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Centre urged to ensure devolution of funds to TN without bias

THE AIADMK general council meeting of the AIADMK on Sunday urged the central government to ensure devolution of funds to Tamil Nadu without any partiality.

IN PURSUIT OF AN ELUSIVE TRUTH FOR OVER A DECADE

AS THE NEW SRI LANKAN PRESIDENT COMMENCES HIS FIRST STATE VISIT TO INDIA, TNIE ECHOES THE EXPECTATIONS OF THE MARGINALISED LANKAN TAMILS IN RESOLVING LONG-PENDING ISSUES

EPS' allegations against govt baseless: DMK

HOURS after the AIADMK adopted several resolutions against the state government at the party's general body meeting, the ruling DMK accused AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami of fabricating baseless allegations.

Centre urged to support TN welfare schemes

'BLP-led union govt ignoring states' interests'

Arjuna resigns; VCK chief says he should've kept mum

SEVEN days after his temporary suspension from VCK, deputy general secretary Aadhav Arjuna announced his resignation from the party on Sunday.

Ministers chair review meeting on damage to roads in Nellai, Tenkasi

PUBLIC Works Department and Highways Minister E V Velu and Revenue and Disaster Management Minister KKSSR Ramachandran chaired a review meeting with highway department officials from Tenkasi, Thoothukudi and Tirunelveli districts at the Tenkasi collectorate here on Sunday.

Thoothukudi residents, farmers in distress as water stagnation continues

Though the downpour has receded, both entrances of Thoothukudi Government Medical College Hospital are still inundated and the stagnant rainwater in residential areas has also not drained out.

Resumption of Nellai-Kollam trains: Posters against MP, rly

SEEKING the restoration of direct train services on the Tirunelveli-Pavoorchatram-Tenkasi-Kollam route, posters were put up across Pavoorchatram and neighbouring villages in protest against the Southern Railways and Tenkasi MP Rani Srikumar on Sunday.

Sattupathu farmers decry paddy crop loss as rain batters Nellai dist

350 acres of crop damaged; farmers say many did not receive compensation last year too

Appavu releases water from Thamirabarani-Karumeniyar river-link project

ASSEMBLY Speaker M Appavu released water from the Kariyandi diversion weir of the Thamirabarani-Nambiyar-Karumeniyar river-linking project to various waterbodies here on Sunday.

Ration shop employees weighed down by harsh penalty norms

RATION shop employees across the state have expressed concern over the imposition of a penalty up to three times for any decrease in the quantity of stock in ration shops.

FSG to ensure schemes get implemented at tribal schools

THE tribal welfare department, which manages 320 schools in tribal areas, will soon establish a functional support group (FSG) in order to oversee the implementation of government schemes in the schools and to identify the need for specific changes so as to cater to its students.

Detailed form for UDISE+ portal burden TN teachers

A section of teachers complain that the detailed questionnaire to update data in the centre's Unified District Information System for Education Plus (UDISE+) portal, is eating up their teaching time.

ED links Sadiq firm to contractor for TN schools

ONE of the 21 businesses of Jaffer Sadiq, in which the alleged proceeds of the international drug trafficking operations were infused, supplied geometry boxes and school bags to a contractor of the Tamil Nadu Text Book Corporation, the Enforcement Directorate's (ED) probe has found.

Thousands pay tributes to Elangovan

THOUSANDS, including the public, Congress leaders and cadres, paid tribute to late Congress leader and Erode (East) MLA EVKS Elangovan, who was laid to rest with state honours at the electric crematorium in Mugalivakkam on Sunday.

Rajya Sabha to hold debate on Constitution from today

Rajya Sabha is expected to witness fiery debates between the government and the opposition on Monday as it begins a two-day debate on the Constitution to mark the 75th anniversary of the founding document's adoption.

Dharavi to crorepati, Simran's dream rise

SIMRAN SHAIKH was bought for her base price of ₹10 lakh by UP Warriorz at the inaugural Women's Premier League auction.

The Time to Love is Now

Cherish and love those around you while they are still here, as regret often strikes when it's too late

Coffee, Coorg and Avocado

A quaint hillstation in the Western Ghats is witnessing an avocado revolution

Brew a Cup of Beauty

This hot cup of flavoured tea promises clearer skin and a radiant glow

The Partisan Burden of Legislative Umpires

When Prime Minister Narendra Modi called India the Mother of Democracy, he wasn't kidding.

'I am Truth Wing, I am Bharat Wing'

Anand Neelakantan talks to Vikram Sampath about the dichotomy in the narrative regarding Tipu Sultan, and allegations that the author is part of the 'right-wing' historians group

Between Consent and Control

During a scene in the play Urmila, the audience spontaneously leans forward and starts clapping spontaneously.

RENAISSANCE IN CRICKET

With the presence of ex-Oz players in the team, Italy Cricket Federation has shown ambitions to cultivate the sport; their immediate aim will be to qualify for the T20 World Cup in 2026

Jota rescues 10-man Liverpool, Arsenal frustrated

DIOGO Jota rescued Liverpool as the Premier League leaders recovered from Andy Robertson's early red card to snatch a 2-2 draw with Fulham, while Arsenal's title challenge was dented by a goalless stalemate against Everton on Saturday.

CEO KILLER IN US IS NEW ANTI-HERO

S thought leaders are struggling to deal with the fallout of the killing of Brian Thompson, CEO of the insurer United Healthcare.

ISL: BFC fight back to earn a point

BENGALURU FC were in danger of suffering their third defeat of the ongoing Indian Super League season, in Bengaluru on Saturday.

Can't let big biz into banking yet

Reserve Bank needs to take extra care when it comes to digital lenders, says KV Kamath

ED hands over BPSL's assets worth ₹4k cr to JSW

The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) handed over Bhushan Power and Steel Ltd (BPSL's) assets worth ₹4,025 crore to JSW, which successfully bid for BPSL under the insolvency resolution process.

Credit card delinquencies increase by 110 bps to 7.6%

INDICATING the rising indebtedness of individuals and households, delinquency rates among credit card issuers or the portfolio at risk in the banking parlance, have risen by as much as 110 basis points to 7.6% as of June 2024 from 6.5% in June 2023.