TN: Political parties stage protest against 'black laws' enacted by Centre
Chennai , Aug 25 : Tamil Nadu Muslim Munnetra Kazagham (TMMK) and Manithaneya Makkal Katchi (MMK) on Sunday held a demonstration in parts of Tamil Nadu demanding revocation of four
epressive black laws recently enacted by the Centre and also to condemn mob lynching incidents reported in the country.
Tamil Nadu: SIT picks up two after red alert sounded in state
Coimbatore , Aug 24 : A day after a red security alert was sounded as the city police received information regarding six terrorists infiltrating into Tamil Nadu, two persons have been picked up by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) based on intelligence input.
TN continues to be on high alert after intel input on LeT
Chennai, Aug 24 : Tamil Nadu police on Saturday continued with its tight security arrangements for the second day across the state following an intelligence alert that six Laskhar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorists have entered the state, police said.
TN Governor Purohit, Stalin remember Jaitley
Chennai, Aug 24 : Tamil Nadu Governor Banwarilal Purohit on Saturday said former Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley was an asset to the Indian people.
Tamil Nadu: Fishermen's Union to hold strike on August 28
Rameswaram , Aug 23 : The fishermen's union has decided to hold a rail picket strike on August 28 to address the Sri Lankan navy issue to free the fishermen and boats caught in Sri Lanka and prevent the nationalization of boats.
High alert in TN after intel report of LeT infiltration
Chennai, Aug 23 : Security has been tightened in Tamil Nadu following an intelligence alert that six Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorists have entered the state through Sri Lanka, the police said on Friday.
Parole of convict in Rajiv killing extended
Chennai, Aug 22 : The Madras High Court on Thursday extended the parole period by three weeks for S. Nalini, one of the seven convicts in the assassination case of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi.
Madras Day: Chennai turns 380 years old
Chennai , Aug 22 : A city to some, a home to many - this posting on Twitter by a user of the microblogging site aptly sums up the emotions of many who love Madras, now known as Chennai, as the city turned 380 years on Thursday.
Don't know Shehla Rashid says Samajwadi MP Ram Gopal, after joining her in DMK-led protest
New Delhi , Aug 22 : Samajwadi Party (SP) MP Ram Gopal Yadav on Thursday denied knowing activist Shehla Rashid, minutes after sharing the stage with her at the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) led All-Party Demonstration against the abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir.
Karti Chidambaram to join DMK protest against abrogation of Article 370
New Delhi , Aug 22 : Hours after the arrest of his father and former union minister P Chidambaram in INX media case, Congress leader Karti Chidambaram on Thursday said that he will be attending the protest called by his alliance partner DMK over the abrogation of Article 370.
DMK invites opposition parties to protest against restrictions on J-K leaders
Chennai , Aug 20 : Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) on Tuesday invited leaders of opposition parties, including Congress, to join the protest on August 22 against the restrictions on the political leaders and activists in Jammu and Kashmir.
Stalin dubs actions of CBI, ED against Chidambaram as 'political vendetta'
Chennai , Aug 21 : DMK chief M K Stalin on Thursday said that there is a political vendetta behind actions of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) against Congress leader P Chidambaram in the INX media case.
50 MGR Amma Deepa Peravai cadres want to join AIADMK: Deepa Jayakumar
Chennai , Aug 19 : A list of 50 MGR Amma Deepa Peravai cadres who wished to join the ruling All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) has been submitted to party's headquarters, said former Tamil Nadu chief minister J Jayalalithaa's niece Deepa Jayakumar here on Monday.
TN getting ready for professional poll strategists
Chennai, Aug 18 : The disconnect with the party cadre of current crop of political leaders, the death of two tall leaders - AIADMK's J. Jayalalithaa and DMK's M. Karunanidhi - and the entry of new political parties has opened up avenues for political strategists in Tamil Nadu, say analysts.
Rosy Pelican hatchling in Coimbatore Zoo
Coimbatore , Aug 17 : After a span of 14 years, a Rosy Pelican hatched a young one at the Coimbatore Corporation VOC Park Zoo a few days ago.
TN to ban caste wrist bands in schools
Chennai, Aug 16 : Tamil Nadu government has decided to take action against any kind of caste discrimination in schools, said Fisheries Minister D. Jayakumar.
Caste should be eradicated from education places: TN minister Jayakumar
Chennai , Aug 16 : Days after the government ordered action against schools in the state for making students wear caste wristbands, Fisheries Minister D Jayakumar on Friday said that the caste system should be eradicated from schools and places of education.
IIT-Madras researchers working on power from estuaries
Chennai, Aug 16 : Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology-Madras (IIT-M) are working on 'Osmotic Power' or power from estuaries, an alternative source of power, it was announced on Friday.
No extension of time for Athi Varadar 'darshan'
Chennai, Aug 16 : The Madras High Court on Friday dismissed a petition seeking extension of the 'darshan' days for Athi Varadar in Tamil Nadu's Kancheepuram.
Elderly TN couple, who fought robbers, get bravery awards
Chennai, Aug 15 : Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K. Palaniswami on Thursday presented special bravery award to an elderly couple from Tirunelveli district, who recently fought armed robbers with plastic chairs and slippers.
Vellore district to be trifurcated: TN CM
Chennai, Aug 15 : Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K. Palaniswami on Thursday announced the trifurcation of Vellore district and creating two new districts - Ranipet and Tirupattur.
Govt orders action against schools making students wear caste wristbands in TN
Chennai , Aug 14 : The Director of Education in Tamil Nadu Dr S Kanappan has written to all Chief Education Officers to identify and take action against schools where children were made to wear wrist bands of different colours to identify their caste.
Thousands throng Sri Athi Varadaraja Swamy temple for a glimpse of Rajnikanth
Kanchipuram , Aug 14 : Thousands of devotees thronged the streets of Kanchipuram early morning when South Indian megastar Rajinikanth along with his wife Latha Rajinikanth was here to offer prayer at Sri Athi Varadaraja Swamy temple in Tamil Nadu's Kanchipuram city.
IIT Madras develops robot with good grasping capability
Chennai, Aug 14 : Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITM) have developed a Multimodal Robotic System with good grasping, manipulation and locomotion abilities for use in industrial and field applications, the IITM said on Wednesday.