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Tamil Nadu government most corrupt, says DMK in LS
New Delhi, June 25 : The DMK on Tuesday termed AIADMK government in Tamil Nadu as "most corrupt" and claimed that Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was the master of its southern ally. Full Story


Coimbaore: Man discovered 35-year old meteoroid stone in farmhouse
Coimbatore , June 25 : A Coimbatore based man, Lakshmi Narayan, discovered a 35-year old meteoroid stone in his farmhouse. He visited the collectorate office to hand over the stone to the respective authorities on Monday. Full Story


Dayanidhi Maran attacks AIADMK government for its complacency in tackling water crisis
New Delhi , June 25 : Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) leader Dayanidhi Maran attacked the AIADMK goverment in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday accusing it of complacency in dealing with the water crisis in Chennai and other places in Tamil Nadu. Full Story


TN seeks immediate release of Cauvery water from Karmatala
New Delhi , June 25 : Tamil Nadu on Tuesday demanded release of the entire quantity of 9.19 TMC feet of water for June and 31.24 TMC feet of water for July from Karnatka. Full Story


TN CM Palaniswami urges Modi to reject Mekedatu Dam project
Chennai , June 24 : Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami on Monday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging him to reject the Mekedatu dam project proposal put forth by Karnataka. Full Story


Reject Mekedatu dam project, TN CM urges Modi
Chennai, June 24 : Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K. Palaniswami on Monday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to reject Karnataka's proposal to build a dam across Cauvery river at Mekedatu. Full Story


Tamil Nadu: Namaz offered and fast observed for rains
Madurai , June 24 : Special namaz is being offered and fasts are being observed by numerous devotees in Madurai for rains on Monday. Full Story


Email us issues to be raised in Assembly, Stalin tells people
Chennai, June 24 : DMK President M.K. Stalin on Monday asked the people of Tamil Nadu to e-mail them the issues that need to be raised in the ensuing Assembly session beginning on June 28. Full Story


No-trust motion against TN Speaker on July 1
Chennai, June 24 : The over a month-long Tamil Nadu Assembly session would begin on June 28, said Speaker P. Dhanapal and added, the no-trust motion against him would be taken up on July 1 as per rules. Full Story


DMK chief Stalin accuses TN govt of inability to tackle water crisis
Chennai , Jun 24 : DMK president MK Stalin on Monday lashed out at the AIADMK government over its inability to tackle the water crisis that has engulfed Tamil Nadu this summer. Full Story


AIADMK government did not act ahead of TN's water crisis: Stalin
Chennai, June 24 : DMK President M.K.Stalin on Monday attacked Tamil Nadu's ruling AIADMK government accusing it of not working proactively, when the lakes supplying water to the city started drying. Full Story


Chennai: DMK president, cadres protest against TN Govt over water crisis
Chennai [Tamil Nadu], June 24 : Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) President MK Stalin and party workers on Monday held a protest against the Tamil Nadu government over the acute water crisis in Chennai by carrying empty plastic pots in their hands. Full Story


Tamil Nadu: Madurai Corporation distributes RO water to ration card holders in Iravathanallur village
Madurai June 23, : In Iravathanallur village, Madurai Corporation is providing RO water 6-days a week, to the residents. The Corporation has issued one coupon per ration card for the distribution of water. Full Story


Nadigar Sangam elections underway in Mylapore
Mylapore , June 23 : The long-awaited polling for the 'Nadigar Sangam' or the South Indian Artistes' Association kicked off on Sunday in Mylapore. Full Story


Madras HC to Centre: End trauma of 65 Sri Lankan Tamils
Chennai, June 23 : The Madras High Court has passionately argued for grant of citizenship to 65 Tamils who fled Sri Lanka after the 1983 riots, saying the conditions in the Tamil Nadu camp in which they are housed are "hellish". Full Story


If water ferried to Chennai from Jolarpettai it will lead to massive protest in district: DMK MLA
Vellore , June 23 : Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) MLA and treasurer Durai Murugan on Sunday threatened to hold protests in the state if the water is ferried to Chennai from Vellore's Jolarpettai. Full Story


TN: State government conducts 'Yajna' for rains
Coimbatore , June 22: Resorting to prayers in the face of acute water scarcity, Tamil Nadu government on Saturday conducted special 'Yajna' at Patteeswarar temple in Perur. Full Story


Senior DMK leader vouches to ditch Cong, go solo in local body polls
Chennai , June 22 : Seems like all is not well between coalition partners DMK and Congress, senior leader of the former party K N Nehru on Saturday called for contesting the upcoming local body elections alone in Tamil Nadu. Full Story


Rajnikanth's Rajini Makkal Mandram distributes water in Kodambakkam
Chennai , June 22 : As Tamil Nadu reels under the acute water crisis, actor-turned-politician Rajinikanth did a noble deed on Saturday by distributing water in Kodambakkam area. Full Story


Heavy rains bring respite to drought-hit Chennai
Chennai June 22 : Bringing huge respite for shriveled Chennai, rains lashed several parts of the city here on Saturday. Full Story


Stalin to lead DMK protest over Chennai water crisis
Chennai, June 22 : Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) President M.K. Stalin will on Monday lead a protest against the ruling All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) government, demanding solution to the city's water problem. Full Story


Rape victims shouldn't be forced to move court for abortion: Madras HC
Chennai, June 22 : In a judgement which can have far-reaching consequences, the Madras High Court has ruled that a rape victim should not be compelled to "knock doors of the court" for termination of her unwanted pregnancy and that the doctors should just follow the guidelines prescribed in the Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) Act. Full Story


TN: DMK holds statewide protest over water scarcity issue
Chennai , June 22 : Carrying empty plastic pots in their hands, workers of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) on Saturday held statewide protest in Tamil Nadu against the state government over the water scarcity issue. Full Story


4 held for assaulting policeman in Chennai
Chennai , June 22 : Four people were arrested in Chennai for assaulting a policeman on duty. Full Story


DMK protests, AIADMK seeks rain Gods' blessings
Chennai, June 22 : Tamil Nadu's Opposition DMK on Saturday began protests across the state against the AIADMK government's failure to take prompt action to meet the state's water crisis. The ruling party officials, meanwhile, were holding yagnas in temples seeking God's blessings for the rains. Full Story


TN Govt responsible for water crisis in Chennai: DMK MP Elangovan
New Delhi , June 21 : DMK MP T K S Elangovan on Friday lashed out at the AIADMK government in Tamil Nadu for its failure to make alternate arrangements to tackle the water crisis faced by the state, especially Chennai. Full Story


Park near Chennai closed after 'Free Fall Tower' accident
Chennai, June 21 : The Tamil Nadu police on Friday ordered closure of Queensland Amusement Park located near the state capital following an accident on the ride called 'Free Fall Tower' injuring a dozen people, said police. Full Story


Puducherry power tussle: SC defers hearing to July 10
New Delhi , Jun 21 : The Supreme Court on Friday deferred to July 10 the hearing in the case related to power struggle between the Lieutenant Governor (LG) and the elected government of the Union Territory of Puducherry. Full Story


TN water crisis: Centre should take control of Cauvery management authority, says AIADMK
New Delhi , Jun 21 : As Tamil Nadu faces an acute water crisis, AIADMK on Friday demanded that the Centre should take control of the Cauvery Water Management Authority, saying it is the only way to tackle the issue. Full Story


Tamil Nadu to transport 10 MLD of water by train to Chennai
Chennai, June 21 : The Tamil Nadu government plans to transport 10 million litres of water daily by rail from Jolarpettai in Vellore district to meet the water needs of parched Chennai. Full Story