Sky was the limit in Chennai on Sunday, October 6, as the air show organised by the Indian Air Force (IAF) got underway at Marina Beach. The show, which commenced at 11 am, showcased 72 aircraft such as Rafale, light combat aircraft Tejas, light combat helicopter Prachand, and heritage aircraft Dakota. More than 13 lakh people flocked to the venue… Continue reading "IAF Air Show in Marina enters Limca Book of Records"
The Cauvery Water Regulation Committee on Thursday asked both Karnataka and Tamil Nadu to utilise Cauvery basin reservoirs water judiciously and conserve it for future needs. In the meeting of the Cauvery Water Regulation Committee chaired by its chairman Vineed Gupta, Karnataka said that as on September 11, the cumulative flow at Biligundlu was 192.37 tmc feet of water as… Continue reading "Release Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu as per SC order: CWRC tells Karnataka"
Two years after winding up its India production, global automobile giant Ford Motor Company is in talks with the Tamil Nadu government to restart operations at Maraimalai Nagar near Chennai, where it will focus on exports. Chief Minister Stalin visited Ford headquarters in Michigan on Tuesday and held discussions with its top management, urging it to restart production. “Had a… Continue reading "CM meets Ford executives, urges them to restart Maraimalai Nagar plant ops"
Siddharth, who was last seen in the critically acclaimed film Chithha, has announced a new film with director Sri Ganesh. The film will be bankrolled by the Shanthi Talkies production banner, which earlier made Maaveeran. “Siddharth 40 will feature a story with universal appeal and content that resonates with hearts across borders. We are excited to share it with you… Continue reading "Siddharth 40 gets officially announced"
Spiritual guru Bangaru Adigalar, popularly known as ‘Amma’, who brought in revolutionary reforms such as paving the way for women to enter the sanctum sanctorum of Shakti temples, passed away on Thursday. Adigalar (82), suffered chest pain before his death at his residence in Melmaruvathur near Chennai. He is survived by his wife, two sons and two daughters. Prime Minister… Continue reading "Bangaru Adigalar passes away; PM, Governor, CM condole"
President Droupadi Murmu attended the 165th convocation of the University of Madras here on Sunday and urged students to not let anxiety engulf them in life. Re-emphasising an issue close to her heart, the President in her address said, “In today’s highly competitive environment, there is huge pressure to excel. Hence, I appeal students to never let anxiety overwhelm you.”… Continue reading "President Droupadi Murmu emphasises on women’s education for societal progress"
The state government has received over 36 lakh applications online for the Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai Scheme so far in the first phase of the special camps conducted in the state to identify beneficiaries. Chief Minister M K Stalin launched the special camp for registering the applications for Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai Scheme at a function in Dharmapuri on July… Continue reading "State government receives 36 lakh applications online for Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai Scheme"
The Class 10 board exams commenced on Friday with 9.55 lakh students appearing for the language exam in 3,936 exam centres across Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. Of this, 9.38 lakh students appeared for the exam in Tamil Nadu, including 4.60 lakh girl students. In Puducherry 16,802 students wrote the exam, including 8,272 girls. A single trans student sat for the… Continue reading "9.55 lakh students appear for class 10 board exams across TN and Puducherry"
Chief Minister MK Stalin on Thursday said the Governor’s address was only the trailer and people who have read it know what self-respect, social justice and people’s welfare schemes the DMK regime intends to implement. Listing out the various schemes implemented by the 50-day-old DMK regime, especially separate agriculture budget, Uzhavar Sandhai revival, new satellite towns and priority for Tamils… Continue reading "Governor’s address just a teaser: Stalin"