The Latest Breaking News from Tamil Nadu

ECI publishes integrated draft electoral rolls of Tamil Nadu with 6.11 crore electorate; 137 persons over 120 years of age; special campaigns to be conducted on Nov 4, 5, 18 & 19; 3.94 lakh first-time voters.

Tamil Nadu is the premier choice for investment in region, offering skilled workforce, progressive policies, and infrastructure enhancements. T.R.B. Rajaa, State Minister for Industries, Investment Promotion, and Commerce, highlighted this at the Tamil Nadu Global Investors Meet (GIM) 2024 – Mumbai Investment Conclave. V. Vishnu and Hans Raj Verma provided…

M.K. Stalin requests PM Modi & HM Amit Shah to not move TN Governor R.N. Ravi until 2024 LS elections. TN police released video footages to prove lone man involved in Raj Bhavan petrol bomb case. Stalin handed over representation to President Droupati Murmu for NEET exemption. Edappadi K. Palaniswami…

Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin requests Union Minister to release funds for MGNREGS. ₹2,696.77 crore wage liability yet to be credited to workers. Scheme provides livelihood opps to rural people, esp. women, elderly & differently-abled. TN achieved 31.15 cr person-days, 92.86 lakh households issued job cards. CM requests funds for…

Excise officers suspect a drug racket run by Keralites camped in neighbouring states of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka behind a recent haul of 350g of MDMA. Four persons were nabbed in Kochi, Kerala, and the investigation team is gathering evidence to move against them. They are suspected to be mostly…

Growing incidents of peafowl deaths in farms across Tamil Nadu, mostly due to poisoning, have raised the need for a detailed population study of the birds.

A Bengali novel on Thoothukudi fishermen and Thanjavur devadasis

Bhavani Devi, who was the biggest star to be in action on the day the Games were officially declared open by the Prime Minister, defeated Kerala’s S Soumiya 15-5 in the final to win back to back National Games gold medals. Shiksha Ballouria of Himachal Pradesh and Jagmeet Kaur of…

Tamil Nadu's past shows that a caste census alone may not lead to increased OBC reservations. The First BC panel (1969-70) suggested raising BC reservations, but the idea of a creamy layer hasn't gained political backing. The Second BC panel (1982-85) recommended a reduction in reservation percentages. The State govt.…

Tamil Nadu Govt. condemns attack on Raj Bhavan; steps taken to beef up security; camera traps, cages installed to capture leopard; Muslim League president urges Governor to release 49 prisoners.

Tamil Nadu Minister S. Muthusamy inspected villages near Nagamalai forest to capture an elusive leopard. Camera traps and cages were installed and seven teams formed to monitor the area. He urged villagers to cooperate and remain cautious until the leopard is caught. Compensation will be given for loss of cattle…