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Sahitya winner: CM promised memorial for Nellai uprising

CHIEF Minister MK Stalin on Saturday felicitated historian AR Venkatachalapathy, who has been chosen for the Sahitya Akademi award for 2024, for his book Tirunelveli Ezhuchiyum Vaa Vuu Ciyum-1908 (Tirunelveli Uprising and V. O. Chidambaram Pillai, 1908).

Udhaya: AIADMK is a frog seeking refuge in the shadow of a snake

DEPUTY Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin on Saturday alleged the pact between AIADMK and BJP is no more tacit and the former's support of the ruling party in the centre is now out in the open.

DMK govt not genuine on Tungsten issue: EPS

AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami has criticised the DMK government for its alleged lethargic attitude in handling the tungsten mining issue.

HC suggests action against cops over murder in Nellai

THE Madras High Court on Saturday directed the Commissioner of Tirunelveli city police to hold an inquiry into the alleged negligence on the part of the policemen present at the district court complex to prevent the brutal murder of an accused just outside the gates of the court.

MAN ATTACKS DALIT FOR DRINKING TEA IN HIS PRESENCE

The Tiruppur district police have booked a 50-year-old man from a dominant community under SC/ST Act after he allegedly attacked a 36-year-old Dalit man for sitting in front of him and drinking tea at a bakery in Moolanur in Tiruppur district.

Civic polls only after delimitation, reservation works, govt tells court

Addl advocate gen says collectors will hold meetings with stakeholders to devise modalities

Stalin calls DMK MPs heroes for their good performance in Parl

CHIEF Minister MK Stalin on Saturday commended the DMK MPs for the manner in which they conducted themselves by raising important issues in an impactful manner during the recently concluded winter session of the Parliament.

Road blockade in two city wards over civic issues

DMK councillor Khajamalai Vijay, along with residents, blocked the Ponmalai main road in the city on Saturday, alleging regular clogging in the underground drainage (UGD) network passing through his ward.

LOW WATER STORAGE: POOR UPKEEP BLAMED

DESPITE the district's average rainfall figure rising to 1,060 mm, farmers blame a lack of maintenance of water management systems leaving only 20% of the rain-fed tanks reaching full capacity so far this year.

Govt won't press for guv's removal: Min

THE state government will not demand Governor RN Ravi's removal as it might make him more determined to hold onto his position, Minister for Law S Regupathy said on Saturday.

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Use certified seeds, farmers urged amid quality concerns

AMID complaints of private traders supplying poor quality seeds which, in turn, are blamed for recent episodes of early flowering of paddy in Tiruchy, the agriculture and farmers' welfare department, and scientists, advise farmers to procure only government-certified seeds.

A VOYAGE WOVEN WITH SALT & STARLIGHT

AS A GRADUATE IN ENGLISH LITERATURE, SUBIKSHA WORKED AT A PRIVATE BANK BEFORE PURSUING HER PASSION OF BECOMING A FISHERWOMAN AND A SEAFOOD ENTREPRENEUR

The boy who broke free

HE air hung heavy with the stench of sweat and fear. Tiny hands, calloused and scarred, clutched at the rough fabric of a tattered shirt. Two-year-old Vinoth, his eyes wide with confusion and terror, watched as his parents were bound, their cries echoing through the cavernous rice mill in Ponneri.

Sagging power line kills pilgrim getting off bus

A 20-year-old bus passenger, Agalya of Tirupattur, died early on Saturday after she was electrocuted by a sagging power line while alighting from the vehicle along the Arcot-Cheyyar Road.

Pegasus liable in WhatsApp suit: US court

WITH a US court finding Israel's NSO Group — which sells spyware Pegasus — liable in a lawsuit filed by WhatsApp in 2019 flagging breaches in devices, snooping is back on the front burner, including in India.

Rule tweak cuts access to certain poll documents

Congress says it will challenge it in court

Brison double helps Goa sink toppers Bagan

FC GOA extended their unbeaten streak to seven games with a 2-1 win over league leaders Mohun Bagan Super Giant in the Indian Super League at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Goa on Friday.

'HIL revival a big boost for youth'

THERE is something about PR Sreejesh. He is always ebullient, seems at peace with himself and more than anything, he is shrouded in an aura of positivity. Always cheerful and articulate, Sreejesh speaks his mind. During a short conversation, he felt that his stint as coach of the junior team had been fantastic.

Odisha's tribal lifter Jyoshna shatters youth Asian record

JYOSHNA Sabar created a youth Asian record for total lift at the ongoing Asian Youth Weightlifting Championships in Doha on Friday.

Gill's Away Output A Cause For Concern

India's number three was expected to play the role of his formidable predecessor, Pujara. He has not been up to the mark in BGT so far

SPURS SURVIVE MAN UTD COMEBACK TO ADVANCE

TOTTENHAM survived two calamitous errors from stand-in goalkeeper Fraser Forster on Thursday to beat Manchester United 4-3 and set up a League Cup semifinal against Liverpool.

Barty's former hotspot now a different world

227 ARCHERFIELD Road, Richlands, Brisbane, Queensland. It is an address that holds significance not just in Australian tennis, but the country's sporting history.

Colombo an option for CT due to UAE's visa rule

FOR the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), the United Arab Emirates (UAE) remains priority for being a neutral venue for the 2025 Champions Trophy.

Shriram Fin launches green finance vertical

WITH increasing demand for electric vehicles and renewable energy products, Shriram Finance, the flagship company of the Shriram Group, on Friday announced the launch of a separate vertical Shriram Green Finance, which will finance a range of sustainable solutions.

Forex reserves decline for second month

THE foreign exchange reserves continued the downward trajectory for the second month.

Drafting of DPDP Act rules nearly complete

DRAFTING of the rules for the Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDP Act), 2023, is in its final stage, said Minister of state Electronics and Information Technology, Jitin Prasada on Friday.

Bajaj Auto plans to extend EV range to some bikes

BAJAJ AUTO, which has claimed that its Chetak brand of electric scooters has become market leader with 27% of the pie, is planning to extend its EV range to some of its bikes, a senior company official has said.

States ask for higher borrowing ceiling, interest-free loans

THE GST Council in its 55th meeting on Saturday is likely to announce changes in tax rates on several goods and services.

Mkts see worst week in 30 months

Sell-off triggered by Fed's cautious stance on rate cuts, investors lose over ₹18L cr this week