Chennai, March 8 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu Election Department has redeployed 1,249 personnel from various government departments to strengthen preparations for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly elections. The move is part of a broader effort to manage the increasing administrative and logistical workload expected in the months leading up to the polls.Officials said the redeployment has been carried out in continuation of the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, wh…
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Chennai, Feb 22 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), on Sunday, launched a sharp attack on the DMK government, accusing it of presiding over a serious deterioration in law and order and failing to safeguard national security. State BJP President Nainar Nagenthran alleged that Tamil Nadu was increasingly becoming a refuge for extremist elements under the present DMK government. Referring to the recent arrest of six Bangladeshi nationals in Tiruppur by the Delhi Police, …
Chennai, Feb 12 (IANS) In view of the heavy travel demand expected during the Maha Shivaratri festival and the extended weekend, the Tamil Nadu transport authorities have announced the operation of 1,240 special buses from Chennai to various parts of the State and neighbouring regions to facilitate smooth passenger movement. With Maha Shivaratri falling on Sunday, thousands of devotees are preparing to visit prominent temples and return to their native towns.Anticipating a surge in passengers, t…
Tiruppur, Feb 4 (IANS) The textile industry in Tamil Nadu’s Tiruppur is poised for significant growth following the trade agreement between the India and the US, according to the Tiruppur Exporters Association (TEA). Welcoming the India–US trade agreement, TEA General Secretary Thiru Kumaran said the pact would greatly benefit the Indian textile sector, with Tiruppur emerging as one of the key gainers.He also added that the agreement has reinforced global confidence in Indian textile exports a…
Tiruppur, Tamil Nadu, Feb 3 (IANS) Knitwear exporters in Tiruppur have welcomed the United States’ decision to reduce import tariffs, calling it a significant relief for the export-driven industry and a crucial step toward renewed growth. The Tiruppur knitwear sector, which accounts for nearly 40 per cent of its total exports to the US, has been under severe strain following the imposition of a steep 50 per cent tariff. The move had forced several exporters to explore alternative markets, a…
Chennai, Dec 28 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu Water Resources Department (WRD) has acknowledged that several waterbodies under the Athikadavu-Avinashi irrigation project did not receive adequate water this year and assured that priority would be given to these areas during the next monsoon season. The flagship project, which became operational on August 17, 2024, aims to divert surplus water from the Bhavani River to rejuvenate 1,045 waterbodies across Coimbatore, Tiruppur and Erode districts. As part o…
Chennai, Dec 23 (IANS) To cater to the expected surge in passenger movement ahead of Christmas, the State Express Transport Corporation (SETC) has announced the operation of 900 special bus services from Chennai to various parts of Tamil Nadu over the next two days. The transport authorities expect a sharp rise in travel from Chennai and other major cities, as people head to their hometowns and religious destinations to celebrate the festival. In view of the increased demand, the Tamil Nadu Stat…