Chennai, April 18 (IANS) Tamil Nadu has recorded its highest-ever electricity demand, touching 20,974 MW, as soaring summer temperatures triggered a sharp surge in power consumption across the State.Daily energy usage also hit a new all-time high of 460 million units (MU), highlighting sustained pressure on the grid amid intensifying heat conditions.The latest peak demand has surpassed the previous record of 20,830 MW registered in 2024.Likewise, the new consumption figure exceeds the earlier hi…
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Chennai, April 12 (IANS) With temperatures soaring close to 40 degrees Celsius across several parts of Tamil Nadu, the ongoing Assembly election campaign is being dictated as much by the weather as by political strategy. Candidates and party workers are recalibrating their routines to cope with the oppressive summer heat, even as they strive to maintain momentum in voter outreach.In districts such as Tiruchy and Madurai, campaigning now follows a split schedule. Activities begin early in the mor…
Madurai, April 6 (IANS) In a landmark judgment that has reignited national debate on custodial violence, the First Additional District and Sessions Court in Madurai on Monday awarded the death penalty to nine police personnel convicted in the 2020 Sattankulam custodial deaths case. The case pertains to the deaths of trader P. Jayaraj (58) and his son J. Benicks (31), who died following alleged brutal torture in police custody. The court had, on March 23, 2026, found all nine accused guilty bu…
Chennai, April 5 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin will campaign across Virudhunagar and Madurai districts on Sunday, addressing a series of public meetings and a roadshow in support of DMK and alliance candidates. Continuing his high-energy campaign trail, Stalin addressed public meetings on Saturday in Nagercoil and Sankarankovil in Tenkasi district before halting for the night at a guest house in Virudhunagar.On Sunday, the Chief Minister is scheduled to address a major public rall…
Chennai, April 5 (IANS) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast light to moderate rainfall with thunderstorms across parts of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry over the next few days, with isolated heavy showers likely in hilly regions, including Coimbatore, Nilgiris, Erode, and Theni districts. According to the IMD, the weather pattern is influenced by a low-pressure system extending from Marathwada through interior Karnataka to southern Tamil Nadu. While northern parts of the state may …
Mumbai, March 28 (IANS) Filmmaker Pragabhal Das’ gritty rural drama “Jockey” has been trending on the OTT platform Amazon Prime.The first Indian film based on the ancient sport of goat fighting has been set in the backdrop of Madurai.The movie revolves around Ramar (Played by Yuvan Krishna) and Kapra Karthi (Played by Ridhaan Krishnas), two fierce competitors in the sport of goat fighting, whose rivalry and ambition ultimately consume them both.Along with Yuvan Krishna and Ridhaan Krishnas, the …
Chennai, March 28 (IANS) Edappadi K. Palaniswami (EPS), the AIADMK General Secretary and former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, will launch the final phase of his statewide campaign titled “Protect the People; Retrieve Tamil Nadu” from April 2, intensifying preparations for the upcoming Assembly elections scheduled on April 23, party sources said on Saturday. The campaign, set to run until April 19, is aimed at consolidating support for candidates of the AIADMK-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA)….
Madurai, March 23 (IANS) In a landmark verdict that brings partial closure to one of Tamil Nadu’s most shocking custodial death cases, the First Additional District and Sessions Court in Madurai on Monday convicted nine police personnel for the murder of father-son duo P. Jayaraj and J. Bennix in Sathankulam in 2020.Pronouncing the judgment, Judge G. Muthukumaran held that the prosecution had established beyond doubt that the accused policemen were responsible for the custodial torture that le…
Chennai, March 23 (IANS) Groundwater levels across Tamil Nadu have witnessed a significant decline, with 29 out of 38 districts recording a drop in February compared to the same period last year, according to data released by the State Ground and Surface Water Resources Data Centre under the government’s Water Resources Department.The findings indicate a worsening trend in water availability despite a year of above-normal rainfall. The data shows that Dindigul and Tirupur districts recorded the …
Chennai, March 22 (IANS) Unseasonal hailstorms accompanied by strong winds and rain have caused extensive damage to crops across several districts in Tamil Nadu, prompting the state government to initiate a large-scale assessment exercise.Officials said more than 850 hectares of farmland have been impacted, raising concerns among farmers over potential income losses. The worst-affected areas include Madurai, Salem, and Tenkasi districts, where hailstorms damaged crops spread over approximately 8…