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OTHER WAYS TO OPT OUT OF CONSTANT ELECTION MODE

As India is becoming an election-only democracy, holding elections once every five years would reduce the voter's participation. There should be other alternatives on the table too

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Death of 2 BJP leaders clear case of murder: Odisha cops

IN a sensational development, the Sambalpur police have revealed that the death of two BJP leaders in a road mishap near Katapali overbridge was not accidental but intentional, making it a clear case of murder.

Special officers named for rural local bodies in 28 TN districts

FOLLOWING the expiry of the tenure of elected representatives of Rural Local Bodies (RLBs) in 28 districts across Tamil Nadu on Sunday, the state government on Monday appointed special officers (SOs) to 9,624 village panchayats, 314 panchayat unions, and 28 district panchayats in these districts.

TTE booked for harassing female passenger

A ticket examiner has been booked for allegedly sexually harassing a female passenger aboard the Uzhavan Express from Chennai to Thanjavur.

Ex-ADM's death: HC turns down request for CBI probe

Court directs Kerala police to investigate probability of homicide

House, Tamils Have Highest Regard For Nat'l Anthem: Duraimurugan

Violating Constitution and conventions of the Assembly have become a routine for Governor Ravi, charges Stalin

Three journalists arrested for extortion bid in Erode

THE district police arrested three reporters who threatened a farmer for money in Nambiyur on Sunday. Three more suspects are on the run.

Guv address: Jobs for women up due to govt's action to ensure safety

THE address prepared by the state government, which Governor RN Ravi did not deliver in the Assembly on Monday, said the government's dedication to safety and security have significantly contributed to increased employment opportunities for women.

Court Allows Minister's Plea Seeking Passport

The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court on Monday allowed a petition filed by Minister for Higher Education Govi Chezhiaan seeking to direct the Tiruchy passport authorities to issue a passport to him.

14K Govt Buses To Be Operated For Pongal

TRANSPORT Minister S S Sivasankar on Monday announced that a total of 14,104 government buses will be operated to various parts from Chennai between January 10 and 13 during Pongal festival.

Final poll roll: State has 6.36 cr voters as on Jan 1

The integrated final electoral roll for the Special Summary Revision of 2025, with January 1 as the qualifying date, was released on Monday by Chief Electoral Officer Archana Patnaik.

Oppn says govt forced guv to leave; DMK allies want centre to recall Ravi

FOLLOWING the drama witnessed in the Assembly on Monday, with Governor RN Ravi walking out without delivering his customary address, the Opposition parties blamed the state for forcing the governor to do so.

Reminders to recite anthem sent well in advance, but ignored, says Raj Bhavan

GOVERNOR RN Ravi, who has been at loggerheads with the DMK government ever since he assumed office in 2021, clashed with the government on Monday over the old issue of non-recital of national anthem at the beginning of his customary address of the Assembly.

Farmers seek compensation for damaged maize

OVER 100 farmers from Alathur staged a protest outside the collectorate here on Monday, demanding compensation for maize crops damaged during cyclone Fengal.

Road blockade against adding villages to corporation limits

A sudden road blockade was held by residents of Adavathur, Vayalur, Allithurai and Somarasampettai villages in Somarasampettai on Monday to protest against the proposed inclusion of their villages in the Tiruchy corporation limits.

Corpn lost about ₹7 cr clearing airport waste, show RTI data

THE Tiruchy city corporation has been losing significant revenue even as the Airports Authority of India shifted its burden of clearing garbage generated at the international airport here to the former in violation of rules, revealed an RTI enquiry filed by the The New Indian Express.

Court Transfers Probe Against Ex-Minister in Job Scam to CBI

THE probe into the alleged job scam case registered by the Virudhunagar district police against former minister K T Rajenthra Bhalaji of AIADMK has been transferred to the CBI by the Madras High Court.

Planned Crime, Lack of Remorse Got Sathya Killer Death

Though D Sathish (now 33) murdered M Sathya (20) by pushing her in front of an EMU train at St Thomas Mount station in Chennai on October 13, 2022, he had planned it in advance and even tried to execute it on each of the three days prior to the incident, failing as either she did not come to the station or there was too much of a crowd.

HC Bins Detention of 18 Accused in Hooch Tragedy Under Goondas Act

Cites long incarceration, documents in unfamiliar language as reasons

Discharge of Duraimurugan & family from DA case: Judge reserves order

THE Madras High Court has reserved the orders on the revision petitions filed by the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) against the trial court order, discharging DMK general secretary and Tamil Nadu Minister for Water Resources Development Duraimurugan and his family members, from the disproportionate assets case.

HMPV: No reason for panic, says TN advisory

FOLLOWING the panic over spread of infections caused by Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), the Tamil Nadu government, while confirming two reported cases in the state, said that HMPV is not a new virus and that the infections are \"self-limiting\" and can be resolved with symptomatic care, which included hydration and rest.

5 HMPV cases: Much ado about nothing

INDIA reported five cases of the globally circulating human metapneumovirus (HMPV), which is seeing an outbreak in China, causing worldwide panic as it comes five years after the Covid-19 pandemic.

Trudeau, Just-Out of Office

JUSTIN Trudeau on Monday announced his resignation as both the Prime Minister of Canada and the leader of the Liberal Party, putting an end to days of speculation amid rising discontent with his leadership.

CPI raises a toast to comrades

IN a pragmatic decision to adapt to changing times, the Kerala unit of the Communist Party of India (CPI) has freed its cadres from the age-old taboo over consumption of alcohol.

Big Maoist strike in 20 mths, 8 jawans killed

EIGHT District Reserve Guard (DRG) personnel and a civilian driver were killed in a powerful blast triggered by the outlawed CPI (Maoist) in strife-torn Bijapur district, about 400 km south of Raipur.

Sullivan powers nuke deal on his farewell visit

THE US is in the final stage of removing all hurdles that kept the civil nuclear deal between the two countries a non-starter, outgoing US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said here on Monday.

Arteta aghast at Brighton penalty as title contenders Arsenal stumble

ARSENAL boss Mikel Arteta said he had never seen anything like Brighton's controversial penalty to earn a 1-1 draw on Saturday that dealt another seismic blow to the Gunners' Premier League title challenge.

January 06, 2025

Award Motivates Players Even More, Says Sanjay

AT 23, Sanjay was the youngest member of the Indian hockey team that won the bronze medal at the Paris Olympics.

January 06, 2025