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Tamil Nadu Assembly makes historical legislative records available online
Politics

Tamil Nadu Assembly makes historical legislative records available online

In a significant step towards making legislative history accessible to the public, the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly has made its committee reports and inquiry commission reports available online for public viewing and PDF downloads through its digital portal

By Dakshin Bureau·November 10, 2026
Madras High Court upholds land allotment to actor Vijay by Tamil Nadu Housing Board
Politics

Madras High Court upholds land allotment to actor Vijay by Tamil Nadu Housing Board

Actor-turned-politician C. Joseph Vijay has won a long-running legal battle over a plot of land allotted to him by the Tamil Nadu Housing Board, with the Madras High Court upholding the validity of the allotment and dismissing a challenge to the transaction

By Dakshin Bureau·November 9, 2026
Tamil Nadu orders ₹1 crore compensation for families of police personnel killed on duty
Politics

Tamil Nadu orders ₹1 crore compensation for families of police personnel killed on duty

The Tamil Nadu government has issued a formal order sanctioning special financial assistance of ₹1 crore to the bereaved families of police personnel who lose their lives while performing duties involving exceptional courage in maintaining law and order

By Dakshin Bureau·November 9, 2026
Chennai Metro to follow Sunday timetable on November 9 amid Deepavali holidays

Chennai Metro to follow Sunday timetable on November 9 amid Deepavali holidays

Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) has announced that metro services across Chennai will follow the Sunday timetable on Monday, November 9, 2026, in view of the ongoing Deepavali holidays.

By Dakshin Bureau·November 8, 2026
IMD issues heavy rainfall alert for Tamil Nadu, Keralam; snowfall likely in Kashmir on November 12
Environment

IMD issues heavy rainfall alert for Tamil Nadu, Keralam; snowfall likely in Kashmir on November 12

The India Meteorological Department (IMD), in its weather alert issued on November 7, has forecast isolated heavy rainfall over Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal from November 7 to 10.

By Dakshin Bureau·November 8, 2026
Tamil Nadu Government announces ₹2,000-crore Vetri Laptop Scheme for college students
Politics

Tamil Nadu Government announces ₹2,000-crore Vetri Laptop Scheme for college students

Government and government-aided institution students across undergraduate, diploma and professional courses to benefit

By Sudin Pardesi·November 7, 2026
Tamil Nadu tops sixth tranche of ECMS approvals with four projects worth ₹607 crore
Business

Tamil Nadu tops sixth tranche of ECMS approvals with four projects worth ₹607 crore

State secures the highest number of approvals among all states, strengthening its position as a major electronics manufacturing destination

By Sudin Pardesi·November 7, 2026
Deepavali rush brings Chennai traffic to a standstill; thousands head to hometowns

Deepavali rush brings Chennai traffic to a standstill; thousands head to hometowns

Chennai witnessed heavy traffic congestion on Friday evening as thousands of residents began travelling to their hometowns ahead of Deepavali, which falls on November 9.

By Dakshin Bureau·November 7, 2026
Chennai roads will be upgraded to national highway standards before next monsoon: Minister Aadhav Arjuna
Politics

Chennai roads will be upgraded to national highway standards before next monsoon: Minister Aadhav Arjuna

Tamil Nadu Highways Minister Aadhav Arjuna has promised a major improvement in Chennai's road infrastructure, stating that the city's roads will be transformed to resemble national highways before the next rainy season. He also asserted that there would be no corruption, even to the extent of a single rupee, in the execution of road projects.

By Dakshin Bureau·November 6, 2026
ISRO Chairman V. Narayanan meets Tamil Nadu CM Vijay, discusses Kulasekarapattinam spaceport
Politics

ISRO Chairman V. Narayanan meets Tamil Nadu CM Vijay, discusses Kulasekarapattinam spaceport

ISRO Chairman V. Narayanan met Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay at the Secretariat on Friday and held discussions for more than 30 minutes on the progress of the spaceport being developed at Kulasekarapattinam in Thoothukudi district.

By Dakshin Bureau·November 6, 2026
Chennai MTC operates free connecting buses to temporary Maraimalai Nagar bus terminus for Diwali
Politics

Chennai MTC operates free connecting buses to temporary Maraimalai Nagar bus terminus for Diwali

The Metropolitan Transport Corporation (MTC) in Chennai is operating free connecting bus services to facilitate passengers travelling to their hometowns for the Diwali festival.

By Dakshin Bureau·November 6, 2026
DMK veteran Durai Murugan named in ₹1,427-crore sand mining corruption case
Politics

DMK veteran Durai Murugan named in ₹1,427-crore sand mining corruption case

Senior DMK leader and former Tamil Nadu Water Resources Minister Durai Murugan has been named in a corruption case registered by the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) over alleged irregularities in river sand mining between 2021 and 2024.

By Dakshin Bureau·November 6, 2026
Vijay reportedly set to return before the camera for government advertisement film
Politics

Vijay reportedly set to return before the camera for government advertisement film

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and actor C. Joseph Vijay is reportedly preparing to return before the camera, this time for a government advertisement film.

By Dakshin Bureau·November 6, 2026
Perumal Murugan alleges irregularities in Periyar Arivulagam book procurement; Tamil Nadu Govt. orders inquiry
Politics

Perumal Murugan alleges irregularities in Periyar Arivulagam book procurement; Tamil Nadu Govt. orders inquiry

Renowned Tamil writer Perumal Murugan has alleged large-scale irregularities in the procurement of books for the newly inaugurated Periyar Arivulagam Library and Science Centre in Coimbatore, prompting the Tamil Nadu government to order an immediate inquiry.

By Dakshin Bureau·November 6, 2026
Vijay and Trisha attend YS Anil Reddy’s daughter’s wedding reception in Chennai, together
Entertainment

Vijay and Trisha attend YS Anil Reddy’s daughter’s wedding reception in Chennai, together

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and actor C. Joseph Vijay and actress Trisha Krishnan attended the wedding reception of YS Anil Reddy’s daughter in Chennai on Thursday, November 5.

By Dakshin Bureau·November 6, 2026
Tamil Nadu Minister launches ₹100 special vegetable kits in Vellore ahead of Deepavali
Politics

Tamil Nadu Minister launches ₹100 special vegetable kits in Vellore ahead of Deepavali

Tamil Nadu Minister for Handlooms and Textiles M. Vijay Balaji launched the distribution of Vetri Special Vegetable Kits in Vellore district ahead of the Deepavali festival.

By Dakshin Bureau·November 6, 2026
Vultr launches 20 MW AI Factory in Chennai with 10,000 AMD GPUs
Technology

Vultr launches 20 MW AI Factory in Chennai with 10,000 AMD GPUs

Tamil Nadu has taken a significant step towards strengthening its artificial intelligence and advanced computing ecosystem with the inauguration of Vultr’s 20 MW AI Factory in Chennai, powered by approximately 10,000 AMD Instinct GPUs.

By Dakshin Bureau·November 5, 2026
KTR, Jagan Mohan Reddy and Tamil Nadu CM Vijay attend Y.S. Anil’s daughter’s wedding in Chennai
Politics

KTR, Jagan Mohan Reddy and Tamil Nadu CM Vijay attend Y.S. Anil’s daughter’s wedding in Chennai

A wedding celebration in Chennai brought together prominent political leaders from three southern states, with BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao (KTR), YSR Congress Party president and former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy, and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay attending the wedding of Y.S. Anil’s daughter.

By Dakshin Bureau·November 5, 2026
Tamil Nadu Minister Keerthana interacts with Tamil diaspora in Germany’s Munich
Politics

Tamil Nadu Minister Keerthana interacts with Tamil diaspora in Germany’s Munich

Tamil Nadu Minister Keerthana met members of the Tamil community living in Munich, Germany, and discussed the State government's industrial initiatives, development projects and long-term vision.

By Dakshin Bureau·November 5, 2026
Tamil Nadu issues fire safety NOCs for 10,244 temporary firecracker shops
Politics

Tamil Nadu issues fire safety NOCs for 10,244 temporary firecracker shops

The Tamil Nadu Fire and Rescue Services Department has issued No Objection Certificates (NOCs) to 10,244 temporary firecracker shops across the State ahead of Deepavali, paving the way for seasonal fireworks sales.

By Dakshin Bureau·November 5, 2026
CM Vijay writes to PM Modi, seeks Supreme Court bench in Chennai, a long pending demand of TN
Politics

CM Vijay writes to PM Modi, seeks Supreme Court bench in Chennai, a long pending demand of TN

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi urging the establishment of a permanent Supreme Court bench in Chennai, reviving the state's long-pending demand for greater access to the country's highest judicial institution for litigants from southern India.

By Dakshin Bureau·November 4, 2026
Tamil Nadu Transport Minister directs bus drivers and conductors to treat passengers with courtesy
Politics

Tamil Nadu Transport Minister directs bus drivers and conductors to treat passengers with courtesy

Tamil Nadu Transport Minister A. Vijay Tamilan Parthiban has advised drivers and conductors working in State Transport Undertakings to behave respectfully and courteously towards passengers.

By Dakshin Bureau·November 4, 2026
Tamil Nadu plans 25-year infrastructure roadmap for 16 urban local bodies; invites development plans
Politics

Tamil Nadu plans 25-year infrastructure roadmap for 16 urban local bodies; invites development plans

The Tamil Nadu government has invited consultancy firms to prepare comprehensive 25-year City Infrastructure Development Plans (CIDPs) for 16 urban local bodies, in a major initiative to address future civic infrastructure requirements and strengthen urban planning.

By Dakshin Bureau·November 4, 2026
Southern Railway announces Diwali special trains between Thiruvananthapuram North and Tambaram

Southern Railway announces Diwali special trains between Thiruvananthapuram North and Tambaram

Southern Railway has announced special trains between Thiruvananthapuram North and Tambaram to facilitate passenger travel during the Diwali festive season.

By Dakshin Bureau·November 4, 2026