CATEGORIES
فئات
جريدة
Govt transparency move to production, import of GM crops triggers row
THE government has issued a draft notification to bring greater transparency to the decision-making process regarding production and import of genetically modified (GM) crops.
New NCC units raised in Kupwara and Kargil; 20 lakh cadet strength
FOUR new National Cadet Corps (NCC) units have been raised in Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, Lt Gen Gurbirpal Singh said on Friday.
Gazans' Trauma Will Endure, But Violence Must Stop Now
HIS is no longer a conflict. For over 14 months, the people of Gaza have endured unimaginable suffering, ensnared in what can only be described as a death trap.
MANIPUR'S REDEMPTION SONG FOR 2025
A good way to begin reconciliation in the strife-torn state would be to let the displaced return home to reclaim their properties and bring up their children in peace
Periya twin murder: Double life term for 10 convicts
IN a major embarrassment for the CPM, the CBI court in Kochi on Friday awarded life imprisonment to 10 of its workers for the murder of Youth Congress activists Sharath Lal P K and Kripesh at Periya in Kasaragod in 2019.
Daylight heist: Robbers walk away with 30 kg gold
They also decamped with ₹4 lakh in cash from finance firm in Odisha
Formula-E Case: KTR to Appear Before ACB on Jan 6
The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has summoned former Municipal Administration and Urban Development (MAUD) minister KT Rama Rao to appear for questioning on January 6, 2025, as part of its investigation into the transfer of ₹55 crore to Formula-E Operations Limited.
Have you implemented undeclared emergency, TN CPM secy asks CM
Taking a jibe at DMK for controlling protests using police, CPM state secretary K Balakrishnan said, \"We are in alliance with the DMK to defeat the BJP that is attempting to dismantle the Constitution of India. As far as Tamil Nadu is concerned, all we demand to DMK is to deliver welfare for the people. But even for a small protest or street meeting, the police file charges against us. I ask CM M K Stalin, have you implemented an undeclared emergency in Tamil Nadu?\"
Madurai prison fraud: DVAC raids 11 places across six districts
The DVAC sleuths conducted raids at 11 places across six districts, including Madurai and Chennai, in connection with a case booked against 11 persons over alleged prison fraud, on Friday.
Cong Will Field Candidate in Erode East: TN Party Chief
TAMIL Nadu Congress Committee (TNCC) president K Selvaperunthagai on Friday said the Congress would undoubtedly contest the upcoming Erode (East) Assembly by-election.
BJP Justice Rally: Khushbu Among Cadre Detained
BJP leader Khushbu Sundar and other members of the party's women wing were detained by the Madurai city police at Simakkal here on Friday, for attempting to hold a justice rally from Madurai to Chennai over the Anna University sexual assault case.
Hard disc turned key to 'open' Chennai link to HK bank accounts
Disc was seized from a house in Mannady in 2021; It had details of the pin and password of bank accounts of Hong Kong-based companies that received the proceeds of the crime
RISE summit: Tamil bizmen from 40 countries to take part
TAMIL entrepreneurs and professionals from 40 countries will take part in The RISE 14th Global Summit, scheduled from January 9 to 11.
135 Resolutions Passed at Vellore Corporation Meet
As many as 135 resolutions concerning various developmental projects, including improvements in canal works, construction of toilet facilities, and the development of school classroom buildings were passed during the Vellore Corporation meeting chaired by Mayor Sujatha Anandakumar at the corporation office on Friday.
Narikuravar booked for shooting dog
The Pallipattu police in Tiruvallur have registered a case against a 60-year-old hunter belonging to Narikuravar community for allegedly shooting and killing a pet Chippiparai dog with a country-made rifle on Wednesday.
135 Resolutions Passed at Vellore Corporation Meet
As many as 135 resolutions concerning various developmental projects, including improvements in canal works, construction of toilet facilities, and the development of school classroom buildings were passed during the Vellore Corporation meeting chaired by Mayor Sujatha Anandakumar at the corporation office on Friday.
Two Arrested, 1.4 kg Meth Seized by GCP
THE Greater Chennai Police (GCP) arrested two men on Thursday in a follow-up to the Ketamine bust at Arumbakkam on Tuesday.
110 kV gas-insulated substation set up on VIT campus
DR G Viswanathan, founder-chancellor of Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), inaugurated a state-of-the-art 110 kV Gas-Insulated Substation (GIS) on the campus on Friday.
KL Check Dam Will Harm Tiger Habitat: TN
In a development that could escalate water-sharing disputes between Tamil Nadu and Kerala, the construction of a check dam by Kerala across the River Silandhi—a tributary of River Amaravathi—has raised ecological and hydrological concerns.
Cannot conduct elephant camps without centre's permission: HC
THE Madras High Court has told the Tamil Nadu Forest Department that it cannot run elephant camps without getting the necessary permission under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, from the authorities of the union government.
All-in-One Helpline, Power Backup Could Alleviate Woes
Chennai has faced significant flooding and cyclones over the years, and climate change is expected to exacerbate these extreme weather events, testing our city to its limits.
LKG girl falls into septic tank at pvt school, dies
A four-year-old lower kindergarten student of a private matriculation school near Vikravandi Police Station died after accidentally falling into a septic tank on the premises on Friday.
Rural Poverty Fell to Record Low of 4.86% in FY24: Report
HIGHER consumption in the lowest 0-5% decile and government support programmes have significantly brought down poverty in India—both rural and urban—an SBI research report released on Friday said.
Govt Notifies Draft Rules for Digital Privacy
Children under 18 years will require parental consent to create social media accounts
Creating counties in Ladakh unacceptable: India to China
NEW Delhi has lodged a \"solemn protest\" with Beijing against its creation of two new counties last month in Hotan prefecture, as parts these regions fall within the Union territory of Ladakh.
Govt Awaits Family's Word on Memorial Site
Two adjoining sites measuring about 2,000 sq ft each within the Rashtriya Smriti Sthal in the Capital await approval from former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's family to house his memorial.
Storm Before The Biggest Test
On a rollercoaster day where the head coach's interaction increased speculations instead of dousing the fire and led to more uncertainties
Salima dedicates Arjuna to teammates
FOR her contribution to Indian hockey, women's team captain Salima Tete was named amongst the Arjuna Awardees in the National Sports Awards 2024 list announced on Thursday.
Hope my goals help Arsenal win title
GABRIEL Jesus is determined to keep scoring as Arsenal look to end their more than 20-year wait for a Premier League title.
Bagan start year with win over Hyderabad FC
MOHUN Bagan Super Giant started the New Year with a 3-0 victory over Hyderabad FC at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 season.