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Over 400 transformers damaged in 4 years in Madurai
HUNDREDS of electricity transformers in Madurai district have been damaged or have to be taken off service for repair and rectification over the last four years due to suspected overload and lack of timely maintenance of these resources by the authorities, social activists said.
Corpn warns of action on violation of building safety
DINDIGUL City Corporation announced enforcement of severe action on public facilities and commercial establishments, if they were found to be violating building and safety norms in the city.
Two minor sisters among 3 killed by tuskers in Odisha
Forest workers installed trap cameras on Friday when one of them was attacked
With eye on polls, AIADMK to revive Youth Brigades
Office bearers told to focus on strengthening youth wing, infuse young blood into party; EPS to embark on state-wide tour from January
With eye on polls, AIADMK to revive Youth Brigades
Office bearers told to focus on strengthening youth wing, infuse young blood into party; EPS to embark on state-wide tour from January
Centre urged to ensure devolution of funds to TN without bias
THE AIADMK general council meeting of the AIADMK on Sunday urged the central government to ensure devolution of funds to Tamil Nadu without any partiality.
IN PURSUIT OF AN ELUSIVE TRUTH FOR OVER A DECADE
AS THE NEW SRI LANKAN PRESIDENT COMMENCES HIS FIRST STATE VISIT TO INDIA, TNIE ECHOES THE EXPECTATIONS OF THE MARGINALISED LANKAN TAMILS IN RESOLVING LONG-PENDING ISSUES
EPS' allegations against govt baseless: DMK
HOURS after the AIADMK adopted several resolutions against the state government at the party's general body meeting, the ruling DMK accused AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami of fabricating baseless allegations.
Centre urged to support TN welfare schemes
'BLP-led union govt ignoring states' interests'
Arjuna resigns; VCK chief says he should've kept mum
SEVEN days after his temporary suspension from VCK, deputy general secretary Aadhav Arjuna announced his resignation from the party on Sunday.
Poor maintenance clogs Madakulam Tank; overflows into residential areas
LACK of periodical maintenance has clogged the outlet canal of the Madakulam Tank and causing overflow in residential areas. Since Sunday morning, several areas in Ward 71 and nearby areas faced severe waterlogging issues.
Mattuthavani market traders decry murky roads, lack of lights, hygiene
TRADERS at the Mattuthavani vegetable market alleged that the recent rain has made the roads at the market inaccessible, and faulted the corporation for failing to address the issues despite multiple complaints.
MKU official accused of verbal abuse
A female employee lodged a complaint against a top official of Madurai Kamaraj University (MKU) for using inappropriate language with her, following which the official submitted a letter to the authorities asking them to relieve him from the post on Friday.
Reply on posting traffic cops at Melur junction
THE Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court recently directed the Madurai superintendent of police to file an affidavit as to why police personnel have not been deployed at the accident-prone junction near Melur.
PIL alleging illegal excavation of sand: HC notice to TN govt
THE Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court on Friday issued notice to the state government on a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) petition seeking action against officials and a contractor for allegedly illegally excavating sand from the bunds of Thenkal irrigation tank in Madurai in the guise of a road project.
Ration shop employees weighed down by harsh penalty norms
RATION shop employees across the state have expressed concern over the imposition of a penalty up to three times for any decrease in the quantity of stock in ration shops.
FSG to ensure schemes get implemented at tribal schools
THE tribal welfare department, which manages 320 schools in tribal areas, will soon establish a functional support group (FSG) in order to oversee the implementation of government schemes in the schools and to identify the need for specific changes so as to cater to its students.
Detailed form for UDISE+ portal burden TN teachers
A section of teachers complain that the detailed questionnaire to update data in the centre's Unified District Information System for Education Plus (UDISE+) portal, is eating up their teaching time.
ED links Sadiq firm to contractor for TN schools
ONE of the 21 businesses of Jaffer Sadiq, in which the alleged proceeds of the international drug trafficking operations were infused, supplied geometry boxes and school bags to a contractor of the Tamil Nadu Text Book Corporation, the Enforcement Directorate's (ED) probe has found.
Thousands pay tributes to Elangovan
THOUSANDS, including the public, Congress leaders and cadres, paid tribute to late Congress leader and Erode (East) MLA EVKS Elangovan, who was laid to rest with state honours at the electric crematorium in Mugalivakkam on Sunday.
Rajya Sabha to hold debate on Constitution from today
Rajya Sabha is expected to witness fiery debates between the government and the opposition on Monday as it begins a two-day debate on the Constitution to mark the 75th anniversary of the founding document's adoption.
Dharavi to crorepati, Simran's dream rise
SIMRAN SHAIKH was bought for her base price of ₹10 lakh by UP Warriorz at the inaugural Women's Premier League auction.
The Time to Love is Now
Cherish and love those around you while they are still here, as regret often strikes when it's too late
Coffee, Coorg and Avocado
A quaint hillstation in the Western Ghats is witnessing an avocado revolution
Brew a Cup of Beauty
This hot cup of flavoured tea promises clearer skin and a radiant glow
The Partisan Burden of Legislative Umpires
When Prime Minister Narendra Modi called India the Mother of Democracy, he wasn't kidding.
Between Consent and Control
During a scene in the play Urmila, the audience spontaneously leans forward and starts clapping spontaneously.
'I am Truth Wing, I am Bharat Wing'
Anand Neelakantan talks to Vikram Sampath about the dichotomy in the narrative regarding Tipu Sultan, and allegations that the author is part of the 'right-wing' historians group
RBI IS CENTRAL TO THE COUNTRY'S ECONOMY
Apart from deciding interest rates, the central bank wields humongous influence on various aspects of finance and economy, which is why the RBI governor's position is such a big deal
RENAISSANCE IN CRICKET
With the presence of ex-Oz players in the team, Italy Cricket Federation has shown ambitions to cultivate the sport; their immediate aim will be to qualify for the T20 World Cup in 2026