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CM asks Jaishankar to get fishers released

EXPRESSING serious concern over the arrest of 17 fishermen from Rameswaram along with their boats on Tuesday, Chief Minister MK Stalin urged External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to take immediate diplomatic steps to secure the release of all the fishermen and their boats besides ensuring that attacks on fishermen do not occur in future.

SL arrests 17 fishers for IMBL violation, seizes two TN boats

Arrested fishers belong to Rameswaram & Thangachimadam, remanded for two weeks

TN mulls green bonds for infra projects

TAMIL Nadu is looking at issuing green bonds for sustainable urban infrastructure, including district cooling systems—centralised plants which could cool entire buildings by passing chilled water through a network of pipelines.

8K cops deployed across 350 churches in city

As part of security arrangements for Christmas by the Chennai Police, 8,000 police personnel will be deployed from Tuesday night till Wednesday night across 350 churches in Chennai.

Fishers upset over move to get Blue Flag tag for Marina

THE fishing community from Nochikuppam staged a road roko and raised slogans on Tuesday against the Greater Chennai Corporation's (GCC) move to obtain Blue Flag status for a portion of the Marina beach.

'In disasters, we need a result-oriented admin based on common sense'

J Radhakrishnan was collector of Thanjavur when the tsunami struck in 2004.

Temple activist granted bail

JUSTICE V Lakshminarayanan of Madras HC granted conditional bail to temple activist Rangarajan Narasimhan of Srirangam in two criminal cases relating to circulating derogatory messages against Deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin and Embar Jeeyar of Sriperumbudur, and harassing a woman advocate through messages on the social media.

Chargesheet filed against two in Hizb-Ut-Tahrir terror case

THE National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a chargesheet against two accused in a terror conspiracy case involving the Hizb ut Tahrir (HuT) terrorist organisation, the agency said on Tuesday.

From January, liquor sales to be fully based on QR code

TAMIL Nadu State Marketing Corporation (Tasmac) is gearing up to implement an end-to-end computerisation using QR code system to ensure transparency in liquor sales across the state.

BALL THAT TURNED FORTUNES AROUND

When all seemed lost, a coach and his team helped many girls breathe life back into the game called life

TN decides to outsource Childline 1098, calls bids

THE department of children welfare and special services (DCW&SS) has invited tenders to outsource operations of Childline 1098, the emergency helpline for children in distress.

SL HAS NATIONALISED 365 TN BOATS WORTH ₹150 CR IN LAST 10 YRS

Around 21 boats stuck in SL even after release

Centre puts tungsten mining in TN on hold

THE Ministry of Mines on Tuesday requested the Tamil Nadu government to keep the process of issuing the Letter of Intent (LoI) to the preferred bidder, Hindustan Zinc Limited, for mining of tungsten in Nayakkarpatti Tungsten Block in Madurai on hold.

Allu Arjun grilled for three hours, seeks bail

ACTOR Allu Arjun, accused in the Sandhya Theatre stampede case, was on Tuesday grilled for more than three hours by the police.

Lokpal calls Sebi chief for oral hearing

TAKING cognizance of complaints of impropriety and conflict of interest filed by Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra and two others, anti-corruption body Lokpal on Tuesday called Sebi chief Madhabi Puri Buch and the complainants for 'oral hearing' on January 28.

BJP X'mas outreach hits Kerala wall

A day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the Christmas celebration hosted by the Catholic Bishops' Conference of India (CBCI) in Delhi, a senior Orthodox Church Bishop in Kerala on Tuesday openly questioned the saffron party's outreach to the Christian community.

Arif transferred to Bihar, Bhalla goes to Manipur

Kerala governor shifted to NDA-ruled Bihar; former home secy gets to manage Manipur

REVEL IN THE HOLIDAY SEASON

Head to Accord Hotels & Resorts, or Kaldan Samudhra Palace to celebrate the festive season with your family

AN EXQUISITE BONFIRE 'BBQ NIGHTS'

FIRE up your weekends; give into sizzling smoky flavours of the new BBQ Nights at Nectar.

Celebration of cultures

As the holiday season envelops Chennai, the city transforms into a vibrant festive haven, blending its rich cultural heritage with the universal cheer of Christmas.

Festive season's unveiling at Savera Hotel

SAVERA Hotel's festive season celebrations begin with a delightful journey of artisanal creations, festive menus, and holiday cheer, crafted by our culinary experts.

'New election rule amendment gravest threat to democracy'

CHIEF MINISTER MK Stalin on Monday alleged that democracy is facing its gravest threat under the BJP-led union government as it has made a reckless amendment to Section 93(2)(a) of the Conduct of Election Rules of 1961 to \"kill transparency\" and appealed to all political parties to counter the \"assault on free and fair\" elections.

Dine at the finest

HERATON Grand Chennai Resort & Spa, Mahabalipuram invites you to immerse yourself in the festive spirit with an array of exceptional dining experiences, promising culinary delights, warm hospitality, and unforgettable moments by the Bay of Bengal.

SUSTAINABLE CELEBRATIONS AT HILTON

A sparkling Christmas tree, carols by the hotel team, and an array of snacks marked the festivities

A MAGICAL CHRISTMAS GALA AWAITS

STEP into the festive season with grandeur as the Ambica Empire Hotel unveils its Christmas celebrations for 2024!

'Artists are meant to face the suffering of the world'

Actor Andrew Garfield speaks about the privilege of watching non-English film at 21st Marrakech International Film Festival, his collaboration with Luca Guadagnino, and more

TIMELESS TRADITIONS AT TAJ

N a glorious nod to sustainability and timeless tradition, Taj Coromandel unveiled its majestic Christmas tree in the hotel lobby, marking the festive season with an innovative approach.

Comfort Cuisine at a Historic Home

Tucked away in Nungambakkam, Una Villa, built in a repurposed mid-century home, offers a scrumptious menu

A SLIPPERY SLOPE & SILENT EPIDEMIC

Identify Signs, Lend a Hand

Naveen & Lokesh one hit away from national glory

IT was a mixed outing for shuttlers from Tamil Nadu in the ongoing Senior National Badminton Championships in Bengaluru on Monday.