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Raja Raja Chozhan row: Madras HC grants director Pa Ranjith anticipatory bail
CourtJustice P Rajamanickam, who heard the case on Tuesday, observed that there was no need to investigate the 'Kaala' director under police custody. TNM StaffIn what can be considered as a win for...
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TN started English medium in govt schools – but has it done enough to equip...
EducationTeachers who have been teaching their subjects in Tamil for years are expected to suddenly make a switch to English – and are given barely any training in the process. Megha KaveriImage for...
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Headmistress in Coimbatore govt school suspended after parents accuse her of...
CasteThe headmistress was accused of using students to do menial jobs in the school, physically abusing them and using casteist slurs against them.Megha KaveriFile imageThe headmistress of a government...
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In Coimbatore, a doctor protested next to his dead wife to close a liquor bar
CrimeTraffic on the arterial road connecting Kerala and Tamil Nadu was blocked for around six hours as the deceased woman’s husband sat with the corpse, seeking justice.Megha Kaveri“We want to live. We...
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With Thanga Tamilselvan likely to join AIADMK, is the AMMK slowly crumbling?
PoliticsAt a meeting held in General Secretary TTV Dhinakaran's residence on Tuesday, AMMK cadre were told to cut off communication with Thanga Tamilselvan. Priyanka ThirumurthyThe blocks within the...
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Why water-scarce Chennai gets waterlogged with the shortest spell of rains
Urban infrastructureA combination of urban planning failure and governmental blame games has created a situation where even copious amounts of rain water end up wasted— water that is precious to a...
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Rajiv Gandhi killing: Madras HC allows convict Nalini to argue her parole case
Rajiv Gandhi Assassination CaseHearing her plea for six-months parole to make arrangements for her daughter's wedding, the High Court ordered the jail authorities to produce her on July 5.IANSThe...
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Polls to six Rajya Sabha seats from Tamil Nadu to be held on July 18
Rajya Sabha PollsDMK sources say Manmohan Singh will not be an RS candidate from TN.Manasa RaoThe Election Commission of India has announced elections to the six Rajya Sabha seats representing Tamil...
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Karnataka not in a position to release water to Tamil Nadu, says Cauvery panel
Water crisisCWMA directed Karnataka to release water as per the monthly schedules for June and July, but added that the state is not in a position to release the water due to deficient rainfall.TNM...
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TN mother seeks to save son from bonded labour in Thailand, govt promises action
Human InterestMinister of External Affairs S Jaishankar has promised to assist in bringing Mariammal’s son back to Tiruppur.TNM StaffFile image/PTIA mother seeking to save her sons from bonded labour...
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Man hacks to death brother who wanted to marry a Dalit girl in Coimbatore
CasteKanagaraj’s parents gradually accepted the relationship and were reportedly planning to get him married to Divya, but Vinoth did not like this. Megha KaveriIn picture: KanagarajTamil Nadu’s long...
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123-year-old school's balcony falls injuring 3 students in Madurai
AccidentThe incident took place early in the morning before regular classes could begin and this is said to have averted a worse mishap. TNM StaffA mishap at Velliambalam Ayira Vaisya Higher Secondary...
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Parched Chennai welcomes heavy rains on Wednesday
WeatherThe city has been reeling under a water crisis over the last few months, as the scorching summer has witnessed rising temperatures.TNM StaffAfter months of scorching heat, rains came as a relief...
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Tamil Nadu police reshuffle: 26 IPS officers transferred, promoted
PoliceThree senior officers have been promoted to the rank of Additional Director General of Police.TNM StaffEven as speculation is rife on the next Director General of Police in Tamil Nadu, a bevy of...
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Chennai to witness light rains for three more days
WeatherRainfall lashed the city on Wednesday evening, with many parts of the city receiving up to 9.5 mm of rain.TNM StaffIn good news for Chennai, rains, which came as a relief to the parched city,...
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Leonardo DiCaprio draws international attention to Chennai water crisis
Water crisisDiCaprio, who is also a passionate environmentalist, shared a post on his Instagram, drawing attention to the crisis.TNM StaffFacebook: @LeonardoDiCaprioOscar-winning Hollywood star...
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'Therukural' by Arivu-ofRO is a brilliant Tamil hiphop album
Music'Therukural' has 7 songs in total and is available for streaming on Spotify, Amazon, Apple Music, Google Play and Tidal. Anjana ShekarFor all those who were bowled over by the “Anti-Indian” song...
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NIA nabs 'head of dawah' who was in an altercation with Ramalingam
CrimeShali who is Accused No 18 in the case will be produced before the NIA Special Court in Ernakulam and then taken to Chennai.TNM StaffRamalingamMonths after the murder of a 42-year-old PMK...
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Chennai journo, two family members asphyxiate to death after fridge bursts
AccidentThe deceased include senior reporter of NewsJ Prasanna, his wife Archana and mother Revathy. Sreedevi JayarajanA Tamil Nadu based journalist and two members of his family asphyxiated to death...
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To avert another water crisis in Chennai, need to move beyond urban planning:...
WaterIn addition to the urban planning mess, the water crisis has shed light on the need for long-term measures to manage both water and land use in the city.Manasa RaoThe severe water crisis that...
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