All India Puratchi Thalaivar Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam (AIPTMMK) president P Sakkaravarthy said he was “expelling” party general secretary V K Sasikala from the outfit on Wednesday. Sakkaravarthy told reporters that there were no efforts on the part of Sasikala to nurture the party.
Tamil Nadu hails paddy arrivals boosting rice prices stabilization from December, with interstate supplies easing amid millers' optimism.
Sivakarthikeyan, Soori, Arya, Vemal, Sivakumar, Seeman, Nassar, and Sathish were among those who attended the celebrations to bless the newlyweds.
In Kanyakumari, a member of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam has been arrested for allegedly sexually harassing a college student. The student accepted a ride home, and after dropping off a friend, the accused reportedly made inappropriate advances while driving. After discussing the incident with her parents, she bravely reported it to the police, who are now investigating the case thoroughly.
Tamil Nadu CM C Joseph Vijay inaugurates electrical labs at 30 govt ITIs (₹5.1 crore) with Schneider Electric; MoU signed for 40 more labs worth ₹6.8 crore.
DMK leader M K Stalin launched a sharp attack on TVK govt on Wednesday alleging that there was a total collapse of law and order across Tamil Nadu.
Precautionary measures undertaken by Puducherry district administration prevented loss of life in the region when Cyclone Arnab crossed the coast near Yanam on Wednesday morning. The storm brought heavy rainfall with gale-force winds of 125-135 kmph, touching up to 150kmph, leaving a trail of destruction.
Tamil Nadu environment and climate change minister V K Rajeev has faced flak for attributing thick foam in Noyyal river to household wastewater containing soaps and shampoos. The remarks, made during a visit to Tirupur, quickly drew widespread criticism online and from opposition parties, who accused govt of evading responsibility for pollution control.
The work includes the daily monitoring of streetlights, repairing faulty lights within 24 hours of receiving complaints from officials or the public, and maintaining feeder boxes, junction boxes, poles and associated electrical components