Nagenthran criticises TVK-led government over lack of monsoon preparedness
He says rainwater stagnation in many parts of Chennai is due to the alleged lack of precautionary measures
He says rainwater stagnation in many parts of Chennai is due to the alleged lack of precautionary measures
Self-taught micro artist Kaviyarasan draws inspiration from Tamil Nadu’s temple architecture to create intricate works on tiny surfaces and hopes to take his art to international competitions
He says several parts of Chennai received rainfall of an intensity comparable to a cloudburst, and if such incidents are to become frequent, it will necessitate the urgent implementation of flood mitigation measures
Tamil Nadu is conducting a pilot study in Tenkasi to find whether mosquito-repellent creams can reduce dengue infections, Health Minister K G Arunraj said on Saturday at Govt General Hospital in Kadayanallur. The study will cover 33 wards in Kadayanallur municipality and will be conducted jointly by the National Institute of Epidemiology (ICMR-NIE), Chennai, and the public health department.
The books were developed with the support from the Ezhuthaga Iyakkam (Write Movement) and the Tamil Nadu Prisons Department
With Tamil Nadu’s crash data pointing to speed and poor visibility as major dangers, perhaps the surest way for pedestrians to be safe, until authorities act, is to be ‘seen’

Vellore Government Medical College Hospital marks International Day of Older Persons with rallies, health talks, elder activities, and cultural events.
After repeated failures of feasibility reviews and revival proposals, the Tamil Nadu Power Generation Corporation Limited (TNPGCL) has again appointed a private consultant — Ernst & Young — to decide whether the multi-thousand-crore Uppur thermal power plant should proceed.
The mortal remains of music composer ‘Thenisai Thendral’ Deva were laid to rest with full state honours, accompanied by a 72-gun salute on Sunday at his farmhouse in Sakkaramallur, near Arcot in Ranipet district.