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Man bulldozes in-laws' house over dispute

A 43-year-old man bulldozed his in-laws' residence over a dispute on Sunday.

Two minor sisters among 3 killed by jumbos in Odisha

Forest workers installed trap cameras on Friday before one of them was attacked

Tirumala Balaji darshan in just 1 hour: TTD chairman

IN a groundbreaking initiative, the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) Trust Board is set to introduce a facial recognition-based Artificial Intelligence (AI) Darshan System to reduce waiting times for devotees.

'Buddies' to help passengers at Chennai airport with DigiYatra

PASSENGERS fancying quick departure formalities but unaware of the DigiYatra option will soon be assisted by specially-trained personnel at the Chennai airport.

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.

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.

Centre urged to support TN welfare schemes

'BLP-led union govt ignoring states' interests'

Indo-Lanka passenger ferry to resume with lower fares

THE international passenger ferry service between Nagapattinam and Kankesanthurai in Sri Lanka is set for a revamp, featuring new tour packages and complimentary meals. Ticket prices too will be reduced and the ferry will operate six days a week under the new management.

CM's aide injured in accident dies

PUDUCHERRY: The assistant personal secretary to Puducherry Chief Minister N Rangasamy, TA Tamizharima (34), died after battling injuries sustained in an accident on the East Coast Road at Chinnakalapet.

Ariyalur waterbodies full after 2 days' rain

A total of 696 lakes and ponds in the district have reached full capacity following the monsoon rains in the region over the past two days, stated Collector P. Rathinasamy on Saturday.

Chlorine leaks from unused cylinder at OHT

AN unused cylinder of chlorine gas among a batch of five such ones stored on the premises housing the municipality's overhead water tank in Nagapattinam leaked on Sunday morning, causing breathing issues to develop among a few people nearby.

Water starts receding from Thanjavur paddy fields as rain abates

WITH a let-up in heavy rains since Saturday morning, rainwater has started receding from agricultural fields in many areas of the district.

Pitline upgrade in Tiruchy for servicing of Vande Bharat train

RAISING hopes of the introduction of Vande Bharat (VB) services that originate from Tiruchy, the Indian Railways has confirmed to TNIE that the pitline upgradation work under way at the coaching depot in the city is to enable the maintenance of such train's coaches.

With 200 sandbags, WRD plugs Nandalar breach

The water resources department (WRD) has brought the surge in flow in River Nandalar under control after it caused flooding in hundreds of hectares of paddy fields in Mayiladuthurai on Saturday.

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.

Techie suicide: Wife and family members arrested

A week after 34-year-old software engineer Atul Subhash ended his life by hanging at his residence in Bengaluru's Marathahalli, his estranged wife Nikita Singhania, mother-in-law Nisha Singhania, and brother-in-law Anurag Singhania have been arrested on charges of abetment of suicide.

Fadnavis expands Maharashtra cabinet with 39 new ministers

Focus on young, new faces; 19 berths go to BJP, Shiv Sena gets 11, and NCP 9 ministers

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.