The revered Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam is all set to witness a historic spiritual moment with the induction of its 71st Acharya on the auspicious occasion of Akshaya Trithiya, which falls on April 30 this year.
ED summons Tasmac MD and GMs
After Madras High Court dismissed TASMAC plea against raids by Enforcement Directorate, the federal agency has issued summons to senior Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation officials, including Managing Director S. Visakan, and General Managers S. Sangeetha and T. Ramaduraimurugan, in connection with an alleged Rs 1,000 crore liquor scam.
Vellore scorches at 40.2°C, Heatwave grips TN
Vellore Sizzles at 40.2°C; Karur, Tiruchy Trail Close Behind as Heatwave Grips Tamil Nadu
Residential training centre in Chennai for UPSC aspirants
In a significant push to boost Tamil Nadu’s presence in India’s civil services, Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Thursday announced the establishment of a state-of-the-art residential training centre for UPSC aspirants in Chennai. The facility, to be located at Shenoy Nagar, will have the capacity to accommodate 500 students and will be built at an estimated cost of Rs 40 crore.
Mettur dam to be opened on June 12: Duraimurugan
In a significant announcement for the agricultural community of Tamil Nadu, Water Resources Minister Duraimurugan declared in the State Assembly on Friday that the Mettur Dam will be opened for irrigation on June 12. The announcement marks a crucial step in ensuring timely water supply for the kuruvai paddy cultivation in the delta districts.
Murders decline in TN over last 3 months: DGP
Tamil Nadu Director General of Police (DGP) Shankar Jiwal has stated that the number of murders in the state has decreased over the past three months due to proactive preventive measures taken by the police.
VCs conference in Ooty amid protests
A high-level conference of Vice-Chancellors is currently underway at the Raj Bhavan in Ooty, with representatives from 32 universities taking part in the event.
TN Govt aims to boost higher education enrolment
In a bid to tackle the declining enrolment in higher education institutions (HEIs), the Tamil Nadu government has introduced dual shifts and five new courses across government colleges, Higher Education Minister Mr. Govi Chezhiyan announced in the Assembly on Thursday.
Fares for AC EMU services announced
For the convenience of daily commuters and long-distance travelers, the fare details of the newly introduced fully air-conditioned train service between Chennai Beach and Chengalpattu have been officially released.
