Category: CHENNAI

Tamil Nadu BJP has accused the INDIA bloc of engaging in a “shameful political drama” by bringing a no-confidence motion against Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar and also termed it as 'blackmail politics'.

India will soon emerge as the world leader in the maritime sector as it multiplies its cargo handling capacity in ports and builds a robust shipping building and repairs ecosystem, Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, said on Saturday.

The Chennai International Airport has temporarily shut down operations due to heavy rains as Cyclone Fengal approaches landfall. IndiGo Airlines announced that no flights would arrive or depart during this period which will continue till 1 P.M. on Saturday.

A duty doctor was stabbed by a youth at Kalaignar Centenary Hospital in Chennai on Wednesday. The doctor has been admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the same hospital and is in a critical condition.

The Sri Lankan Navy has arrested 12 Indian fishermen from Tamil Nadu near Paruthurai on charges of crossing the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL). 

Anbumani Ramadoss, President of the Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) and a former Union Minister, has urged the Union External Affairs Minister to address these ongoing mid-sea arrests of Tamil fishermen by the Sri Lankan Navy.

Despite a surge in footfall at shopping malls and discount shops for the festive season, shopkeepers report a decline in sales volume across various stores in Chennai.

The Sri Lankan Navy has arrested 12 fishermen from Tamil Nadu, accusing them of crossing the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) while fishing near Neduntheevu.

The eviction committee, to be constituted soon, will comprise the Deputy Collector, Commissioner (HRI), Tahsildar, Superintendent of Police, Surveyor, and Police Inspector as members.

The workers of Samsung India, who have been agitating against the management at the Sriperumbudur plant in Tamil Nadu, on Tuesday called off the 37-day strike that commenced on September 9, the state Labour Department announced. 

As many as 19 passengers of the Bagmati Express (Train No. 12578), which derailed at Kavaraipettai on the night of October 11, have been admitted to hospital. The condition of four passengers is reported to be serious.

Five coaches of the Mysore-Darbhanga Bagmati Express derailed on Friday after ramming into a stationary goods train at Kavarapettiyil in Chennai, officials said. Even as there were no immediate reports of casualties, injuries are suspected as three coaches caught fire following the accident.

The aerobatic power of the Indian Air Force (IAF) was on full display in Chennai with people glued to the sky during the first airshow underway down south on Sunday.

The air show is conducted as part of the 92nd Air Force Day celebrations and over 20 different types of aircraft will be showcased during the event, taking off from air force stations in Tambaram, Thanjavur, Sulur and the training command base in Bengaluru.

Tamil Nadu BJP spokesperson and senior leader ANS Prasad said that Udhayanidhi Stalin’s appointment as Deputy Chief Minister has ignited controversy, highlighting the prevalence of dynastic politics and prioritisation of family interests over public welfare in the DMK.

With the Tamil Nadu Cabinet reshuffle scheduled for 3.30 p.m. on Sunday at Raj Bhavan, DMK leader and former Minister Senthil Balaji, who was incarcerated in Puzhal Central prison, will be the centre of attraction.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has appointed his son Udhayanidhi Stalin as the state's Deputy Chief Minister. Udhayanidhi, who is the Minister for Sports Development and Youth Affairs, will take oath as Deputy CM on Sunday during the Cabinet reshuffle, highly placed sources in the CMO said on Saturday.

A huge fire broke out at the Tata Electronics factory in Hosur in Tamil Nadu's Krishnagiri district on Saturday, leaving at least four workers injured, officials said.

In more trouble for the beleaguered Malayalam film industry, popular South Indian actress and BJP leader Raadhika Sarathkumar has alleged that hidden cameras were placed in caravans on movie sets to film actresses changing clothes.

The fishermen were arrested for allegedly crossing the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL). The arrested fishermen were taken to the Mannar Naval camp in Sri Lanka along with their mechanised fishing boat.

General Sundararajan Padmanabhan, Chief of Army Staff from September 30, 2000 to December 31, 2002, passed away in Chennai on Monday. He was 83.

The Indian space agency will celebrate the country’s Independence Day by putting into orbit an earth observation satellite (EOS) with its small rocket – Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV).

The death count in the hooch tragedy in Tamil Nadu's Kallakurichi district is steadily climbing while those battling for life in the hospitals are complaining of vision problems.

The death toll in the hooch tragedy in Tamil Nadu's Kallakurichi district has risen to 34, confirmed Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Thursday, adding that a compensation of Rs 10 lakh will be paid to their families.

AIADMK leader and former minister, SP Velumani has accused Tamil Nadu BJP President, K Annamalai of being the reason behind the split in the NDA in the state.