Tamil Nadu News
(Search results - 96)IndiaSep 7, 2019, 4:07 PM IST
MK Stalin demands Railways exam to be conducted in Tamil as well
DMK chief MK Stalin has demanded that the Railway exam be conducted not only in Hindi and English, but also in Tamil as well. The exam, which is called General Departmental Competitive Exams (GDCE), is restricted to existing employees of the Indian Railways.
ViralAug 30, 2019, 12:20 PM IST
Tamil Nadu: Man opens fire in Madurai toll plaza, 6 arrested
The Madurai police has arrested six men after one of them opened fire at a toll plaza in the outskirts of the city. The gang member opened fire following an altercation with the toll booth staff.
IndiaAug 27, 2019, 9:13 AM IST
Tamil Nadu: Another blast kills 1, injures 4 in Thiruporur
An explosion near a temple in Thiruporur has created panic in the area after one person died and four others were injured. A portion of the temple's compound wall and that of the neighbouring structure were damaged due to the explosion
IndiaAug 26, 2019, 9:32 AM IST
Tamil Nadu: Caste clash leaves Ambedkar statue vandalised in Nagapattinam
A clash between two groups belonging to different castes broke out in Vedaranyam town in Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu. The clash took place after a pedestrian of one caste was hit by a vehicle driven by a person belonging to another caste.
IndiaAug 22, 2019, 3:03 PM IST
ISRO chief K Sivan honoured with Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Award
Tamil Nadu chief minister K Palaniswami honoured chief of ISRO, K Sivan with the honourable Dr APJ Abdul Kalam. The Kalam award is to honour those who work for promoting scientific growth, humanities and students' welfare and the awardees should hail from Tamil Nadu.
IndiaAug 22, 2019, 2:57 PM IST
Rajiv Gandhi assassination case: Nalini Sriharan gets parole extended by 3 weeks
Nalini Sriharan, who is one of the convicts in the assassination of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, has been granted an extension in parole. Her parole was to end on August 25.
ViralAug 20, 2019, 9:50 AM IST
Tamil Nadu: 5 men including VHP member booked for attacking, demanding money from Tirupur shopkeeper
Five men, including a member from the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) have been booked for attacking a shopkeeper and demanding money from him in Tirupur, Tamil Nadu
IndiaAug 17, 2019, 7:02 PM IST
Caste-discriminatory bands trend in Tamil Nadu schools
Parts of Tamil Nadu are obsessed with caste discriminatory bands that have created a stir amidst politicos. MyNation breaks down what they mean and what the controversy is all about.
IndiaAug 16, 2019, 12:08 PM IST
Tamil Nadu CM presents bravery award to elderly Tirunelveli couple who fought off armed robbers
The elderly couple in Tamil Nadu’s Tirunelveli who braved armed robbers, were presented with a special bravery award. Chief minister K Palaniswami presented them with the award
IndiaAug 14, 2019, 10:41 AM IST
Tamil superstar Rajinikanth visits Athi Varadar temple in Kanchipuram
With just three days left for the temple doors to shut at the Kanchipuram Athi Varadar shrine in Tamil Nadu, actor-turned-politician Rajinikanth was one among the hundreds who thronged the temple
IndiaAug 13, 2019, 1:55 PM IST
AIADMK calls Chidambaram burden on planet for comments on Article 370 abrogation
Former finance minister P Chidambaram, who had launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi about the abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir is now at the receiving end of criticism as Tamil Nadu chief minister Edappadi K Palaniswami has calling him a burden on the planet.
IndiaAug 13, 2019, 12:21 PM IST
Tamil Nadu: Man arrested for raping 4 minors at Madurai girls' home
The Samayanallur Police in Tamil Nadu arrested a 41-year-old man for allegedly raping four minors who were under his care at a girls’ home
IndiaAug 11, 2019, 3:17 PM IST
Tamil Nadu: 3 village panchayats oppose illegal sand mining in Rameswaram
Three panchayats of Nochioorani, Sathankonvalasai and Vedalai in Tamil Nadu came together against the alleged illegal sand quarrying in the region. They alleged that trucks transported sand from the sites and authorities turned a blind eye to it
IndiaAug 6, 2019, 4:10 PM IST
Tamil Bigg Boss contestant Saravanan eliminated from TV reality show after confessing to groping women
Saravanan, from Tamil Bigg Boss, who had earlier confessed to show host Kamal Haasan about molesting women on public transport systems in Tamil Nadu, has now been evicted. He had received applause and whistles for his confession
IndiaJul 31, 2019, 5:42 PM IST
Tamil Nadu: Old age home ill-treats inmates in Madurai; investigation underway
An old age home in Tamil Nadu’s Madurai has not only been accused of ill-treating its inmates but also starving them. The authorities in Madurai have taken stock of the situation and an investigation is currently underway