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Mettur dam water release announcement soon: Minister

NT BureauAugust 25, 20260

Water Resources Minister N. Anand on Tuesday said the Tamil Nadu government would soon make a “good announcement” on the opening of the Mettur dam, as legislators raised concerns over water supply for samba cultivation in the Cauvery delta.

CM Vijay launches 130 new AC electric buses

NT BureauAugust 25, 20260

Chief Minister Vijay on Tuesday launched the operations of 130 new air-conditioned electric buses in Chennai, marking the first phase of the State government’s plan to introduce 750 low-floor AC electric buses to strengthen the city’s public transport network and reduce pollution.

TN Assembly unanimously seeks TET exemption for pre-2010 teachers

NT BureauAugust 25, 20260

The Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly on Tuesday unanimously passed a special resolution urging the Central Government to amend the Right to Education Act and grant complete exemption from the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) to teachers appointed before August 23, 2010.

Stalin’s Kolathur election plea to be heard next week

NT BureauAugust 25, 20260

The Madras High Court is likely to hear on Monday or Tuesday a petition filed by former Chief Minister and DMK president M.K. Stalin challenging the election of TVK candidate V.S. Babu from the Kolathur Assembly constituency.

HC warns Vijay, Aadhav Arjuna

NT BureauAugust 25, 20260

The Madras High Court has given Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay and Minister Aadhav Arjuna time until August 27 to file petitions seeking dismissal of election petitions challenging their victories, warning that a ₹50,000 fine would be imposed if they fail to meet the deadline.