Tamil Nadu News | newkerala.com

Online Tamil Nadu News Daily

Read latest Tamil Nadu News Updates

ICF now develops new high capacity EMU train

Chennai, Dec 9 : The Integral Coach Factory (ICF) has now come out with a new Electrical Multiple Unit (EMU), commonly known as electric train, with a higher passenger capacity, said a top official.

Warrant issued to produce Sasikala in FERA violation case

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) , Dec 8 : A special ED court has issued a warrant to produce All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) leader VK Sasikala before it in a Foreign Exchange Regulation Act (FERA) violation case.

Madras HC stays Sri Sri Ravi Shankar's Thanjavur temple event

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) , Dec 7 : The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court on Friday stayed a two-day event organised by spiritual leader and founder of Art of Living (AOL) Sri Sri Ravi Shankar in Tamil Nadu's Thanjavur district.

Stalin opposes Centre's stand on construction of reservoir across river Cauvery

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) , Dec 6 : Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) president MK Stalin on Thursday said that the party will not accept the Centre's stand on permitting the Karnataka government to construct a reservoir across river Cauvery at Mekedatu.

TN condemns Centre's permission for DPR for Mekedatu dam

Chennai, Dec 6 : Tamil Nadu on Thursday condemned the central government for permitting the Karnataka government to prepare a Detailed Project Report (DPR) for building a new dam across the Cauvery river at Mekedatu.

Don't close down Potato Research Centre in Ooty: TN

Chennai, Dec 6 : Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K. Palaniswami on Thursday told Prime Minister Narendra Modi that the closure of the Central Potato Research Station (CPRS) in Ooty will have detrimental impact on potato farmers.

Puducherry government cannot decide nominated members: SC

New Delhi, Dec 6 : The Supreme Court on Thursday upheld Puducherry Lt. Governor Kiran Bedis decision to nominate three members to the Assembly holding that the government of Union Territory has no role in the nomination of members.

Madras HC issues notice to Vijaya Bhaskar for riding motorcycle without helmet

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) , Dec 6 : The Madras High Court on Thursday issued a notice to Tamil Nadu Health Minister Vijaya Bhaskar for riding a motorcycle without a helmet.

Karnataka seeks amicable solution to Cauvery water row, writes to TN CM

Chennai, Dec 6 : Karnataka Water Minister DK Shivakumar on Thursday called for finding an amicable solution to the long pending Cauvery water sharing dispute with Tamil Nadu.

SC upholds nomination of 3 Puducherry MLAs by Kiran Bedi

New Delhi , Dec 6 : The Supreme Court on Thursday upheld the decision of Puducherry Lieutenant Governor (LG) Kiran Bedi to nominate three Members of Legislative Assembly (MLA) to the Assembly.

EU extends aid to those affected by cyclone Gaja

New Delhi, Dec 6 : The European Union (EU) on Thursday announced emergency assistance of 105,000 euros to the communities most affected by cyclone Gaja that hit Tamil Nadu in November.

TN leaders greet Ramakrishnan for Sahitya Akademi Award

Chennai, Dec 5 : Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K. Palaniswami on Wednesday congratulated writer S. Ramakrishan for being chosen for the prestigious Sahitya Akademi Award for 2018.

Big B urges people to come forward to help rebuild TN

New Delhi, Dec 5 : Megastar Amitabh Bachchan has urged people to come forward and help victims of severe cyclonic storm Gaja. Superstar-politician Kamal Haasan thanked him for being the thread which stitches our country together.

AIADMK's silent procession on Jayalalithaa death anniversary

Chennai, Dec 5 : A silent procession, floral tributes and a pledge to win the ensuing general elections by the ruling AIADMK leaders marked the second death anniversary of then Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa here.

AIADMK's silent procession on Jayalalithaa death anniversary

TN CM, Dy CM take out peaceful march to mark death anniversary of Jayalalithaa

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) , Dec 5 : Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami and Deputy Chief Minister O. Panneerselvam along with All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) workers and leaders took out a peaceful march on the second death anniversary of former state chief J Jayalalithaa on Wednesday.

Perumal Murugan releases two sequels of controversial 'One Part Woman'

New Delhi, Dec 5 : Renowned Tamil writer Perumal Murugan, who was hounded by right wing activists for portions of his novel "Madhorubagan" or "One Part Woman" that allegedly hurt their religious sentiments, is back with two sequels which pick up right from where the controversial novel ended. The sequels will arrive at the stands on Wednesday.

Delhi court files charges against Dhinakaran

New Delhi, Dec 4 : A Delhi court on Tuesday said the trial in the "Two Leaves" symbol bribery case will begin from December 17 after framing charges against sidelined AIADMK leader T.T.V. Dhinakaran.

Register criminal case against TN CM, Ministers, EC and police officials: Stalin

Chennai, Dec 4 : DMK President M.K. Stalin on Tuesday demanded registration of criminal cases against Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K. Palaniswami, officials of Election Commission, state police and also the person who filed a petition seeking cancellation of the FIR registered in the R.K. Nagar cash-for-vote case.

Two leaves bribery case: Dhinakaran signs copy of charges farmed against him

New Delhi , Dec 4 : Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam (AMMK) leader and RK Nagar MLA TTV Dhinakaran on Tuesday appeared in the Delhi's Patiala House Court to sign the copy of charges farmed against him in the two leaves bribery case.

Train 18 breaches 180 kmph speed during trials

Chennai, Dec 2 : India's first locomotive-less train or Train 18 on Sunday breached the 180 kmph speed limit during a test run, a top official said here.

Cyclone Gaja: Centre allocates Rs 353.70 crore to TN

New Delhi [india] Dec 1, : Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh has approved Rs 353.70 crore as an interim relief fund to Tamil Nadu for the damage caused in the state by Cyclone Gaja.

Centre's nod for Rs 353 crore cyclone relief to Tamil Nadu

New Delhi, Dec 1 : To help Tamil Nadu in providing relief to the people affected by cyclone 'Gaja', the Centre has cleared Rs 353.70 crore to the state, said the Home Ministry on Saturday.

Bank strike on December 26 against mergers, pay revision

Chennai, Dec 1 : A day after the Indian Banks' Association (IBA) raised its wage hike offer to 8 per cent from 6 per cent, the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) on Saturday called a nationwide strike on December 26 against bank mergers and pay revision.

Aamir pitches in for TN cyclone Gaja survivors

Mumbai, Dec 1 : Superstar Aamir Khan is saddened knowing about the devastation Cyclone Gaja wrought on Tamil Nadu and has urged his fans and followers to contribute generously to alleviate their suffering.

DRI seizes over Rs. 2 crore gold, arrests 5 in Chennai

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) Nov 30 : The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) on Friday arrested five people, including two South Korean nationals in Chennai and seized seven kgs of gold worth Rs. 2.20 core smuggled into India from Hong Kong.

New Tejas coaches to be rolled out

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) Nov 30 : The first set of Tejas coaches manufactured by the Integral Coach Factory (ICF) of the Indian Railways will be flagged off in Chennai on Friday.

TN farmers threaten to walk naked to Parliament if demands go unanswered

New Delhi , Nov 30 : Farmers from different corners of the country have started gathering at the Ramlila Maidan on the second day of the two-day protest, demanding debt relief and better Minimum Support Price (MSP) for crops.

Cyclone Gaja: Nirmala Sitharaman reviews relief ops in TN

Nagapattinam (Tamil Nadu) , Nov 30 : Union Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday visited the cyclone Gaja-affected areas in Tamil Nadu's Nagapattinam district and took stock of the situation.

Railways to transport relief material for free in cyclone-affected parts of TN

New Delhi , Nov 30 : The Central Railways have permitted inter-state and intra-state free transport of relief material by coaching trains and goods trains to the cyclone-affected districts of Tamil Nadu.