Chennai, April 11 (IANS) In a significant development ahead of the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, actor-turned-politician Joseph Vijay has cancelled his scheduled campaign rally in Cuddalore district, which was set to begin at 2 P.M. on Saturday, citing safety concerns.The rally, part of a day-long campaign planned across multiple locations in the district, had already been postponed once earlier this week.The cancellation comes at a time when political parties have intensified their campaign ef…
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Thoothukudi, April 11 (IANS) In a significant step aimed at conserving marine resources and ensuring sustainable fishing practices, the Tamil Nadu government will enforce an annual fishing ban along the eastern coastline from April 15 to June 14, 2026.The 61-day restriction, which includes both start and end dates, is imposed to protect fish during their crucial breeding season. The ban will apply to all mechanised fishing boats and trawlers operating along the coastal stretch from Tiruvallur di…
Tirunelveli, April 7 (IANS) Actor-turned-politician and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay is set to intensify his election campaign in southern Tamil Nadu, with a visit to Tirunelveli district scheduled for April 8, party leaders confirmed on Tuesday.The announcement was made by TVK General Secretary ‘Bussy’ N. Anand, who said the visit forms part of the party’s broader strategy to strengthen its grassroots connect and mobilise support ahead of the Assembly elections.According to …
Tirunelveli, April 3 (IANS) Chief Minister M.K. Stalin is set to campaign in Tirunelveli on Friday, marking a key leg of the DMK-led alliance’s intensified outreach in southern Tamil Nadu ahead of the Assembly elections scheduled for April 23. According to his itinerary, Stalin will depart from Chennai at around 4.50 p.m. and arrive in Thoothukudi by flight. From there, he will travel by road to Tirunelveli, where he will address a major public meeting at the Nellai South Bypass.The rally is e…
Chennai, March 25 (IANS) The makers of director R.S. Durai Senthilkumar’s upcoming film, ‘Leader’, featuring businessman-turned-actor Legend Saravanan in the lead, have now announced that their action drama will hit screens worldwide on April 3. It may be recalled that the makers had earlier announced that the film would hit screens on April 9 this year.Taking to his social media timelines to confirm the news of the film’s release date advancement, director Durai Senthilkumar wrote, “The rise of…
Madurai, March 19 (IANS) Rail safety in Tamil Nadu is set for a major boost as the Southern Railway moves forward with the implementation of the Kavach Train Collision Avoidance System on the Tiruchy-Tirunelveli corridor.The project, aimed at preventing accidents through advanced automatic protection technology, has received approval with an estimated outlay of Rs 110.78 crore. The development comes to light through a Right to Information (RTI) query filed by railway activist Dayanand Krishnan, …
Chennai, March 19 (IANS) Tamil Nadu is preparing to meet a surge in electricity demand as temperatures climb across the state, with power authorities planning to maximise output from coal-based thermal plants in the coming days.The move is aimed at ensuring uninterrupted supply during the peak summer period, when consumption typically rises sharply.The state’s thermal power generation network, with an installed capacity of 5,120 MW, includes major plants in North Chennai, Mettur and Thoothukud…
Chennai, March 18 (IANS) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast a spell of intermittent rainfall across parts of Tamil Nadu over the next six days, bringing much-needed relief from the intensifying summer heat. According to the weather department, isolated places in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry are likely to experience light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms on March 18. The prevailing low-pressure trough along the Tamil Nadu coast is expected to influence weather pa…
Chennai, March 14 (IANS) The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has forecast the possibility of light rainfall in isolated places in Ramanathapuram and Thoothukudi districts over the next two days, while most other parts of Tamil Nadu are expected to experience dry weather conditions. According to the weather department, one or two locations in Ramanathapuram and Thoothukudi districts may receive very light rain today and tomorrow.However, the rest of the State is likely to remain largely dry,…
Chennai, March 12 (IANS) AIADMK leader and Rajya Sabha MP, I.S. Inbadurai has written to the National Commission for Women (NCW) seeking urgent intervention over what he described as a disturbing rise in crimes against minor girls in Tamil Nadu.In a detailed complaint addressed to the Chairperson of the NCW, the MP highlighted a series of recent incidents across the State and called for immediate action to ensure justice for victims and accountability among authorities.He expressed concern that …