Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu road accident: 20 killed in bus-truck collision in Coimbatore, most victims from Kerala

February 20, 2020 12:29 pm

Coimbatore KSRTC bus accident: The bus was on its way to Kerala's Ernakulam from Karnataka's Bengaluru and the accident took place in Avinashi town. A Coimbatore police official confirmed to The Indian Express that 20 people were killed in the accident.

Chennai anti-CAA march HIGHLIGHTS: Thousands march to Secretariat in demand for resolution against Citizenship Amendment Act

February 20, 2020 8:27 am

Chennai Anti-CAA Protest Today HIGHLIGHTS: Thousands of people are marching to the Secretariat at Fort St. George, demanding that the Tamil Nadu Assembly pass a resolution against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act.

Hurun Rich List: Kalanithi Maran richest Tamilian with Rs 19.1k cr wealth

February 18, 2020 9:24 pm

According to the list, the cumulative wealth of resident Tamilians in the list stands at INR 1,38,400 crore – three percent higher than what it was in 2018.

DMK MP triggers row by comparing media houses to 'Mumbai red light area'

February 18, 2020 7:55 am

Hitting out at TV media houses, DMK MP RS Bharathi said "they are running their company like Mumbai red light area," alleging money was their primary concern.

Anti-CAA protest enters fourth day, CM defends police action

February 18, 2020 4:47 pm

The TN Chief Minister on Monday said the ‘Amma’ government will never act against the interest of minorities. He appealed to the Muslim communities to ignore rumors and co-operate for communal harmony.

Anti-CAA protest in TN: Protesters disperse at Washermanpet after police assures action against lathicharge

February 15, 2020 7:30 pm

Several parts of Tamil Nadu are witnessing protests Saturday, a day after the Chennai Police lathicharged anti-CAA protesters in Washermanpet, leaving several injured.

Tamil Nadu Budget: AIADMK govt focuses on flagship welfare schemes, education

February 14, 2020 7:31 pm

he Chief Minister K Palaniswami-led government, which has been implementing a slew of welfare schemes announced the formation of a not-for-profit special purpose vehicle to finance and manage the Amma Unavgam, the pet project of Former Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa and allocated Rs 100 crore.

Chennai power disruption: Friday, February 14

February 14, 2020 11:00 am

Power will be suspended in parts of Chennai for maintenance work.

Mega Streets Project to give 110 km of Chennai's arterial roads a makeover

February 13, 2020 3:07 pm

The Mega Streets project by the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) proposes to revamp the roads and streets in Chennai for a total area of 426 sq km by developing networks for cycling and walking, increased access to public transport, safe access to public spaces, carriageways, parking, wide footpaths and underground facilities.

Chennai power disruption: Thursday, February 13

February 13, 2020 9:37 am

Power will be suspended in parts of Chennai for maintenance work.

15 years on: Heartbreaking photos from the devastating tsunami of 2004

December 27, 2019 11:51 am

December 26 marked 15 years since a 9.1 magnitude quake off the coast of Indonesia's Aceh province triggered a tsunami that killed more than 2,30,000 people in Indonesia, Sri Lanka, India, Thailand and nine other countries.

Tamil Nadu TNPSC Combined Engineering Service exam results released, check merit list

November 14, 2019 12:05 pm

The Tamil Nadu Public Service (TNPSC) has declared the results for the combined engineering services examination 2019. The candidates who appeared in the examination can check the result through the webskite- tnpsc.gov.in

TNPSC Group IV result announced at tnpsc.gov.in

November 13, 2019 3:48 pm

The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) released the merit list for the group IV recruitment examinations. The merit list is available at the website- tnpsc.gov.in

TNTET Paper 1 Result 2019 declared, websites to check

August 21, 2019 11:00 am

TNTET Result 2019 Paper 1: The Tamil Nadu Teacher Recruitment Board (TRB) has released the results for the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET 2019). The candidates who appeared in the examinations can check the results through the official website trb.tn.nic.in.

Satellite pictures show why Chennai is facing severe water crisis

June 23, 2019 6:44 am

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edapaddi K Palaniswami said that groundwater levels have depleted due to drought and deficient monsoon but claimed the issue was not as big as the media claims.

Cyclone Fani: Odisha on yellow alert, EC lifts poll code from 11 districts

May 01, 2019 1:30 pm

Voting ends for second phase of Lok Sabha elections

April 19, 2019 9:49 am

Polling was held in 38 seats in Tamil Nadu, 14 seats in Karnataka, 10 in Maharashtra, eight in Uttar Pradesh, five each in Assam, Bihar and Odisha, three each in Chhattisgarh and West Bengal, two in Jammu and Kashmir and one seat each in Manipur and Puducherry.

Sketch Book: E P Unny in Tamil Nadu

April 15, 2019 6:42 am

Lok Sabha Elections 2019: Ahead of voting on April 18, 2019, E P Unny travels through Tamil Nadu and documents its politics through sketches.

Thousands evacuated as Cyclone Gaja wreaks havoc in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry

November 17, 2018 12:34 pm

The severe cyclonic storm ‘Gaja’ crossed the Tamil Nadu coast between Nagapattinam and Vedaranniyam early Friday morning with wind speeds gusting up to 120 kmph

M K Stalin becomes DMK president unopposed

August 28, 2018 2:12 pm

M K Stalin succeeded his father, M Karunanidhi, as president of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) on Tuesday.

Narendra Modi in Tamil Nadu: Calls the Opposition Parties 'Confused Lot'

January 14, 2019 4:40 pm

While interacting with booth level workers in Tamil Nadu, PM Narendra Modi attacked the Opposition, calling them a confused lot as they make opportunist alliances with parties.

28-year-old arrested for shouting “fascist BJP government”

September 04, 2018 9:03 am

Lois Sofia, on her way home from Canada, was with her parents who joined her at Chennai for the IndiGo flight to Tuticorin. The incident took place after the flight landed at the Tuticorin airport.

DMK supporters react to Karunanidhi's death

August 07, 2018 3:44 pm

The mood outside Kauvery hospital after news broke of the death of Kalaignar Karunanidhi.

Muthuvel Karunanidhi: Looking back at his life in active politics for over seven decades

August 07, 2018 1:25 pm

Muthuvel Karunanidhi, the man fondly called Kalaignar - the artist, breathes his last. A look back at his illustrious life and all that he achieved in over seven decades of being an active politician.

VK Sasikala's nephew TTV Dinakaran launches a political party

March 15, 2018 1:08 pm

Two Warring AIADMK Factions Finally 'United', Panneerselvam To Be Deputy CM

August 23, 2017 2:44 pm

MK Stalin Sits On Hunger Strike Against Trust Vote

February 22, 2017 6:54 pm

To Push Indian Brands, Tamil Nadu Trader Organisations To Stop Selling Coca Cola, Pepsi From March 1

January 25, 2017 5:45 pm

Students in Coimbatore display self-made drones

February 28, 2016 2:17 pm

Coimbatore, Feb 28 (ANI): The students from standard third to eight participated in an International Robotics Festival organised by robotic academy IroboChakra in Tamil Nadu’s Coimbatore city. They were trained into making simple robots and drones after which they created their own functional robots and displayed the same before the people. The participants made drones, Robo Arms, Power saw, Truck robo, Humanoid among others. The students also explained their creations. The winners of the competition will compete at the international level in May 2016 in the United States. robotic academy.

Last rites of Siachen bravehearts underway in native towns

February 16, 2016 5:45 am

Mysore(Karnataka)/ Vellore(Tamil Nadu), Feb 16 (ANI): The last rites of Sepoy Mahesha PN, who was buried under the February 3 Siachen avalanche, will be held today at his native town Mysore in Karnataka. A sharp-shooter, Mahesha of the 19th Battalion of Madras Regiment served for 11 years in the Indian army. Last rites of another braveheart from the same battalion, Havildar Elumalai M, a Non commissioned Officer (NCO) of the same battalion are to be held today at Vellore in Tamil Nadu. The bodies of nine fallen soldiers of Madras regiment, who were buried alive under the glacier, were earlier flown to the national capital on Monday.