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TN CM to launch Makkalai Thedi Maruthuvam on Thursday

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The initiative will screen all people and take healthcare services to their doorsteps, TN Health Minister Ma. Subramanian said, while participating in World Breastfeeding Week celebrations

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Health Minister Ma. Subramanian at the newly-launched breastfeeding room at RGGGH

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President Ram Nath Kovind arrives in the Nilgiris

Mr. Kovind is scheduled to visit the Defence Services Staff College in Wellington on Wednesday

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TN Governor Banwarilal Purohit, Ministers Thangam Thennarasu and K. Ramachandran welcoming the President of India Ram Nath Kovind on Tuesday

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Court strikes down TN law banning online games with stakes

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A bench of the Chief Justice of the Madras High Court however said there was nothing to prevent the State from enacting a new law to regulate these games

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Madras legislature sowed seeds of representative democracy: President

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First Citizen unveils Karunanidhi’s portrait in TN Assembly.

President Ram Nath Kovind during the centenary celebrations of the State legislature at Fort St George, Chennai, on August 2, 2021.

Health Minister Ma. Subramanian at the newly-launched breastfeeding room at RGGGH

TN CM to launch Makkalai Thedi Maruthuvam on Thursday

TN Governor Banwarilal Purohit, Ministers Thangam Thennarasu and K. Ramachandran welcoming the President of India Ram Nath Kovind on Tuesday

President Ram Nath Kovind arrives in the Nilgiris

Photograph used for representational purposes only

Court strikes down TN law banning online games with stakes

President Ram Nath Kovind during the centenary celebrations of the State legislature at Fort St George, Chennai, on August 2, 2021.

Madras legislature sowed seeds of representative democracy: President

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Pitch for unity: President Ram Nath Kovind, Assembly Speaker Appavu, Governor Banwarilal Purohit and Chief Minister M.K. Stalin at the centenary celebrations of the T.N. legislature. Photo: Special Arrangement

Work together with common goal, Purohit urges parties

Daily COVID-19 tally drops marginally

Special Correspondent 1,957 people test positive; cases continue to fluctuate in a number of districts, including Chennai

A view of the Madras High Court buildings in Chennai.

Complete trial against special DGP, SP before Dec. 20: HC

Mohamed Imranullah S. Court directs CJM to conduct proceedings in the case pertaining to sexual harassment of woman SP on a day-to-day basis

Back home: Rivaldo returning to the Mudumalai Tiger Reserve on Monday.

Elephant Rivaldo released into the wild

Staff Reporter The move came after recommendations from an expert committee; the radio-collared elephant was released into an interior area of the Mudumalai Tiger Reserve

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TN CM to launch Makkalai Thedi Maruthuvam on Thursday

President Ram Nath Kovind arrives in the Nilgiris

Court strikes down TN law banning online games with stakes

Cuddalore Collector participates in COVID-19 cycle rally

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Genome of salt-secreting mangrove species identified

Governor greets Sindhu for Olympics medal

CM praises women’s hockey team

Amid fluctuations, officials keep a close watch on case spikes

‘Such increases are expected, but we have to reverse them’

Daily COVID-19 tally drops marginally

1,957 people test positive; cases continue to fluctuate in a number of districts, including Chennai

100 years of Tamil Nadu legislature | A moment of pride for sons of illustrious fathers

The solemn function commemorating 100 years of the Tamil Nadu legislature on Monday was also an occasion that marked a distinct privilege for Chief

AIADMK boycotts legislature centenary event, justifies decision

DMK says it does not indulge in ‘petty politics’

Work together with common goal, Purohit urges parties

‘It is through elected representatives that the sovereign will of the people finds expression in our legislative bodies’

32 COVID-19 cases reported in Vellore

Tiruvannamalai district reports 40 fresh cases

60 new cases in Cuddalore

As many as 60 persons tested positive for the COVID-19 infection in Cuddalore district on Monday, taking the overall tally to 60,573. No deaths were

Aspirants, faculty seek transparency in V-C selection

Process of shortlisting candidates for two varsities under way

Inspector under suspension moves HC for anticipatory bail

The woman police officer says she was falsely implicated in the case

Madras legislature sowed seeds of representative democracy: President

First Citizen unveils Karunanidhi’s portrait in TN Assembly.

Mandapam wildlife range sets the highest record in turtle egg collection this year

A record number of 19,667 Olive Ridley eggs were collected from the Mandapam range alone this season, as against 5,433 eggs collected in 2020

On World Lung Cancer Day, expert advises awareness on risk factors

Long-term active smoking and long exposure to environmental carcinogens increase the risk of developing lung cancer manifold, the doctor said

Retail sales in vegetable, flower markets banned in Madurai

Collector warns sealing of shops if COVID-19 norms are violated

Elephant Rivaldo released into the wild

The move came after recommendations from an expert committee; the radio-collared elephant was released into an interior area of the Mudumalai Tiger Reserve

AIADMK to boycott centenary celebration of TN legislature

S. Ravi, deputy whip of the party said his party had to take the move as the ruling DMK, while in the Opposition, did not take part in the event of unveiling the portrait of former CM Jayalalithaa in February 2018

TN government warns insurance company of penalty if cashless treatment is not delivered properly

In a letter to the United Indian Insurance Company, the additional chief secretary of the Finance Department pointed to complaints of beneficiaries not being given cashless treatment and of hospitals insisting on payments over the insurance claim

‘Archanais in temples will be done in Tamil’

Kapaleeswarar temple in Chennai will begin practice from Wednesday

Auto LPG prices at all-time high

The price is now ₹55.51 a litre in Chennai, which is an increase of ₹5.41 from July

One killed in clash between sand miners in Devakottai

A clash between two groups, who had been allegedly indulging in illegal sand mining in Devakottai taluk, ended in the death of a 30-year-old man on

AIADMK against demolition of John Pennycuick’s house for memorial library

Will organise protests if government does not rethink proposal, says party

Tamil Nadu government plans to observe birth anniversary of Rajendra Chola

Events will be conducted in Gangaikonda Cholapuram

Court sets aside ESIC’s demand notice on city jewellery trader

Vummidi Bangaru had moved Court against demand for contributions based on payments to goldsmiths

As COVID tests increase in Tamil Nadu, so do daily cases and test positivity rate

Noticeable increase in cases as well as tests in northern, delta and western regions; south bucks trend

Do not force government to impose lockdown, says Chief Minister Stalin

In a recorded video clipping, the Chief Minister said, “People should not become a reason [for the spread of COVID-19] themselves by crowding [public places]. I strongly request you all not to force the government to impose restrictions.”

Consult with farmers on Agriculture Budget: Stalin

Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has advised Ministers and officials to ensure that both the Annual Budget and newly proposed Agriculture Budget include

Implement restrictions strictly to manage third wave, says Panneerselvam

Pointing to the increasing COVID-19 cases in Kerala during the past few days, he urged the government to strictly monitor those who enter Tamil Nadu from Kerala through Coimbatore, Theni and Kanniyakumari.

Tamil Nadu’s COVID-19 cases inch closer to the 2,000 mark

Chennai, Coimbatore see a marginal drop in fresh infections; 26 deaths reported across State

Kerala to Tamil Nadu travel will need COVID-19 negative report

New rule to be enforced from August 5.

Teachers’ federation urge for the reopening of primary schools

The Tamil Nadu Primary School Teachers’ Federation has appealed to the State government to reopen classes for primary schools at the earliest, as the

Goods train derails at Nagercoil railway station

A portion of the goods train carrying about 2500 metric tons of rice derailed at Nagercoil railway junction.Railway police said that the train, which

Two PDS rice smugglers detained under Goondas Act in Cuddalore

Karuppiah, 25 and Panneerselvam, 23 of Korakkavadi in Cuddalore district, who were allegedly involved in repeated incidents of smuggling rice meant

Tamil Nadu legislature turns 100

President Ram Nath Kovind will inaugurate the centenary celebrations of the Tamil Nadu legislature tomorrow. The occasion is significant for more than one reason. The House has passed several epoch-making legislation, beginning with voting rights for women in 1921

TNCC leaders to tour T.N. and file status report: Dinesh Gundu Rao

Dinesh Gundu Rao, AICC in-charge of Tamil Nadu said with an aim to strengthen the party in Tamil Nadu, all office-bearers will travel to each

PMK govt needed for all 370 communities to get rightful representation in education and jobs: Ramadoss

PMK founder S. Ramadoss on Saturday said that his party should form the government in the State to ensure that all 370 communities get their rightful

Stalin opposes National Exit Test for PG medical admissions

Draft regulations undermine role of States in PG admissions

T.N. objects to Vedanta’s plea, SC to list case on August 6

Sterlite Copper sought permission to produce medical oxygen for another 6 months

Vellore-Beach train to run as express

The Vellore Cantonment - Chennai Beach fast local Mainline Electrical Multiple Unit (MEMU) service will run as an unreserved express train from

OPS hails Centre’s move on 27% reservation in AIQ seats

Panneerselvam calls the quota a ‘revolutionary step’

T.N.’s seroprevalence stands at 66.2%

All districts should remain careful, says Health Secretary

Efforts on to prevent illegal sand mining along Palar river

Vigilance stepped up in 16 areas between Ambur and Vaniyambadi taluks

Over 88,000 aspirants register for TNEA

As many as 88,352 aspirants have registered for the single window counselling process of Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions 2021, conducted by the

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