The Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation (TASMAC) is planning to introduce four new varieties of beer ahead of Deepavali, with prices expected to start at ₹250.
Author: NT Bureau
Chennai Central, Egmore and Tambaram railway stations witnessed a massive rush of passengers on Friday as people left for their native places ahead of the four-day holiday for Ayudha Pooja and Vijayadashami.
The newly opened Poonamallee–Vadapalani Metro corridor has received an encouraging response from the public, with thousands of commuters flocking to stations to experience the new service.
Senior AIADMK leader and former minister S P Velumani has urged party general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami to bring estranged leaders, including former Chief Minister O Panneerselvam, back into the party to strengthen the organisation.
DMK president M K Stalin on Saturday criticised the ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) after the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) seized methamphetamine allegedly worth ₹270 crore in Nagapattinam district and arrested four persons, including a TVK functionary.
The Tamil Nadu government has announced a state funeral for veteran music composer Deva, popularly known as ‘Thenisai Thendral’, in recognition of his contribution to Tamil cinema.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay, DMK president M K Stalin and AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami led the tributes to veteran music composer and singer Deva, popularly known as *Thenisai Thendral*, who died on Saturday at the age of 76 following a heart attack.
The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) has demanded the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, scrapping of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and a return to ballot paper-based elections, alleging that the Election Commission’s actions have undermined public confidence in the electoral process.
Several members of the Tamil film industry have expressed grief over the demise of veteran music composer Deva, popularly known as Thenisai Thendral, remembering his musical contribution and warm personality. Actor Kamal Haasan said he was shocked to hear of the death of his younger brother Deva. Recalling their association in Avvai Shanmughi, Pammal K Sambandam and Panchathantiram, Kamal said he fondly remembered the lively moments they shared while working together. He also extended his condolences to Deva’s family. Actor Vijay Sethupathi said Deva’s death had caused him deep pain. He noted that the composer had created a distinct identity…