Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Tamil Nadu president Nainar Nagenthran on Tuesday expressed shock over an alleged incident in Salem district involving a functionary of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), who was accused of threatening officials with a knife over the selection of workers for the VB-G RAM G rural employment programme. According to reports, the TVK...
The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) has suffered another significant setback after senior party leader and former minister M. Vijayabhaskar announced his resignation as a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) in Tamil Nadu. The development comes at a crucial time for the opposition party as it seeks to strengthen its political position...
A major police operation in Chennai led to the arrest of multiple suspects and the shooting of a key accused after a young man succumbed to injuries sustained in a violent assault in the city’s Nolambur area. Authorities confirmed that eight individuals have been taken into custody in connection with the case, while one of...
A police constable attached to the Chennai City Police has died after battling severe injuries sustained in a road accident on the Chennai-Bengaluru Highway near Sriperumbudur in Tamil Nadu. The tragic incident has cast a shadow over the police force, with colleagues and senior officials expressing condolences over the loss of a serving officer. According...
A devastating industrial accident in Tamil Nadu has claimed the lives of nine women workers after an ammonia gas leak exposed employees to hazardous conditions, triggering renewed concerns about workplace safety and industrial regulations in the state. The incident has sparked widespread attention, with authorities launching detailed investigations into the circumstances that led to the...
A tragic industrial accident at a shrimp processing factory in Tamil Nadu claimed the lives of two workers after a suspected ammonia gas leak inside the facility. The incident has once again raised concerns over workplace safety standards and the handling of hazardous substances in industrial establishments. According to officials, the accident occurred during routine...
A large-scale shutdown of medical stores across Tamil Nadu disrupted access to medicines on Wednesday as thousands of pharmacies joined a nationwide strike called by chemists’ associations against online pharmacy operations and alleged unfair pricing practices by corporate platforms. According to industry estimates, nearly 40,000 medical shops across the state remained closed as part of...
Heavy police deployment was witnessed at the AIADMK headquarters in Chennai on Thursday as the party’s growing internal conflict intensified following an open rebellion by a section of its legislators. The tense atmosphere around the party office reflected the seriousness of the political turmoil currently unfolding within one of Tamil Nadu’s major political parties. Authorities...
A massive political rally organized by actor-politician Vijay’s party, Tamizhaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), in Karur turned into a tragedy on Friday evening after a sudden crowd surge triggered a stampede-like situation. According to official figures, at least 10 people lost their lives, while more than 30 others were rushed to hospitals with injuries. How the...
Nagapattinam: Actor and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) founder Vijay on Saturday criticized the ruling DMK government for imposing multiple restrictions on his political rallies, questioning why similar conditions are not enforced during visits of the Prime Minister or Home Minister. Speaking at a massive rally in Puthur, he alleged that the government disrupted power supplies...