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KL Cong chief refuses to step down from post

K Sudhakaran rejects AICC's demand despite the high command conveying that section of leaders wants him to quit

Special camp conducted to provide benefits to former workers of Manjolai tea estate

A special camp was organised in Manjolai Hills on Saturday to extend rehabilitation benefits to former tea estate workers in the wake of an order of the Madras High Court.

Don't make PG teachers oversee Ennum Ezhuthum

PG teachers in government schools have opposed their appointment as field investigators for the assessment of 'Ennum Ezhuthum' scheme saying that they are already burdened with non-academic work.

CM Stalin to inaugurate renovated Vaikom Periyar memorial on Dec 12

CHIEF Minister MK Stalin will be inaugurating the renovated memorial-cum-library for social reformer Periyar EV Ramasamy in Vaikom, Kerala, to mark the centenary of the Vaikom struggle, in the presence of his Kerala counterpart Pinarayi Vijayan on December 12.

VCK panel discusses action to be taken against Arjuna

WITH VCK deputy general secretary Aadhav Arjuna's remarks kicking up a political storm, party president Thol Thirumavalavan said the party's high-level committee had discussed the issue and its decision would be revealed soon.

Expert committee inspects T'malai to assess safety for Maha Deepam trek

IN the wake of the landslide triggered by Cyclone Fengal which killed seven persons last week, collector D Baskara Pandian, along with an eight-member expert committee constituted by the state government, inspected the hills on Sunday.

Tell officials to follow rules while ordering eviction: Court

IRKED by the non-adherence to rules by revenue officials while passing eviction orders under the Tamil Nadu Land Encroachment Act, 1905, which leads to the filing of unnecessary litigations, the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court recently directed the revenue secretary to give suitable instructions to officers to prevent recurrence of the issue so as to conserve the court's time.

Central team inspects cyclone-affected areas in Pondy, Cuddalore

A multi-disciplinary team led by Rajesh Gupta, Joint Secretary of Disaster Management, Ministry of Home Affairs, on Sunday inspected the damage caused by Cyclone Fengal in Cuddalore district.

State to move resolution in House to cancel tungsten mining licence

Resolution to be adopted today, may condemn centre as licence was given without state nod

₹1.2K cr allotted for building public toilets across city

THE Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) has received administrative sanction to construct public toilets in the city under the DBFOT (design, build, finance, operate, and transfer) model, which is currently rolled out in three zones.

Police urge public not to criticise probe in rape case

IN the case of a third-year college girl with a disability allegedly sexually assaulted by 10 men over a period of 10 months, the police on Sunday appealed to the public to refrain from criticising the ongoing investigation, stating it could lead to destruction of evidence and hinder its progress.

Op Thiraineeku: 70 cyber criminals held across state

THE Tamil Nadu police have arrested 70 people involved in 135 cases in the last three days in Operation Thiraineeku targeting cyber criminals across the state.

Chennai Beach-Chengalpattu route to have 24 fewer trains on Sundays

RAIL passengers using local trains on Sundays will have to wait longer at stations, as 24 services on the Chennai Beach-Chengalpattu route have been cancelled on weekends to accommodate line and engineering maintenance works.

Teen girl among two killed in road accidents

A 17-year-old girl and a newlywed woman were killed in separate road accidents in the city on Saturday.

Therukoothu icon Kalavai Kumarasamy's family asks state govt to build memorial

NEARLY 150 years later, the streets of Chenna Samuthiram village in Kalavai, from time to time, are still pulsating with the legacy and the words of celebrated \"therukoothu\" (street play) writer Kalavai Kumarasamy Thambirar.

Low pressure over the Bay to deepen, bring heavy rain to coastal, delta dists

THE Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) on Sunday said the low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal is expected to move west-northwestwards and intensify within the next 24 hours.

Guest lecturers to move apex court against DCE for refusal of salary hike

CHALLENGING the state's decision to not hike the monthly salary of guest lecturers from ₹25,000 to ₹50,000, Tamil Nadu All Government UGC-qualified Guest Lecturers Association has decided to move the Supreme Court in this regard soon.

TN may adopt PPP model to run dialysis units

NHM panel for developing roadmap will submit report on Dec 25, likely to pursue T'gana's hub-and-spoke model

1.3L women removed from TN's monthly aid scheme

ABOUT 1.27 lakh women beneficiaries have been removed from the Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai (KMUT) scheme, which was launched by the Tamil Nadu government in September last year.

INS Garuda set to impart sea survival techniques to Gaganyaan astronauts

THE four astronauts selected for India's inaugural human space flight programme, the Gaganyaan, will undergo rigorous training at the Indian Navy's water survival training facility (WSTF) at INS Garuda in Kochi on how to survive in water after landing in the sea.

India to soon have comprehensive anti-drone unit, says Amit Shah

UNION home minister Amit Shah said on Sunday that India will soon have a comprehensive anti-drone unit to deal with the ever-increasing menace of unmanned aerial vehicles being used by Pakistan-based elements to drop weapons and drugs along the western frontiers.

Assad flees as Syria falls to rebels

THE Syrian government on Sunday fell to a lightning rebel offensive that seized control of capital Damascus, ending the 24-year rule by president Bashar al-Assad and forcing him to flee—reportedly to Russia.

'I Have Never Wanted Anything More'

Ariana Grande speaks to Katie Ellis about landing her dream role of Glinda in Wicked, taking voice and acting lessons, and developing a special bond with co-star Cynthia Erivo

Relief of Finding One in Duality

Indian designer Vikram Goyal joins hands with English design house de Gournay to create an exquisite collection of three gilded wallpapers celebrating Indian faith

Dare to be Dapper

From stylish formals to cool casuals, the winter guide for men to get the occasion vibe right on point

March of the Maxi Clutch

The jumbo size clutch from the '90s is having its moment in the sun

A Lot can Happen Over Coffee

Blending artistry, culture, and connection, a new wave of DIY art cafes is connecting communities across India

A Bohemian Rhapsody

The region in Czech Republic has long captivated painters, writers, artists and dreamers with its surrealism

Train Smarter, Not Harder

This trending workout is a testament to the evolving art of fitness

Keeping Hope Afloat

As instances of death by drowning rise, down in Kerala, Saji Valassery and CV Janaki Amma teach people swimming for free