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Kurinjakulam Dalits Issued Rules for Organising Children's New Year Games

Revenue Divisional Officer (RDO) J Kavitha has issued 18 guidelines to the Scheduled Caste (SC) residents of Kurinjakulam for organising New Year games for children on government poramboke land on January 1, 2025.

One plate of humble pie please

Though DMK alliance is moving steadily ahead, Stalin's target looks ambitious

Remarkable Research Efficiency: SIMATS - A Beacon of Excellence for India

Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS) has once again proven its mettle on the national stage, building on its record-breaking publication spree and unparalleled research metrics.

Arundhati Nagar's exposed power cables kill pets, livestock; residents decry govt inaction

WALKING the streets of Arundhati Nagar in Thiru Vi Ka Nagar, Chennai has turned a scary undertaking for residents owing to several drooping, exposed electrical cables spreading out from the junction boxes.

CMDA seals railway land leased out to private firm for 45 years

THE Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority (CMDA) has sealed property belonging to the Rail Land Development Authority (RLDA) near Padi junction, which was leased to a private company and where a high-rise building is under construction, for delay in the gifting of street alignment and Open Space Reservation (OSR) portions.

Illegal constructions cause floods in city: HC

THE Madras High Court has stated that unauthorised constructions in Chennai are leading to floods during the monsoon, while commenting that such constructions are mushrooming because of the failure of officials in taking action during the initial stages.

Body of 22-year-old with slit throat found near Tambaram

The body of a 22-year-old man with a slit throat and cut injuries on his face was found off the Mappedu-Alapakkam Road on Tuesday morning.

AU Rape: BJP to Hold Madurai-Chennai March

BJP state president K Annamalai on Tuesday announced the party's women's wing led by its president Umarathi Rajan will take out a Neethi Perani (procession for justice) from Madurai to Chennai, condemning the ruling DMK government for allegedly trying to cover up the truth about the sexual assault in Anna University.

EPS Takes Credit for Glass Bridge; Velu Says Only G.O. Was Issued

AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami claimed credit for realising the glass bridge connecting the statues of Swami Vivekananda and Tiruvalluvar in Kanniyakumari, inaugurated by Chief Minister MK Stalin.

Monsoon to leave TN only after celebrating Pongal; moderate rain expected

THE northeast monsoon is expected to withdraw after Pongal, and the state is expected to receive moderate rain till then, especially after January 7.

PUNJAB TWIST: FARMER ON FAST SEEKS TALKS WITH CENTRE, SC GRANTS TIME

THE Supreme Court on Tuesday granted three more days to the Punjab government to comply with its December 20 order to provide medical aid to 70-year-old farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who has been on a fast-unto-death strike since November 26, and shift him to hospital.

Dec end will be celebrated as Kural week: CM

TIRUKKURAL is the cultural identity and Tiruvalluvar is the universal identity of Tamil people, and we should be celebrating it, said Chief Minister MK Stalin, while laying the ground stone for the construction of the Ayyan Tiruvalluvar statue silver jubilee arch in Kanniyakumari on Tuesday.

Price variation: TN cancels smart meter tender won by Adani

TNPDCL may float fresh tenders soon, as deadline for project is set for March 2025

Defence chiefs to get aides from other services

TAKING a crucial step in the process to integrate Armed Forces personnel, the personal staff officers of the service chiefs of the Army, Navy and Air Force will be appointed from other services with effect from January 1, 2025.

TN rejects half of ration card applications, claims more than one from many households

OUT of nearly 2.65 lakh new family ration card applications pending with the Tamil Nadu government since July 2023, 1.36 lakh have been rejected.

Biggest meth haul of Chennai in 2024: 16 kg seized, 10 held

IN their biggest drug haul in 2024, the Greater Chennai Police (GCP) seized 16 kg of methamphetamine from a house in Vadakarai in Red Hills on Monday and busted an international syndicate.

MISSED CHANCES AND MASTERPIECES

As the dust settles on 2024 that began with uncertainty and ended with a flourish, here's a look at the hits, misses, and the lessons that could shape the future of our cinema

A growing health concern

Rising heart attacks among young women: A growing health concern

MIND YOUR GUT

COMMON BOWEL PROBLEMS

I enjoyed it a lot: Slot after Liverpool win

LIVERPOOL moved a step closer to a record-equalling 20th English top-flight title as a 5-0 thrashing of West Ham opened up an eight-point lead at the top of the Premier League.

Afrid cracks 98 as Goa force draw against TN

A stubborn 98 by Afrid Sab enabled Goa to post 213 for 7 in 82 overs in their second essay and force a draw upon Tamil Nadu on the final day of the Vijay Merchant Trophy U-16 Elite E group match played at Lalbhai Contractor stadium, Surat.

Pant & rest of batters lose plot as Oz take lead

ONCE again, it all began with a reckless shot by Rishabh Pant.

Winning moves & historic returns on 64 squares

Chess wizards from the country had a momentous 2024, rewriting history on multiple occasions. From D Gukesh's world title to Koneru Humpy's recent success at US, Indian chess just kept on giving, writes Swaroop Swaminathan

Clock is ticking for famed duo

Once automatic choices in playing XI, out-of-form Sharma & Kohli under immense scrutiny

Public apology in respect of article published on July 2 and Dec 16, 2024

ON July 2, 2024, and December 16, 2024, we inadvertently published two false and incorrect articles (the Articles) headlined, a) On July 2, 2024: Whistleblower blows lid off Fraud on court by businessman (Article- I); and b) On December 16, 2024: Wadia illegally sold 8.69% of Tata Sons stake (Article-2} Since publication of the articles, Mr Nusli Wadia, through his Solicitors, has pointed out to us, and demonstrated through documents, that both Articles are factually incorrect, baseless and false, and were published without duly verifying the facts and / or seeking prior inputs or comment from him.

Income Tax dept denies report on using DigiYatra data to go after evaders

THE Income Tax Department has denied a TNIE report that said the tax department will be tapping Digi Yatra data to go after evaders.

DEFINING EVENTS OF THE YR

THE year 2024 was full of surprises, and events that defined the business and economic landscape of India.

WHO asks Israel to release hospital director

The WHO chief called on Monday for the immediate release of Hossam Abu Safiyeh, director of Gaza's Kamal Adwan Hospital, who is being held by Israel's military following a major raid on the facility.

Seoul to inspect all 737-800 aircraft as it seeks clues for plane crash

SOUTH Korean officials said on Monday they will conduct safety inspections of all Boeing 737-800 aircraft operated by the country's airlines, as they struggle to determine what caused a plane crash that killed 179 people a day earlier.

Officials Seek to Detain Yoon for Evading Questioning

SOUTH Korean law enforcement officials requested a court warrant on Monday to detain impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol as they investigate whether his short-lived martial law decree on Dec 3 amounted to rebellion.