The State government has sanctioned ₹1.3 crore this year for comprehensive assessment of current threats, habitat use, and distribution patterns to develop an effective, long-term conservation roadmap.
Searches at locations in cities, including Kochi, Kozhikode and Chennai, linked to R. Premkumar, founding member and de facto chairman and managing director of BLM, and some others
In terms of historicity of course it pales in comparison to the Law College Pumping Station which has seen action from the time when gravity was the sole method of sewage reaching the sea. That involved something called Kelly’s Bottle but that is another story, for another day and another column
A tiger was reportedly killed after being struck by a train near Sengottai on Wednesday morning. The incident occurred around 2.30 am while the tiger was crossing the railway tracks. The train involved was the Palakkad–Thoothukudi Palaruvi Express operating in Tamil Nadu. In response, the Forest Department officials and Railway Protection Force personnel have initiated an investigation.
In June 1976, a CBI probe into alleged corruption in the procurement of wheat from Punjab was sought by the Tamil Nadu Chief Secretary. Karunanidhi and others were alleged to have abused their official position and passed favourable orders to some firms.
Tasmac last week announced a ₹10 increase in the MRP of all liquor variants from November 1, 2026, by introducing an environment cess, with consumers eligible for a ₹10 refund upon returning empty bottles
A Chennai man received a customized artificial finger prosthesis that was the wrong size and color. Despite promises, the delivery was delayed significantly, and the product did not meet specifications. The complainant sought corrections and a refund but received no satisfactory response from the company. The consumer commission ruled in favor of the man after the company failed to appear.
Chocolate-Infused Kaju Katli, Remote-Control Crackers And ‘Detachable’ Kolams – These Are Just Some Of The Ways Modern TN Celebrates Diwali
Madras high court responded to the wrongful detention case involving CM Joseph Vijay and A Kalaiyarasan. The court emphasized that apologies do not equate to accountability for police actions. It highlighted the disparity in treatment between influential individuals and ordinary citizens. Furthermore, the court granted anticipatory bail to DMK councillor D Sudha amid a case for derogatory remarks.