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Crops on 10K hectares inundated

SAMBA and thaladi paddy cultivation taken up on about 10,000 hectares in the coastal delta region have come under water following the heavy rains last week, say official sources.

Jumbo washed away in flash flood at Courtallam; bathing banned

A baby elephant was killed after being washed away in the flash flood at Courtallam Falls. Bathing was banned in all the falls in Courtallam.

Youth drowns in attempt to save two friends in Tiruchy

A 24-year-old man drowned in a lake in Pullambadi block of the district while attempting to save two of his friends who had also entered the waterbody for bathing on Friday.

Assess flood damage quickly: CM to collectors

CM MK Stalin on Saturday held discussions with collectors of southern districts - Tirunelveli, Tenkasi and Thoothukudi which have been battered by heavy rains and enquired about the relief and rescue operations.

Thamirabarani inflow dips, people near banks told to remain cautious

Water discharge from Gadananadhi Dam reduced to 10,000 cusecs from 20,000 cusecs

Mettur dam nears full capacity

WITH the Mettur dam nearing maximum capacity following the heavy rains last week and the surplus water being released into the Kollidam, the district administration in Mayiladuthurai has advised residents in vulnerable areas along the river to shift to safety.

A FEISTY RACER WHO DID A PERIYAR ON TN POLITICAL TARMAC

The five-decade-long political career of EVKS Elangovan could be described in just two words, bold and outspoken, characteristics that seem to have stayed with him from his car racing days of the early 70s.

Slander of CM: HC rejects AIADMK leader's bail plea

THE Madras HC has refused to grant anticipatory bail to an AIADMK women's wing leader in a case of making derogatory remarks against Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin and his family members at a public event.

HC reverses acquittal of 7 in murder case, hands them double life-term

FINDING the judgment of the trial court to be \"perverse\", the Madras HC has reversed the acquittal of seven persons and sentenced them to double life imprisonment in a murder case.

Boy, mother drown in pit full of rainwater near Sivakasi

A 32-year-old woman and her five-year-old son allegedly drowned in a five-foot-deep pit filled with stagnant rainwater on Friday night.

State's power demand drops by 2,000 MW due to rains

THE daily power demand in Tamil Nadu has fallen from 15,000 MW to around 13,000 MW following widespread rains across the state.

Erode East gearing up for second bypoll in 2 years

FOLLOWING the death of senior Congress leader EVKS Elangovan, Erode East Assembly constituency is facing its second by-election in two years.

Kerala has flouted SC order in Mullaiperiyar issue: Farmers

MEMBERS of Tamil Nadu Farmers Association alleged that the various conditions imposed by the Kerala government on the maintenance work of Mullaiperiyar Dam go purely against the Supreme Court's order.

As city braces for new rain spell, more water released from lakes

AS new weather system may bring more rains to the city between December 16 and 18, the total quantum of discharge from reservoirs supplying water to the city has gone up by 2,000 cusecs.

DMK suspends councillor for anti-party actions

DMK has suspended Chennai Corporation ward 113 councillor Prema Suresh from the party on allegations of anti-party activities.

FISHERMEN CONFLICT FROM THE OTHER SIDE OF THE PALK BAY

N an early Sunday morning in November, 52-year-old Rathnavadivel Ravichandrarasa, a fisherman from Mullaitivu in the Northern Province of Sri Lanka, and his friends gathered on the beach in a makeshift shed, their usual hangout spot when they don't have to venture into the sea. Pointing to a school of dead puffer fish, locally called mullu peththai, that just washed ashore, he asserted, \"This means that bottom trawlers from Tamil Nadu were fishing near our coast yesterday or the day before.\"

ORR masterplan likely to be ready by early 2025

THE master plan for 126 sq.km Chennai Outer Ring Road may be completed by end of December or early next year, said the consultancy that won the contract for preparing a detailed development plan for the Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority.

The price of a cup of tea: Exploitation, inequality and fight for

Sixty-three-year-old Natesan Jayaraman, in his 44 years of working in a tea plantation, has learnt that avoiding unnecessary conversations is a useful strategy that kept him away from trouble with his kanganis (supervisors) and dorais (a colonial term still used by many to refer to estate managers).

Ex-TNCC chief Elangovan dies in Chennai at 75

FORMER Tamil Nadu Congress Committee president and Erode (East) MLA E V K S Elangovan passed away at the age of 75 at a private hospital in Chennai on Saturday.

PM: Cong tasted blood, wounded Constitution

Accuses previous govts of amending statute 75 times in six decades

Italy sings viva cricket ahead of 2026 T20 WC

ITALY, known for its footballing pedigree, is slowly turning its attention towards another game – cricket. It is encouraging talents from other countries, especially Australia, to move to Italy and help them qualify for the 2026 T20 World Cup.

Trisha joins Suriya 45

ON Friday, Dream Warrior Pictures, the makers of Suriya 45, announced that Trisha has joined the cast of the film.

Vikram, Madonne Ashwin, Arun Viswa join hands

While Veera Dheera Sooran Part 2 is all set to hit the theatres in January, Vikram is already gearing up for another film.

An uninspired, emotionally distant sequel

IN Soodhu Kavvum 2, Guru (Shiva), in his usual quirky style, opens up the dusty box from the 2013 original and tries to revive his \"kidnapping\" business after a jail term.

Selvaraghavan, GV Prakash film titled Mental Manadhil

GV Prakash has had successful collaborations with Selvaraghavan, composing music for Aayirathil Oruvan and Mayakkam Enna.

POSITIVE PARENTING & CHILD DEVELOPMENT

REAL parenting aims to keep children grounded and authentic. It involves approaches that are realistic, empowering and accessible.

New era of beauty

In the ever-changing world of skincare, beauty gurus and curious users wade through masks, serums, and concoctions of retinol, adapalene, and niacinamide. Yet, with social media teeming with advice and routines, the aspiration towards dewy skin is more charged than ever. The questions remain: do all skincare routines fit all, and what does beauty truly mean? How do we use these serums carefully? What does beauty truly mean? The answer, as always, seems to be found in a dermatologist's office.

A modern approach to tackle heart disease

Drug-Coated Balloons (DCB) is redefining coronary artery disease treatment with stent-less angioplasty. Know all about this treatment

Way to witchcraft and wizardry

AS kids, we would all have enacted our favourite characters, uttered dialogues, pretended to cast a spell, and just hidden in the deep crevices of some fantasy world.

Breathe easy

LUNG CANCER continues to be a major contributor to cancer-related deaths globally and poses a significant challenge in India.