Chennai, Aug 3: Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, Chief Minister Vijay and DMK President M K Stalin congratulated Triple jumpers Praveen Chithravel and Sela Prabhu for winning the silver and bronze medals respectively, marking India’s first ever double podium finish, in the Commonwealth Games at Glasgow, even as the state government announced cash incentives in recognition of their achievement and wished them to win more laurels for the state. In a message, the Lok Bhavan said “the Governor extends his heartfelt congratulations to Thiru. Praveen Chithravel and Thiru. Selva Prabhu on securing the Silver and Bronze medals respectively…
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Chennai, Aug 3: In a swift and successful operation, the Idol Wing CID of the Tamil Nadu police foiled an idol smuggling bid, seized three antique metal idols valued at Rs seven crores and arrested five people near Sethiathope in Cuddalore district. A release from the office of the DGP/Head of Police Force here last night said said police intercepted an illegal idol smuggling attempt near Sethiathope and effected the seizure. Acting on specific and credible confidential information, a special team conducted a surveillance operation near the Sethiathope Crossroad Flyover on the National Highway-36 in Cuddalore District, when the…
Chennai, Aug 3: A CBI Court, Chennai has convicted and sentenced eight accused persons, including two public servants, and six private persons, to 10 years Rigorous Imprisonment (RI) in a Rs 1.97 crore 2007-08 bank fraud case. A CBI release here said the accused are public servants — N. Gopalakrishnan, the then Branch Manager, SBI, Chengam Branch and P. Balamurali, the then Rural Marketing and Recovery Officer, SBI, Chengam Branch — and six private inidividuals R.Venkataraman, S. Ravi, D. Sankar, R. Rajan, P. Pannerselvam, and T. Murugan. While convicting and senting them, the Court has imposed a fine of…
Chennai, Aug 3: Tamil Nadu Congress Committee (TNCC) president Manickam Tagore addressed the media at Sathyamurthy Bhavan in Royapettah, outlining the party’s stand on delimitation, Cauvery water disputes, and recent political developments. He said the 10-day training camp for district presidents of the TNCC, which began on the 22nd, concluded yesterday. Several experts and leaders from different fields interacted with district presidents during the camp, offering valuable insights through discussions and Q&A sessions. Tagore noted that the training could not be held earlier due to the Assembly elections that followed soon after the appointment of new district presidents in…
Chennai, Aug 3: Udhayanidhi Stalin on Sunday strongly condemned the Maharashtra Police for detaining Tamil Nadu farmers in Nagpur while they were travelling to New Delhi to stage a protest against the proposed Mekedatu dam. In a statement, Udhayanidhi said the farmers were undertaking a democratic protest against what they see as a one-sided stand of the Union government favouring Karnataka on the Mekedatu issue. He criticised the authorities for allegedly forcing the farmers to deboard the train midway and directing them to return to Tamil Nadu. “Strongly condemn the Maharashtra Police for detaining Tamil Nadu farmers in Nagpur…
Chennai, Aug 3: Aadi Perukku, celebrated on the 18th day of the Tamil month of Aadi (July–August), is a traditional festival dedicated to water, prosperity and nature. Observed across Tamil Nadu, it holds special significance along the banks of the Cauvery River, particularly in the agriculturally rich delta districts. The term “Perukku” means “rising” or “overflow,” symbolising the swelling of rivers during the monsoon season. The festival marks the arrival of fresh water that nourishes farmlands and sustains livelihoods. “Aadi Perukku is a thanksgiving to nature. It reminds us how dependent we are on rivers,” said a temple priest…
DMK leader M.K. Stalin has strongly criticised Chief Minister Vijay over his handling of the Cauvery water dispute, following a recent post on X.
PMK president Anbumani Ramadoss on Saturday welcomed the Tamil Nadu government’s decision to approach the Supreme Court to secure the State’s rightful share of Cauvery water, calling it the “only correct course of action” under the current circumstances.