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Retired military dogs to spread joy for special kids

IN a major role change, the canine soldiers of the Indian Army will now serve children after completion of their service to the nation.

BANGLADESH STIRRING TROUBLE TO HIDE CRISIS

Bangladesh is heading toward an alarming economic situation. Its future now hinges on a delicate balance of domestic political developments and international interventions

WHEN FESTIVALS HOP OVER RELIGIOUS LINES

APPY Christmas in advance, dear readers. Besides feasting on fruit-rich Christmas cake, pears and cherries made of marzipan and hot cocoa, one of our childhood rituals was to reread our favourite Christmas stories in the holidays.

9 shops gutted in massive fire in Kasaragod

A devastating fire engulfed nine shops in Perla town in Enmakaje village late Saturday night.

Posts on murder at Nellai court: 3 cases filed

The Tirunelveli Taluk police registered three cases against persons of different castes for social media posts allegedly inciting communal tensions over the murder of one Mayandi near the entrance of the Tirunelveli court complex on Friday.

Cop shows video to debunk Allu Arjun's claim

Hyd cops releases video timeline of stampede; Allu Arjun claims he was unaware of the stampede until next day

Only 121 security personnel to guard AP CM's residence

FOLLOWING the directives of Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, the security detail assigned to him has been significantly reduced.

Armed police to be deployed at all TN courts

FOLLOWING the murder of a man near the court in Tirunelveli district, DGP Shankar Jiwal has directed the deployment of armed police at all court complexes in the state.

VIT ranked 396 in QS world univ rankings

VIT has secured 396th rank in QS World University Rankings: Sustainability 2025 released recently, a statement issued by the institute said.

A WALK DOWN MEMORY LANE OF MK'S POLITICAL ACUMEN, SHARP WIT

(Top) A file pic of M Karunanidhi in the Assembly; (left) CM MK Stalin releasing the book recently | EXPRESS

Childline workers' salaries increased after 1-year delay

AFTER a delay of a year, the Department of Child Welfare and Special Services has increased the salaries of child-line workers across the state.

Annamalai, Poyyamozhi spar over edu fund allocation

DENYING charges over allocation of funds for the education department, School Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi dismissed the allegations that internet bills for district education offices have not been paid leading to suspension of connections.

Betrayal has been watchword of EPS's political career: Stalin

CM slams Edappadi for not flaying Shah's Ambedkar comment or centre for tungsten mining

Youth assaults 9-year-old SC boy for 'scribbling on car' in Tiruppur, held

DISTRICT police arrested a 25-year-old youth who attacked a 9-year-old SC boy for allegedly scribbling on the dust of his car near Avinashi.

Dindigul has most drowning deaths in south TN

315 out of 1,948 drowning deaths between 2021 and 2024 reported in Dindigul district; Thoothukudi second highest

Madurai corpn floats 2 tenders for Jallikattu

In view of the Jallikattu festival, the Madurai City Corporation has floated two separate tenders at a total cost of over ₹50 lakh to make arrangements in Avaniyapuram, and also to conduct patch works on the roads in wards 92 and 100.

Dindigul has most drowning deaths in south TN

315 out of 1,948 drowning deaths between 2021 and 2024 reported in Dindigul district; Thoothukudi second highest

Asst jailer held for sexually assaulting minor

An assistant jailer of Madurai central prison, identified as Balagurusamy, was arrested by All Women Police of Thilagar Thidal on charges of sexually assaulting a minor girl in Madurai on Saturday.

Consider plea to repair roads, tourist places in Kanniyakumari: HC

THE Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court recently directed the secretary of municipal administration and Kanniyakumari collector to consider and take a decision expeditiously on a plea seeking repair and maintenance of the public roads, platforms at Kanniyakumari Bus Stand and other tourist places in the Kanniyakumari Town Panchayat.

Tangedco Dindigul spent ₹5 lakh per year on travel allowance, ₹22L for 2021-24: RTI

THE Dindigul Division of Tangedco spent ₹22,30,008 on travel allowance (TA) for officials from 2021-2024, revealed an RTI reply.

Hopes return but nightmare of Dec 26 remains

Can one really get over loss of loved ones & cherished homes? Thousands of families continue struggle to find answer

Former inmates of children's home reunite ahead of anniv

In a heartwarming reunion ahead of the 20th anniversary of the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami, former inmates of the Annai Sathya Government Children's Home gathered on Sunday to relive their shared memories and express gratitude to those who stood by them during the disaster.

Obstinate Guv delays V-C appointment: Teachers

THE Association of University Teachers (AUT) on Sunday expressed serious concerns over the inordinate delay and the \"unwarranted intervention\" of Governor R N Ravi, who is also the chancellor of state universities, in the appointment of vice-chancellors (V-C).

IMA to launch job portal on Friday

THE Indian Medical Association (IMA) has developed an online platform called 'Doctors Employment Exchange', in an effort to generate jobs for doctors in the private sector within the country and abroad.

Atrocities in the name of Dharma due to ignorance

DAYS after expressing concern over the resurgence of temple-mosque disputes threatening to disrupt communal harmony, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Sunday said that all acts of persecution and atrocities committed in the name of Dharma (religion) were due to lack of true comprehension of Dharma.

2-year 'probation' for new drivers in Kerala soon

STARTING next year, it won't be all smooth sailing for those receiving their driver's licence in Kerala.

India, Kuwait now strategic partners

Key defence pact signed; Modi holds extensive talks with the Emir, invites him to visit India

I Know How to Play Real Characters

Jennifer Lopez speaks to Katie Ellis on how Unstoppable made her realise that she can overcome anything in life

Of Our Non-violent Ancestors

Pattanaik provides a comprehensive insight into the mysterious world of the Harappan civilisation

The Corrosive Power of Pride

Pride fosters a sense of superiority that harms relationships, distorts the mind, and impedes personal and spiritual growth