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Shah meets families hit by Maoist violence in Bastar, pledges support
UNION Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday expressed his condolences to the families of jawans killed in Maoist attacks and the civilians affected by violence in the strife-torn region of Bastar in Chhattisgarh.
Alarming groundwater contamination across Gujarat districts, Lok Sabha told
The Government of India, in a concerning update to the Rajya Sabha, has flagged an alarming situation regarding groundwater pollution in Gujarat.
Persons with political and religious prejudices mustn't be made judges
In the wake of uproar over Allahabad High Court Judge Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav's recent comments on Uniform Civil Code and that India will be run by the majority at a Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) function, retired Supreme Court judge Justice A K Pattnaik tells Suchitra Kalyan Mohanty that a judge shouldn't express views on political matters at a public forum.
Lathi-charge on students seeking exam cancellation
THE Jharkhand police resorted to lathi-charge on Monday to disperse students, who were protesting near Jharkhand Staff Service Commission (JSSC) against alleged irregularities in the JSSC-CGL recruitment examination held in September.
PMML Society seeks Nehru letters from Rahul
Historian says records on first PM, including his letters to Lady Mountbatten, withdrawn on orders of Sonia Gandhi
21 fake univs in country, 8 in Delhi; Centre says will protect students
Stringent action
Bail cancelled, four accused surrender before court
FOUR people, accused in the murder of Dravida Viduthalai Kazhagam worker H Farooq in 2017, surrendered before the Coimbatore District Court on Monday after their bail was cancelled last week following allegations that they threatened a witness.
Anbu Nagar residents voice concerns after medical waste found amid garbage pile
AFTER complaints over alleged medical waste dumping at the Ukkadam garbage transfer station by Anbu Nagar residents, the Coimbatore City Municipal Corporation (CCMC) councillor along with other officials held an inspection at the facility on Monday.
Kovai hotelier defrauded of ₹29 lakh in online scam
A 54-year-old man was defrauded of ₹29 lakh by scamsters promising profits on online trade.
Power shutdown in parts of Kovai today
Power supply will be disrupted from 9 am to 4 pm on Tuesday in the following areas for maintenance:
Sadiq's link to textbook corpn: BJP prez asks min to explain
BJP state president K Annamalai on Monday demanded an explanation from state school education minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi on the alleged link between drug kingpin Jaffer Sadiq and a contractor of Tamil Nadu Textbook Corporation.
Reserve bank's announcement on loan ceiling deceptive: CPI
THE farmers' wing of the Communist Party of India (CPI) said the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) announcement that farmers can avail loans of up to ₹2 lakh without collateral is deceptive.
TN's domestic electricity rates lowest in India
THE state has the lowest average electricity rates for domestic consumers compared to other states, the state government said in an official statement.
Basha, Coimbatore serial blast mastermind, dies
S A Basha (84), the founder of banned militant outfit Al-Umma, who was sentenced to life imprisonment in the 1998 Coimbatore bomb blast case, passed away due to age-related illnesses at PSG Hospitals in Coimbatore on Monday evening.
Suspect's plea against charge sheet in girl suicide case binned
THE Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court on Monday dismissed the petition filed by the hostel warden accused of abetting the suicide of a 17-year-old girl student in Michealpatti of Thanjavur in 2022.
Hong Fu footwear unit to start Ranipet ops by January 2026
Chief Minister MK Stalin virtually laid the foundation stone for the ₹1,500 crore non-leather footwear manufacturing facility developed by Taiwan-based Hong Fu Industrial Group at SIPCOT Industrial Park in Panapakkam in Ranipet.
Ennum Ezhuthum, Pudumai Penn a hit: SPC
Planning panel's report to CM includes policies for sustainable land use, job, water & community dog management
Suspect's plea against charge sheet in girl suicide case binned
THE Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court on Monday dismissed the petition filed by the hostel warden accused of abetting the suicide of a 17-year-old girl student in Michealpatti of Thanjavur in 2022.
NGT tells Aavin to check feasibility of selling milk in reusable plastic bottles
THE southern bench of National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Monday directed Aavin to explore the feasibility of selling milk in reusable plastic bottles.
Improve pass percentage: Edu min
SCHOOL Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi urged school teachers to conduct tests for students ahead of the union government's assessment.
Improve pass percentage: Edu min
SCHOOL Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi urged school teachers to conduct tests for students ahead of the union government's assessment.
Man dies of fever, health department starts inquiry
THE health department has started an inquiry after a 28-year-old man died in a private hospital on Sunday, allegedly due to dengue.
Auto drivers stage protest in city, want bike taxis banned
OVER 100 auto drivers staged a protest in the city on Monday, against bike taxis operating in the district and demanded officials to stop their services.
More space will be created in ELCOT complex, says PTR
MINISTER for Information Technology Palanivel Thiaga Rajan said Chief Minister M K Stalin has approved creation of additional office space in the ELCOT complex in the city and work to prepare a detailed project would start soon.
Return of land will take SL Tamils wounded by conflict closer to peace
15 yrs since war ended, dispossessed Tamils pin their hopes on new govt to regain property
Tongue-split tattoo: Minor among 3 held
TWO men and a juvenile were arrested on Sunday night for running a tattoo shop without a license and allegedly putting people's lives in danger by performing tongue-split surgery on their customers.
Free travel pass for police in govt buses: Home dept
RESOLVING the spat between police personnel and transport corporation staff over free commute in government buses, the home department announced that personnel ranging from Grade II constables to inspectors will be given a bus pass for free travel.
Ilaiyaraaja temple clip sparks casteist rumour, maestro denies allegations
RENOWNED music composer Ilaiyaraaja broke his silence on the controversy over a viral video in which the maestro was allegedly denied entry to the Artha Mandapam of Srivilliputhur Aandal temple on Sunday.
SPEAKING HANDS FALL SILENT
When he was born on March 9, 1951, Zakir Hussain was considered an unlucky child. The arrival of the eldest son had coincided with the family's most distressing moment, as his 'Abba', Allarakha Qureishi, had fallen ill with a heart ailment.
'ONOP is BJP's bid to bring in prez-type govt'
REITERATING the DMK's stand that the BJP-led union government's 'One Nation One Poll' proposal is not suitable for the country, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Monday alleged that the centre seeks to push the bill with the ulterior motive of conducting a presidential form of election, against the spirit of the constitution.