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Puratassi Saturday: Devotees throng T Nagar TTD temple

NT BureauSeptember 19, 20260

Devotees thronged the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) temple on Venkatanarayana Road in T Nagar, Chennai, on Saturday, marking the first Saturday of the Tamil month of Purattasi.

Chennai airport privatisation: CPI urges govt to drop move

NT BureauSeptember 19, 20260

The Communist Party of India (CPI) has urged the Tamil Nadu and Union governments to drop any move to privatise or hand over the management of Chennai Airport to a private operator.

Vijay writes to PM Modi

NT BureauSeptember 19, 20260

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay has reportedly written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking a change in the operator of Chennai airport.

Anbumani’s decision shocks AIADMK

NT BureauSeptember 19, 20260

The Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) has decided not to support any party in the October 6 by-elections to the Madurantakam and Dharapuram Assembly constituencies. PMK president Anbumani Ramadoss announced the decision after consultations with party functionaries.

Rice prices rise 25 to 30% in TN

NT BureauSeptember 19, 20260

Rice prices have increased by around 25 to 30 per cent in Tamil Nadu over the past few months, with traders attributing the rise to reduced paddy production caused by inadequate rainfall. The increase has pushed up wholesale prices of several varieties, including Ponni rice.