CHENNAI: The Tamil Nadu govt on Saturday appointed acclaimed cinematographer Manoj Paramahamsa as the president of the Tamil Nadu Government MGR Film and Television Institute and Television Institute in Taramani, replacing reputed artist Trotsky Marudu, who was appointed as the institute’s president by the previous DMK govt in 2024. Manoj Paramahasma is an alumnus of…
Opposition leader Udhayanidhi Stalin has accused the government of censoring assembly proceedings (Photo credit: X/@Office of Udhayanidhi Stalin) CHENNAI: Leader of opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin on Saturday accused the government of blacking out assembly proceedings and selectively releasing edited videos featuring only TVK ministers, saying the move violated democratic principles and silenced opposition voices.“Debates on the…
CHENNAI: The Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) on Saturday announced its withdrawal from the DMK-led alliance, ending a long-standing partnership that had endured through multiple elections in Tamil Nadu.The decision was taken at the party’s general council meeting held in Chennai. IUML said decision on alliance will be taken during the local body election. The…
CHENNAI: K Annamalai, former IPS officer and founder of ‘We The Leaders’, on Saturday denounced Tamizhaga Vettri Kazhagam functionaries after a video surfaced showing them filming social media reels inside a govt school classroom near Uthiramerur in Kancheepuram district.The controversy erupted after more than 20 cadres of the ruling party allegedly entered the school premises…
TNERC chairman R Manivannan resigned on Friday CHENNAI: The Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission (TNERC) chairman R Manivannan resigned on Friday, joining the list of officers stepping down from key positions in the state. With two member posts of the commission already remaining vacant, the entire coram has become vacated with Manivannan’s resignation.Manivannan assumed as…
Chennai: Only 36% of the city population has access to frequent bus connectivity and are staying within a five-minute walk to the nearest bus stop, according to a latest study by the Institute for Transportation and Development Policy (ITDP), which has recommended Metropolitan Transport Corporation (MTC) to introduce additional routes, more buses, and feeder services…
A billboard and arch welcome visitors to the Thirumazhisai Satellite Township Chennai: A billboard and arch welcome visitors to the Thirumazhisai satellite township, about 25km west of Chennai. Beyond it lies a vast expanse of vacant land dotted with grazing cattle, mounds of garbage and overgrown vegetation. More than two decades after Tamil Nadu Housing…
Chennai: To provide more choices in liquor and boost revenue, the Tamil Nadu govt is set to introduce more brands over the next six months. It has also decided to refurbish and improve the ambience of regular liquor outlets.“We want to bring in options for people. Many go to Puducherry or Bengaluru just for beer…
Chennai: Blaming the state higher education department for its failure to recruit faculty members for universities in Tamil Nadu at regular intervals, Madras high court has directed the state govt to consider enhancing the retirement age of the existing faculty members from 60 to 65 years.Justice P T Asha passed the order on Friday while…
Chennai: North Chennai DMK MP Kalanidhi Veeraswamy’s son and three others, including a DMK councillor, have been booked by Anna Nagar police for property fraud, criminal intimidation and caste-based abuse.The first information report (FIR) named the suspects as Kalanidhi Veeraswamy’s son Siddharth, who is managing director of a private company, Rani Ravichandran, councillor of ward…
