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Robust framework in place to counter drug trafficking: Govt
THE Centre on Wednesday informed the Rajya Sabha that it has been taking measures jointly with state governments to strengthen the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) and other enforcement agencies to ensure effective implementation of the anti-drug law to curb trafficking of the banned substances across India's borders with other countries.
Priyanka in 31-member JPC on 'One Poll'
The government on Wednesday set up a 31-member parliamentary panel that will scrutinise the two bills proposing simultaneous Lok Sabha and assembly polls.
Some retired HC judges drawing 'pitiable' pension of ₹10-15K per month: SC
The Supreme Court on Wednesday said it was \"pitiable\" that some retired high court judges were getting pensions ranging between ₹10,000 and ₹15,000.
NIA conducts raids in 17 places across 4 states in Muzaffarpur arms haul case
THE anti-terror federal probe agency NIA on Wednesday conducted raids at 17 locations, including 12 in Bihar, in connection with its investigation into a case linked to the recovery of AK-47 assault rifle and ammunition in Muzaffarpur in May this year, officials said.
THE PETROV DILEMMA & AI
N 1983, the Soviet Union's Oko early-warning system issued a critical alert, signaling an imminent nuclear strike from the US.
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
Light to moderate rain likely in north coastal region in TN
REGIONAL Meteorological Centre has revised the heavy rainfall alert for Chennai and its surrounding districts for Thursday.
Formula-E case: KTR calls for Assembly debate
REITERATING that there were no irregularities in conducting the Formula-E race in Hyderabad, BRS working president KT Rama Rao on Wednesday asked Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy to initiate a debate on the matter during the ongoing session of the state Legislative Assembly.
Activist alleges pressure to take back MUDA case, files complaint
'Was offered inducement to withdraw by man claiming to be CM wife's close aide'
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
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.
Philosophical summit held at university
THE Department of Philosophy at Annamalai University, in collaboration with the Indian Philosophical Congress and the Indian Council of Philosophical Research, is organising the 98th and 99th conferences on the theme 'The Diversity of Indian Culture' from December 18 to 21.
Auroville pays tribute to maestro Zakir Hussain
A kirtan was held at the Sri Aurobindo Auditorium in Auroville on Wednesday evening followed by a classical concert which was a tribute to the late tabla maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain.
Over 20 villages ravaged by flood, give 100% insurance settlement to farmers
HEAVY rains in the Kattumannarkoil region have submerged farmlands, causing severe damage to paddy crops that were either harvest-ready or at flowering stage.
Bridge cost shot up from ₹27cr to ₹95cr in 17 years: Anbalagan
AIADMK Puducherry Secretary Anbalagan has alleged gross mismanagement in the construction of a bypass bridge over Uppanar canal.
18 days after cyclone, suburbs in V'puram still marooned by water
District authorities have assured residents that the water would be pumped out by Friday
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.
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.
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.
Carrom world champion gets ₹1 cr from state govt
THREE TN women dominated the Women's Carrom World Championship. M Khazima (18), the youngest world champion, who competed in doubles and team events, received ₹1 crore from the state government.
Venkatachalapathy gets Sahitya Akademi award
HISTORIAN AR Venkatachalapathy has bagged the Sahitya Akademi award for the year 2024 in the research category for his Tamil book \"Tirunelveli Ezhuchiyum Vaa Vuu Ciyum 1908\", (Tirunelveli uprising and VO Chidambaram Pillai 1908).
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.