Tamil Nadu

RSS Leader Slams TR Balu on Claims of Demolishing Hindu temples, DMK Hits Back

RSS leader Indresh Kumar condemned the statement of DMK leader TR Balu of demolishing Hindu temples and said that politicians indulge in communal discrimination and violence to gather votes. However, the party claimed that the video shared was edited and Balu spoke about demoliton for seeking the dissolution HR&CE department.

Jan 30, 2023, 15:49 PM IST

G20 Education Working Group's Chennai meet to focus on making tech-based learning inclusive

G-20 meetings has begin in India. India is presiding G-20 summit this year that might be be held in Delhi. In this summit, heads of the European Union, United Nations and World Bank will participate in this event along with the presidents of 20 big countries of the world.

Jan 28, 2023, 11:38 AM IST

Helicopter Carrying Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Makes Emergency Landing in Tamil Nadu, All Safe

The helicopter carrying Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, along with three other people, had to make an emergency landing due to bad weather and low visibility resulting from the dense fog in the area.

Jan 25, 2023, 13:12 PM IST

Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin backs CJI DY Chandrachud’s suggestion to make SC rulings available in all Indian languages

Stalin Ignites Language War?: Justice DY Chandrachud has also earned praise from PM Narendra Modi who shared a video of the CJI speaking at an event where he advocated translation of the apex court`s judgments in every Indian language and leveraging technology for the purpose.

Jan 23, 2023, 13:51 PM IST

‘Erroneous and far-fetched’: Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi clarifies on 'Tamizhagam' row

TN 'Tamizhagam' row: Governor RN Ravi's remarks that "Whatever applies to the entire country, Tamil Nadu says no. It has become a habit. Truth must prevail. Thamizhagam is a more appropriate word'' sparked a bitter political row and saw the state's ruling party - DMK - accusing him of pushing the BJP-RSS agenda. 

Jan 18, 2023, 13:49 PM IST

Jallikattu 2023: Over 60 people injured during bull taming sport in Tamil Nadu's Madurai

The event coincides with the Pongal celebrations and is stated on the day of Mattu Pongal. It is a local bull-taming sport where a participant is supposed to grab the bull by the horns and tame it as it tries to shrug him off.

Jan 16, 2023, 13:55 PM IST

Pongal 2023: Tamil Nadu government declares holidays in schools till Jan 18 for Pongal celebration

Tamil Nadu government has declared holiday for Pongal festival celebration from January 15 to January 18.

Jan 15, 2023, 09:31 AM IST

DMK suspends Shivaji Krishnamoorthy over 'go to Kashmir' remark against Tamil Nadu Guv RN Ravi

The suspended DMK leader on Thursday said, "If you (Governor) do not read out the speech given by the Tamil Nadu government, then go to Kashmir, and we will send terrorists so that they`ll gun you down."

Jan 14, 2023, 22:07 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Guv RN Ravi just like Biharis selling panipuri in the state: DMK leader RS Bharathi

Amid the Thamizhagam row, DMK Organizational Secretary RS Bharathi compared the Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi to a migrant worker from Bihar and said that he would not have left without being beaten had Jayalalitha been alive.

Jan 14, 2023, 17:43 PM IST

DMK leader asks Tamil Nadu Guv to go to Kashmir, says will send terrorist to kill him; BJP demands action

The outburst came after CM MK Stalin accused the Governor of "delivering a speech that was extempore and deviated from the approved text."

Jan 14, 2023, 17:17 PM IST

BJP's u-turn on Sethusamudram project; to support MK Stalin only on THIS condition

'The Sethusamudram Project is essential to strengthening the economic development of Tamil Nadu and India. This great project was originally conceived in the year 1860 by Commander Taylor at a cost of Rs 50 lakh,' CM Stalin said.

Jan 12, 2023, 17:42 PM IST

Trichy Airport to get new terminal building with added facilities, ops ready by June 2023

Strong references to the local culture and traditional architecture will be expressed by the building's architecture.

Jan 12, 2023, 17:32 PM IST

Tamizhagam row: '#Getout Ravi' posters surface in Chennai, Tamil Nadu Governor's effigy burnt

Tamizhagam row: The row began in the Tamil Nadu Assembly on Monday as the Governor arrived for his customary address at the opening session. Members of the ruling DMK and its allies, the Congress and the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) started raising slogans against the Governor before staging a walkout from the Assembly.DMK MLAs raised slogans such as `Don`t impose BJP, RSS ideology`.

Jan 10, 2023, 11:59 AM IST

Tamil Nadu Assembly Ruckus: BJP slams DMK, accuses it of 'henchmen behaviour' as Governor walks out

Tamil Nadu BJP chief K Annamalai said that the DMK and its allies came with the motive of taking up a fight and displayed henchmen behaviour. 

Jan 09, 2023, 17:14 PM IST

WATCH: Tamil Nadu Governor walks out of Assembly after standoff with DMK govt over his speech

Ruckus in TN Assembly: Earlier in the day, the Governor in his customary address in the Legislative Assembly, skipped mentioning the Dravidian Model of governance as well as did not name the leaders including Thanthai Periyar, BR Ambedkar, and even former Chief Ministers, K. Kamaraj and CN Annadurai. However, he mentioned the name of Kalaignar Karunanidhi in another line.

Jan 09, 2023, 14:50 PM IST

Thirumahan Everaa, Tamil Nadu Congress MLA dies at 46; Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge condole demise

Congress MLA from Erode East constituency in Tamil Nadu and son of former Union minister E V K S Elangovan, E Thirumahan Everaa, died today. The MLA is the great grandson of rational leader E V Ramasamy 'Periyar.'

Jan 04, 2023, 20:09 PM IST

Five killed in multi-vehicle pileup on Trichy-Chennai National Highway in Tamil Nadu

The deceased members of the family, who are yet to be identified, were in one of the cars, said police.

Jan 03, 2023, 09:34 AM IST

New Year Bonanza: Dearness allowance hiked for government employees of THIS state

The increase, effective January 1, 2023, would benefit about 16 lakh staff and the decision was taken after considering the representation of government employees,  Chief Minister M K Stalin said.

Jan 01, 2023, 16:16 PM IST

Railway Minister shares INCREDIBLE video of India's FIRST vertical lift bridge: Watch

The video shared by Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw shows the functioning of the Pamban bridge, with the bridge lifting up to give way to a boat after a train passes through it.

Dec 29, 2022, 11:09 AM IST

Tamil Nadu: Human feces found in water tank for Dalits, villagers allege caste discrimination

Kumaran. R, a villager, told IANS that the water smelt different and they checked the tank only to find a large quantity of human excreta dumped in the water tank.

Dec 29, 2022, 08:10 AM IST