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No allocation of portfolios amid Maha knot over home

Fadnavis launches dept site indicating he wants to keep the ministry

Robust framework in place to counter drug trafficking: Govt

THE Centre on Wednesday informed the Rajya Sabha that it has been taking measures jointly with state governments to strengthen the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) and other enforcement agencies to ensure effective implementation of the anti-drug law to curb trafficking of the banned substances across India's borders with other countries.

Priyanka in 31-member JPC on 'One Poll'

The government on Wednesday set up a 31-member parliamentary panel that will scrutinise the two bills proposing simultaneous Lok Sabha and assembly polls.

Some retired HC judges drawing 'pitiable' pension of ₹10-15K per month: SC

The Supreme Court on Wednesday said it was \"pitiable\" that some retired high court judges were getting pensions ranging between ₹10,000 and ₹15,000.

NIA conducts raids in 17 places across 4 states in Muzaffarpur arms haul case

THE anti-terror federal probe agency NIA on Wednesday conducted raids at 17 locations, including 12 in Bihar, in connection with its investigation into a case linked to the recovery of AK-47 assault rifle and ammunition in Muzaffarpur in May this year, officials said.

THE PETROV DILEMMA & AI

N 1983, the Soviet Union's Oko early-warning system issued a critical alert, signaling an imminent nuclear strike from the US.

THE NEED FOR A JUDICIAL CODE OF CONDUCT

The latest case of a judge crossing lines of propriety is part of an alarming trend. With its 1997 code on judicial values breached, the Supreme Court needs to frame new rules

CPI flags poor condition of Kuniyamuthur road

CPI functionaries urged the State Highways Department to repair the dilapidated Kuniyamuthur-Madukkarai road, which is an important stretch.

Hornbill rescued in Madukkarai forest, treated at recuperation centre in Kovai

A male great hornbill (Buceros bicornis), believed to be ten years old, that was rescued after it was unable to fly, at Thaneerpandal near Madukkarai forest range on Monday evening, is receiving treatment at the Avian Recuperation Centre located at the Tamil Nadu Forest Academy (TNFA) campus in the city.

YouTuber Shankar sent to remand till Dec 20

THE Principal Special Court for Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act Cases on Wednesday remanded YouTuber 'Savukku' Shankar till December 20.

Resource adequacy plan works afoot for steady power supply

Activists say lack of public outcry, opaque functioning reasons for under-reporting of rampant corruption in prisons in the state

Activist alleges pressure to withdraw MUDA case

'Offered incentives to withdraw by man claiming to be CM wife's close aide'

CORRUPTION BEHIND BARS: ONLY 3 CASES AGAINST TN PRISON EMPLOYEES IN 8 YRS

Activists say lack of public outcry, opaque functioning reasons for under-reporting of rampant corruption in prisons in the state

Firm on not aligning with BJP, says AIADMK

THE AIADMK on Wednesday said the party is firm in its conviction on not aligning with the BJP forever and that AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami has already categorically declared this position.

₹290 cr sanctioned for MK library in Tiruchy

THE state government has sanctioned ₹290 crore for constructing a \"world-class\" library and intellectual centre in Tiruchy, which will be named after DMK patriarch M Karunanidhi.

Resource adequacy plan works afoot for steady power supply

FOLLOWING the guidelines issued by the Union Ministry of Power, Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Limited (TNPDCL) is working on a Resource Adequacy Plan (RAP) to ensure uninterrupted power supply and increase renewable energy generation throughout the year.

Firm on not aligning with BJP, says AIADMK

THE AIADMK on Wednesday said the party is firm in its conviction on not aligning with the BJP forever and that AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami has already categorically declared this position.

'Cooperative Pongal' grocery kits launched

THE state cooperation department has launched the sale of grocery kits named 'Cooperative Pongal' ahead of the Pongal festival, offering consumers grocery items at a price 20% lower than market rate.

DMK govt will stand as shield for minorities, promises Stalin

EXPRESSING concern over the prevailing situation in the country, Chief Minister MK Stalin on Wednesday urged minorities to stand united to address the challenges.

NCB appeals against freeing three in export of anti-anxiety drug case

THE Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has moved the Madras High Court challenging a recent acquittal of three persons by a Chennai trial court in a 2004 case of export of anti-anxiety drugs to the US.

Tamil classes cut for 'Naan Mudhalvan' courses: Faculty

A group of assistant professors submitted a petition to Higher Education Minister Govi Chezhian on Wednesday, alleging that only four hours are allotted for UG Tamil classes in Bharathiar University (BU) affiliated colleges in a week instead of the stipulated six hours.

BU to conduct senate meeting on January 29

AFTER a year's gap, Bharathiar University (BU) has scheduled its 88th senate meeting on January 29, 2025.

Speeding car rams into migrant workers; two killed, three injured in Krishnagiri

TWO guest workers died and three others were injured after an unidentified car rammed into them near Denkanikottai on Wednesday evening.

TN HOME TO 1,031 NILGIRI TAHRS

THE first-ever synchronised survey of the Nilgiri Tahr, conducted from April 29 to May 1 this year, has revealed a total population of 1,031 tahrs in Tamil Nadu, with 552 living in fragmented habitats across 128 blocks and 479 in large contiguous landscapes spanning 12 blocks.

T'pur shuts down against rent GST, property tax hike

BUSINESS came to a standstill as traders, shop owners and industrial units in Tiruppur district downed shutters from 6 am to 6 pm on Wednesday condemning the union government for imposing 18% GST on rent for commercial buildings and the state government for increasing property tax.

Fisher's widow moves HC, seeks insurance claim

THE Madras Bench of the Madras High Court sought the state government's response on a petition filed by the widow of a fisherman, seeking the release of the insurance amount.

28-year-old gets 5-year jail term for sexually assaulting girl

THE special court for cases registered under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Pocso) Act has sentenced a 28-year-old man to five years imprisonment for sexually assaulting a girl in Chennai, in 2020.

Carrom world champion gets ₹1 cr from state govt

THREE TN women dominated the Women's Carrom World Championship. M Khazima (18), the youngest world champion, who competed in doubles and team events, received ₹1 crore from the state government. Mithra (17) and Nagajothi (26), who won the doubles and team events, received ₹50 lakh each from Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin in a felicitation held by Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu (SDAT).

Venkatachalapathy gets Sahitya Akademi award

HISTORIAN AR Venkatachalapathy has bagged the Sahitya Akademi award for the year 2024 in the research category for his Tamil book \"Tirunelveli Ezhuchiyum Vaa Vuu Ciyum 1908\", (Tirunelveli uprising and VO Chidambaram Pillai 1908).

Tech snags hit rollout of Tasmac QR-code billing system across TN

Unloading alcohol stock from trucks which took 30 minutes now takes 7 hours, says official