Tamil Nadu

  Chennai, August 18 PMK leader Anbumani Ramadoss on Tuesday urged the Tamil Nadu government to reverse its reported decision to close 10 Co-optex showrooms, saying the move could further endanger the livelihoods of thousands of handloom weavers. In a post on X, Anbumani said the proposed closures included outlets in Cuddalore, Salem, Vellore and […]

  Chennai, August 18 We The Leaders president and former Tamil Nadu BJP chief K. Annamalai on Tuesday said his organisation would give the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam government a one-year grace period to demonstrate its performance before critically examining its administration. Addressing an environmental awareness rally near Rajarathinam Stadium in Egmore, Annamalai said the organisation […]

  Madurai, August 18 Mechanised boat fishermen in Rameswaram will launch an indefinite strike from August 31, seeking immediate government intervention to secure the release of Indian fishermen detained in Sri Lanka and recover boats confiscated by the island nation’s authorities. The fishing community has also threatened to begin an indefinite hunger strike at Thangachimadam […]

  Chennai, August 17 The Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly will take up department-wise demands for grants for the 2026-27 financial year today as the House reconvenes following a four-day break. The sitting will begin at 9.30 a.m. Legislators will scrutinise departmental allocations, examine the implementation of government programmes and seek new projects for their constituencies. […]

  CHENNAI: We The Leaders founder K. Annamalai on Sunday alleged that some Ministers in the TVK government had begun demanding commissions ranging from 2% to 4% in government tenders. He did not identify the Ministers or release the audio clip that he claimed would prove the allegation. Addressing supporters in Chennai, Annamalai said corruption […]

  Chennai, August 16 Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan on Sunday paid tribute to former Nagaland Governor La. Ganesan at a memorial meeting in Chennai marking his first death anniversary. He also inaugurated the Ala. Ila Trust, established to preserve the late leader’s legacy and advance his ideals. Addressing the gathering, Radhakrishnan described Ganesan as a […]

  Chennai, August 16 Tamil Nadu’s plan to train five lakh people in artificial intelligence by 2031 could face a major practical hurdle as colleges struggle to secure regular access to the advanced computing resources required for hands-on learning. The State’s AI Economy Mission, announced in the 2026-27 Budget, will use existing engineering colleges, polytechnics […]

Chennai, August 16 Tamil Nadu Congress president Manickam Tagore on Sunday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of failing India’s youth, alleging that the poor implementation of the Prime Minister’s Internship Scheme exposed the gap between the government’s promises and its performance. In a post on X, Tagore said Modi’s Independence Day address from the Red […]

  Chennai, August 16 The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam government headed by Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay completes 100 days in office on Monday after ending five decades of alternating rule by the DMK and AIADMK. The fledgling party won the Assembly election in April. Vijay assumed office on May 10 with nine ministers before expanding […]