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AIADMK presidium chairman, E. Madhusudhanan, no more

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Mr. Madhusudhanan, 80, a well known face of the party in north Chennai, died in the city on Thursday after a brief illness

E. Madhusudhanan

Madras HC directs actor Dhanush to pay ₹30.33 lakh in 48 hours

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Justice S.M. Subramaniam issued the direction while disposing of a writ petition filed by the actor in 2015 seeking tax exemption.

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Actor Dhanush. Photo: Special Arrangement

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ISRO to launch earth observation satellite on August 12

It will enable monitoring of natural disasters, water bodies, crops, forest cover changes etc.

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TN CM launches Makkalai Thedi Maruthuvam scheme

Special Correspondent

The scheme will screen those above 45 years of age and others with infirmities through routine door-to-door check-ups and detect non-communicable diseases; it has been launched in Krishnagiri and 7 other districts

Chief Minister M. K. Stalin handed over a prosthetic limb to a beneficiary in Samanapalli village in Krishnagiri while launching the government’s Makkalai Thedi Maruthuvam scheme, on Thursday

E. Madhusudhanan

AIADMK presidium chairman, E. Madhusudhanan, no more

Actor Dhanush. Photo: Special Arrangement

Madras HC directs actor Dhanush to pay ₹30.33 lakh in 48 hours

ISRO to launch earth observation satellite on August 12

Chief Minister M. K. Stalin handed over a prosthetic limb to a beneficiary in Samanapalli village in Krishnagiri while launching the government’s Makkalai Thedi Maruthuvam scheme, on Thursday

TN CM launches Makkalai Thedi Maruthuvam scheme

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Chairman, VOC Port, Thoothukudi, T.K. Ramachandran flagging of an e-car for the use of the Port on Tuesday evening

Three e-cars deployed at VOC Port, making it first major port to deploy electric vehicles

Allow caste surnames of eminent scholars to remain in Tamil textbooks, says Ramadoss

Framing policies: Chief Minister M.K. Stalin chairing a Cabinet
meeting on Wednesday. Photo: Special Arrangement

7.5% reservation for govt school students in all professional courses

Special Correspondent The move follows recommendations by a commission, as admission rates from government school students in professional courses was found to be low, a press release said

An upgrade: All-in-one desktop personal computers have been installed on the desks of legislators at the makeshift Assembly hall in Kalaivanar Arangam.

TN’s first paperless budget to be presented on August 13

Special Correspondent A white paper on the State’s finances is likely to be released on August 9

President Ram Nath Kovind

President appreciates role of Armed forces during COVID-19 pandemic

Staff Reporter “Most of you have been among the frontline warriors, dealing with these challenges. The country appreciates your commitment and contribution,” he said, while addressing student officers of the 77th staff course of the Defence Services Staff College, Wellington

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Actor Dhanush. Photo: Special Arrangement

Suriya’s ‘Jai Bhim’ will release in November 2021

A new opportunity for storytelling

Mani Ratnam Jayendra Panchapakesan

Streaming services are liberating for filmmakers and viewers across the world

Madras High Court directs actor Dhanush to pay ₹30.33 lakh in 48 hours

Legal Correspondent

Justice S.M. Subramaniam issued the direction while disposing of a writ petition filed by the actor in 2015 seeking tax exemption.

Suriya and Jyotika ink deal with Amazon; will release four films in the next four months

The Hindu Net Desk

2D Entertainment will premiere four titles — ‘Jai Bhim,’ ‘Udanpirappe,’ ‘Oh My doG’ and ‘Raame Aandalum Raavane Aandalum’ — on the streaming platform later this year

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Farmer Gnana Saravanan at his award-winning integrated farm on the Tamil Nadu-Kerala border

The Indian Young Farmers Forum, a collective where successful farmers mentor those new to farming

You can catch the life cycle of autumn leaf in its pristine habitat

‘Life of Butterflies’: a documentary that chronicles butterfly behaviour in great detail

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Webinar for grievance redressal

Washermen’s colony turns potters’ paradise

Peter Alphonse seeks special law to protect communal harmony

GAIL pipeline will not be allowed: CM

No change in retirement age for govt. staff

Poll panel announces electoral roll revision

HC says it’s time to stop domesticating elephants

Petition complains about their ill-treatment at temples

T.N. hopes to exceed hydro power generation target for 2021-22

Central Electricity Authority has set 3,853 million units as the goal

Caste surnames of scholars dropped two years ago, says teachers’ body

The Tamil Nadu Teachers’ Association on Thursday said the caste surnames of leaders and Tamil scholars were removed from school textbooks in 2019,

Tamil archanai begins at 47 temples

It will be expanded to other temples if there is popular demand: Sekarbabu

State records 1,997 fresh infections, 33 fatalities

Coimbatore, Erode, Chennai, Thanjavur, Tiruvallur and Chengalpattu record most number of cases

Healthcare scheme will cost T.N. ₹257 crore

This is in addition to what is spent on ongoing non-communicable disease prevention programmes

When CM delivered medicines

A surreal experience for a hardcore DMK sympathiser

Chief Minister orders removal of banners

Austerity marks Stalin’s visit

Madras High Court directs actor Dhanush to pay ₹30.33 lakh in 48 hours

Justice S.M. Subramaniam issued the direction while disposing of a writ petition filed by the actor in 2015 seeking tax exemption.

HC directs authorities to inspect shrimp farm

The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has directed Tirunelveli district administration to ascertain if a shrimp farm was established without

ISRO to launch earth observation satellite on August 12

It will enable monitoring of natural disasters, water bodies, crops, forest cover changes etc.

AIADMK presidium chairman, E. Madhusudhanan, no more

Mr. Madhusudhanan, 80, a well known face of the party in north Chennai, died in the city on Thursday after a brief illness

VCK expresses concern over non-Tamils applying for V-C post at Alagappa University

VCK leader Thol. Thirumavalavan on Thursday claimed that a large number of candidates from other states have applied for the post of Vice-Chancellor

Allow caste surnames of eminent scholars to remain in Tamil textbooks, says Ramadoss

The PMK leader was reacting to a report in The Hindu; he said even though the intention of the government to abolish caste is welcome, such a move would erase the identity of the scholars

Three e-cars deployed at VOC Port, making it first major port to deploy electric vehicles

The initiative is part of the Ministry of Port’s vision to induct clean fuel strategies and reduce emission at the Port, chairman T. K. Ramachandran said

Arappor Iyakkam wants TN Water Resources Department to cancel box tenders

The Chennai-based organisation has alleged that the tenders, for 4 projects in Kanniyakumari district, are being used to eliminate competition and favour specific contractors

TN CM launches Makkalai Thedi Maruthuvam scheme

The scheme will screen those above 45 years of age and others with infirmities through routine door-to-door check-ups and detect non-communicable diseases; it has been launched in Krishnagiri and 7 other districts

Charred body of woman found near Villupuram

The identity of the victim is yet to be ascertained, police said

Public hearing for expressway held

People seem to favour Chennai-Bengaluru expressway: NHAI source

AIADMK finds fault with DMK govt.

The AIADMK on Wednesday found fault with the DMK government for, what it called, not having defended, in the Madras High Court, the law against online

Special court summons ex-CM, OPS

A special court for exclusive trial of MLAs and MPs has ordered issuance of summons to AIADMK coordinator O Panneerselvam and co-coordinator Edappadi

Rise in COVID-19 cases: parks to remain closed in Vellore

Collector urges residents to follow COVID-19 safety norms

Tamil Nadu tells HC of decision to repeal Dr. J. Jayalalithaa University Act

A Government Order was issued in this regard on Tuesday, it says

Cuddalore logs 2 deaths, 61 new cases

Cuddalore district reported two more COVID-19 deaths and 61 new cases on Wednesday, taking the district’s tally to 60,714. Two men aged 55 and 71 died

Over 900 applications received after extension of deadline for RTE seats

Officials hope more parents will admit children

Madras varsity gets approval for 30 distance education courses

UGC issues circular listing the programmes which will be offered

Sattankulam: Selvarani deposes before trial court

She is the wife of Jayaraj who died

‘Pressure Sri Lanka to stop firing on fishermen’

CM writes to External Affairs Minister

Colleges to come up on land belonging to temples: Sekarbabu

They are being retrieved from encroachers, says HR & CE Minister

Man gets implant for mitral valve leakage

Prior to the procedure, his heart function had reduced to 15%, says senior interventional cardiologist

Registration Dept. tightens norms to prevent fraud

Photos of document writers/advocates certifying drafts to be brought on record

Tamil textbook drops caste surnames of eminent scholars

U.Ve. Swaminatha Iyer is referred to as Swaminathar

Man arrested for chit fund fraud

He allegedly swindled around ₹60 lakh from people

7 sentenced to death for neurosurgeon’s murder

Double life imprisonment for two others; victim was murdered over a land dispute

Collector launches awareness campaign on COVID-19

It was conducted at toll booths in Vikravandi and Moratandi

Govt. to resume supply of meals in anganwadis

However, the Puratchi Thalaivar MGR Nutritious Meal Scheme will recommence only after schools reopen

State records 1,949 cases, 38 deaths

Districts like Coimbatore and the Nilgiris record a marginal rise in daily count

BJP readies for local body polls

Party constitutes 17-member committee for overseeing preparations

For the first time, Keeladi site yields iron dagger with wooden handle

The 40-cm-long weapon with a 6-cm-long wooden handle was found at a depth of 77 cm

Take steps to implement Witness Protection Scheme: HC

It will come into force from the date of government notification

Fire destroys boat in sea

Fourteen fishermen who ventured into the sea in a mechanised boat from Chinna Muttom Fishing Harbour near here had a miraculous escape on Tuesday

Tamil Nadu to provide 7.5% reservation for government school students in all professional courses

The move follows recommendations by a commission, as admission rates from government school students in professional courses was found to be low, a press release said

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