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    PM Modi Inaugurates ₹4,900-Crore Chennai Metro Phase II Stretch in Tamil Nadu

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated the Poonamallee-Vadapalani stretch of Phase II of the Chennai Metro Rail Project, built at a cost of around Rs 4,900 crore.

    Hindi on Tamil Nadu Highways Signboard Sparks Controversy, Two Engineers Suspended

    Hindi lettering on a State Highways Department signboard in Sathankulam, Tamil Nadu, sparked controversy, leading to its removal and the suspension of two engineers.

    Tamil Nadu Government Withdraws RTI Exemption For Law And Order Department After Backlash

    Chennai: The Tamil Nadu government on Sunday withdrew its order exempting the Public (Law and Order) Department from the Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005, after the move drew criticism from political parties and transparency activists. The government revoked Government Order Ms. No. 57, issued by the Human Resources Management (R) Department on September 21,.

    Tamil Nadu: Mettur Dam Water Level Falls as Delta Farmers Await Water for Samba Paddy

    The water level in the Mettur dam fell to 80.52 feet on Sunday as the releases for irrigation continued to far exceed inflow, adding to concerns among Cauvery delta farmers who are still waiting for adequate water to reach their fields before planting samba paddy.

    TN: Karur marks first anniversary of crowd crush that killed 41

    A year after 41 people died at a rally addressed by Vijay in Tamil Nadu's Karur, the families of the victims and those who survived the crush are marking an anniversary that remains painful for the city.

    Dengue cases surge in Tamil Nadu with onset of monsoon

    Chennai: Dengue infections are rising across Tamil Nadu with the onset of the monsoon and the state health department said 244 of the 1,320 people tested across the state were confirmed to have dengue. Nearly 200 cases are being detected daily. Until September 15, Tamil Nadu recorded 16,577 dengue infections and nine deaths. Chennai remains.

    Centre Tells SC NEET-SS Qualifying Cutoff Reduced to 30%; TN to Get 40 Vacant Seats Back

    The Central Government has agreed to reduce the qualifying percentile for the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test-Super Specialty (NEET-SS) from 50% to 30%. This revised cutoff will be applicable in the proposed Special Stray Vacancy Round.

    Tamil Nadu CM Vijay Flags Off Le Mans Cup at Silverstone During UK Visit

    Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay visited Silverstone during his UK tour, inspected its facilities and flagged off the 2026 Michelin Le Mans Cup race featuring actor and racing driver Ajith Kumar.

    Dengue, Swine Flu Cases Surge in Tamil Nadu; Doctors Urge Vigilance Ahead of Monsoon

    Tamil Nadu has recorded a sharp rise in dengue and swine flu cases ahead of the monsoon, prompting doctors to urge preventive measures and vigilance.

    CM Vijay announces hike in milk procurement price to Rs 44 per litre

    Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay on Monday announced a further increase of Rs 3 per litre in the procurement price of milk, raising it from Rs 41 to Rs 44.

    Chennai to Roll Out 130 AC Electric Buses Under Second Phase of Green Transport Initiative

    Chennai will roll out 130 AC electric buses from Alandur depot as part of a 750-bus second phase aimed at expanding clean public transport.