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Rajiv Gandhi Case Convict Dies At Chennai Hospital. He Was Freed In 2022

Written by J Sam Daniel Stalin | Wednesday February 28, 2024, Chennai

Santhan, a convict in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case who was later released by the Supreme Court, died at a Chennai hospital this morning due to liver failure.

INDIA Alliance Has Conceded Defeat, Says PM Modi In Tamil Nadu Rally

Press Trust of India | Tuesday February 27, 2024, Tiruppur

No INDIA bloc member speaks about development or education; they are only bothered about their families, PM Modi claimed.

How A Tamil Nadu Woman, 71, Got Power Supply For Field After Years Of Struggle

Written by J Sam Daniel Stalin | Saturday February 17, 2024, Chennai

A 71-year-old Gowramma is so happy to see water gushing out of the borewell in her five acre agricultural land in the Krishnagiri district of Tamil Nadu.

Tamil Nadu Repeals Act To Convert Jayalalithaa's Residence Into Memorial

Press Trust of India | Friday February 16, 2024, Chennai

The Tamil Nadu Assembly on Thursday adopted a bill to repeal an Act, passed in 2020, to convert the Poes Garden residence of late Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa into a memorial.

MK Stalin Urges PM Modi To Intervene Over Attacks On Tamil Fishermen

Asian News International | Saturday February 10, 2024, Chennai

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin expressed concerns about the increase in attacks on members of the state's fishing community in the region and urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to intervene and resolve the issue at the earliest.

3 Girls Sexually Assaulted In Chennai, Were Brought To Accused By 9-Year-Old Boy

Written by J Sam Daniel Stalin | Friday February 02, 2024, Chennai

Three minor girls in Chennai were allegedly sexually assaulted by a man who used a nine-year-old boy to bring them to him, the police said on Thursday.

Heavy Rain In Chennai Causes Traffic Jams, More Showers Expected Ahead

Asian News International | Monday January 08, 2024, Chennai

Traffic moved at a snail's pace, and commuters faced severe road jams as rains lashed parts of the Chennai district on Sunday evening.

Actor-Politician Vijayakanth Laid To Rest, Thousands Pay Last Respects

Written by J Sam Daniel Stalin | Friday December 29, 2023, Chennai

Actor-politician Vijayakanth was laid to rest in Chennai with full state honours on Friday as thousands of his fans and followers paid their last respects. He died aged 71 on Thursday after a prolonged illness.

Woman Techie Burnt Alive By Classmate Who Underwent Sex Change To Marry Her

Reported by Uma Sudhir, Edited by Samiran Mishra | Monday December 25, 2023, Chennai

On the eve of her birthday, a 24-year-old software engineer in Tamil Nadu was chained, slashed with a blade and burnt alive by her former classmate who had undergone a sex change operation to marry her, police said.

MK Stalin Announces Compensation For Families Hit By Chennai Oil Spill

Press Trust of India | Saturday December 23, 2023, Chennai

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Saturday ordered cash assistance ranging between Rs 7,500 and Rs 12,500 to 9,001 families affected by the oil spill in north Chennai areas.

Oil Spill Trapped Inside Chennai's Creek Area: Coast Guard

Press Trust of India | Sunday December 17, 2023, Chennai

In the matter of oil spillage, the Coast Guard on Sunday said the oil spill is trapped inside the Ennore creek area in Chennai and there is 'nil' egress.

First Phase Of Chennai Oil Spill Cleanup To Be Over In 4-5 Days: Minister

Written by J Sam Daniel Stalin | Saturday December 16, 2023, Chennai

Tamil Nadu Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin has said that the first phase of cleanup of the recent oil spill in Chennai will be over in 4-5 days. After he surveyed the site on Friday, the minister said the cleanup will be a long process.

Chennai Refinery's Assurance After Green Court's Warning Over Oil Spill

Reported by J Sam Daniel Stalin, Edited by Chandrajit Mitra | Thursday December 14, 2023, Chennai

The National Green Tribunal has expressed its disappointment with the mitigation efforts by the oil refinery responsiblefor the recent oil spill in Chennai.

Chennai Oil Spill Crosses 20 Sqkm Into Sea, Efforts On To Contain Leak

Written by J Sam Daniel Stalin | Thursday December 14, 2023

The oil spill in Chennai that originated from the refinery of Chennai Petroleum Corporation Ltd (CPCL) has now crossed at least 20 square kilometre into the sea, said the coast guard.

After Cyclone Michaung Disaster, Blame Game Erupts Over Chennai Oil Spill

Written by J Sam Daniel Stalin | Tuesday December 12, 2023, Chennai

Days after an oil spill in northern pockets of Chennai - a city limping back to normalcy after flooding due to Cyclone Michaung - the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board and the Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited have begun a blame game.