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Anti-drug clubs to be set up in educational institutions

AS part of a drug-free Tamil Nadu initiative, the state government has issued an order dated October 14 to establish anti-drug clubs and volunteering teams in educational institutions.

Stalin hits a sixer in Coimbatore

Gold jewellery industrial park, IT complex, extension of flyover on Avinashi Road, modern elephant-proof fences, drinking water scheme and spl project to upgrade roads announced

Ease of info access leads to manipulation, says Appavu

STRESSING on the negative side of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Speaker M Appavu said the ease of access to information leads to misinformation, leading to manipulation.

Farmers mull stir over move to enforce Land Consolidation Act

PEEVED at the state government's step to enforce the Tamil Nadu Land Consolidation (for Special Projects) Act, 2023 which facilitates allotment of large chunks of land for special projects, farmers' unions and activists are mulling statewide agitations to prevent implementation of this law.

CM lays foundation for ₹300-crore grand library named after Periyar

CHIEF Minister MK Stalin, who is on a three-day visit to the district, laid the foundation stone for the grand library and science centre, being established at a cost of ₹300 crore, at Anuparpalayam.

One more held in Mumbai girl's rape, abduction case

ONE more person from Chennai has been arrested in the abduction and rape case of a minor girl who came to Puducherry from Mumbai along with her parents.

Cashier uses QR code to take ₹52L from patients in hosp over 2 years

THE Central Crime Branch (CCB) of Avadi City Police have arrested a 24-year-old woman on charges of swindling ₹52.24 lakh from a private hospital over a period of two years.

'Hire experts to oversee Jains Westminster redevelopment'

THE Madras High Court has directed the two-member committee of retired judges to nominate experts to oversee and monitor the stability of new buildings which will be constructed by demolishing the existing Jains Westminster apartments at Saligramam in Chennai.

Woman loses ₹10.3 crore in online trading scam, 2 held

THE Chennai city cyber crime police have arrested two men on charges of swindling ₹10.3 crore from a woman over several transactions under the guise of online trading.

Low pressure brewing, heavy rain likely this week

AFTER a brief lull, the northeast monsoon is likely to turn active over Chennai and other parts of north Tamil Nadu later this week.

Drain system seems to be working, but tougher test remains

HIS may sound cynical or even a shade perverse, but the deluges, landslides and cyclonic storms that are increasingly visited upon us by the vagaries of climate change, while presenting incumbent governments with a humungous challenge, also offer them the singular opportunity to prove themselves afresh and renew and galvanise the confidence of the people in them.

HC allows vet's plea to check on ailing monkey at Vandalur Anna zoo

MADRAS High Court allowed a veterinarian to visit an ailing monkey currently lodged at the Arignar Anna Zoological Park in Vandalur near Chennai on Wednesday for checking its health conditions.

11 more jail officials suspended in Vellore prisoner harassment case

WITH 11 more prison officials being placed under suspension on Monday, the total number of officials suspended in connection with the alleged harassment and torture of a life-term prisoner at Vellore Central Prison has reached 14.

In a first, TN cops invoke law that gives confiscation powers in Armstrong case

THE Greater Chennai Police (GCP) investigation into the murder of K Armstrong, former state president of Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP), will be a landmark, for being one of the first cases where section 107 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) will be invoked to attach proceeds of crime of the accused, officials said.

DON POWER AGAIN IN U.S.P

DONALD Trump was elected the 47th president of the United States on Wednesday, an extraordinary comeback for a former president who refused to accept defeat four years ago, sparked a violent insurrection at the US Capitol, was convicted of felony charges and survived two assassination attempts.

'Samosa Caucus' gets a little bigger

INDIAN-AMERICAN lawyer Suhas Subramanyam created history by becoming the first from the community to be elected from Virginia and the entire East Coast to the House of Representatives.

TARGET DMK GOVT, BUT STAY OFF ITS ALLIES: EPS TO AIADMK SECYS

'Expose anti-people DMK' | AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on Wednesday directed the district secretaries to appoint young secretaries at the booth-level across the state to improve the party's popularity, particularly among young voters, at the grassroots level.

South gives a lot to the north now: CM

'Balaji crossed several hurdles to work for Kovai'

J&K passes resolution seeking restoration of spl status, guarantees

THE newly-elected Jammu and Kashmir Assembly on Wednesday passed a resolution calling on the Centre to initiate dialogue with the elected representatives of the Union Territory to work out mechanisms for restoring special status and constitutional guarantees to the erstwhile state.

SC pulls up UP govt over illegal house demolition

THE Supreme Court on Wednesday came down heavily on the Uttar Pradesh government over its \"high-handed\" approach to demolitions, and ordered it to pay ₹25 lakh to a man whose house was razed in 2019 without following the due procedure to widen a road.

EVERYTHING ABOUT DARYL DIXON S2 IS EDGIER

Actors Norman Reedus, Melissa McBride, Louis Puech Scigliuzzi, Eriq Ebouaney, Anne Charrier, and Romain Levi discuss the significance of their characters in The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon season 2 - The Book of Carol

Lena Headey and Henry Winkler to star in Normal

Earlier, we reported about Bob Odenkirk starring in an action film titled Normal. The latest news is that actors Lena Headey and Henry Winkler have been added to the film's cast.

Kevin Bacon, Kyra Sedgwick to star in and direct a film

Real-life couple Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick are all set to star in and direct a film titled Family Movie.

A family divided

The French film Jouer avec le feu (that translates as 'playing with fire', English title The Quiet Son) deals with a phenomenon that extends beyond the boundaries of its home country. It's a terrifying exploration of the widespread, worldwide affliction of political divides cutting through families and tearing the most intimate of relationships apart.

-0-mania

As human reliance on eggs grew over time, the way they are devoured also changed worldwide.

WHISKING UP CHRISTMAS MAGIC

As the calendar turns to November and a hint of winter whispers through the air in Chennai, anticipation begins to build for the festive season ahead.

The aromatic perennial herb

ARRAGON (Artemisia dracunculus) is a perennial herb prized for its warm, aromatic flavour.

Little acts, big heart

It's the smallest things that sometimes make the biggest difference. A smile from a stranger, someone holding the door, a friend complimenting your outfit—these little acts of kindness are heartwarmingly simple, yet they can brighten someone's entire day.

Eyes on host city as IOA submits letter of intent for 2036 Olympics

THE Indian Olympic Association has finally submitted the letter of intent to the International Olympic Committee on October 1.

Confident Tamil Nadu take on hosts Assam

A confident-looking Tamil Nadu take on Assam in the Ranji Trophy fixture to be played at Barsapara cricket stadium in Guwahati starting from Wednesday.