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Over 100 injured in Madurai jallikattu events

A total of 21 persons were injured in the jallikattu held at Palamedu in Madurai on Friday amid the COVID-19 pandemic. At least 80 participants were

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A youth holds on to a bull during jallikattu at Palamedu in Madurai district on January 15, 2021.

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COVID -19 vaccines to be administered at 166 centres in TN

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The Minister said auto disable syringes had been exclusively manufactured for administering the vaccine, and the syringes could be used only once

The Health Minister said frontline workers who had tested COVID-19 positive earlier and later turned negative following treatment, could also get vaccinated.

Makkal Needhi Maiam gets back ‘Battery Torch’

Senior members of party express relief over EC move

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Kamal Haasan. File

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Offences cannot be compounded based on ‘unholy’ compromises: HC

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In cases involving charges of impersonation and forgery of records, the offences can neither be compounded nor quashed if the accused and the victim

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The judge directed the petitioner to participate in the trial, and not adopt any dilatory tactics. File

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A youth holds on to a bull during jallikattu at Palamedu in Madurai district on January 15, 2021.

Over 100 injured in Madurai jallikattu events

The Health Minister said frontline workers who had tested COVID-19 positive earlier and later turned negative following treatment, could also get vaccinated.

COVID -19 vaccines to be administered at 166 centres in TN

Kamal Haasan. File

Makkal Needhi Maiam gets back ‘Battery Torch’

The judge directed the petitioner to participate in the trial, and not adopt any dilatory tactics. File

Offences cannot be compounded based on ‘unholy’ compromises: HC

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Tamil Nadu reports 621 fresh cases of COVID-19

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Indian Red Cross Society volunteers provide first aid to an injured bull tamer at Palamedu in Madurai on Friday.

Trained Red Cross volunteers save lives of injured tamers

Staff Reporter When the jallikattu at Palamedu was progressing well on Friday, there were whistles all of a sudden around 12.30 p.m. to temporarily suspend it. Immediately, a group of volunteers of the Indian Red Cross Society (IRCS) rushed into the arena with a stretcher to carry an injured bull tamer. The tamer, who was profusely bleeding due to an injury in his arm, was immediately rushed to the nearest health facility.Jallikattu is said to be one of the most dangerous sports, during which a large number of

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Festival crowd: Most roads in Udhagamandalam town witnessed heavy traffic during Pongal holidays.

Tourists throng the Nilgiris despite rain, poor visibility

Staff Reporter Pongal holidays bring 8,000 visitors to Botanical Garden in two days: officials

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Special Correspondent The senior vice president of the Tamil Maanila Congress, who had contracted COVID-19 in November, was 71

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Tamil Nadu reports 621 fresh cases of COVID-19

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Over 100 injured in Madurai jallikattu events

A total of 21 persons were injured in the jallikattu held at Palamedu in Madurai on Friday amid the COVID-19 pandemic. At least 80 participants were

Offences cannot be compounded based on ‘unholy’ compromises: HC

In cases involving charges of impersonation and forgery of records, the offences can neither be compounded nor quashed if the accused and the victim

DMK not anti-Hindu, says party chief Stalin

‘It follows Annadurai’s dictum of one god, one race’

Makkal Needhi Maiam gets back ‘Battery Torch’

Senior members of party express relief over EC move

Arrangements made for COVID-19 vaccination drive in Cuddalore and Villupuram districts

The Health Department has made all arrangements for the first phase of the COVID-19 vaccination drive in Villupuram, Cuddalore and Kallakurichi

COVID -19 vaccines to be administered at 166 centres in T.N. on Jan. 16, says Health Minister

The Minister said auto disable syringes had been exclusively manufactured for administering the vaccine, and the syringes could be used only once

Former Rajya Sabha MP, B.S. Gnanadesikan, no more

The senior vice president of the Tamil Maanila Congress, who had contracted COVID-19 in November, was 71

Vellore prisoners meet their families after 10 months

Emotional reunions marked Pongal day at the Vellore Central Prison; meetings had not been allowed during the COVID-19 lockdown

Race bull Don, injured in accident, gets complex surgery in Vellore, and a fresh lease of life

Doctors at the Vellore Government Veterinary Polyclinic, performed a series of operations, which involved putting in steel plates for the bull’s fractured ribs

Postal Department includes Tamil in its recruitment exam

The move came after Madurai MP Su. Venkatesan had raised the issue

Vaccinate, but insist on Covishield, TNGDA tells doctors

The Tamil Nadu Government Doctors Association, after seeking the opinion of independent specialists, has recommended to its members that it is better to opt for Covishield as on date

Opposition parties politicising farm laws, PM with farmers: Nadda

BJP president J.P. Nadda on Thursday charged the opposition parties with supporting those agitating against the Farm laws trying to politicise the

At least 80 participants injured in jallikattu event at Madurai’s Avaniapuram

The Avaniapuram jallikattu, the first bulltaming event of the Pongal season in Madurai, saw a huge turnout on January 14. At least 80 participants

Coronavirus | 665 new cases of COVID-19 recorded in Tamil Nadu

Till date, 8,10,218 persons were discharged after treatment, while the toll stood at 12,246

Centre will be forced to take back farm laws: Rahul Gandhi

The Central government will be forced to take back the three farm laws, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said on Thursday.Talking to reporters at Madurai

Rahul Gandhi hails Tamil tradition of jallikattu in Madurai

The Congress leader said the sport reflected the ‘richness of the tradition of the people in this region’ and appreciated the large turnout of youngsters dressed in traditional attire

District panels to monitor reopening of schools

Collectors have been asked to ensure that health camps are conducted at all schools

Coronavirus | Invasive fungal disease a symptom of COVID-19, say doctors

Doctors see a surge in patients with the infection; symptoms are reported a few weeks after a patient tests positive

74 MoUs envisaging ₹61,514-crore investment signed in Tamil Nadu: Palaniswami

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Vellore Municipal Corporation’s solid waste management gets recognition

The awards were presented by Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri

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Tamil Nadu had received unusually high rainfall this season in certain districts

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Unseasonal rain damages standing crops

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Annual rooster fight starts at Poolamvalasu

More than 2,000 roosters participated on the first day

Coronavirus | Focus is on providing vaccination free of cost to all in the State, says Edappadi Palaniswami

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister spoke on how bolstering health infrastructure helped in dealing with the pandemic effectively.

IIIT, Sri City, offers grants to entrepreneurs, start-ups

The Institute has called on applicants who have innovative ideas or proof of concept in areas such as infrastructure development, smart manufacturing, agriculture, and education

AIADMK to hold meetings to mark MGR’s birth anniversary

A series of public meetings will be held across the State from January 17 to 19

Kamal Haasan’s MNM releases agenda for industry

‘Ministry of possibilities’ will be set up if voted to power, the actor-politician said

Archaeological excavations set to begin in seven more places in Tamil Nadu

A study to establish the Thamiraparani river civilization will also be conducted in Tirunelveli and Thoothukudi districts

Vaiko demands cancellation of public hearing for Kaatupalli Port expansion

The MDMK leader said enough time had not been given to the public to learn about the project , and also said the project would harm the environment and affect the livelihoods of fisherfolk in the region

Decision on reopening schools for other classes will be taken at appropriate time, TN Minister says

Details of the reduced syllabus for State-board students have been sent to Chief Educational Officers on Wednesday, and will be communicated to all the schools, the Minister also said

Vellore registers 22 new COVID-19 cases

The total number of COVID-19 cases in Vellore district reached 20,471 with 22 new cases reported on January 12. While a total of 19,950 have been

Arrangements in place to provide vaccine to all health workers

42,100 doses assigned for Vellore region in the first phase

Painter held under POCSO Act

The Villupuram All Women Police on Tuesday arrested a 21-year-old man on the charge of sexually assaulting a 16-year-old girl.The police gave the name

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Suspension of farm laws won’t benefit farmers, he says

Repeal farm laws, says Thirumavalavan

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DMK repudiates A-G’s claim on farm laws

South India is not supporting the Acts, says P. Wilson

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