Tamil Nadu
Construction Worker Dies of Rabies After Refusing Treatment for Dog Bite in Tamil Nadu
Nov 14, 2025 02:02 pm CST
A 31-year-old construction worker from Tamil Nadu's Kanyakumari district died of rabies three months after being bitten by a dog at his worksite. The victim, Ayyappan, ignored the injury and did not seek medical treatment or post-exposure vaccination, highlighting the critical importance of immediate care following animal bites.
Cessna 172 Makes Emergency Landing on Tamil Nadu Highway After Windshield Cracks Mid-Flight
Nov 13, 2025 11:37 pm CST
A Cessna 172 training aircraft safely executed an emergency landing on National Highway 336 in Tamil Nadu's Pudukkottai district after experiencing a cracked windshield during flight. The pilot and trainee aboard the EKV Air-owned plane escaped without injury, demonstrating quick decision-making that prevented potential disaster.
Tamil Nadu Increases Dearness Allowance by 3% for Government Employees Ahead of 2026 Elections
Nov 13, 2025 05:14 pm CST
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has announced a 3% increase in Dearness Allowance for government employees, teachers, and pensioners, raising it from 55% to 58% effective July 2025. This pre-election measure will benefit approximately 16 lakh individuals and cost the state Rs 1,829 crore annually, coming amid growing pressure over unfulfilled pension reform promises.
Supreme Court Questions Apprehension Over Electoral Roll Revision in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal
Nov 11, 2025 08:15 pm CST
The Supreme Court has expressed concerns over opposition to voter roll revision exercises in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal, questioning why critics are apprehensive about the Special Intensive Revision process. Justice Surya Kant noted this isn't the first electoral roll revision in the country, while DMK's counsel Kapil Sibal argued the rushed timeline would make proper implementation impossible given regional challenges including monsoon season and limited connectivity.
DMK's Comprehensive Strategy to Monitor Electoral Roll Revision in Tamil Nadu
Nov 11, 2025 02:32 am CST
The ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) has implemented a dual approach of legal action and grassroots vigilance to address the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Tamil Nadu. While challenging the process in the Supreme Court, the party has mobilized leaders, legal experts, and booth-level workers across eight zones to monitor the revision, establish helplines, and ensure legitimate voters remain on the electoral rolls.
DMK Launches Statewide Protests Against Electoral Roll Revision in Tamil Nadu: Concerns Over Voting Rights and Transparency
Nov 10, 2025 11:57 pm CST
The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) is organizing statewide protests in Tamil Nadu against the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, claiming the rushed process could disenfranchise legitimate voters. The party has approached the Supreme Court while the Election Commission defends the process as transparent and procedurally sound, raising broader questions about electoral integrity in India.
Kerala Tourist Buses Suspend Interstate Services to Karnataka and Tamil Nadu Due to Regulatory Disputes
Nov 09, 2025 10:40 pm CST
Kerala's Luxury Bus Owners Association has announced the suspension of all interstate tourist bus services to Karnataka and Tamil Nadu from Monday evening, citing excessive fines, unauthorized taxes, and vehicle seizures despite having valid All India Tourist Permits. The association seeks government intervention to resolve regulatory disputes affecting interstate travel operations.
Major Synthetic Drug Ring Dismantled in Tamil Nadu: 14 Arrested Including Foreign Nationals
Nov 08, 2025 02:28 am CST
Police in Tamil Nadu have uncovered a sophisticated interstate synthetic drug network operated by foreign nationals, resulting in 14 arrests. The cartel used encrypted communications and GPS coordinates for contactless drug deliveries, with operations spanning multiple states including Tamil Nadu and West Bengal. Officials note a concerning shift from cannabis to more expensive synthetic drugs among students and young users.
Vice President CP Radhakrishnan's Spiritual Transformation: How Bathing in the Ganga Changed His Life
Nov 01, 2025 01:17 pm CST
Vice President CP Radhakrishnan shares his transformative experience of becoming vegetarian after bathing in the sacred Ganga river during a visit to Kashi 25 years ago. While inaugurating a new Tamil Nadu-funded lodging facility in Varanasi alongside CM Yogi Adityanath, he highlighted the strengthening cultural bonds between North and South India and praised the spiritual renaissance taking place in Kashi under PM Modi's leadership.
Annual Flamingo Migration to Tamil Nadu's Thoothukudi: A Winter Spectacle of Nature and Conservation
Oct 30, 2025 12:31 pm CST
Each winter, hundreds of flamingos migrate to Tamil Nadu's Thoothukudi district, creating a breathtaking natural spectacle. These distinctive pink birds travel from regions like Gujarat and Rajasthan, drawn by the area's algae-rich saltwater lagoons and wetlands. Their arrival not only delights bird watchers but also indicates a healthy ecosystem, highlighting the importance of environmental preservation in maintaining this annual migration phenomenon.