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PROPOSING A 2-FACTOR FORMULA FOR SHARING

HE 16th Finance Commission so far visited 16 states; visits to 12 more will be completed in the next few months.

UPHEAVAL IN LEVANT RAISES UNCERTAINTY AROUND THE WORLD

The governance of Syria can well fall into the hands of fundamentalist groups. Global powers must work towards dousing such a fire rather than reigniting it

'Battling for socially-representative music'

CHENNAI: Carnatic singer T M Krishna was presented with the Sangita Kalanidhi MS Subbulakshmi Award at The Music Academy's 98th Annual Conference and Concerts inauguration in Chennai on Sunday.

TN reply sought on PIL for toilets in Kodai hubs

THE Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court on Monday sought a response from the state government on a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) petition seeking directions to clean the Kodaikanal Lake periodically and provide sufficient toilet facilities for tourists visiting the hill station.

Poaching of migratory birds in Odisha: 5 held

In a major crackdown, wildlife officials arrested a 28-year-old man for allegedly poaching over two dozen migratory and resident birds near Chilika lake.

Rodents bite five girls at govt hostel in Keesara

FIVE girl students were administered treatment on Monday after allegedly being bitten by rodents at the Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Girls' Hostel in Keesara mandal of Medchal-Malkajgiri district, prompting stinging criticism from the Opposition.

Sadiq's link to textbook corpn: BJP prez asks min to explain

BJP state president K Annamalai on Monday demanded an explanation from state school education minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi on the alleged link between drug kingpin Jaffer Sadiq and a contractor of Tamil Nadu Textbook Corporation.

Reserve bank's announcement on loan ceiling deceptive: CPI

THE farmers' wing of the Communist Party of India (CPI) said the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) announcement that farmers can avail loans of up to ₹2 lakh without collateral is deceptive.

TN's domestic electricity rates lowest in India

THE state has the lowest average electricity rates for domestic consumers compared to other states, the state government said in an official statement.

Basha, Coimbatore serial blast mastermind, dies

S A Basha (84), the founder of banned militant outfit Al-Umma, who was sentenced to life imprisonment in the 1998 Coimbatore bomb blast case, passed away due to age-related illnesses at PSG Hospitals in Coimbatore on Monday evening.

Suspect's plea against charge sheet in girl suicide case binned

THE Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court on Monday dismissed the petition filed by the hostel warden accused of abetting the suicide of a 17-year-old girl student in Michealpatti of Thanjavur in 2022.

Hong Fu footwear unit to start Ranipet ops by January 2026

Chief Minister MK Stalin virtually laid the foundation stone for the ₹1,500 crore non-leather footwear manufacturing facility developed by Taiwan-based Hong Fu Industrial Group at SIPCOT Industrial Park in Panapakkam in Ranipet.

Ennum Ezhuthum, Pudumai Penn a hit: SPC

Planning panel's report to CM includes policies for sustainable land use, job, water & community dog management

Suspect's plea against charge sheet in girl suicide case binned

THE Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court on Monday dismissed the petition filed by the hostel warden accused of abetting the suicide of a 17-year-old girl student in Michealpatti of Thanjavur in 2022.

NGT tells Aavin to check feasibility of selling milk in reusable plastic bottles

THE southern bench of National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Monday directed Aavin to explore the feasibility of selling milk in reusable plastic bottles.

82-year-old man arrested for killing son

AN 82-year-old man was arrested for killing his son during a heated argument in the wee hours on Monday.

Corpn invites applications to run crematorium

THE Tirunelveli corporation has invited applications from non-profit organisations to operate the government-owned modern gas crematorium in Sindupoondurai, which was renovated following the damage during the December 2023 floods.

Women demand action against usurer, say police refused to act on complaint

A group of women submitted a petition with Collector K Elambahavath demanding action against a money lender demanding high and erratic interest rates during the weekly grievance redressal meeting on Monday.

53 Thamirabarani irrigation tanks reach 95% capacity, says collector

Though none of the tanks in Thoothukudi district overflowed in the recent rain, 53 system irrigation tanks of the Thamirabarani River have reached 95% of its full capacity, said Collector K. Elambahavath on Monday.

Rain threat: 100 pregnant women shifted to hosps

IN wake of heavy rains in the last few days, health officials in Tenkasi shifted over 100 pregnant women who neared their due date at various government hospitals, successfully performing nearly 60 deliveries.

No end to dumping of KL biomedical waste in Kodaganallur and Palavoor

Locals allege waste from Kerala hosps discarded at night by trucks going to a paper mill

Return of land will take SL Tamils wounded by conflict closer to peace

15 yrs since war ended, dispossessed Tamils pin their hopes on new govt to regain property

Tongue-split tattoo: Minor among 3 held

TWO men and a juvenile were arrested on Sunday night for running a tattoo shop without a license and allegedly putting people's lives in danger by performing tongue-split surgery on their customers.

Free travel pass for police in govt buses: Home dept

RESOLVING the spat between police personnel and transport corporation staff over free commute in government buses, the home department announced that personnel ranging from Grade II constables to inspectors will be given a bus pass for free travel.

'ONOP is BJP's bid to bring in prez-type govt'

REITERATING the DMK's stand that the BJP-led union government's 'One Nation One Poll' proposal is not suitable for the country, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Monday alleged that the centre seeks to push the bill with the ulterior motive of conducting a presidential form of election, against the spirit of the constitution.

Will not allow Lankan territory to be used against India, says Dissanayake

SRI Lanka will not allow its territory to be used against India's national security interests, Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake assured Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday.

Record gold imports widen trade deficit

IN what could put pressure on the economy, India's trade deficit -- the difference between imports and exports -- widened to a record $37.8 billion in November, showing a 4.8% drop in exports and a record increase in imports driven by massive gold demand.

Gukesh's achievement is massive & I'm very happy for him: Erigaisi

IT was no surprise for Arjun Erigaisi to witness his teammate and friend D Gukesh become a world champion. The India No 1 had predicted the recent World Chess Championship to be a one-sided event in favour of Gukesh while speaking to this daily last month.

Despite poor first season, Simran steals show at WPL auction

SIMRAN Shaikh is a \"bindhast\" person. A proper Bambaiya cricketer. A player with whom you can have an evening tea and talk about the game for hours. But don't let her laid-back attitude fool you. When it comes to her cricket, she is as focused as one can be.

LONE RANGER BUMRAH

Pacer claims second five-wicket haul of the tour but India let Australia off the