The New Indian Express - Tamil Nadu

Madras HC questions TN govt's logic in transfer of rich temples' surplus funds to village shrines

Wed, 30 Sep 2020 14:46:00 GMT

quot;Some of the temples will be requiring Rs 4 lakh for renovation and some might need Rs 50,000. What purpose would be fulfilled by allotting a fixed amount to such temples, rdquo; the bench queried.

Chief Minister pins blame on Lt Governor for closure of textile mills in Puducherry

Wed, 30 Sep 2020 14:39:00 GMT

There is hardly any matter where the Lt Governor is not lsquo;interfering rsquo;, despite the Madras High Court orders, said the Chief Minister

Madras High Court stays Tamil Nadu govt's black granite mining plans in Dharmapuri

Wed, 30 Sep 2020 13:37:00 GMT

The court in its interim order said that the Tamil Nadu government has failed to assess whether such a project is necessary and its environmental impact

COVID-19 positivity rate in Tiruchy drops below five per cent in September

Wed, 30 Sep 2020 08:39:00 GMT

When the lockdown norms were relaxed in early September, the officials had expected to witness a surge in the cases.

Kancheepuram yet to recover from COVID-19 impact as temple town crawls towards normalcy

Wed, 30 Sep 2020 08:23:00 GMT

Nadaswaram and thavil rest without any music, temples miss their devotees walking in seeking redemption, and handlooms long for some spin as the virus dances a thandavam.

Former NR Congress Municipal Councillor hacked to death in Puducherry

Wed, 30 Sep 2020 08:09:00 GMT

The police suspect two persons from the same area -- Sundar and Vicky -- to be involved in the murder as they were threatened by the deceased just the previous day.

Barren tract in Tamil Nadu turns mini forest credits to 74-year-old farmer

Wed, 30 Sep 2020 07:31:00 GMT

He started planting saplings about 10 years ago, now the count is more than 300 of varieties like tamarind, banyan, pipal, Jamun, etc around the temple premises and on the banks of Keezhapuliyur lake

Rain affects harvest-ready kuruvai crops in Thanjavur, Tiruvarur

Wed, 30 Sep 2020 07:20:00 GMT

Rain accompanied by heavy winds lashed the districts starting on Monday evening and few parts of Kumbakonam witnessed it on Tuesday evening.

Tamil Nadu woman falsely accused of violating traffic rules?

Wed, 30 Sep 2020 07:06:00 GMT

The woman #39;s husband, G K Subramaniam, a TNSTC driver, refuted the allegations and said that neither did his wife ever visit the spot nor was her two-wheeler rode by anyone on the day.

Tamil Nadu woman held for murdering husband in domestic dispute

Wed, 30 Sep 2020 06:55:00 GMT

In a fit of rage, Carolin reportedly stabbed her husband in the neck and stomach using a vegetable knife, killing him on the spot.

TN schools to remain shut as lockdown extended till October 31

Tue, 29 Sep 2020 22:05:00 GMT

The Tamil Nadu government has decided to extend the lockdown in the State for one more month, till October 31, albeit with more relaxations.

Tribal killed over plucking fruits atop Jawadhu Hills

Tue, 29 Sep 2020 22:05:00 GMT

The deceased, C Rajendran (40) of Melkushavar suffered grievous injuries when he was attacked with stones and wooden logs during the altercation.

A Raja trolled for abusing party worker

Tue, 29 Sep 2020 22:05:00 GMT

The party worker had interrupted the leader rsquo;s speech multiple times after which Raja lost his temper and said that ldquo;that dog to be removed rdquo; from the gathering.

2G case not to impact politics in TN, feel political observers

Tue, 29 Sep 2020 22:05:00 GMT

Political observers say as it has been over two-and-half years since the trial court had acquitted all accused. Hence, it has lost much connection with the people.

No confusion, say leaders as OPS skips two key meetings

Tue, 29 Sep 2020 22:05:00 GMT

Meanwhile, Panneerselvam held meetings with AIADMK rsquo;s deputy coordinators, KP Munusamy and R Vaithilingam, and former MP, Manoj Pandian, at his residence.

Morning walkers of another kind keep Delta roads busy

Tue, 29 Sep 2020 22:03:00 GMT

As the moist earth awaited the crack of the dawn, a woman in her late thirties stepped out of her home in a small village in Tiruchy.

Villupuram: Dead body sent to wrong address

Tue, 29 Sep 2020 21:55:00 GMT

Officials issue memo to two doctors, six nurses; explanation sought for initiating further departmental action

Lorry driver dozes off at NH traffic signal

Tue, 29 Sep 2020 21:54:00 GMT

When the traffic signal turned red on Chennai-Bengaluru NH near Ambur at 11.45 am Sunday, a lorry driver turned off the vehicle engine, but he himself lsquo;drifted off rsquo;.

New Delhi daily reserved special train from Sept 30

Tue, 29 Sep 2020 21:51:00 GMT

Thiruvananthapuram - New Delhi daily reserved special train will be operated via Coimbatore, Tirupur, Salem, Jolarpettai and Renigunta.

Protests against eight-lane expressway to intensify in Tamil Nadu

Tue, 29 Sep 2020 19:01:00 GMT

A meeting of representatives of the organisations, held in Tiruvannamalai on Tuesday, resolved to take forward the protests in an intensified manner.