Tamil Nadu temples strictly regulate VIP visits and set up mobile phone deposit counters. (AI-generated image used for representational purpose) CHENNAI: The Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) Department has directed temple authorities to ensure that visits by VIPs and other important persons do not disrupt the darshan of ordinary devotees or affect the sanctity…
Chennai: The 118.9km Chennai metro rail Phase-II project has achieved 54.62% physical progress. Meanwhile, the Union govt informed Parliament that it has released ₹14,545.91 crore so far, with fund releases linked to Chennai Metro Rail Ltd’s (CMRL) requirements and the pace of construction.In a written reply to questions raised by Lok Sabha MP Thamizhachi Thangapandian,…
A representative image shows the Madras High Court building with a judge’s gavel in the foreground, symbolizing legal proceedings and judiciary decisions in Chennai, India. Chennai: Madras high court on Friday enlarged Krishnan, arrested in connection with the MLA poaching case, on bail and relaxed the bail conditions of two others who were released on…
Chennai: An all-party resolution led by the state govt seeking exemption for Tamil Nadu from the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) and allocation of a public hall/venue for a peaceful stir are among the key demands raised by ban-NEET protestors in the city, as their hunger strike enters day 7 without an end in sight.Organised on…
Stalin, DMK leaders pay respect to Karunanidhi on his death anniversary Chennai: Former chief minister M K Stalin, along with DMK leaders, paid respect to former CM M Karunanidhi on the occasion of his eighth death anniversary on Friday, at his memorial in Chennai.Stalin, along with the leader of the opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin, DMK MP…
Chennai: Tamil Nadu assembly unanimously passed a resolution on Friday seeking fair devolution of central taxes to the state. The resolution moved by state finance minister N Marie Wilson insisted that devolution of central taxes should be based on principles of equity and fairness.All states that implemented population stabilisation and human development initiatives should not…
Chennai: PMK floor leader Sowmiya Anbumani on Friday strongly opposed the TVK govt’s attempt to hold talks with Karnataka over the Cauvery dispute, demanding an all-party meeting instead. She urged the state govt to take up the fight legally and lead an all-party delegation to Delhi to voice Tamil Nadu’s concerns.“There are only two options…
TVK, DMK and AIADMK lock horns over Amma canteens, feasibility of govt schemes Chennai: Tamil Nadu assembly on Friday saw a heated debate over the maintenance of Amma canteens, with TVK alleging that the previous DMK govt had neglected the eateries. DMK sought to nail the TVK govt over the implementation of welfare schemes announced…
Chennai: Tamil Nadu’s major Dravidian parties DMK and AIADMK will not participate in the all-party-MPs meeting convened by Tamil Nadu chief minister C Joseph Vijay on Saturday to discuss Union govt’s proposed delimitation of Lok Sabha constituencies, sources in the two parties told TOI.DMK MPs staying away from the meeting indicates the party is moving…
Chennai: DMDK general secretary Premallatha Vijayakant on Friday extended support to chief minister C Joseph Vijay’s proposed Karnataka visit to hold talks with Karnataka CM D K Shivakumar on the Mekedatu issue.Speaking in the assembly, Premallatha said there was nothing wrong in Vijay going to Karnataka. “Both (Vijay and Shivakumar) are first-time chief ministers. The…
