The Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) is gearing up for a significant district secretaries meeting scheduled to take place on November 18 in Tindivanam, a key political event for the party ahead of the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.
New low-pessure to bring heavy rain to Chennai
A new low-pressure area is expected to form tomorrow, November 15, over the southwest Bay of Bengal near Sri Lanka, bringing the prospect of heavy rainfall to Chennai and other parts of Tamil Nadu for the next two days.
Stalin announces 3% DA hike for govt staff
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin today announced a three per cent hike in Dearness Allowance (DA) for state government employees and teachers with effect from July 1. As per the announcement, the DA has been increased from 55 per cent to 58 per cent, an official release said.
Godrej delivers engine for ISRO rocket to carry astronauts
Godrej Enterprises Group said its aerospace business as delivered the first-of-its-kind human-rated L110 stage Vikas Engine to the Indian space agency that is building the LVM3 rocket to carry Indian astronauts to the space under the Gaganyaan mission.
Rights of delta farmers will be protected: Duraimurugan
Tamil Nadu Water Resources Minister Duraimurugan on Thursday asserted that the DMK government will never relinquish the rights of Cauvery delta farmers in the ongoing Mekedatu dam dispute with Karnataka.
Private universities bill remains withdrawn: TN Minister
Tamil Nadu Higher Education Minister Govi Chezhiaan on Thursday reiterated that the Private Universities Bill will remain withdrawn permanently, with no plans for reconsideration or reversal. This clarification came following claims by NTK coordinator Seeman, who accused the government of encouraging private universities through the Act.
Delay in Jal Jeevan funds hits water projects: KN Nehru
Tamil Nadu Municipal Administration Minister K.N. Nehru on Thursday alleged that the Union government’s failure to release funds under the Jal Jeevan Mission for the past 12 months has stalled 12 combined drinking water schemes in the State.
Appoint special officer against terrorism: Annanalai to CM
Former Tamil Nadu BJP chief K Annamalai on Thursday expressed concern over the deteriorating law and order situation in the State, citing the presence of Islamic State (IS) supporters in Salem and Coimbatore as proof of rising threats.
Mekedatu: EPS hits out at DMK government
AIADMK general secretary and Leader of the Opposition Edappadi K Palaniswami on Thursday strongly criticised the DMK government over the recent Supreme Court decision that rejected Tamil Nadu’s petition against Karnataka’s Mekedatu dam project.
Modi to visit TN on 19 Nov
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Tamil Nadu on November 19, following his recent engagements in Bihar. The visit has generated significant excitement among BJP members and allied party leaders….
