‘1930 Walkathon’ was held on Wednesday to create awareness for staying protected from growing cyber threats. The event, organised by Cyber Crime Wing of Tamil Nadu, attracted around 5,000 enthusiastic participants from schools, colleges, local residents, NCC, NSS and others. This event was aimed to educate the public on cybercrimes, and the importance of reaching … Read more
Chinmaya Mission and Sanatana Seva Sangham have jointly translated and released the ‘Upanishad Ganga’ in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, and English in the presence of Swami Swaroopananda, the Global Head of Chinmaya Mission. Originally aired on Doordarshan in 2012, Upanishad Ganga received immense appreciation from audiences. Recognizing its timeless significance, Chinmaya Mission and Sanatana Seva … Read more
Tamil Nadu’s stunning collapse Tamil Nadu came into their game against Jharkhand knowing even a draw would be enough to make the knockouts, but even that is shaping towards being a herculean task after a frenetic opening day in which 20 wickets fell in Jamshedpur. TN handed the advantage to Jharkhand after being bowled out … Read more
Bureau of Indian Standards organised an awareness programme on ‘Indian Standards on Artificial Limbs, Rehabilitation Appliances and Equipment for the persons with disability’ in the city on Wednesday. V.Chockalingam, professor emeritus, Tamil Nadu Dr.MGR University was the chief guest. Nearly 180 stakeholders took part in the programme. Officials of BIS noted that the standards for … Read more
Three passengers were arrested by Chennai Customs for attempting to smuggle 23.48 kg of ganja worth Rs 23.5 crore at Chennai airport. On January 26, three passengers, one woman and two men from the same family, had come down to the city from Bangkok, according to a press release. Since officials of Chennai Customs had … Read more
Chennai-headquartered real estate developer, G Square has announced its venture into alternate real estate verticals such as villas and apartments. The firm, which is known for plotted development, now aims to cater to diverse residential preferences across its operating zones, including Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Telangana. The real estate firm will be investing over Rs.1,000 … Read more
Ma. Subramanian, Health Minister, inauguration of Apollo Cancer centre introduction of Elekta Harmony Pro. at the Vanagraram in Chennai on Wednesday. | Photo Credit: M. SRINATH All health institutions in the government and private sector will be mapped in a “hub-and-spoke” model to develop a comprehensive referral mechanism under the Tamil Nadu Cancer Care Mission … Read more
Entries are invited for Srinivas Young Men’s Association (SYMA)‘s annual inter- school child fest to be held on February 8 and 9 at NKT Girls Higher Secondary School, Ice House, Triplicane. According to a press release here, the fest will have drawing, fancy dress, quiz, group singing, essay writing, oratorical, carrom, chess, artwork, and dance competitions. … Read more
French Consul General in Chennai and Puducherry Etienne Rolland-Piegue called on Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin in the latter’s camp office in Chennai on Wednesday. Published – January 30, 2025 01:09 am IST Read Comments Copy link Email Facebook Twitter Telegram LinkedIn WhatsApp Reddit
The Tamil Nadu governor R.N.Ravi releases the “Kashi Kumbabishekam” book at a function held in Chennai on Wednesday. | Photo Credit: S.R. RAGHUNATHAN Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi on Wednesday said Kashi has been the spiritual centre of the gravity of India for thousands of years and Tamil people have played such a significant role … Read more
The Department of Theoretical Physics of the University of Madras launched a book, Recent trends in science and technology. The book includes many newly coined scientific terms in Tamil, not available at research level. It features a comprehensive collection of research articles covering domains of cutting-edge scientific research, with reflections on latest advancements and trends … Read more
Image used for representational purposes only | Photo Credit: M. Vedhan As an elevated corridor is set to come up over tunnels and stations along Anna Salai, Chennai Metro Rail will begin to monitor and check the vibrations and settlements for the next couple of years to step up safety. In Chennai Metro Rail’s 54 … Read more
Persons with disabilities (PwDs) in Chennai received assistive devices during a special grievance redressal meeting at the district collector’s office on Wednesday. In the southern region, five scooters fitted with support wheels, worth ₹5.09 lakh, and two worth ₹2.10 lakh in the northern region were distributed. Further, five hearing aids worth ₹16,425, and one prosthetic … Read more
Sussex have announced the additional overseas signing of Gurinder Sandhu for the 2025 season. Sandhu, who has represented Australia in two ODIs, will join the squad for June and July, and will be available for four games in the County Championship as well as the T20 Vitality Blast if required. The 31-year-old has not played … Read more
Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) will entirely switch to usage of Singara Chennai Cards or National Common Mobility Cards from April 1, 2025. Top up of contactless smart cards will be stopped in all stations in a phased manner, according to a press release. While CMRL has been selling only Singara Chennai Cards or National … Read more
The Tamil Nadu branch of the Indian Association of Occupational Health (IAOH) is holding the 75th national conference on occupational health, OCCUCON 2025, from Wednesday till February 1 in the city. Each year, IAOH hosts the national conference, highlighting workplace initiatives, best practices, and research from a diverse group of professionals, including doctors, safety experts, … Read more
Probe on:The police are analysing CCTV footage to trace the vehicles and nab the accused persons. Special teams have been formed to trace the men in a car who chased and harassed women in another car on East Coast Road, based on a complaint from a woman resident of Kanathur. On Wednesday, a video went viral in … Read more
The Centre of Excellence for Pediatric Airway Surgery (CEPAS) at Kanchi Kamakoti CHILDS Trust Hospital has treated three complex pediatric airway cases since its inception last year. Children with rare malformations of the airway, are treated regularly at the hospital. These anomalies are either present from birth or acquired later in the child’s life. They … Read more
Image for representation only The Central Bureau of Investigation’s Global Operations Centre jointly coordinated with the Tamil Nadu police, the Indian Embassy in Bangkok and immigration authorities in Kolkata airport for the return of Janarthanan Sundaram, who is a ‘Red Notice’ subject wanted by Tamil Nadu police for financial fraud amounting to ₹87.5 crore. A … Read more
AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal addressing a gathering in Timarpur on Wednesday. | Photo Credit: @AamAadmiParty-X Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday led a no-holds-barred attack against the Congress, urging Delhi residents not to “waste” their votes on the grand old party. “Some people here are thinking about voting for Congress. … Read more
Baijayant Panda, the BJP’s national vice president, spoke to The Hindu about the party’s promises to Delhi’s voters and addressed questions about the ‘revri’ [freebie] culture and the decision to not declare a chief ministerial face for the February 5 Assembly election Why has the BJP not been able to win Delhi for the past … Read more
AAP candidate from Shahdara constituency, Jitender Singh Shunty, during a rally before filing his nomination for the Delhi Assembly elections | Photo Credit: FILE Photo Jitender Singh Shunty, the Padma Shri awardee who gained fame during the COVID-19 pandemic for providing free ambulance services and cremating bodies for the needy, says he is contesting the … Read more
Sikh separatist leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun. | Photo Credit: AP The Union government informed an Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act tribunal that the Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) run by designated terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun was “inciting Sikh personnel in Army and police forces to desert” their units. India had approached Interpol to trace an international number … Read more
AIMIM candidate Tahir Hussain campaigning in Mustafabad on Wednesday. | Photo Credit: SUSHIL KUMAR VERMA Around 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Tahir Hussain, the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) candidate from Mustafabad, stepped out of his office wearing the party banner that read “haqdaar ko haq dilaana hai, nirdosh ka saath nibhaana hai (have to get … Read more
A Bench of Chief Justice D.K. Upadhyaya and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela said the State Election Officer, Chief Election Officer (CEO) and the District Election Officer were fully empowered and duty-bound to check such messages and advertising material being circulated by political parties. The Delhi High Court on Wednesday directed the Election Commission of India … Read more
Vinod Singh Rawat, 50, a daily wage worker, standing near a night shelter in Kashmere Gate. | Photo Credit: ALISHA DUTTA As campaigning for the Delhi Assembly election heats up with less than 10 days to go, parties are making big promises, including welfare schemes for the marginalised and permanent housing for those living in jhuggis. However, … Read more
Education Minister of Odisha Nitynanda Gond (right) releasing the book “Surf and Dive” published by THE HINDU Group of Publication at his residence in Bhubaneswar. | Photo Credit: BISWARANJAN ROUT The Hindu’s latest edition, Surf & Dive in Odisha which gives readers in-depth coverage across a range of issues through long-form reads was unveiled by … Read more
Lok Sabha LoP and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi shows a copy of the constitution during a public meeting ahead of the Delhi Assembly Elections, at Bawana in New Delhi on Wednesday. | Photo Credit: ANI With seven days left for voting for the Delhi Assembly election, senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday ratcheted up … Read more
Union Minister of Labour and Employment Mansukh Mandaviya. | Photo Credit: ANI Setting the stage for the possible implementation of the four Labour Codes from April 1, a meeting of the officials and Ministers of the Union Labour Ministry and State Labour Ministries has reviewed the progress in drafting of rules under the Codes by … Read more
The mining mafia in Tamil Nadu is notorious for ruthlessly targeting anyone who dares to challenge its power and influence. The recent murder of a 58-year-old social activist, who had opposed illegal stone quarrying in Pudukkottai district, is reminiscent of many such attacks that have been unleashed time and again to silence whistleblowers. The death … Read more