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Despite Centre's orders, TN govt denies license to drivers with impairment in...
TransportLast year, the Centre had asked all states to implement laws which would allow for those with monocular vision to drive.TNM StaffDespite the Centre ruling that persons with monocular vision -...
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DMDK appoints Vijayakant's wife Premalatha as Treasurer
PoliticsPremalatha’s appointment comes at a time when her husband and DMDK Chief Vijayakant has been out of active politics due to ill-health.TNM StaffAt a time when DMDK Chief Vijayakant has been out...
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TN CM writes to PM Modi, seeks aid for 8 fishermen arrested by Sri Lanka
PoliticsThe eight fishermen were arrested by the Lankan Navy on August 21 for allegedly fishing in Sri Lankan waters.TNM StaffTamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi Palaniswami has written to Prime...
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22-yr-old TN teacher kills self over alleged sexual harassment from staff,...
CrimeThe victim’s father alleges that the school tried to pay him off to prevent a police complaint. Priyanka ThirumurthyOn Wednesday, a 22-year-old teacher from Kovilapatti in Thoothukudi district...
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North East Monsoon to arrive in India in next two days, says IMD
WeatherAs the South-West monsoon will withdraw by the next 48 hours, the conditions will be optimum for an immediate onset of the North-East monsoon.TNM StaffPTIThe Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC)...
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Chennai parents, grandmom held for allegedly drowning newborn in bucket of water
CrimeThe mother of the child decided to take this step since the baby was born out of wedlock.TNM StaffImage for representationWeeks after the body of a one-month-old baby was found floating in a lake...
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Exercise caution in matters of religion: Rajinikanth on Sabarimala
PoliticsWhile Rajini said that caution is needed when interfering with religion and rituals, Kamal said that he doesn’t know the emotions behind the Sabarimala issue.TNM StaffEven as Sabarimala...
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Repeat offender: AIADMK puts up massive cut-outs yet again, this time in...
ControversyDespite Madras HC banning cutouts and hoardings, four massive hoardings of MGR, J Jayalalithaa, TN CM and deputy CM O Panneerselvam have been put up in Maduravoyal.TNM StaffFacebookIn a...
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‘I was scared for my life and my body’: Photographer alleges actor...
Sexual Harassment The young woman was allegedly harassed by the actor when she worked as a photographer on the sets of ‘Ponnar Shankar’ in 2010.TNM StaffFacebookSharing her own story of sexual...
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'How did he torture you?': Media apathy at Me Too presser by Tamil film...
Me TooSinger Chinmayi was forced to stand up and beg the media, with folded hands, to be sensitive.Priyanka Thirumurthy It was a scene that should put Tamil Nadu's media fraternity to shame. The voice...
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Explainer: Vadakalai and Thenkalai Iyengars and the never-ending saga of...
Religion"As long as this globe exists in the orbit, their differences would not be resolved," said Justice Vaidyanathan of the Madras High Court. Megha KaveriPuja.netThe Madras High Court’s order on...
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Me Too: Listen to victims urge directors Vetrimaaran, Jananthan, writer...
MeTooQuestioning why people were quick to defend the accused and not as quick to help victims, the trio voiced their support for women coming forward with their stories.Priyanka ThirumurthyMultiple...
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Two hoax bomb threats on trains in one day in Chennai
Bomb HoaxThe two unrelated cases took place in the early hours of Saturday, both for bizarre reasons.TNM StaffThe Chennai police had a busy day on Saturday, as they received two fake bomb threat calls...
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2 Chennai residents booked for ‘rioting’ because they questioned a civic project
Civic issuesWhile two Chennai residents were arrested on Sunday, an FIR has been registered against four persons including one who was not in the country.TNM StaffFacebook/ Chitlapakkam RisingTwo...
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H Raja unconditionally apologises to Madras HC for ‘scandalous remarks’ on...
CourtThe Madras High Court had summoned the leader in a case of contempt. Following his apology, the case had been closed.TNM StaffH Raja in court on MondayOver a month after a video of BJP National...
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15-year-old district-level swimmer dies while training at Chennai pool
DeathS Sai Srivathsan got out of the pool with a wheezing attack and later fell unconscious as the coach and others tried to administer first aid.Megha KaveriImage/Velachery.infoA 15-year-old swimmer...
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'Several women have told me about Vairamuthu': Composer and Rahman's sister...
Me TooSpeaking to TNM, Raihanah, who is also AR Rahman's sister, said that while she has heard of several accounts on Vairamuthu, she herself has not been harassed by anyone.TNM StaffFacebook / AR...
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Men beat up TN teacher in classroom for allegedly sexually harassing student
Sexual HarassmentMathematics teacher Kannan had reportedly harassed the class 10 student during special classes. Manasa RaoMegha KaveriYoutube ScreenshotIn a shocking case from Thiruvannamalai district...
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Resort politics round 2? TTV MLAs head to Courtallam ahead of 18 MLA case...
PoliticsIn anticipation of the disqualification verdict, the MLAs are reportedly rapt in prayers at the Maha Pushkaranam festival.Manasa Rao It was an all-too-familiar afternoon for Tamil Nadu...
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Woman dies of swine flu in Tamil Nadu, two more suspected deaths reported
Swine Flu Though two deaths have been reported allegedly due to swine flu, the hospitals, where they were undergoing treatment, are yet to confirm. Dr. Nimeshika JayachandranThree more deaths have been...
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