Chennai residents woke to brief showers on Thursday morning, getting a temporary respite from the heat. Skies are expected to remain cloudy as the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has issued a yellow alert for select state districts. The RMC has forecasted light thunderstorms and lightning with moderate rainfall over the next few days over isolated areas of Chennai and other… Continue reading "Chennai wakes up to summer showers"
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has sought an appointment with Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss concerns regarding the delimitation process. In a letter addressed to the Prime Minister, Stalin emphasized the need for a meeting along with Members of Parliament from various parties to present their concerns on the issue. He also shared this letter on his official… Continue reading "Delimitation: CM Stalin seeks meeting with PM Modi "
Four months after the publication of applications in the Geographical Indications (GI) journal, the Kumbakonam vetrilai (betel leaf) and Thovalai maanikka maalai (flower garland) are poised to receive the GI tag, said P Sanjai Gandhi, an intellectual property attorney and government pleader at the Madras High Court. He confirmed that the applications, filed by him did not face any objections… Continue reading "Tamil Nadu’s ‘Kumbakonam Betel Leaf’, ‘Thovalai Flower Garland’ get GI tag"
In a veiled dig at DMK chief MK Stalin, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said the controversy over the three-language policy was being created for selfish political interests that would only hurt the employment opportunities of the youth. In an interview with PTI, Adityanath said languages like Tamil and Telugu were also taught in UP schools, and it has… Continue reading "Tamil is being taught in UP schools: Yogi Adityanath"
Starting today, travelers planning to visit Ooty and Kodaikanal must obtain an e-pass, as per a government directive aimed at regulating tourist inflow and protecting the environment in these popular hill stations. This requirement will remain in effect until June 30. The Madras High Court had initially issued an order on May 7 last year, mandating e-passes to control the… Continue reading "E-pass must for travel to Ooty, Kodaikanal"
Toll rates across 40 plazas in Tamil Nadu increased on Tuesday, April 1, following the annual revision by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI). The hike, which ranges between 5% and 10%, will impact commuters using major highways, including Vanagaram and Surapattu on the Chennai Elevated Bypass, Nallur on the Chennai-Kolkata Highway, and Athur and Paranur on the Chennai-Tiruchi… Continue reading "Toll price increased in 40 toll booths in Tamil Nadu"
The indefinite strike by the Southern Region Bulk LPG Tanker Owners Association was called off on the fourth day on Sunday night after oil firms agreed to their main demands. “We called off the strike after oil firms assured to meet our demands and in the interest of the public,” said association president Sundarrajan. The association commenced the indefinite strike… Continue reading "LPG tanker lorries call of strike"
While crediting Kambar for bringing “Lord Ram into the hearts of the common people”, Governor R N Ravi on Sunday said the Chola-era poet’s contributions remain unappreciated due to politics’ “toll” on culture. Inaugurating the eight-day Kamba Ramayana Festival organised by the Union Ministry of Culture’s South Zone Cultural Centre at Therazendur — believed to be Kambar’s native — in… Continue reading "Tamil Nadu Governor inaugurates Kamba Ramayanam festival at Kambarmedu"
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has voiced strong concerns about the proposed delimitation of constituencies, stating that it threatens to suppress the voice of southern states. In a statement marking the Ugadi festival, he highlighted the importance of linguistic and regional unity in the face of political and cultural challenges. Ugadi, celebrated as the New Year by Telugu and… Continue reading "Delimitation will supress the vouce of southern States: CM"
AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami (EPS) responded to actor Vijay’s recent remarks about the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. Speaking to reporters in Salem, EPS stated that Vijay was expressing his views to motivate his party cadres, adding that all political leaders make similar statements to inspire their followers. When asked about Vijay’s assertion that the real contest in… Continue reading "NEET: EPS comes down heavily on DMK govt"