The AITUC Tamil Nadu Manual Workers’ Federation has stressed the need to cover the migrant workers employed in various industries/trade/businesses in Tamil Nadu under the social security schemes implemented by the State government. In a resolution passed at the Federation’s State Committee meeting held in Thanjavur on January 31, the federation pointed out that several … Read more
A rally being taken out by CPI(M) leaders as part of the valedictory event of the three-day Kozhikode district conference at Vadakara on January 31. | Photo Credit: K. Ragesh M. Mehboob has been chosen as the new Kozhikode district secretary of the Communist Party of India Marxist [CPI(M)] at the three-day district conference that … Read more
Mayiladuthurai police rescued a 11-year-old girl who had gone missing a few days earlier and arrested her stepmother on charges of abuse and cruelty. The girl had been living with her father after he separated from his first wife. Following his second marriage, the child came under the care of her stepmother. On January 28, … Read more
Many farmers at the monthly grievances redress meeting on Friday sounded sceptic about the practicality of the order issued by the State government earlier this month on culling of wild boars that destroy crops in fields adjoining forests. The order permits the Forest Department personnel to shoot down wild boars found three km away from … Read more
Former Member of Parliament and president of Puducherry Maanila Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam (PMMMK) M. Ramadass has urged the government to install a statue of Mahatma Gandhi in Karaikal. In a statement issued here, Mr. Ramadass said the absence of a memorial for the Father of the Nation in the exclave was all the more conspicuous … Read more
A cross-section of residents and local fishermen from 64 villages, including Keechankuppam, and leaders of Akkaraipettai, a village panchayat, is against its proposed merger with the Nagapattinam Municipality. The residents submitted petitions to the District Collector urging him to retain Akkaraipettai as a panchayat. They fear the proposed merger would impact rural welfare schemes and … Read more
Prasad Attavar, chief of Ram Sene, a right wing group, is accused of making animal sacrifice to give strength to Snehamayi Krishna, the complainant in the MUDA case, and another RTI activist Gangaraju. The alleged sacrifice came to light during the investigation by the Mangaluru police into the alleged ruckus created by Ram Sene activists … Read more
The police fired a warning shot in the air to overpower a rowdy sheeter who was allegedly trying to flee and arrested him on Friday morning. Kiran, 28, whose name figures in the list of rowdies at the HAL police station, had in an earlier altercation allegedly attacked a police constable. He went into hiding … Read more
Eight patients admitted to the Salem Government Mohan Kumaramangalam Medical College Hospital (GMKMCH) developed allergic reactions after they were administered saline to the patients on Thursday night. While one patient died, hospital authorities denied that the death was caused by the saline. Doctors injected saline into the patients at around 9 p.m. on Thursday night at the … Read more
The Kerala High Court on Friday dismissed petitions filed by candidates who challenged the appointments made to the post of armed guards in the State Bank of India’s (SBI) Thiruvananthapuram Circle. They had sought fresh selection to the post, contending that the selection process was marred by corruption, nepotism and arbitrariness. The petitioners — ex-servicemen … Read more
The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court granted liberty to a petitioner, a resident of Kovilpappakudi, to give his objections to the merger of the village with Madurai Corporation. The court directed the authorities to consider it and pass orders. The court was hearing a public interest litigation petition filed by S. Gnanavel of … Read more
Southern Railway has announced changes in train services due to engineering works over various sections in Salem Division. A statement said that Train No. 16846 Sengottai – Erode Express leaving Sengottai at 5.10 a.m. on February 1, 3, 6, 8 and 10 will be short terminated in Karur. The train will be partially cancelled between … Read more
The Bengaluru police cracked down on a cyber fraudster ring operating out of Mysuru which was involved in cheating people through social media platforms. The police said that a total of seven persons have been arrested and nine mobile phones, 11 bank passbooks, 31 ATM cards, and nine Aadhar cards were recovered from their possession. The … Read more
Cyberabad Police Commissioner Avinash Mohanty and other officials launching ‘Cyberabad Traffic Pulse’ in Hyderabad on Friday. The Cyberabad traffic police launched ‘Cyberabad Traffic Pulse’, a platform designed to send out real-time alerts on traffic congestion, accidents, VIP movements and city events directly to citizens via WhatsApp, Google RCS, SMS and flash SMS in a bid … Read more
The Hyderabad Real Estate Summit 2025 held on January 28 brought together industry leaders and government officials to discuss the city’s emergence as a global investment destination | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement The Telangana branch of National Real Estate Developers Council (NAREDCO) has lauded the infrastructure developments and policy reforms shaping Hyderabad’s future. The Hyderabad … Read more
A distinguished physicist from the University of Hyderabad (UoH) Professor Venugopal Rao Soma has been elected a Fellow Member of Optica (formerly Optical Society of America, USA). This prestigious recognition honours his outstanding contributions to ultrafast spectroscopy and nonlinear optics (NLO) studies, femtosecond ablation and explosives detection techniques. Professor Soma in over three decades of … Read more
An Indian Coast Guard vessel passes through the Pamban Channel as the railway authorities lifted the centre spans of the new and old Pamban rail bridges on Friday. | Photo Credit: L. Balachandar As a prelude to the commissioning of the New Pamban Rail Bridge, Madurai Division of Southern Railway on Friday conducted a trial … Read more
The Kerala Film Producers’ Association (KFPA) has urged actors to cut down their salary in view of the rising production cost and declining pre-release business returns. The association stated that it will hold talks with other film bodies and seek their support in addressing their concerns. B. Rakesh, secretary of the KFPA, said on Friday … Read more
The concept of prison justice cannot be confined to a rigid framework. Its boundaries have to expand, observed the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court while directing the Home Department to pass appropriate orders on a representation made by a petitioner seeking A Class facility for his son currently lodged at Palayamkottai Central Prison. … Read more
Srinivas Prasad Buduru, president, Ayurveda Board, National Commission for Indian System of Medicine, Union Ministry of AYUSH, said on Friday that Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheswara Educational Society, Ujire can think of imparting ayurveda education under ‘gurukula system’. Addressing a gathering at the inaugural function of the newly constructed academic building of SDM College of Ayurveda Hospital … Read more
Relatives of deceased weaver stage dharna in Salem Relatives of P. Ayyandurai (30), a weaver of Kanakkupatti near Tharamangalam who ended his life on Thursday, staged a protest on Friday demanding action against workers of a private finance company where Ayyandurai had borrowed ₹4 lakh. According to the police, since there were delays in repayment of … Read more
During the farmers’ grievance redress meeting here on Friday, Collector Simranjeet Singh Kahlon assured them that compensation would be provided for those whose crops have been affected due to unseasonal rainfall. Farmers from Palkarai region in the district complained that paddy seeds that were bought from the agricultural offices gave poor yield. “Also, some … Read more
Hyderabad’s transgender community work as traffic assistants | Video Credit: The Hindu In December 2024, Hyderabad witnessed something extraordinary on its bustling streets. For the first time, the city’s traffic management team welcomed members of the transgender community as Traffic Assistants—a move that’s as inspiring as it is historic. Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, … Read more
An elevated stretch is planned to be built near Karumandapam on Tiruchi-Dindigul highway as part of the link road between Panjapur and Kudamuriti. | Photo Credit: M. MOORTHY A detailed survey to measure and evaluate the requisite land and acquire the same for initiating work on Package II of the 9.9-km link road from Panjapur … Read more
BJP Goshamahal MLA T. Raja Singh has appealed to Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy to explain to the people of the region about how the new modern Osmania General Hospital is being planned to be constructed to allay their fears. In a message to the Chief Minister, Mr. Raja, presently participating in the ‘Kumbh Mela’ … Read more
Fishermen and their family members stage a demonstration in Rameswaram on Friday. | Photo Credit: BALACHANDAR L A large number of fishermen with their families, including women and children, staged a demonstration near the bus stand here on Friday. Weeping uncontrollably, some of the womenfolk, who spoke to the media persons said that their livelihood … Read more
Food safety officials conducted inspections across Thoothukudi district over the last four days and registered cases against those shops operating without license and using prohibited materials banned by the food safety department. The food safety department said that the team had inspected 534 tea shops and eateries across the district in several places including Thoothukudi … Read more
The new structure will replace Broken Bridge and restore connectivity between Besant Nagar and Foreshore Estate. | Photo Credit: B. VELANKANNI RAJ To reduce traffic congestion, the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) has initiated steps to construct a cable-stayed bridge across the Adyar, connecting Srinivasapuram and Urur Kuppam and replacing Broken Bridge. A cable-stayed bridge, such … Read more
A 10-day gold appraiser training programme, organised by Skill India and the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), will be held from February 3 to 12 in Coimbatore. The training covers gold valuation, purchase procedures, quality assessment, hallmark certification, and loan disbursal methods. Open to individuals aged 18 and above and who have studied at least … Read more
Collector K. P. Karthikeyan and writer Vannadasan looking at the books on display after the inauguration of Porunai Book Fair 2025 on Friday. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT With folk artistes performing a range of cultural events, the much-awaited 11-day ‘Porunai Book Fair 2025’ got off to a colourful start here on Friday. Writer Vannadasan … Read more