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Buses introduced on 399 new routes in last 4 yrs: Govt

The transport department on Monday said bus services have been introduced on 399 new routes since the DMK government assumed office.

Vellore jail inmates to get more toilets soon

FOLLOWING a news report on toilets in Vellore jail, which appeared in TNIE edition dated November 18, authorities have initiated repair work on 24 non-functional facilities located outside each block.

2 groups of AIADMK cadre clash in Madurai

Argument with former minister's supporters

Question on DMK-Adani meet sparks war of words between CM, Anbumani

Stalin says Ramadoss has no other work; Anbumani says CM must clarify people's doubts

Stalin's grassroots outreach to bolster DMK base

IF there is a common link among Coimbatore, Virudhunagar, and Ariyalur, the districts that Chief Minister MK Stalin had visited over the past two weeks, and Villupuram, which he is scheduled to visit this week, it is that these districts are among the DMK's not-so-strong areas where the party may have to strengthen its base as it aims to win 200 of 234 seats in the 2026 assembly poll.

Docs exit WhatsApp groups, stay off meetings in protest

MAJORITY of government doctors across the state staged a boycott protest by skipping official meetings and exiting official WhatsApp groups on Monday condemning alleged mistreatment by certain collectors, directors and senior health department officials.

Covid antibodies may neutralise dengue virus

A seroprevalence study conducted by the State Public Health Laboratory, Directorate of Public Health and Preventive Medicine during Covid-19 in December 2021 has showed that the dengue disease burden was low during that period, possibly due to the IgG antibodies for Covid-19 that causes SARS COV-2 virus having a neutralising effect against the dengue-causing virus.

Nat'l Pharmacy Week observed at city hospital

The role of the pharmacists should be expanded to include patient education on the efficacy of various medications, said S V Veeramani, Chairman, Pharmaceuticals Export Promotion Council.

Stir against Velachery survey called off

FOR the second day, residents of Jaganathapuram, Sasi Nagar, and Gandhi Nagar near Velachery Lake staged a protest on Monday against the biometric survey initiated by the Water Resources Department (WRD), fearing that the process will result in their eviction.

CM opens TN's 1st one-stop centre for disabled people

Concerns, however, arise over the closure of the de-addiction centre that previously functioned at this building in Kannagi Nagar

Citizen-led study sheds light on systemic failures hurting TNUHDB tenements

A citizen-led study conducted by Arappor Iyakkam, an NGO, has called attention to the poor living conditions of residents in Tamil Nadu Urban Habitat Development Board (TNUHDB) tenements around Chennai.

Youth dies of electrocution while scaling NH median

A 27-year-old youth died of electrocution on Sunday night after he accidentally came in contact with the live wire of a light pole while trying to cross a median strip of the Tiruchy-Thanjavur NH, the police said.

Customs finds TN link after exotic species seized in B'luru, Hyd & Vizag

Six of 8 held are from TN; probe on into link between seizures and aide of dismissed TN cop

Only Hindus can be recruited to college run by HR&CE dept: Court

HOLDING that the provisions of the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) Act provides for appointment of only Hindus to the posts of a college established by utilising only the temple funds, the Madras High Court dismissed a petition challenging the recruitment notice making eligibility criterion of being a Hindu mandatory.

TN plans to study substance abuse among youth soon

THE Department of Children Welfare and Special Services will soon carry out a study to assess the prevalence and extent of substance and alcohol use among adults aged between 18 and 25 in the state.

T'gana declines ₹100 crore from Adani Foundation

TELANGANA will not accept ₹100 crore donation offered by the Adani Foundation for the Young India Skills University, a skill development university being set up by the state government, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy said on Monday amid controversy over billionaire Gautam Adani's indictment in the US on bribery charges.

Test of character Down Under: India celebrate happy Perth-day

AT 13, VAIBHAV BECOMES IPL's YOUNGEST PLAYER

Depression in Bay of Bengal, red alert issued for delta districts

A well-marked low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal and the Indian Ocean intensified into a depression on Monday.

Dad, son murder man in Kovai to avenge suicide of daughter

TWO months after a woman killed herself over a failed relationship, her father, along with his son, stabbed the 27-year-old suspected lover of his daughter to death in broad daylight in Coimbatore on Monday to avenge her.

Manipur, Adani row paralyse Parliament

THE winter session of Parliament was off to a stormy start on Monday with both Houses adjourned till Wednesday amid protests by the Opposition demanding discussions on Gautam Adani's US indictment and the Manipur situation.

ANGANWADI KIDS PLAY WAITING GAME FOR BOOK, UNIFORM IN TN

FIVE months after enrollment, lakhs of children in anganwadi centres and kindergarten classes in government schools across the state have not yet got their activity workbooks and uniforms.

Call taken on BJP leading the new Mahayuti govt

Name of the chief minister to be announced in Mumbai; Shinde camp keeps up pressure

SC trashes petitions against inclusion of 'secular', 'socialist' to the Preamble

THE Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a batch of pleas challenging the 1976 amendment to the Constitution, which added the terms 'socialist', 'secular', and 'integrity' to its Preamble.

Financial Independence Of Women Matters

However, the situation in India demands steps like these to enhance the participation of women in the workforce.

Stories soaked in wisdom

The art of storytelling has played an important role in preserving India's cultural history. We take a look at one vertical, Harikatha, and how one can appreciate the content.

Live-action Moana wraps filming

PRODUCTION on Disney's live-action adaptation of Moana (2016) has been wrapped.

A Pallava era Siva temple with rare images

INAR, originally called Thirukannar and Nethrapuram, is a small village near Madhurantakam which has an ancient temple for Siva worshipped as Nethrapurishwarar.

Idris Elba to star in Masters of the Universe

Idris Elba is in talks to join the cast of the upcoming live-action Masters of the Universe film.

Chess masters shine at tourney

INTERNATIONAL Master AR Ilamparthi scored 7.5 points at the end of the eighth and final round and won the Singh's Gambit International Fide Rated Chess Tournament-2024 title here at Guru Nanak College, Velachery.

Bringing pages to stage

The library corner at the American Centre, US Consulate General Chennai, was abuzz with energy, a kaleidoscope of colours as women, draped in saris, filled the room.