Chennai, May 11 (IANS) S. Keerthana, the 29-year-old first-time MLA from Sivakasi, has emerged as one of the most talked-about faces in Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay’s newly formed Tamil Nadu cabinet.The young leader from the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) is not only the youngest member of the cabinet but also the only woman minister in the new government.Her induction into the cabinet is being seen as a major signal of the TVK’s attempt to project a youthful and technocratic image in Tami…
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Virudhunagar, April 19 (IANS) At least 18 people were killed, and six others were injured in a devastating explosion at a firecracker manufacturing unit in Kattanarpatti near Virudhunagar in Tamil Nadu, on Sunday, triggering shock and grief across the state. The blast occurred at the Vanaja Firecracker Factory, owned by Muthu Manickam of Govindanallur, which was operating with a valid Revenue Divisional Officer (RDO) licence.According to initial reports, more than 30 workers were present inside …
Thoothukudi, April 9 (IANS) The safety match industry in southern Tamil Nadu will remain closed from April 12 to 25, as manufacturers have announced a complete shutdown in protest against the steep rise in raw material prices and alleged hoarding by wholesale traders. Industry representatives have urged the state and union governments to step in immediately and initiate discussions to resolve the crisis. The shutdown decision was taken jointly by manufacturers’ associations in Kovilpatti, Satt…
Chennai, April 5 (IANS) With the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections scheduled for April 23, political parties have entered the final phase of candidate selection and campaign mobilisation. The Congress, a key ally in the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance, has been allotted 28 constituencies for the 2026 Assembly elections. The party has now announced its candidate for the Melur Assembly constituency.After days of internal discussions and reported differences among senior leaders, the Congress has …