Several schools had lodged complaints alleging that money had been collected from them and there were allegations of corruption to the tune of nearly ₹400 crore, says Nirmal Kumar
Between October 1 and 27, Tamil Nadu recorded an average of 217.2 mm against the period’s normal of 144.2 mm – a surplus of 51%
17 remand prisoners who were lodged at the Thekkampatti sub-jail near Andipatti in Theni district escaped on October 26 and were later recaptured by special teams over the next two days.
A recent study questioned the carbon intensity of electricity generated by such facilities
In a statement, PMK president Anbumani Ramadoss said the survey had been a 47-year-long aspiration of the party and was necessary to safeguard Tamil Nadu’s 69% reservation system
The Supreme Court on Wednesday dismissed his anticipatory bail petition, following which he surrendered on Thursday morning
Economist and author Prof A Kalaiyarasan was arrested over a social media post allegedly not linked to him. Former chief minister M K Stalin criticized the incident, calling the arrest illegal and politically motivated. Stalin questioned the police's decision to detain an esteemed academic in such a manner. The police action faced widespread condemnation from various political leaders, including members of the Left parties.
Deputy Mayor M. Magesh Kumaar cited the protocol followed during the Prime Minister’s visits, when the State government is informed in advance, to counter social media claims that the Mayor had deliberately boycotted the Chief Minister’s visit to Ripon Buildings
The decision was taken at the Cabinet meeting chaired CM Vijay at the Secretariat in Chennai on Thursday