Category: TamilNadu
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T.N. Minister Vanni Arasu mistook NCC slogan ‘Jai Hind, Sriman’ for ‘Jai Sriram’: BJP leader
Mr. Nagenthran urged Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay to intervene and restrain his Ministers from making “anti-Hindu comments” among the students
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Cauvery Water Regulation Committee orders Karnataka to release 3,500 cusecs of water a day for 15 days to Tamil Nadu
Karnataka Water Resources Minister Ramalinga Reddy says the state itself is gripped by serious shortage of water and will examine the possibility of filing an appeal against CWRC’s order before the Cauvery Water Management Authority
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Weak Southwest monsoon hits farmers in Nilgiris
According to officials, a rainfall deficit of anywhere between 30% and 70% has been recorded in regions across the Nilgiris, with an average deficit of 50%
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Kerala CM urges Tamil Nadu counterpart Vijay to ease restrictions on stone aggregate transport
In a letter to C. Joseph Vijay, V.D. Satheesan points out that Kerala has limited natural availability of suitable stone aggregates for large-scale infrastructure works and the State has been dependent on neighbouring districts of Tamil Nadu to meet requirements for ongoing NH projects
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Tamil Nadu government bans transport of rough stones, aggregates to other States for three months
Rough stones include khandas, boulders, materials such as M-sand, metal jelly, ballasts, mill stones, hand chakais, and building and road construction stones. The move aims to ensure that the supply of construction materials is sufficient in the State
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CWRC order: BJP warns against water release to ‘appease’ alliance partner TVK in Tamil Nadu
R. Ashok accused the Congress dispensation of failing to protect the interests of the State
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Mekedatu dam: Annamalai raises doubts over Centre’s revised stance on Cauvery issue
He pointed out that MoS Choudhary’s statement in the Rajya Sabha was contrary to the statement made by then Union Minister for Jal Shakti in Parliament on February 16, 2018
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After death of devotee, entry to Tiruvannamalai’s Idukku Pillayar Temple restricted for obese, elderly, and ailing persons
The action comes after 36-year-old S. Manikumar from Godavari district in Andhra Pradesh died of a cardiac arrest while trying to exit a narrow passage after offering worship at the temple on July 25
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T.N. CM Vijay should not engage with Karnataka on Mekedatu: Anbumani Ramadoss
“We have not acknowledged the dam at all. So, there is no reason to go to Karnataka to speak about it,” Dr. Anbumani said
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T.N. Ministers Jagadeshwari, Keerthana pose together putting to rest speculations of rift
This comes three days after Ms. Jagadeshwari had expressed her dissatisfaction to Virudhunagar government officials about giving prominence to Industries Minister S. Keerthana and not to her.
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T.N. Minister Jagadeshwari ‘objects’ to her name being printed after Cabinet colleague Keerthana’s in govt. function
As per the Cabinet inter-se seniority list, Ms. Keerthana is placed 10th, while Ms. Jagadeshwari is ranked 23rd.
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Tamil Nadu CM Vijay seeks PM Modi’s intervention in Mekedatu issue
He also demands withdrawal of the Rajya Sabha reply by Union Minister of State for Jal Shakti
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Audio clip of T.N. Minister Jagadeshwari ‘threatening’ TVK functionary goes viral
The Social Welfare Minister was recently in another row when she complained to Virudhunagar Collector N.O. Sukhaputra that her name had been printed below that of S. Keerthana, her Cabinet colleague
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Montek Singh Ahluwalia to head Tamil Nadu Revenue Augmentation Committee
The committee has been tasked with recommending measures for the sustainable augmentation of the State’s tax and non-tax revenues by improving compliance, plugging leakages, rationalising tax rates, fees and exemptions, and identifying new and underutilised sources of revenue.
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Madras High Court strikes down orders granting government jobs to the family members of Karur stampede victims
The Madurai Bench had earlier made it clear that the employment offer by the TVK government would be subject to judicial review. On Monday, it said these appointments were in violation of the principles enshrined in Article 14 and Article 16 of the Constitution
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Karur Inam land titles were never in the name of temples: Tamil Nadu HR&CE Minister Ramesh
Ramesh says pilot survey of Palani temple properties to be extended to major temples across Tamil Nadu
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FIR against 19 for illegal registration of trust properties meant for Meenakshi Amman temple
Ramesh, Minister for the HR&CE Department, tells The Hindu the properties measuring 1.79 acres had been fraudulently registered in 2021.
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Free textbooks distributed to college students by Rajasthan Youth Association in Chennai
The RYA Book Bank Project provides free textbooks to college students pursuing arts, science, and engineering courses
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Tamil Nadu CM Vijay to distribute govt. job appointment orders to kin of 32 Karur stampede victims
Mr. Vijay will also lay the foundation stone for Evervan Kothari Footwear Private Limited, which will come up at Manavasi near Krishnarayapuram with an investment of ₹1,700 crore
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Madras University Syndicate extends term of Registrar by two years, clears five professors of discrepancy in appointment
With regard to the extension of the Registrar’s service, the Syndicate based its decision on the performance assessment report of the Convenor of the Vice Chancellor Committee
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SRM School of law welcomes 350 new students
Justice V. Ramasubramanian, Chairperson, National Human Rights Commission, urged the students to make use of every learning opportunity
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Chennai Mayor lodges cyberbullying complaint against social media accounts
R. Priya said she had submitted a list of accounts, which had been “continuously bullying” her online for nearly a year, to Greater Chennai Police Commissioner A. Amalraj
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T.N. BJP wants TVK government to release White Paper on TASMAC shops
Referring to the government’s announcement that it had shut down 717 such shops, BJP State unit chief Nainar Nagenthran said a reply to a query under the RTI Act had raised doubts about the claim
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Teenager found dead at relative’s house in Chittoor district
The death led to tension in the village, and family members and residents gathered at the house
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Nilgiris district administration closes Kalhatty Ghat Road to tourists again
The court had ordered that till the case comes up for hearing again on July 31, that the road should remain closed to tourists.
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Two workers killed in explosion at illegal fireworks unit in Sivakasi
One worker, who suffered 75% burns, is in a critical condition at the government hospital in Virudhunagar. The police say the owners had set up the fireworks unit without licence and used the free electricity meant for agriculture to run it
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Madras High Court to hear PIL on Karur Devadanam land issue
Litigant claims the department had lifted the ban on registration of those properties much to the disadvantage of four temples in Karur district
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Tasmac bars can now be operated within 100 m of liquor shops
The move aims to increase participation in the tender process and break the monopoly of a few operators who have dominated bar contracts for years
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PMK releases ‘Shadow Economic Survey’ for second year in a row
According to the report, against the projected State’s Own Tax Revenue of ₹2,20,895 crore, only ₹1,92,493.07 crore was mobilised, recording a shortfall of 13%
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AI-powered software on the anvil to fast-track building plan approvals in Tamil Nadu
According to sources, Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has directed officials to ensure building plan approvals are processed without delay wherever applications comply with the prescribed requirements.
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Attempt to bribe TVK MLAs: Two arrested accused move Madras High Court seeking bail
The principal district and sessions court in Chennai had refused to grant them bail on July 17, 2026 and hence they had moved the High Court
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Former Union Minister Alagiri’s daughter Kayalvizhi booked for abusing, assaulting SBI Branch Manager
The incident occurred after the bank’s Branch Manager informed Kayalvizhi about the need to repair a malfunctioning lift in the building she owns, leading to her allegedly threatening and physically assaulting him
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Centre yet again rules out Metro Rail for Coimbatore and Madurai; recommends BRTS
The Ministry said a Metro Rail system would not result in any significant time savings for commuters in both cities and instead wanted the bus system to be strengthened
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Disqualification proceedings: Edappadi Palaniswami, ex-AIADMK MLAs asked to appear before Speaker on July 30
During the course of the inquiry into the petition submitted by Mr. Palaniswami, the four former MLAs appeared before the Speaker separately on two occasions and gave both oral and written explanations
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M.K. Stalin suppressed DMK Charitable Trust details in his election affidavit, alleges plea in Madras High Court
A 73-year-old advocate who had contested against the former Chief Minister in Kolathur constituency insists upon an inquiry by the Election Commission of India
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Tamil Nadu government extends Seventh State Finance Commission’s tenure till December 31
The Seventh State Finance Commission, chaired by retired IAS officer K. Allaudin, was constituted in May 2025.
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Stalin’s remarks over CM Vijay’s ‘inaction’ on Cauvery water, Mekedatu contradict facts: Minister Aadhav Arjuna
In a statement, Mr. Arjuna said the State government was resolved to protect the livelihood of farmers in the Cauvery delta, ensure the State’s drinking water security and safeguard Tamil Nadu’s legal rights over Cauvery waters.
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Tamil Nadu gears up to host 31st Southern Zonal Council meeting in August
Union Home Minister Amit Shah will chair the Southern Zonal Council meeting. Tamil Nadu government has nominated Ministers R. Nirmalkumar and Rajmohan as members of the Southern Zonal Council.
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Plea in Madras HC seeks constitution of expert committee over evaluation of Assistant Professor aspirants’ exam papers
Chief Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari and Justice G. Arul Murugan would be hearing on Monday the case filed by Karu Nagarajan of ‘We The Leaders’ movement
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TNCC president Manickam Tagore takes a dig at PM Modi and DMK
School education minister Rajmohan, Social Justice Minister Vanni Arasu, Tourism Minister S. Rajesh Kumar and others participated
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Post Pradhan’s resignation, protestors in Chennai say abolishing NEET is their goal
While the Cockroach Janta Party withdraws agitation in Delhi, protestors at Balan Illam look to bigger venues to continue their agitation against NEET
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Collegiate Education Department releases list of 129 associate professors for promotion as principals to Grade II colleges
The list of eligible associate professors would be included in the regular panel for promotion to the post of principal Grade II for the year 2026-27. However, this was subject to the outcome of ongoing court cases, a G.O. read
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Man from A.P. dies of cardiac arrest near Arunachaleswar temple in Tiruvannamalai
After he fainted, he was rushed to the hospital where he was declared brought dead
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Work to construct 33/11 KV sub-station in Yelagiri Hills begins
Tangedco officials said that the new sub-station will help attend to power faults immediately
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Burglars decamp with 50 sovereigns of gold jewellery, cash, silver objects in Tirupattur
The family had gone to Tiruttani town and found their house burgled on their return
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More brick structures, important features unearthed at Keeladi archaeological site in Tamil Nadu
Continuous brick structures were found across all nine quadrants during the 11th phase of excavation that began on March 18 this year
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NEET is creating an atmosphere of fear and anxiety in medical education, says Veerapandian
He says education — both school and higher education — is the responsibility of a welfare state and must not be left in the hands of private institutions
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PMK founder S. Ramadoss to retire from active politics
He says his son and PMK president Anbumani Ramadoss will take care of party affairs here on
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M.K. Stalin urges Tamil Nadu CM Vijay to abandon talks with Karnataka
“The visit will serve no purpose other than enabling the government to claim that it made a direct effort by travelling to Karnataka for talks,” he said
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Trouble over temple land in Palani
First, it was Thirupparankundram. Now, it is Palani. Southern Tamil Nadu has been a hotbed of controversies surrounding religious places for some time now. The ownership and title of a parcel of land said to be within the precincts of the Dhandayuthapani Swamy Temple are now under debate, marking the first such controversy the TVK…
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MBBS, BDS application portal to be reopened on July 26
It will stay open till 3 p.m. on July 27; students who are yet to apply can do so, while those who are yet to complete their application process can finish it
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T.N. govt. to ink pact with Centre for AI-enabled grievance redressal system for PDS beneficiaries
Before signing the MoU, the State government is keen on bringing district-level officers under the grievance redressal system
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T.N. CM Vijay should break silence on lock-up deaths: M.K. Stalin
“Are the words accountability and apology missing from the Chief Minister’s dictionary?” he asked
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Experts bat for modern knee replacement tailored to patients
Personalised arthroplasty and medial-pivot implant designs are increasingly being adopted to improve joint function, range of motion, and long-term outcomes in patients with osteoarthritis
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Cracks deepen in AIADMK dissidents’ camp
Former Law Minister and leader of the rebel camp C.Ve. Shanmugam stays away from an official review meeting for Villupuram, while former Food Minister R. Kamaraj attends the event for Tiruvarur. Besides these districts, Edappadi K. Palaniswami takes stock of the party’s performance in Salem and Tiruvallur (south)
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Civil Supplies officials seize one tonne of PDS rice in Ranipet
Special teams were formed to nab escaped suspects
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Tribal hamlets atop Alleri hillock in Vellore to get bitumen road soon
DRDA officials said that proposal to lay a bitumen road to connect tribal hamlets in the hills with plains was being pursued after a tribal man, who was bitten by a snake, died on the way when he was carried on foot from the hillock to the hospital in the plains
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Residents rescue spotted deer near Vaniyambadi
The deer did not have any injuries despite being chased by stray dogs in the village before the animal was rescued by the farmer
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Fake ‘godman’ gets triple life imprisonment under POCSO Act in Namakkal
A couple from Salem district approached him to remove “evil spirits” from their two daughters’ bodies in the year 2020. In the guise of performing a pooja, he sexually assaulted them
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Tamil Nadu CM Vijay proposes meeting with Karnataka counterpart D.K. Shivakumar over Cauvery
Even after accounting for the deficient rainfall during the current Southwest monsoon, Tamil Nadu is estimated to be entitled to receive at least three thousand million cubic feet (tmc ft.) more, according to a representative of the State government
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T.N. govt. orders cancellation of ST certificates issued outside notified areas to Kanikkaran/Kanikkar community
The Revenue Authority of one district would not be competent to issue such a certificate in respect of persons belonging to another district, according to a G.O. issued in 2005
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AMMK submits petition to T.N. Speaker seeking disqualification of Mannargudi MLA Kamaraj
On May 12, Mr. Dhinakaran expelled Mr. Kamaraj from the party for anti-party activities. The next day, the MLA voted in favour of the confidence motion moved by the Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay-led government.
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Brigade moves Madras High Court against revocation of environmental clearance for Pallikaranai project
Justice Mohammed Shaffiq directs the State Environment Impact Assessment Authority to explain how the clearance could be revoked unilaterally without notice to the realtor
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Vijay’s CMO to be shifted to Namakkal Kavignar Maaligai due to space constraints
An official said that even after the CMO is relocated, Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay may occasionally use the existing Chief Minister’s chamber in the main block.
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What is Tamil Nadu’s new presence-less property registration service? | Explained
The Tamil Nadu government is set to make property registration easier with its new ‘Presence-less Registration’ system, launching on August 17, 2026. The move, in the first phase, will enable online property registration by flat and plot promoters, bankers and financial institutions eliminating visits to Sub-Registrar offices.
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As the sea changes, fisherwomen in Tamil Nadu struggle to stay afloat
For fisherwomen, rising temperatures are only one part of a larger crisis. Pollution, ecological degradation, and changing seas are making livelihoods increasingly precarious
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Vijay’s Jana Nayagan hits the screens across State; cinemas see good footfall
Cinema owners in the southern districts report a noticeable increase in women turning up for ‘first day’ shows. For Friday, most cinemas in Chennai say occupancy levels are around 70%-75%
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World Hepatitis Day webinar to be held on July 27
Experts will discuss causes, transmission, prevention, early detection and advances in treatment, while addressing common misconceptions about viral hepatitis
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Madras High Court dismisses Senthilbalaji’s plea to prevent police from ‘harassing’ him and his brother
Justice G.K. Ilanthiraiyan says, no such direction can be issued when the brothers had obtained anticipatory bail in pending cases and it is premature to issue such a direction with respect to future cases
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Threat to CM Vijay: Vilathikulam DMK MLA’s bail plea dismissed
The prosecution said the bail petition should be rejected as the accused had issued serious threat to the Chief Minister
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