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Kharge retorts to 'muzzling' Oppn right to speak

AS the political showdown over the Opposition's no-trust motion notice against Vice-President and Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar continues, Leader of Opposition in the Upper House Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday accused the chairman of muzzling the Opposition's \"right to speak\".

Air pollution killed 1.5mn annually from '09-'19

A whopping 1.5 million deaths were reported in India annually from 2009 to 2019 due to long-term exposure to PM2.5 pollution every year, said a latest Lancet study.

'Attack on federalism': Oppn slams cabinet move on One Nation One Poll

AS the Union Cabinet approved two bills to implement 'One Nation, One Election' as recommended by a high-level committee headed by former President Ram Nath Kovind, several Opposition leaders including Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee slammed the proposed legislation, terming it an attack on \"democracy and federalism\".

Nadda accuses Cong of trying to create 'anarchy'

BJP president JP Nadda on Thursday accused the Congress of trying to create \"anarchy\" as he condemned the charges levelled against Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar by opposition leaders.

BALANCE FLEXIBILITY & RIGOUR IN NEW DEGREE PROGRAMMES

HE University Grants Commission (UGC) is set to roll out the accelerated degree programme (ADP) and extended degree programme (EDP), two ambitious initiatives aimed at providing flexibility to college students.

College principals to inspect hostels

THE principals of Government Arts and Sciences colleges located in the Coimbatore region have been asked to submit an inspection report on the maintenance of hostels and toilets at colleges, to ensure hygiene.

Heavy rain pounds TN, more in store next week

THE northeast monsoon has come in heavy this year, already delivering bountiful rains.

CMCH docs treat woman with rare heart disease

A 25-year-old woman from Tirunelveli who was diagnosed with coarctation of the aorta (COA), a rare congenital heart defect, was treated at the Coimbatore Medical College Hospital (CMCH) with cardiac catheter balloon dilation and stent placement in the constricted segment of the aorta.

Governor lays foundation for Ayya Vazhi centre in Kumari

WE should learn and spread the messages of the religious book ‘Akila Thirattu Ammanai’ everywhere, said Governor RN Ravi while laying the foundation stone of the Ayya Vazhi Research Centre at Guru Parambarai Trust premises in Thamaraikulam Pathi.

DMK, VCK want to intervene in Worship Act case

Following a PIL filed by BJP leader Subramanian Swamy and Ashwini Upadhyay challenging the Constitutional validity of the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991 in the SC, the DMK and VCK have filed an Intervention Application in the Apex court.

Beach mineral mining cases assigned to new bench

THE cases pertaining to illegal mining of beach sand minerals in Thoothukudi, Tirunelveli and Kanyakumari districts have been assigned to a new division bench of the Madras HC comprising Justices SM Subramaniam and M Jothiraman.

ONE NATION ONE POLL BILL DRACONIAN, WILL ERASE REGIONAL VOICE

EXPRESSING serious concern over the Union Cabinet approving the introduction of the One Nation One Election Bill in the Parliament, Chief Minister MK Stalin described this legislation as draconian and said the move would erase regional voices.

Bait arches constructed sans nod eat into beach near Tiruchendur temple

The construction of bait arches near Amali Nagar fishing hamlet, reportedly being constructed without Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) clearance, has led to heavy soil erosion along the coast near the Tiruchendur Murugan Temple, putting the safety of the centuries-old structures at risk.

Clippings row: Notice to Nayanthara and Vignesh

THE Madras High Court on Thursday ordered notice to actress Nayanthara Kurian, her husband and film director Vignesh Sivan and Los Gatos Production Services India LLP, an entity of the Netflix, in a case filed by actor Dhanush seeking ₹10 crore damages for unauthorised usage of the behind-the-scene video clippings of 'Naanum Rowdy Dhaan' movie in the documentary Nayanthara: Beyond the Fairytale.

Vaikom struggle starting point of social justice stirs in India: Stalin

CM inaugurates renovated Thanthai Periyar Memorial and a library in honour of the leader

Steps being taken for fishers' release: EAM

EXTERNAL Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has conveyed to Chief Minister MK Stalin that the union government is taking steps to ensure the release of 14 Indian fishermen, including 7 from Tamil Nadu, detained by Pakistani authorities on January 3.

HC asks lower court to speed up trial of FERA case against Sasikala

THE Madras High Court on Thursday directed the Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Court for economic offences to fast-track the trial against VK Sasikala, close aide of late CM J Jayalalithaa, in Foreign Exchange Regulation Act (FERA) cases pertaining to payments made for hiring equipment for J Jaya TV Private Limited in the 90s.

Pollachi Maasaniamman temple consecrated

THOUSANDS of devotees from across the state witnessed the consecration of Sri Maasaniamman temple at Anaimalai in Pollachi on Thursday.

Adapting to AI need of the hour for MSMEs

INDUSTRIALISTS have advocated for adapting Machine Learning (ML), a subset of Artificial Intelligence (AI), to improve productivity in Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME).

Avoid bathing inside coaches, rlys tells passengers

The Salem railway division has requested passengers to avoid wasting water by bathing inside coaches during the journey as this would exceed water provision in trains.

Baby among 3 killed as car rams courier van

AN elderly couple hailing from Kerala and their two-month-old grandson died after the car collided with a van on the Salem-Kochi Highway near Madukkarai on Thursday.

450 posts vacant, TNSTC runs the show with temporary staff

WITH 260 driver and 194 conductor posts vacant in 15 out of 17 branches in the district, the Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (TNSTC) is managing operations by appointing workers on a temporary basis.

Health officials launch investigation after infant dies during home birth at Aranthangi

A baby which was delivered at home on Wednesday died soon after and was allegedly buried by its parents.

Aavin to launch 'Green Magic Plus' on Dec 18

THE state-owned Aavin is set to launch a new milk variant, Green Magic Plus, fortified with vitamins A and D, starting December 18.

Minister Nehru meets with workers, receives petitions

With rehab efforts on, workers ask if they can return to hold festivals and visit ancestors' graves

Was too tense to follow it live, says champ's mom, flies to Singapore

WHEN D Gukesh won his World Championship match in Singapore, a thousand miles away his mother J Padmakumari had switched off her phone.

Six dead, scores injured in blaze at Dindigul hospital

SIX people died and scores injured in a fire accident suspected to have been triggered by a short circuit at City Ortho Hospital on Tiruchy Road in Dindigul around 9 pm on Thursday.

Cabinet OKs 'one poll' bill, may go to JPC for vetting

THE Union Cabinet on Thursday approved two bills to implement Prime Minister Narendra Modi's plan of holding simultaneous elections to the Lok Sabha and state assemblies.

SC halts surveys of mosques

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