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Flood alert issued as Poondi reservoir outflow raised to 5k cusecs

Relief centres ready in Tiruvallur district, residents will be evacuated if the outflow further increases; Chembarambakkam, Red Hills levels too near full capacity

Parts of city waterlogged as intermittent showers persist

CHENNAI witnessed widespread moderate rainfall with heavy spells recording an average rainfall of around 10 cm from Wednesday night to Thursday evening.

DMK MP slams centre's laxity in giving funds for disaster relief

CHENNAI: DMK Deputy General Secretary and Parliamentary Party Leader Kanimozhi Karunanidhi on Thursday criticised the union government for failing to address Tamil Nadu's disaster relief requirements during a discussion on the Disaster Management (Amendment) Bill 2024 in Parliament.

Another low pressure may develop, move towards TN

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Beach mineral mining cases assigned to new bench

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

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 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.

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.

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

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

A baby boy delivered at home on Wednesday died soon after, and was allegedly buried by his 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.

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.

Minister assures workers' demands will be fulfilled

THE state government will take steps to address the demands of former Manjolai tea estate workers, Municipal Administration Minister K N Nehru said while meeting the workers at an aided school in Manjolai on Thursday.

Manjolai estate turns ghost town as ex-tea workers moved to plains

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

6 choke to death in blaze at Dindigul private hospital

SIX people, including a six-year-old girl and two elderly women, died and at least six more were injured in a fire accident at City Hospital, a private medical facility, on Tiruchy Road in Dindigul around 9pm 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

THE Supreme Court on Thursday issued a sweeping order restraining courts across the country from accepting fresh suits seeking to reclaim religious structures or passing orders to survey mosques to determine whether temples lie beneath them.

GUKESH KING OF ALL SQUARES

CHESS has a new king. The promised prince is here and he will be coronated on Friday evening. D Gukesh joined the most exclusive of Indian sporting clubs late on Thursday—only the second player and first since Viswanathan Anand to be crowned as world champ.

Wake-up call

Actor Thambi Ramaiah on the importance of making films that promote moral values, working with his son Umapathi, his bond with Samuthirakani, and more

'I fled Iran because I have more stories to tell'

..saysS Mohammad Rasoulof, an Iranian filmmaker living in exile in Germany, whose latest work, The Seed of the Sacred Fig, represents his adopted country at the Oscars

Paul Mescal to play Paul McCartney?

In a conversation with Christopher Nolan at the Directors Guild of America in Los Angeles, Scott confirmed that he is working on a post-apocalyptic thriller titled The Dog Stars.

Meet the parents 4 in the works

Actors Robert De Niro, Ben Stiller, Teri Polo and Blythe Danner are in negotiations to reprise their roles in the fourth installment of the Meet The Parents franchise.

ASAP Rocky to play the lead in High and Low

In a major cast announcement in Spike Lee's High and Low, American rap artist ASAP Rocky has joined the film as the lead actor.

DHANUSH'S NEEK TO RELEASE IN FEBRUARY 2025

DHANUSH's upcoming directorial Nilavukku En Mel Ennadi Kobam (NEEK) has set a Valentine's week release in 2025.

Melding melody with magic

COME December, the Chennai sun softens its glare; the sultry air gives way to a refreshing coolness, and the breeze whispers through the streets.

ON A LEGEND'S FOOTSTEPS

Garnering praises Viswanathan had more than one reason to remember that character that fetched him the Kodai Nataka Vizha award. It was made more special when eminent theatre and cine actor VS Raghavan, who was also the chief guest, said, \"Ramesh lived with the character.\"

Publicity stunt or showcasing stupidity?

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