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Madras HC slams parties for following dynastic politics over democracy
CourtThe court also imposed a fine of Rs 1 lakh on nine political parties that had not responded to its notice.TNM StaffThe Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court made scathing observations on dynastic...
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Madras University cancelling events critical of BJP-led Centre, allege students
Controversy According to students who spoke to TNM, this unofficial censorship allegedly began in November 2018.Priyanka ThirumurthyStudents and a section of professors at the University of Madras are...
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HC rejects Maran brothers' plea for quashing of charges in telephone exchange...
CourtThe High Court bench has asked the special CBI court to complete the trial in the case in four months. TNM StaffIn a setback to the DMK, the Madras High Court on Wednesday rejected a plea filed by...
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Baby’s head gets separated from torso during delivery at primary health...
Medical NegligenceAfter botch up at the PHC, the woman was shifted to Cengalpet Medical College where doctors surgically removed the torso of the baby from inside her.Dr. Nimeshika JayachandranAn...
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Former IPS officer, film producer and ex AIADMK man on MNM list, no Kamal...
Lok Sabha 2019Amongst the prominent names in MNM’s first list are film producer Kameela Nasser from Chennai Central and retired IPS officer AG Mourya from Chennai North.Priyanka ThirumurthyThe Makkal...
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Did Tamil Nadu CM’s official Twitter handle violate poll code?
Lok Sabha 2019The Election Commission Model Code of Conduct clearly states that parties cannot eulogise personal achievements on official government social media.Manasa RaoPTIOn Wednesday, a day after...
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Sulur MLA R Kanagaraj of the AIADMK dies due to cardiac arrest
DeathKanagaraj was 66. With the AIADMK MLA’s demise, the total number of vacancies in the TN Assembly rises to 22. Megha KaveriR Kanagaraj, the AIADMK MLA from Sulur Assembly constituency passed away...
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Man dies in tiff during ‘Petta’ screening, forum wants Rajini to compensate...
ControversyThough the actor seems to have no direct link to the incident or the subsequent death, TNPFTC wants him to set an example. TNM StaffFacebook/RajinionlinefansThe Tamil Nadu People’s Forum for...
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Pollachi sexual assault case: CB-CID summons Congress leader for inquiry
Crime Congress Working President Mayura Jayakumar was summoned over main accused Thirunavukkarasu's claim that he was visiting the leader on the day of the alleged assault.TNM StaffIn a fresh twist to...
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Dinakaran office attack that left 3 dead: 10 convicted by Madras HC
Dinakaran attack case The conviction of the accused comes 12 years after the Madurai office of Dinakaran, a Tamil newspaper, was attacked by supporters of Alagiri.Priyanka ThirumurthyFile Image The...
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After Koovathur baby death, TN govt orders compulsory doctor attendance at...
ControversyThis comes a day after a baby’s head was separated from its torso during the delivery.Dr. Nimeshika JayachandranImage for representation. A day after a baby’s head was separated from its...
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Environmentally, DMK's manifesto is worth engaging with, AIADMK’s falls flat
Opinion Knowingly or unknowingly, the DMK manifesto questions the most destructive aspects of the current model of development while the AIADMK poll document offers little material to critique...
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TN college correspondent booked for sexual abuse of staff, students
CrimeThe incident at the paramedical and research college came to light after a woman staff member who reportedly escaped an attempt to harass her filed a complaint.Anjana ShekarIn a shocking case of...
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Child adopted by techie abused in Chennai, police complaint yet to be filed
Crime So far, the officials in the case say it is unclear whether she was abused by the parents. Priyanka ThirumurthyOn Tuesday, a routine inspection by the central adoption resource authority in...
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Rs 2,000 dole stopped ahead of Lok Sabha polls: TN govt to Madras HC
CourtA special assistance of Rs 2,000 each had been announced in February for 60 lakh households below the poverty line. TNM StaffThe Tamil Nadu government has informed the Madras High Court that it...
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Heat stress likely at some places in interior TN, Chennai to see cloudy mornings
WeatherMeanwhile, 24 districts in the state have been declared drought-hit on account of failure of the northeast monsoon. TNM StaffAs the Indian summer descends over the peninsula, the Regional...
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TN negligent blood transfusion case: Baby born to infected woman tests...
Medical NegligenceThe next test will be taken six months after the baby’s birth. Priyanka ThirumurthyImage for representation only The baby born to the the Tamil Nadu woman who contracted HIV after she...
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‘Will drive out ‘godmen’ from Western Ghats’: CPI(M) Kovai candidate PR...
Lok Sabha 2019Facing his third Lok Sabha election in a row, the veteran is confident of winning and has planned an 18-day campaign trip across his constituency, Coimbatore. Megha KaveriThe CPI(M)...
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TN teacher held for sexually harassing students, husband turns in evidence
Child Sexual AbuseNithya has been a repeat offender. The previous school where she worked transferred her, reportedly for her inappropriate behaviour with students.Anjana ShekarA shocking case of child...
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DMK wants release of Narendra Modi biopic deferred, writes to EC
Elections 2019The movie, titled 'PM Narendra Modi', is scheduled to hit the screens on April 5, a week before the first phase of the 2019 elections.Priyanka ThirumurthyScreengrab from the trailerThe...
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