Actor-director Raghava Lawrence has indicated that he may step into politics, revealing that recent circumstances have prompted him to consider a move he had
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Chennai, June 12: The Tamil Nadu Sand Lorry Owners’ Association has announced a 25% increase in lorry freight charges, effective June 15. Addressing reporters in Chennai’s Chetpet area, association president Yuvaraj said the decision has been taken due to rising diesel prices, increasing toll charges, and overall operational costs, which have placed heavy financial strain on lorry operators. He noted that toll fees are being revised twice a year and claimed that repeated appeals to the Union government have not resulted in any relief measures. Yuvaraj said the fare hike has become unavoidable under the current conditions and urged…
Chennai, June 12: The Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker has issued notices seeking explanations from four MLAs—Maragatham, Kumaravel, Sathyabama, and Isakki Subbiah—after they resigned from their posts and joined the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK). Following their resignation, AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami, through party leader Agri Krishnamurthy, submitted a petition to the Speaker seeking disqualification proceedings against the legislators. Acting on the request, the Speaker’s office has now sent formal notices to the MLAs, directing them to submit their explanations within seven days. Officials said further action, including the decision on disqualification, will be taken…
Chennai, June 12: Tamil Nadu Congress Committee (TNCC) president K. Selvaperunthagai has called on the State government to enact a special law to prevent honour killings, following the alleged murder of a young woman in Thoothukudi district. Condemning the killing of Abiselvi near Kayathar, he said the woman was allegedly murdered by her mother and brother for being in a relationship with a youth from another community. He further alleged that the family attempted to portray the death as a suicide by poisoning and rushed the final rites to conceal the crime. Welcoming the swift police action that led…
Chennai, June 12: DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin on Thursday launched a strong attack on the ruling TVK government over allegations of sexual assault involving a woman in Srivaikuntam, questioning Chief Minister Vijay’s commitment to women’s safety in Tamil Nadu. In a post on X, Udhayanidhi alleged that the victim was lured on the promise of a job by individuals close to Srivaikuntam MLA Saravanan and subsequently assaulted. He further claimed that the victim had accused the MLA of attempting to broker a compromise by involving Minister N. Anand and assuring her employment. Udhayanidhi also stated that the victim had alleged…
Chennai, June 11: With the backing of the ruling TVK headed by Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay, All India Professionals’ Congress Chairperson Praveen Chakravarthy was declared elected unopposed to the Rajya Sabha from the Tamil Nadu Assembly on the last day for withdrawals on Thursday afternoon. Of the total 13 nominations filed for the lone seat, only the papers filed by Praveen were found to be in order during scrutiny on June 9, while those filed by 12 Independents were rejected. Since he was lone official candidate left in the fray, he was declared elected unopposed by Returning Officer…
Chennai, June 12: The Madras High Court has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) challenging the promotion of seven Tamil Nadu cadre IAS officers to the rank of Chief Secretary. The petition had questioned the legality of the State government’s order promoting the officers, including senior bureaucrats such as T. Udhayachandran, and alleged that prior approval from the Union government was not obtained as required under service rules. However, the court rejected the plea as not maintainable, holding that service-related matters cannot ordinarily be raised through a PIL. The bench observed that such disputes fall within administrative and service…
Chennai, June 12: The 16-km Velachery–Tambaram High Road in Chennai is set to be renamed after Major Mukund Varadharajan, the Indian Army officer who was killed in action and posthumously awarded the Ashoka Chakra, India’s highest peacetime gallantry award. The decision is being seen as a tribute to the officer’s bravery and sacrifice for the nation. The stretch is one of Chennai’s key arterial corridors, connecting major suburban zones including Velachery, Selaiyur, and Tambaram, and handling heavy daily traffic. Authorities said the renaming aims to honour Major Mukund’s legacy and inspire public recognition of armed forces personnel who have…
Chennai, June 12: The Tamil Nadu government will conduct a Public Distribution System (PDS) grievance redressal camp across Chennai on June 13, 2026, to address ration card-related issues and provide essential citizen services. The camp will be held at all 19 zonal Assistant Commissioner offices of the Food Supply and Consumer Protection Department from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. During the camp, ration cardholders can apply for services including addition or deletion of family members, address changes, mobile number updates, and other corrections. Officials will also issue special authorization certificates for senior citizens and others unable to visit fair price…