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THE NEED FOR A JUDICIAL CODE OF CONDUCT
The latest case of a judge crossing lines of propriety is part of an alarming trend. With its 1997 code on judicial values breached, the Supreme Court needs to frame new rules
Resource adequacy plan works afoot for steady power supply
Activists say lack of public outcry, opaque functioning reasons for under-reporting of rampant corruption in prisons in the state
Activist alleges pressure to drop MUDA case, files plaint
Was approached by man who claimed to be CM wife's aide: Krishna
CORRUPTION BEHIND BARS: ONLY 3 CASES AGAINST TN PRISON EMPLOYEES IN 8 YRS
Activists say lack of public outcry, opaque functioning reasons for under-reporting of rampant corruption in prisons in the state
Firm on not aligning with BJP, says AIADMK
THE AIADMK on Wednesday said the party is firm in its conviction on not aligning with the BJP forever and that AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami has already categorically declared this position.
₹290 cr sanctioned for MK library in Tiruchy
THE state government has sanctioned ₹290 crore for constructing a \"world-class\" library and intellectual centre in Tiruchy, which will be named after DMK patriarch M Karunanidhi.
Firm on not aligning with BJP, says AIADMK
THE AIADMK on Wednesday said the party is firm in its conviction on not aligning with the BJP forever and that AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami has already categorically declared this position.
'Cooperative Pongal' grocery kits launched
THE state cooperation department has launched the sale of grocery kits named 'Cooperative Pongal' ahead of the Pongal festival, offering consumers grocery items at a price 20% lower than market rate.
NCB appeals against freeing three in export of anti-anxiety drug case
THE Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has moved the Madras High Court challenging a recent acquittal of three persons by a Chennai trial court in a 2004 case of export of anti-anxiety drugs to the US.
DMK govt will stand as shield for minorities, promises Stalin
EXPRESSING concern over the prevailing situation in the country, Chief Minister MK Stalin on Wednesday urged minorities to stand united to address the challenges.
Pongal opening likely for Panjappur bus terminus
THE upcoming integrated bus terminus in Panjappur is likely to be operationalised before Pongal, said sources.
FULL-SCALE EMERGENCY DRILL AT TIRUCHY AIRPORT
An extensive emergency drill was conducted at Tiruchy international airport on Wednesday to evaluate the real-time response capabilities of various stakeholders, including the bomb disposal squad and CISF.
Paddy on 26,508 acres damaged in rains
SINCE the onset of the northeast monsoon, paddy cultivated on 26,508 acres in the district has suffered damage beyond 33% in the heavy rains, a survey by the agriculture and farmers' welfare department in coordination with the revenue department has revealed.
TN HOME TO 1,031 NILGIRI TAHRS
THE first-ever synchronised survey of the Nilgiri Tahr, conducted from April 29 to May 1 this year, has revealed a total population of 1,031 tahrs in Tamil Nadu, with 552 living in fragmented habitats across 128 blocks and 479 in large contiguous landscapes spanning 12 blocks.
70% jump in 2 weeks, 2.43 lakh acres of samba insured in dist
THE extension of the cut-off date for insuring crop coupled with the heavy rain forecast a week ahead of the revised deadline pushed the extent of samba and thaladi paddy cultivation insured in the district by as much as 70% in two weeks to put the final figure for this year at 2.43 lakh acres.
Fisher's widow moves HC, seeks insurance claim
THE Madras Bench of the Madras High Court sought the state government's response on a petition filed by the widow of a fisherman, seeking the release of the insurance amount.
Carrom world champion gets ₹1 cr from state govt
Three Tamil Nadu women carrom players won the Women's Carrom World Championship, receiving a total of ₹1.5 crore in prize money from the state government.
28-year-old gets 5-year jail term for sexually assaulting girl
THE special court for cases registered under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Pocso) Act has sentenced a 28-year-old man to five years imprisonment for sexually assaulting a girl in Chennai, in 2020.
Tech snags hit rollout of Tasmac QR-code billing system across TN
Unloading alcohol stock from trucks which took 30 minutes now takes 7 hours, says official
Ashwin's big spin: Goodbye to international cricket
INTRIGUE and suspense, the moments leading up to the revelation seemed like an episode right out of the pages of mystery books. It all started as murmurs as if something unexpected was going to happen.
Border talks back on track as Doval meets Wang in Beijing
IN what is seen as a major step towards normalization of India-China ties, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held \"substantive discussions\" during the Special Representatives dialogue in Beijing on Wednesday.
13 KILLED AS NAVY BOAT RAMS FERRY
THIRTEEN people were killed after a speed boat of the Indian Navy crashed into a passenger ferry boat near the Gateway of India in Mumbai on Wednesday.
Modi raps Cong over demand for Shah's axe
Attacks Kharge claim on Ambedkar's insult
'Savukku' arrested after court issues NBW for failing to appear before it
THE Principal Special Court for Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act Cases in Madurai issued a non-bailable warrant against YouTuber 'Savukku' Shankar for failing to appear before the court in a ganja case on Tuesday.
Chelsea's Mudryk fails drugs test: Club
CHELSEA forward Mykhailo Mudryk has failed a doping test, the Premier League club said on Tuesday, as reports stated the Ukraine international has been provisionally suspended.
Trump says believer in polio vax after warning from Rep senate leader
IN a freewheeling press conference at his Mar-a-Lago club, President-elect Donald Trump said on Monday he would consider pardoning embattled New York Mayor Eric Adams, declared the country was \"not going to lose\" the polio vaccine and weighed in on the flurry of drone sightings over New Jersey.
Unrest in Samsung again, workers plan 'canteen boycott'
UNREST is brewing among the Samsung India workers in Sriperumbudur again over alleged harassment of 35 workers, who were the face of the month-long protest in September, by supervisors and management of the company.
The Heart's Little Brain
The heart is called the centre of consciousness, as it goes beyond its physical role of pumping blood through its intrinsic intelligence, emotional processing and intuitive guidance.
RAHUL AND JADEJA BRING ORDER AS INDIA TAIL WAGS
Poor form and captaincy issues could be two unrelated things as Rohit falls for another low score on day four in Brisbane on Tuesday
RAHUL AND JADEJA BRING ORDER AS INDIA TAIL WAGS
SOMEWHERE in the middle of the first innings, Virat Kohli rushed out of the Gabba dressing room, called up Abhimanyu Easwaran, told him something in earnestness and sent him off the ground.