The Latest Breaking News from Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu to launch one-gram gold ring scheme for newborns on September 28, first batch of 1.28 lakh rings ready

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay will launch a one-gram gold ring scheme for babies. This initiative will provide gold rings to all babies born in state-run hospitals. As many as 1.28 lakh gold rings have been procured for the first installment. Each gold ring will feature a unique…

The Economic Times · Sep 18

Uthukuli Butter: How a small town in Tamil Nadu makes butter that can stay fresh for weeks without refrigeration, know how it is made

Originating from the heart of Tamil Nadu, Uthukuli butter stands out with its distinctive flavor and impressive shelf life. Crafted from the finest buffalo milk and natural fodder, it is traditionally hand-churned in wooden vessels, free from artificial ingredients. Its unique combination of high fat and low moisture ensures longevity,…

The Economic Times · Sep 18

Vijay govt opposes Navodaya schools over three-language policy, Supreme Court asks TN to change its approach towards teaching Hindi in schools

Supreme Court has asked the Tamil Nadu government to reconsider its opposition to the Hindi component of Navodaya Vidyalayas and comply with an earlier direction to identify land for schools in every district. Tamil Nadu says the three-language system conflicts with its two-language policy and raises questions about state authority…

The Economic Times · Sep 18

Highway Infrastructure shares jump 5% after securing Rs 220 crore order from UPEIDA

Highway Infrastructure shares rose nearly 5% to Rs 45.90 after the company secured a Rs 220.66 crore contract from UPEIDA for toll collection and plaza operations on the Gorakhpur Link Expressway. The two-year order includes annual escalation. The company also recently secured an Rs 80.16 crore Tamil Nadu toll plaza…

The Economic Times · Sep 17

What Temple Festival Processions Actually Do to Captive Elephants: Heat, Crowds and Hard Ground

The biology of an elephant in a crowdAn adult Asian elephant has a core body temperature of around 35.9°C and almost no sweat glands across most of its body. It dissipates heat primarily through its ears, a network of large blood vessels that radiate warmth when flapped, and through mud…

Times Life · Sep 17

Protesters fight to stop elephants being transported thousands of miles as ‘gifts’ to temples

IN FOCUS: Five-year-old Durga travelled 3,000km in six days from Assam in India’s northeast to a temple in Tamil Nadu in the south. ‘Horrified’ activists tell Shweta Sharma they are trying to stop the transfer of other elephants

The Independent UK · Sep 16

TVK appeals Tamils in London to refrain from trying to see CM Vijay citing safety

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay's public meetings in London have been cancelled. The TVK party cited public safety and police directives for the cancellations. Supporters are asked to avoid gathering at his hotel or travel routes. Hundreds of fans were disappointed after a planned event at The Shard…

The Economic Times · Sep 16

From local strength to global supply chains: The challenges before Tamil Nadu MSMEs

Despite the benefits of a cluster-based industrial ecosystem, MSMEs in Tamil Nadu continue to face challenges such as limited awareness of government schemes, cumbersome processes, and a higher dependence on exports, which hold them back from realising their full growth potential.

The Economic Times · Sep 16

CCB searches former DMK Minister Anbil Mahesh's premises in Rs 100-cr private school fraud case

CCB sleuths searched premises linked to former minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi. These searches are connected to an alleged Rs 100-crore private school approval fraud case. The investigation began after a complaint from private school associations in Tamil Nadu. Authorities have examined many schools and questioned numerous department personnel. Seized evidence…

The Economic Times · Sep 16

Co-optex sets Rs 50 lakh Diwali sales target, Rs 1 crore annual sales target: TN Minister Vijay Balaji

Tamil Nadu Minister Vijay Balaji inspected a spinning mill and inaugurated a new Co-optex showroom. He also reviewed the mill's operations and addressed worker grievances during his visit. Meanwhile, Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay held discussions with corporate leaders in London. Key commitments were secured to bolster the state's automotive…

The Economic Times · Sep 16