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Call to protect festivals after Kerala HC imposes restrictions on elephant parade

IN the backdrop of the latest Kerala High Court order imposing restrictions on elephant parade, festival fans, politicians, and elected representatives under the banner of Achara Samrakshana Kootayma joined hands on Sunday urging the state and central government to protect the festivals, including Thrissur pooram.

Don't make PG teachers oversee Ennum Ezhuthum

PG teachers in government schools have opposed their appointment as field investigators for the assessment of 'Ennum Ezhuthum' scheme saying that they are already burdened with non-academic work.

Tell officials to follow rules while ordering eviction: Court

IRKED by the non-adherence of rules by revenue officials while passing eviction orders under the Tamil Nadu Land Encroachment Act, 1905, which leads to the filing of unnecessary litigations, the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court recently directed the revenue secretary to give suitable instructions to officers to prevent recurrence of the issue and conserve the court's time.

Special camp conducted to provide benefits to former workers of Manjolai tea estate

A special camp was organised in Manjolai hills to extend rehabilitation benefits to former tea estate workers on Saturday, in the wake of an order of the Madras High Court.

Central team inspects cyclone-affected areas in Pondy, Cuddalore

A multi-disciplinary team led by Rajesh Gupta, Joint Secretary of Disaster Management, Ministry of Home Affairs, on Sunday inspected the damage caused by Cyclone Fengal in Cuddalore district.

VCK panel discusses action to be taken against Arjuna

WITH VCK deputy general secretary Aadhav Arjuna's remarks kicking up a political storm, party president Thol Thirumavalavan said the party's high-level committee had discussed the issue and its decision would be revealed soon.

Expert committee inspects T'malai to assess safety for Maha Deepam trek

IN the wake of the landslide triggered by Cyclone Fengal which killed seven persons last week, collector D Baskara Pandian, along with an eight-member expert committee constituted by the state government, inspected the hills on Sunday.

State to move resolution in House to cancel tungsten mining licence

Resolution to be adopted today, may condemn centre as licence was given without state nod

CM Stalin to inaugurate renovated Vaikom Periyar memorial on Dec 12

CHIEF Minister MK Stalin will be inaugurating the renovated memorial cum library for social reformer Periyar EV Ramasamy in Vaikom, Kerala, to mark the centenary of the Vaikom struggle, in the presence of his Kerala counterpart Pinarayi Vijayan on December 12.

Ex-AIADMK functionary gets lifer for murder

THE Kuzhithurai Additional District and Sessions Court awarded life sentence to a former AIADMK functionary in a murder case on Saturday.

MP Bruce flags lack of docs, equipment at Pettai UPHC

TIRUNELVELI MP C Robert Bruce, during a surprise inspection at the Pettai Urban Primary Health Centre (UPHC), found that nurses were treating patients even as the medical equipment were non-functional, on Sunday.

DMK failed to handle Fengal impact, allege ex-ministers

THE DMK government has failed to handle the impact of Cyclone Fengal properly, thereby adding to the suffering of the people, alleged former AIADMK ministers RB Udhayakumar and Sellur K Raju here on Sunday.

Kumari woman jumps for gold at Asia-Pacific Deaf Games

The 21-year-old disabled athlete Sameeha Barvin, who clinched the gold and silver medals in 100m hurdles and long jump respectively at the 10th Asia-Pacific Deaf Games recently, has garnered much praise for her achievement, although her path towards this recognition has been marked by many struggles, said Barvin's family members.

SL Navy arrests 8 Ramnad fishermen, seizes two boats

THE Sri Lankan Navy seized two Indian boats and arrested eight fishermen hailing from Mandapam for alleged violation of IMBL near Neduntheevu in the wee hours of Sunday.

37th graduation day held at National Engineering College

THE 37th graduation day ceremony of National Engineering College was held on Saturday.

HC flags govt lethargy in filing appeal, refuses relief in getting back govt land

Govt trying to challenge civil suit decree passed in '97, application also rejected by dist court: HC

Therukoothu icon Kalavai Kumarasamy's family asks state govt to build memorial

NEARLY 150 years later, the streets of Chenna Samuthiram village in Kalavai, from time to time, are still pulsating with the legacy and the words of celebrated \"therukoothu\" (street play) writer Kalavai Kumarasamy Thambirar.

Political parties launch sign campaign to shut down Tasmac outlet in Rayagiri

DEMANDING the closure of a Tasmac outlet in Rayagiri, functionaries of various political parties, including the CPI, AIADMK, BJP and MDMK launched a signature campaign on Sunday.

TN may adopt PPP model to run dialysis units

NHM panel for developing roadmap will submit report on Dec 25, likely to pursue T'gana's hub-and-spoke model

Guest lecturers to move apex court against DCE for refusal of salary hike

CHALLENGING the state's decision to not hike the monthly salary of guest lecturers from ₹25,000 to ₹50,000, Tamil Nadu All Government UGC-qualified Guest Lecturers Association has decided to move the Supreme Court in this regard soon.

Low-pressure over the Bay to deepen, bring heavy rain to coastal, delta dists

THE Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) on Sunday said the low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal is expected to move west-northwestwards and intensify within the next 24 hours.

Assad flees as Syria falls to rebels

THE Syrian government on Sunday fell to a lightning rebel offensive that seized control of capital Damascus, ending the 24-year rule by president Bashar al-Assad and forcing him to flee the country.

India to soon have comprehensive anti-drone unit, says Amit Shah

UNION home minister Amit Shah said on Sunday that India will soon have a comprehensive anti-drone unit to deal with the ever-increasing menace of unmanned aerial vehicles being used by Pakistan-based elements to drop weapons and drugs along the western frontiers.

'I Have Never Wanted Anything More'

Ariana Grande speaks to Katie Ellis about landing her dream role of Glinda in Wicked, taking voice and acting lessons, and developing a special bond with co-star Cynthia Erivo

Relief of Finding One in Duality

Indian designer Vikram Goyal joins hands with English design house de Gournay to create an exquisite collection of three gilded wallpapers celebrating Indian faith

Relief of Finding One in Duality

Indian designer Vikram Goyal joins hands with English design house de Gournay to create an exquisite collection of three gilded wallpapers celebrating Indian faith

Dare to be Dapper

From stylish formals to cool casuals, the winter guide for men to get the occasion vibe right on point

March of the Maxi Clutch

The jumbo size clutch from the '90s is having its moment in the sun

A Lot can Happen Over Coffee

Blending artistry, culture, and connection, a new wave of DIY art cafes is connecting communities across India

A Bohemian Rhapsody

The region in Czech Republic has long captivated painters, writers, artists and dreamers with its surrealism