Chennai, Oct 29: The State Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay on Thursday, approved an incentive package for eight industrial projects involving investments of Rs 3,767 crore, with the initiatives expected to generate employment for 4,853 people across Tamil Nadu. The projects will be established or expanded in Kancheepuram, Chengalpattu, Coimbatore, Krishnagiri and Erode districts. They cover emerging and strategically important sectors, including technical textiles, aerospace and defence, life sciences and electronics. The Cabinet also approved expansion plans submitted by three companies as part of the incentive package. However, the government did not disclose the names of the…
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Chennai, Oct 30: The Tamil Nadu government will strengthen prison security and introduce administrative reforms to prevent further escape incidents, Electricity Resources and Law Minister R Nirmalkumar said on Thursday, following the recent jailbreak at Theni District Jail and security concerns at Puzhal prison. Responding to questions about the incidents, the Minister said scanning machines were not functioning in 11 central prisons across the State. He assured that the government would take steps to address shortcomings in prison security and modernise monitoring systems. The government has approved the purchase of advanced surveillance cameras equipped with artificial intelligence to monitor prison…
Chennai, Oct 29: DMK president and former Chief Minister MK Stalin on Thursday accused the ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) government of pursuing political vendetta against opposition leaders following vigilance searches at premises linked to former minister KN Nehru and former MLA Nanthakumar. Describing the action as āVettri Vendetta Politicsā, Stalin alleged that the government was using raids to divert public attention from its administrative shortcomings, deteriorating law and order and rising prices. In a statement, the DMK president claimed that the searches were intended to create social media videos ahead of the Tiruchy East by-election and provide opportunities for…
Madurai, Oct 30: The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has directed the Sthalattars of the Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple in Srirangam to initiate the process of selecting a successor to the head of the Sri Ranganarayana Jeeyar Mutt, making it clear that the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) Department has no authority to appoint or approve the pontiff. A Division Bench comprising Justices GR Swaminathan and P Murugan passed the order after the State government assured the court that the selection process would be completed within six months. The court directed the Joint Commissioner of the HR&CE…
Madurai, Oct 30: AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on Wednesday took a veiled dig at Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay, suggesting that actor Dhanush might consider entering politics after witnessing Vijay’s electoral success. Responding to reporters’ questions about Dhanush’s reported political ambitions, Palaniswami said the actor’s film career and fan following could encourage him to try his luck in politics, just as Vijay had done. However, he declined to elaborate, stressing that anyone had the democratic right to launch a political party. Speculation about Dhanush’s political plans has intensified following the activities of his fan-turned-welfare organisation, Dhanush Narpani Iyakkam…
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Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay on Wednesday chaired a Cabinet meeting at the Secretariat and directed ministers to prioritise peopleās needs, particularly basic amenities such as drinking water and road facilities.
Chennai, Oct 29: A fresh low-pressure system is likely to form over the Bay of Bengal and could intensify into a cyclonic system before moving towards northern Tamil Nadu, raising the possibility of significant rainfall in Chennai on November 1 and 2, weather experts have said. The development comes soon after Cyclone Arnab moved away from Tamil Nadu towards Andhra Pradesh and further north. While the previous system did not bring the expected rainfall to Chennai and several other parts of Tamil Nadu, the developing weather system could bring another spell of rain to the region. Dr VR Durai, director…
Chennai, Oct 29: The Tamil Nadu government has reportedly declared Monday, November 9, a public holiday following Deepavali, which falls on Sunday, November 8, this year. The additional holiday is expected to provide students, government employees and families more time for festive celebrations and travel. According to the report, the holiday will apply to educational institutions, including schools and colleges, as well as government offices covered by the announcement. With November 7 falling on Saturday and Deepavali on Sunday, the additional holiday would provide a longer break for those covered by the order. To compensate for the additional holiday, Saturday,…