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TN allocates Rs 248.44 cr for Pongal gift hampers; decision on cash component awaited
Chennai, Dec 31: The Tamil Nadu government has earmarked Rs 248.44 crore for procuring essential food items to be distributed as part of the Pongal gift hampers for the upcoming harvest festival.
DMK confident of 2026 mandate as Stalin hails 2025 as a landmark year for Tamil Nadu
Chennai, Dec 31: Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Wednesday asserted that his Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam was firmly on course for a decisive victory in the 2026 Assembly elections, declaring that 2025 had already emerged as a defining and successful year for Tamil Nadu.
TN Cabinet to meet on Jan 6 ahead of Assembly session; key decisions expected
Chennai, Dec 31: The Tamil Nadu Cabinet will meet on January 6 at the Secretariat in Chennai under the chairmanship of Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, ahead of the commencement of the State Legislative Assembly session scheduled to begin on January 20.
TN contract nurses end protest after govt assures permanent appointments
Chennai, Dec 31: Contract nurses, recruited through the Medical Services Recruitment Board in Tamil Nadu, have called off their prolonged protest after the state government assured them of permanent appointments and other long-pending benefits.
AIADMK holds consultative meeting with district secretaries as party gears up for Tamil Nadu Assembly elections
Chennai, December 31: The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam on Wednesday held a consultative meeting with district secretaries to discuss election preparations for the upcoming Tamil Nadu elections.
"Tamil should be medium of instruction up to standard five": Union Education Minister asks Tamil Nadu govt to implement NEP
Madurai, December 31: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Wednesday asked the Tamil Nadu government to implement the National Education Policy, 2020, in the state, stating that Tamil should be the medium of instruction up to standard five as per the policy's recommendation.
Tamil Nadu govt undertakes major IPS reshuffle, promotes 70 officers ahead of assembly elections
Chennai, December 31: The Tamil Nadu government has promoted and transferred 70 Indian Police Service officers, including senior ranks from DIG to DGP, ahead of the expected announcement of the Assembly election.
Piyush Goyal to hold key alliance talks in TN on Jan 4-5 ahead of 2026 Assembly polls
Chennai, Dec 31: Union Minister Piyush Goyal, the BJP's election in-charge for Tamil Nadu, is set to visit the state on January 4 for the second round of crucial alliance discussions with the AIADMK leadership, as political preparations intensify ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections.
TN Governor begins 5-day visit to Ooty; extensive security arrangements in place
Chennai, Dec 31: Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi has embarked on a five-day visit to the Nilgiris, with extensive security arrangements put in place across the hill district.
Chennai on high alert, 25,000 cops deployed for New Year's Eve celebrations
Chennai, Dec 31: Chennai will witness heightened security measures on New Year's Eve, with more than 25,000 police personnel deployed across the city and its suburbs to ensure a safe and incident-free celebration.
TN: ECI allows booth agents to submit voter applications during SIR
Chennai, Dec 30: In a move aimed at strengthening electoral participation and ensuring greater accuracy in the voters' list, the Election Commission of India has announced detailed guidelines for the ongoing Special Intensive Revision of Electoral Rolls in Tamil Nadu.
Super Kings Academy expands footprint in Tamil Nadu with new centre in Tiruchengode
Tiruchengode, Dec 30: Chennai Super Kings has announced that its flagship Super Kings Academy, one of India's leading cricket training institutions, will launch a new academy centre at KSR Educational Institutions, Tiruchengode, further strengthening its grassroots cricket development programme in Tamil Nadu.
TN: Vaikunta Ekadasi celebrated with deep devotion at Srirangam temple
Chennai, Dec 30: The ancient town of Srirangam witnessed an overwhelming outpouring of faith and devotion as lakhs of devotees gathered at the Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple to observe the sacred festival of Vaikunta Ekadasi on Tuesday.
TN emerges as top-performing state with 11.19 pc growth: Udhayanidhi Stalin
Coimbatore, Dec 30: Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin on Tuesday said that Tamil Nadu has emerged as the best-performing state in the country, recording an impressive economic growth rate of 11.19 per cent, attributing the achievement to the inclusive and people-centric governance model of the Dravidian government.
Election Commission to issue notices to over 12 lakh voters in TN ahead of Assembly polls
Chennai, Dec 30: As preparations intensify for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, the Election Commission of India has begun the process of issuing notices to over 12 lakh voters across the state, seeking additional documents to verify their eligibility.
Winged guests Rosy Starlings arrive in large numbers in TN's Thoothukudi
Chennai, Dec 30: Thousands of Rosy Starlings, a migratory bird species native to Eastern Europe and Central Asia, have arrived in large numbers across Thoothukudi district in Tamil Nadu, turning the skies into a spectacular display of swirling wings.
Sri Lankan Navy arrests three more Indian fishermen; tension escalates in TN's Rameswaram
Chennai, Dec 30: Rameswaram in Tamil Nadu witnessed renewed anxiety among the fishing community after the Sri Lankan Navy arrested three Indian fishermen in the early hours of Tuesday and seized their fishing trawler on charges of poaching in its waters.
Stalin govt to conduct welfare impact survey ahead of 2026 Assembly elections
Chennai, Dec 30: In a major administrative exercise ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections, the Tamil Nadu government has decided to undertake a large-scale impact assessment of its welfare schemes by surveying nearly 1.91 crore households across the state.
IMD predicts rain in TN's Western Ghats; fog likely in some parts
Chennai, Dec 30: The India Meteorological Department has forecast light to moderate rainfall at isolated places across the Western Ghats and parts of southern Tamil Nadu on Tuesday, owing to the influence of multiple atmospheric systems prevailing over the region.
TN farmers seek extension of Mettur water release as Samba crop faces delay
Tiruchy, Dec 29: Farmers across the Cauvery delta districts have urged the Tamil Nadu government to extend the release of water from the Mettur dam until the end of February, citing widespread delays in Samba paddy cultivation caused by adverse weather conditions and crop damage earlier this season.
TN to get five new Doppler weather radars to boost cyclone tracking and forecast accuracy
Chennai, Dec 29: In a major boost to weather forecasting and disaster preparedness, Tamil Nadu is set to receive five new Doppler Weather Radars aimed at strengthening cyclone tracking, rainfall monitoring, and early warning systems across the state.
Rains forecast across TN for next three days, fishermen warned against venturing into sea
Chennai, Dec 29: The India Meteorological Department has forecast moderate rainfall across several parts of Tamil Nadu over the next three days, owing to an active atmospheric circulation prevailing over the Comorin region and the adjoining southeast Arabian Sea.
Fishermen to launch indefinite strike in TN's Ramananthapuram today over arrest of 3 by Lankan navy
Chennai, Dec 29: Fishermen in Ramanathapuram district are set to launch an indefinite strike from Monday, protesting the arrest of three Tamil Nadu fishermen by the Sri Lankan Navy and the continued seizure of Indian fishing boats.
Vice President CP Radhakrishnan to visit Puducherry, Kerala and Tamil Nadu on Dec 29-30
New Delhi, December 29: Vice-President CP Radhakrishnan will be on a two-day visit to Puducherry, Kerala and Tamil Nadu on December 29 and 30.
Kamal Haasan pays tribute to Vijayakanth on his second death anniversary
Chennai, December 28: Veteran actor-politician Kamal Haasan paid a heartfelt tribute to Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam founder and actor Captain Vijayakanth on his second death anniversary.
Vice President Radhakrishnan to begin Kerala, Tamil Nadu visit tomorrow
New Delhi, Dec 28: Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan will be on a two-day visit to Puducherry, Kerala and Tamil Nadu starting Monday, an official said.
Tamil Nadu: Wetland Bird Census conducted across 20 wetlands in Trichy District
Trichy, December 28: A two-day Wetland Bird Census was successfully conducted across 20 wetlands in the Trichy district of Tamil Nadu on December 27 and 28 to assess bird diversity, population and wetland health, officials said on Sunday.
"Carved indelible place in hearts of people": TVK Vijay pays tribute to Captain Vijayakanth on his second death anniversary
Chennai, December 28: Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam chief Vijay on Sunday paid tribute to late actor and Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam founder Captain Vijayakanth on his second death anniversary, remembering him as a leader who earned a special place in the hearts of the people.
CM Stalin names Coimbatore flyover after Bharat Ratna C. Subramaniam
Chennai, Dec 28: Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Sunday announced that the high-level flyover connecting Aathupalam and Ukkadam Junction on Oppanakara Road in Coimbatore will be named the 'C. Subramaniam, paying tribute to one of India's most respected national leaders and the architect of the Green Revolution.
TN CM Stalin pays tribute to former DMDK chief Captain Vijayakanth on his death anniversary
Chennai, December 28: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Sunday paid tribute to the DMDK founder, Captain Vijayakanth, on his second death anniversary.
Leaders pay tribute to former DMDK chief Captain Vijayakanth in Chennai on his 2nd death anniversary
Chennai, December 28: Leaders from DMK, BJP and other parties paid tribute to the DMDK founder Captain Vijayakanth on his second death anniversary in Chennai on Sunday.
Water shortfall hits TN's Athikadavu-Avinashi project, farmers raise concerns
Chennai, Dec 28: The Tamil Nadu Water Resources Department has acknowledged that several waterbodies under the Athikadavu-Avinashi irrigation project did not receive adequate water this year and assured that priority would be given to these areas during the next monsoon season.
Northeast monsoon heading to conclusion in TN with near normal rainfall season
Chennai, Dec 28: The Northeast Monsoon season in Tamil Nadu, which typically spans from October to December, is nearing its conclusion, with the state having received close to its normal rainfall for the season.
Pongal gift distribution expected to be completed by Jan 10: TN Minister
Chennai, Dec 27: Tamil Nadu Handlooms and Textiles Minister R. Gandhi on Saturday said that preparations for the annual Pongal gift distribution have been completed, and Chief Minister M.K. Stalin will soon make a formal announcement regarding the benefits to be extended to ration card holders across the state.
DMK will return to power in TN in next polls, asserts Stalin
Thiruvannamalai (Tamil Nadu), Dec 27: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Saturday asserted confidence that his Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) will return to power in the next Assembly elections, citing the government's welfare-driven governance and development initiatives across the state.
Fog, strong winds forecast across TN over next two days
Chennai, Dec 27: The India Meteorological Department has forecast largely dry weather conditions across Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal over the next two days, attributing the change to variations in the easterly wind pattern prevailing over the region.
Vaikunta Ekadasi: Devotees participate in 8th day of Pagal Pathu celebrations at Srirangam Temple
Tiruchirappalli, December 27: Devotees on Saturday celebrated the eighth day of the Pagal Pathu celebrations of the Vaikunta Ekadasi festival at the Srirangam Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple in Tamil Nadu's Tiruchirappalli.
ECI sets up special voter registration camps across TN to enroll left out voters
Chennai, Dec 27: In an effort to ensure maximum inclusion in the electoral process, the Election Commission of India has announced a series of special voter registration camps across Tamil Nadu to enable eligible citizens to enrol in the electoral rolls or correct their details.
TN jaggery producers seek inclusion in Pongal gift scheme to revive traditional industry
Chennai, Dec 27: As the harvest festival of Pongal approaches, farmers and jaggery producers across Tamil Nadu have urged the state government to include locally produced jaggery in the annual Pongal gift hamper distributed through fair price shops.
EC issues notices to nearly 10 lakh TN voters over errors in electoral roll revision
Chennai, Dec 25: The Election Commission of India has initiated action against nearly 10 lakh voters in Tamil Nadu for failing to provide accurate or complete information during the recently concluded Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.