In a move to bolster the Panchayat Raj Department, the State government has given its approval for filling vacancies that have remained unfilled for more than three years. The decision comes over a year and half after the department sought permission to fill these positions in April 2024. The approval pertains to both State- and […]
In a significant move aimed at addressing the implications of four new labour codes proposed by the Union government, a delegation from the Tamil Nadu state government traveled to the national capital for discussions. The team was led by K Veera Raghava Rao, Secretary to the Government; SA Raman, Director of Labour; and B Vishnu […]
In a significant move towards fostering academic excellence, the Telangana Council of Higher Education (TGCHE) and the Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) held a high-level meeting in Hyderabad on January 23, 2026. The discussions, led by Prof V Balakista Reddy, Chairman of TGCHE, and Prof K Madhu Murty, Chairman of APSCHE, focused […]
In a significant decision, the Election Commission has allotted the “whistle symbol” as the general symbol for actor Vijay’s political party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam(TVK), in the upcoming Assembly elections in Tamil Nadu. The poll body made this announcement on Thursday, following the formation of a 12-member committee by Vijay to coordinate election campaign activities at […]
A 19-year-old college student named Kalaiyarasi, resident of Kamraj Cross Street in the rural town of Meenambalpuram, Sellur, passed away on January 17 following an apparent reaction to a weight loss product she purchased from a native medicine shop near Thermutti, Keezhamasi Street. Kalaiyarasi, the daughter of daily wage earner Vel Murugan (51) and Vijayalakshmi, […]
In a surprising turn of events on Tuesday, Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi refused to deliver the customary government address at the start of the first session of the Legislative Assembly for 2026. Instead, he walked out of the House, citing 13 objections, including concerns over misleading investment claims, rising crimes, drug abuse, Dalit atrocities, […]
In a move aimed at safeguarding public health, the Tamil Nadu government has announced a ban on the production, sale, distribution, and consumption of the cough syrup brand ‘Almond Kit’. The decision comes in response to laboratory tests that confirmed the presence of the toxic chemical ethylene glycol in the product. Officials from the Drug […]
As the All India Congress Committee (AICC) convenes a key strategy meeting in Delhi today, to prepare for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, demands for power sharing within the state’s ruling alliance have come into sharper focus. Virudhunagar MP Manickam Tagore has emerged as a prominent voice raising the issue, adding a new layer […]
In a move to address the persistent challenges faced by Telangana’s public representatives during temple visits, Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) MLA and former minister Gangula Kamalakar has reiterated the demand for a Telangana Bhavan in Tirumala. During the ongoing winter session of the Telangana Assembly, Kamalakar highlighted the difficulties faced by MLAs, ministers, and the […]
In the bustling city of Chennai, news regarding the entertainment industry has been prevalent this week. A spotlight has been cast on a notable figure who started her journey in showbiz at a young age – Rambha. According to records, Rambha made her debut in the Malayalam film industry in 1992, starring opposite Vineeth in […]
