor him and ensure he got his second dose too..

T.N.government notifies rules for preparing regional plans

5 days ago

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Regional Planning Authority will prepare a land and building-use map within 18 months of its constitution..

‘Cut cost of COVID test’

5 days ago

News / The Hindu/ Tamil Nadu

The cost of a COVID-19 test is higher in Tamil Nadu when compared to many other States, and it should be capped at ₹500 so that more people will come..

Former MP Ram Babu dies

5 days ago

News / The Hindu/ Tamil Nadu

A.G.S. Ram Babu, 60, former MP representing Madurai Lok Sabha constituency, passed away at a private hospital here on Tuesday.According to family memb..

Traffic islands resized around Green Circle in Vellore

5 days ago

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The aim is to decongest the gateway to Fort City from Bengaluru Highway..

Physicians should decide on chest CT scans, say doctors

5 days ago

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‘Not everyone who tests positive requires the procedure’..

Woman injured while trying to rescue child

5 days ago

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Incident occurred at Katpadi station..

HC directs State not to allow rooster fights

6 days ago

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PIL plea says it amounts to cruelty..

IGNOU live telecasts subject sessions in Tamil

6 days ago

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Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) had been identified as the national coordinator for SWAYAM Prabha DTH Channels 17, 18, 19 and 20, said..

Do not compete with other States but with developed countries, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister tells officials

6 days ago

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Stalin asks officials to visit districts twice a month to monitor the implementation of various schemes..

Madras High Court orders notice to Centre on challenge to Dam Safety Act

6 days ago

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DMK MP S. Ramalingam says the Act goes against federalism..

Court dismisses SpiceJet’s appeal against order to wind up

6 days ago

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The Madras High Court however, extended the interim stay granted till Jan 28, to allow the airline to prefer a further appeal in the Supreme Court..

Transport Department to refund bus fare owing to lockdown on Jan. 16

6 days ago

News / The Hindu/ Tamil Nadu

The State Transport Department will be refunding the bus fares to passengers who have booked tickets for travel on January 16. The move comes in the..

Ready to tackle any exigency in Thanjavur: Collector

6 days ago

News / The Hindu/ Tamil Nadu

A total of 17 areas across the district had been declared as containment zones...

Prime Minister’s security lapse: TNCC approaches Tamil Nadu Governor

6 days ago

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BJP had earlier complained to R.N. Ravi about the issue..

SC grants T.N. time to justify former Minister’s arrest

6 days ago

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Rajenthra Bhalaji is accused of involvement in a job scam..

T.N. Finance Minister holds meeting of economic advisory panel

6 days ago

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Minister for Finance and Human Resources Management Palanivel Thiaga Rajan chaired a meeting in Chennai on Monday with some members of the Chief Mini..

T.N. government doctors demand adequate quarantine period after COVID-19 duty

6 days ago

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They want at least a third of the workforce to be kept in reserve to limit exposure..

Places of worship in Tamil Nadu not open for public from Jan. 14-18; complete lockdown on Jan. 16

7 days ago

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Tamil Nadu lockdown extended till January 31..

TN government allows Jallikattu events despite COVID-19 surge

7 days ago

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Only 50% of seating capacity allowed for audience; all audience members, bull-tamers, trainers and officials to have two-dose vaccination certificate and COVID-19 negative certificate..

COVID-19: TN university exams postponed indefinitely

7 days ago

News / The Hindu/ Tamil Nadu

Higher Education Minister K. Ponmudi said the new dates would be announced a week before the exams were due to begin on Jan 20..

The ePlane Company raises USD5 million in funding, cargo carrier expected to be rolled out by Feb 2023

7 days ago

News / The Hindu/ Tamil Nadu

The company aspires to build the world's most compact flying taxi, called the e200, for passengers, as well as cargo transport..

Vasan condemns Karnataka Congress padayatra for Mekedatu dam

7 days ago

News / The Hindu/ Tamil Nadu

The Tamil Maanila Congress president said the Karnataka Congress’ decision was against the interests of farmers in TN..

Lockdown yields Tasmac a bumper

7 days ago

News / The Hindu/ Tamil Nadu

It sold liquor worth ₹217.96 crore on Saturday..

Complete lockdown passes off peacefully all over Tamil Nadu

7 days ago

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People stay indoors as only essential services function..

Border surveillance tightened in Puducherry

7 days ago

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Teams set up to check vaccination status, detect symptoms..

Teachers seek clarity on final exams

8 days ago

News / The Hindu/ Tamil Nadu

Associations appeal to the State government to announce the schedule early..

Ensure distribution of Pongal gift: Stalin

8 days ago

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CM makes plea to Ministers, MLAs, Collectors..

Sunday lockdown total in southern districts of Tamil Nadu

8 days ago

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Control rooms opened in Madurai, says Collector; enough beds available, says Rajaji hospital dean..

Watch | 12th century Chola temple lies in ruins

8 days ago

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A video on the Apatsahayeswarar temple..

Legal Coordination Committee for service doctors plan protest

8 days ago

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Members demand implementation of G.O. 354..

Tamil Nadu government fixes basic price for sale of river sand

8 days ago

News / The Hindu/ Tamil Nadu

It plans to open new quarries and depots in two months..

Over 70% students in 4 districts vaccinated

8 days ago

News / The Hindu/ Tamil Nadu

Over 2.26 lakh eligible students in these districts have received the first dose..

Around 1.2 lakh people get the jab at mega vaccination camps

8 days ago

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Tiruvannamalai conducted the highest number of camps..

Court directs Crime Branch to register case against O. Panneerselvam, his son

9 days ago

News / The Hindu/ Tamil Nadu

The accused had intentionally furnished false information in the affidavits, filed alongside their nomination papers, complaint filed by a former DMK member alleges..

Governor should respect and approve laws enacted by State Assembly, says TN CM Stalin

9 days ago

News / The Hindu/ Tamil Nadu

At an all party meeting of MLAs convened to chalk out the next course of action to obtain exemption from NEET, M.K. Stalin said NEET remained a stumbling block to the educational development of TN students..

Decision on reopening prasadam stall inside Bhavani Sangameswarar temple premises soon

9 days ago

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It was closed after BJP members raised an issue over ‘halal’ certification..

Seized clothes, bags donated to underprivileged children

9 days ago

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T.N. Police confiscated the products in an IP rights violations case..

‘NEET counselling verdict a win for social justice’

9 days ago

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Order will allow over 4,000 students to get admission in medical colleges: Alagiri..

Fresh COVID-19 cases cross 8,900 in Tamil Nadu

9 days ago

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30,817 persons are under treatment; 8 deaths recorded..

Assistance to the disabled increased

9 days ago

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It will benefit a total of 2,06,254 persons, says Chief Minister..

Expect State to install CCTV cameras in schools: HC

9 days ago

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PIL plea highlights poor infrastructure, lack of facilities at a Pudukottai school..

Term of co-operative societies cut to 3 years

9 days ago

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‘We have received complaints of financial irregularities in societies’..

TNPSC puts off statistical exam to Jan. 11

9 days ago

News / The Hindu/ Tamil Nadu

The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) has postponed the competitive examination for the Combined Statistical Subordinate Service to January..

Priest’s remarks on Bharat Mata prima facie promote enmity, says HC

9 days ago

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‘The words are provocative and reek of malice and supremacism’..

Water level in Mullaperiyar, Vaigai dams

10 days ago

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Water level in Mullaperiyar dam stood at 139.20 feet (maximum permissible level is 142 ft.) with an inflow of 196 cusecs and a discharge of 1,200 cuse..

Farm loan waived in Namakkal and Salem districts

10 days ago

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The Chief Minister has agreed to treat it as a special case: Periyasamy..

More curbs introduced in Puducherry

10 days ago

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Malls and shops must limit customers to 50% of their capacity..

Amended legislation is the only solution to ban online gambling, says Ramadoss

10 days ago

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The PMK leader, in a statement, said a judgement by the top court may not put an end to online gambling; a strong, amended legislation was needed, he said..

Watch | Eluciole Circus, the circus school

10 days ago

News / The Hindu/ Tamil Nadu

Ever been to a circus school? This one in Auroville teaches acro yoga, juggling, acrobatics and aerial acts..

Lodge complaint of threat or coercion, police tell industries in Sriperumbudur

10 days ago

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Officials promise strict action..

Sasikala demands govt. to pay ₹1,000 per person for Pongal

10 days ago

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T.T.V. Dhinakaran decries senior Minister’s observation on Amma Unavagams..

Two murdered by a gang in Chengalpattu

10 days ago

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An unidentified six-member gang killed two persons using country bombs in two places in Chengalpattu on Thursday. The police identified the victims as..

Bar Council writes to DGP over searches

10 days ago

News / The Hindu/ Tamil Nadu

The Bar Council of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry (BCTNP) has written to the Director General of Police against unauthorised searches conducted by the poli..

Three die in van-car collision at Perunagar near Kancheepuram

10 days ago

News / The Hindu/ Tamil Nadu

Three persons were killed when the car they were travelling in collided head on with a van in Perunagar near Kancheepuram on Thursday. The identity..