New Delhi: Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan will visit Tamil Nadu on Sunday to attend a foundation stone laying ceremony for the statue of V. O. Chidambaram Pillai at Vandiyur in Madurai, an official said on Saturday. Visits to Historic Temple and Palace in Sivaganga During the visit, the Vice-President will also visit the Thirukoshtiyur Sowmya.
Vellore: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Tamilisai Soundararajan on Thursday expressed confidence that the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) will secure victory in the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, asserting that the alliance stands firmly with the people. Soundararajan criticised the DMK and its allies for confusion and pointed to a deteriorating law-and-order situation in the.
Nagercoil: At least 40 lakh women devotees are expected to take part in the world-renowned Attukal Pongala ceremony at the Attukal Bhagavathy Amman Temple on March 3, festival committee representatives said on Thursday. The festival committee representatives said that preparations are gathering pace for one of the largest gatherings of women in the world. Speaking.
Chennai: The Tamil Nadu government has deferred the implementation of the revised fitness certificate fee for motor vehicles for three months, offering temporary relief to transport operators in the state. In a Government Order (G.O.) issued on February 17, 2026, the state government said that the pre-revision fee structure that was in force prior to.
Chennai: The Union Budget 2026 on Sunday outlined a wide-ranging development roadmap for Tamil Nadu, with major announcements spanning high-speed rail connectivity, inland waterways, textiles, critical minerals, eco-tourism and heritage conservation. Together, the proposals signalled a renewed focus on infrastructure expansion, industrial growth and cultural tourism in one of India’s most industrialised states. High-Speed Rail.
Chennai: In a significant move to curb animal cruelty and improve safety standards at tourist destinations, the Tamil Nadu government has notified stringent guidelines to regulate joyrides and the commercial use of horses, donkeys and mules across the state. Licensing and Veterinary Checks Made Mandatory The new framework introduces compulsory licensing, regular veterinary checks and.
Amid a noticeable increase in chikungunya infections across several districts of Tamil Nadu, the Directorate of Public Health and Preventive Medicine (DPH) has issued a statewide alert.
Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi walked out of the state Assembly on the opening day of the winter session on Tuesday, refusing to read the traditional speech prepared by the state government for the third consecutive year.
