The film, directed by Krishnanand Kottarapattu, also stars Mithun Jai Shankar and Smeha in pivotal roles
After a controversy erupted, the Minister, speaking to the media in Chennai on Wednesday, emphasised that the combination of surfactants, detergents, and phosphorus was responsible for excessive foaming, not industrial effluents
In a career spanning over 35 years, he held various positions, including Member-Secretary of the Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority and Transport, Health and Home Secretary
Cyclone Arnab disrupted travel between Chennai and Andhra Pradesh by affecting flight schedules. Twelve IndiGo flights were cancelled due to the cyclone's threat to air traffic. Flights to and from Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada, and Rajahmundry were impacted significantly. Passengers were informed about the cancellations in advance and provided options to reschedule. The situation was managed cautiously to ensure safety amid adverse weather conditions.
Tamil Nadu Environment and Climate Change Minister Dr V K Rajiv claims that household wastewater is the primary source of river foam, a statement that sparked considerable outrage among the public during his Tirupur visit. In response, AMMK general secretary T T V Dhinakaran criticized the government's tendency to shift pollution blame to citizens, urging instead for more stringent regulations on industrial effluents to protect river health.
Four other Ministers ended their Rajya Sabha terms this year: George Kurian, Ravneet Singh Bittu, Hardeep Puri, and B.L. Verma; Dharmendra Pradhan was forced to quit, leaving a slew of vacancies in the Council of Ministers
He also challenged his arrest, alleging non-compliance with mandatory arrest procedures
DMK president MK Stalin has requested President Droupadi Murmu to intervene in the electoral roll controversy. He has alleged that the revisions resulted in the deletion of many genuine voters in Tamil Nadu. Stalin accused Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar of making unilateral and unconstitutional decisions during this process. He has sought both parliamentary and judicial actions regarding these issues.
In light of a jailbreak, the Tamil Nadu prisons department has implemented enhanced security measures across various facilities. Personnel armed with self-loading rifles have been deployed to guard watchtowers, which will operate around the clock. The Director General of Prisons has instructed staff to open fire on escape attempts. A security audit is currently underway to evaluate existing vulnerabilities within the prison system.