CATEGORIES

Meghalaya outfit declared unlawful

THE government on Thursday issued a notification declaring the Meghalaya-based Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) -along with all its factions, wings and front organisations as an 'unlawful association' under provisions of the anti-terror law UAPA for five years from November 16, 2024.

SHRINKING LANDING SPACE FOR FILM STARS IN POLITICS

AS mega stars who dazzled their audiences, they have had a mesmerising hold on fans.

HOW TO PLACE THE CITIZEN BACK IN DEMOCRACY

Indian democracy has become a clichéd arena committed to the bureaucracy of continuity. To make it more diverse, we should talk about policy in playful, accessible terms

Welder charred to death in Karur workshop

A 42-year-old labourer was charred to death in a fire accident at a bus body building unit in Karur on Thursday, police sources said.

Tusker raids pooja shop, takes banana as 'prasad'

A tusker ransacked a pooja shop at Poondi Sivan temple in Velliangiri foothill and created panic among the devotees and other shopkeepers on Wednesday evening.

'No provision to declare KL landslide nat'l disaster'

THERE is no provision to declare any calamity as 'national disaster', the Union government has informed Kerala government on its plea to declare the July 30 landslides and flashfloods that left over 400 dead, as one.

Didn't name BRS prez KTR in Lagcherla case: Ex-MLA

Police cooked up the story, says Narender Reddy in affidavit to court

Court summons Veeramani in 'false poll info' plaint

A Tirupattur court has issued summons to former AIADMK minister K C Veeramani, directing him to appear in person on November 26, in relation to allegations of submitting false information during the 2021 Legislative Assembly elections.

Safety inspection at Pamban concludes

THE commissioner of railway safety completed their two-day inspection of the Pamban railway sea bridge in Ramanathapuram on Thursday.

Matrimonial cases: HC suggests BCI frame guidelines for lawyers

THE Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court recently suggested the Bar Council of India (BCI) to frame guidelines for advocates to follow while resolving matrimonial disputes.

Anti-Telugu jibe: No anticipatory bail for Kasthuri

OBSERVING that making derogatory statements in public platforms and then tendering an apology to escape the consequences cannot be tolerated, the Madurai Bench of the Madras HC dismissed the anticipatory bail petition filed by actor S Kasthuri in a case registered against her by Madurai Thirunagar police over her controversial remarks about Telugu people in Chennai last month.

Farmers go bananas as price dips, non-TN buyers stay off

A slump in demand due to the recent rains and harvesting under way simultaneously in neighbouring states are causing heavy losses for banana farmers in Thanjavur as they say traders offer as low as ₹6/ kg for their harvest.

Vet's plea for custody of baby monkey dismissed

THE Madras High Court on Thursday dismissed a petition filed by a veterinarian seeking interim custody of a baby monkey which is currently under treatment at Arignar Anna Zoological Park at Vandalur.

Govt schools need infra upgrade, more teachers: Min

ON the occasion of Children's Day, School Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi and HR and CE Minister PK Sekar Babu handed over awards to students who excelled in various competitions and shields to 114 government elementary schools for their good performance.

ED searches Santiago Martin's premises in Chennai, Coimbatore

AS part of a country-wide search at the offices and residences of lottery businessman Santiago Martin, Enforcement Directorate teams searched multiple locations in Chennai and Coimbatore on Thursday.

Court asks govt to take steps to end clashes among college students

Cops told to submit details of cases in last 10 years on clashes and info on their status

Two kids die hours after pest control treatment in Kundrathur apartment

TWO children, aged six and one, died at a hospital in Kundrathur on Thursday afternoon after inhaling rodenticide that was strewn in their house by a pest control service on Wednesday evening.

Sadiq recruited drivers to run drug cartel overseas: ED

JAFFER Sadiq, the alleged kingpin in the multi-crore drug trafficking case, has actively scouted individuals with international road permits and stationed them in countries such as New Zealand, Australia, Dubai, and Malaysia to work as drivers and clandestinely handle his drug trade there, the ED investigation has found.

Man sets self on fire before walking into school, dies

A 20-year-old man allegedly set himself afire and walked into a government school in Pudhur on Wednesday night.

Man assaults woman traffic cop, arrested

A 48-year-old man was arrested for allegedly harassing a woman traffic police constable on Wednesday evening near Kodambakkam.

Woman poses as govt official, abducts newborn boy from mother in T Nagar

AN unidentified woman allegedly kidnapped a 43-day-old boy from her mother at T Nagar on Thursday.

After treatment in 4 hosps in 4 days, mom, baby die; kin blame Ambur GH

A 26-year-old woman from Ambur, who delivered a girl on Sunday, died on Wednesday night allegedly due to medical negligence at the Ambur Government Hospital.

Heavy rain alert for 7 districts in state today

The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) Chennai has predicted heavy rain at isolated places in Ramanathapuram, Pudukkottai, Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Nagapattinam, Mayiladuthurai, and Cuddalore districts on November 15.

Govt hosps to get metal detectors, bag scanners

DOCS CALL OFF PROTEST AFTER HEALTH MIN ASSURES NEW SECURITY MEASURES

Accelerated programme: Complete UG degrees in 2 years from next year

THE University Grants Commission (UGC) may roll out an accelerated option in undergraduate degree programmes from next year through which fast learners can complete their bachelor degree programmes six months or a year earlier than the scheduled three-year or four-year period, UGC chairman M Jagadesh Kumar said in Chennai on Thursday.

SECOND EDITION OF THE RNG SAHITHYA SAMMAN TODAY

I DEALLY, works of literature should never have to compete, but what would literary prizes be without such competition?

SIT to probe Covid scam against BSY

Briefing reporters after the Cabinet meeting here on Thursday, the state's law minister H K Patil said that the decision to set up the SIT is based on the interim report of Justice John Michael D'Cunha Commission's report.

AFSPA back in 6 areas of Manipur

Situation continues to be volatile with intermittent firing in parts of the troubled state, says Centre

Who Will Be Pujara In Aus?

Veteran batter was crucial in India's dominance Down Under in the past two campaigns

Benedict Cumberbatch, Rosamund Pike to team up

DIRECTOR Guy Ritchie has brought on board actors Benedict Cumberbatch, Rosamund Pike, and Anthony Hopkins for his upcoming film Wife and Dog.