Chennai: A 21-year-old man from Ramapuram killed his girlfriend by slitting her throat and later died by suicide at a lodge in Periamet on Friday morning, police said.According to police, Bhavya, 21, a native of Sivaganga district and Bharathi Perumal, son of Murugan, were in a relationship. Investigators said that the couple had checked into…
CHENNAI: A day after polling, there was a studied silence among political parties, as party leaders chose internal assessments and closed door meetings, avoiding the spotlight.There were no public events or statements from DMK and AIADMK. As they went into a state of introspection, they exhibited neither confidence nor concern over the poll outcome. TVK…
On Thursday, a total of 4.85 crore voters exercised their franchise in 234 constituencies. Of CHENNAI: Women outvoted men by more than 17 lakh in Thursday’s polling to elect members for the state’s 17th Assembly. It represented a 2.19% higher turnout than that of their male counterparts, continuing the trend of women leading democratic participation…
Chennai: Tamil Nadu Newsprint and Papers Ltd (TNPL) reported a sharp jump in profitability for FY26, with profit after tax (PAT) surging to ₹248 crore from just ₹4 crore in the previous year, aided largely by a one-time deferred tax reversal.The company’s board has recommended a dividend of ₹4 per share (40% on a face…
Chennai voters, including first-timers, expressed diverse motivations for casting their ballots. From championing women’s empowerment and safety to seeking a change in governance and believing in the democratic process, citizens actively participated. Many highlighted the importance of individual votes in shaping the state’s future, with some anticipating a competitive election influenced by new political entrants….
CHENNAI: Empty roads, brisk biriyani sales, crowded juice stalls where youngsters boasted their inked fingers, cab drivers fleecing passengers – this was Chennai on April 23, when the city went to vote.As voting commenced, the characteristic hustle and bustle that defines the city disappeared. Public transport moved with lighter loads, cinema theatres opened only in…
CHENNAI: Largely peaceful polling in Tamil Nadu on Thursday was marred by sporadic clashes between cadres of DMK and TVK in several parts of the state.In Harbour constituency, tension flared when supporters of HR&CE minister P K Sekarbabu and TVK candidate ‘Sinora’ P S Ashok clashed near a polling booth on Angappa Naicken Street. According…
CHENNAI: At 95, when most would prefer comfort over crowds, veteran screenwriter Chitralaya Gopu chose conviction. Election officials had made arrangements for him to cast his vote from home, but Gopu had other plans.At around 8.30am on Thursday, in a crisply ironed shirt and dhoti, he went to the polling booth at a municipal school…
Western Tamil Nadu witnessed a significant surge in voter turnout, exceeding 88% and surpassing 2021 levels, particularly in AIADMK strongholds like Salem. The ruling DMK’s northern bastion also saw a substantial increase. While Karur district topped the state with over 92% turnout, the southern region lagged behind with lower participation. By: Shanmughsundaram.jSeveral districts of western…
CHENNAI: Turnout is normally higher in rural areas, but this time urban voters have narrowed the gap.According to Election Commission data at 9pm, barring a few constituencies in Chennai district, more than 35 seats across 50 urban centres recorded an increase in absolute voter numbers, ranging from 800 to 48,000, over 2021. In the 2021…
