M K Stalin
Tamil Nadu Monsoon Intensifies: Heavy Rainfall Disrupts Diwali and Triggers Orange Alert Across Multiple Districts
Oct 21, 2025 12:54 pm CST
Tamil Nadu faces intense monsoon rainfall with Tuticorin receiving over 8cm overnight, disrupting Diwali celebrations. The IMD forecasts two developing low-pressure systems and has issued orange alerts for several districts. Wind speeds of 45-55 kmph are expected along the coast until October 24, while Chennai remains watchful as authorities test recently expanded stormwater drainage systems.
Home Ministry Requests Report on Fatal Stampede at Vijay's Tamil Nadu Rally
Sep 28, 2025 02:33 am CST
The Union Home Ministry has sought details from Tamil Nadu authorities following a tragic stampede at actor-politician Vijay's rally in Karur that claimed at least 38 lives. Home Minister Amit Shah spoke with state officials, offering central assistance while Prime Minister Modi expressed grief over the incident.
Tamil Nadu Minister Highlights Economic Disparity and Women's Empowerment Gap Between North and South India
Sep 26, 2025 11:58 pm CST
Tamil Nadu Industries Minister TRB Rajaa claims Uttar Pradesh depends on Tamil Nadu's tax contributions while highlighting the southern state's superior economic growth rate of 11.19% compared to the national average. He also emphasizes Tamil Nadu's progressive stance on women's education and employment, noting that 43% of women factory workers in India's organized sector come from Tamil Nadu, reflecting century-long social reforms driven by the Dravidian movement.
"Let's Reveal Poompuhar's Pride": Tamil Nadu Begins Undersea Excavation In Early Chola Capital
Sep 20, 2025 02:52 pm CST
A deep-sea excavation has begun between the early Chola capital, Poompuhar, and Nagapattinam, a medieval trade hub with maritime links to Southeast Asia.