Chennai: Tamil Nadu govt will launch the ‘Thaaimaaman Thanga Mothiram’ scheme on Sept 15, coinciding with the birth anniversary of former chief minister C N Annadurai, with an annual allocation of ₹755.83 crore for its implementation.The scheme was one of the key promises outlined in TVK’s manifesto released ahead of the 2026 assembly election. The…
Chennai: Chief minister C Joseph Vijay on Tuesday delivered his first reply to the governor’s address in the assembly, reiterating his govt would neither allow anyone to misuse public money nor spare those who did so in the past.Vijay rebutted charges that he was a political novice and defended his fledgling govt’s 40-day track record,…
Leader of Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin Chennai: Leader of opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin on Tuesday charged that chief minister C Joseph Vijay has turned the assembly into a “shooting spot”.Speaking to reporters outside the assembly after he walked out from the session, Udhayanidhi said Vijay delivered a `scripted performance’ instead of answering questions raised by the opposition.“Vijay…
For boys graduating from Class X at Chennai High School in Chozhavaram, the end of schooling comes with an added burden. With no govt or corporation higher secondary school for boys within a 5-km radius, they are forced to seek admission outside this distance or turn to private schools.Residents say this has been the case…
Chennai: Syrma SGS Technology plans to set up a joint venture with Japan-based Kaga Electronics India and has agreed to establish, develop and operate an advanced electronics manufacturing services (EMS) facility in India. The joint venture will focus on Japanese clients. The company will own 60% of the equity, while Kaga will own 40% and…
Dinesh Arjun, co-founder and CEO of Raptee.HV Chennai: Raptee.HV is seeking to raise Rs 200 crore to finance a production ramp-up, expand its retail network, and develop its next generation of products, as the Chennai-based electric motorcycle startup prepares for a new phase of growth.After spending seven years building its technology platform and quietly refining…
Dinesh Arjun, co-founder and CEO of Raptee.HV Chennai: Raptee.HV is seeking to raise Rs 200 crore to finance a production ramp-up, expand its retail network, and develop its next generation of products, as the Chennai-based electric motorcycle startup prepares for a new phase of growth.After spending seven years building its technology platform and quietly refining…
Tangedco employee nabbed for graft Chennai: Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) sleuths arrested an assistant attached to the Tamil Nadu Electricity Board (Tangedco) headquarters after he was caught accepting a bribe of ₹50,000 from a suspended employee for processing his reinstatement order.According to DVAC officials, Balasubramanian, an assistant engineer who worked in the Besant…
Chennai: Tamil Nadu school students may soon get to visit the state’s most important archaeological sites as part of their history lessons. The Tourism Department is finalising a heritage tourism circuit, expected to be launched by the end of July, that will connect Keezhadi, Adichanallur, Korkai, Gudiyam Caves, prominent Pallava-era monuments and other heritage sites…
Chennai: On the occasion of Olympics Day on Tuesday, sports minister Aadhav Arjuna revealed plans to establish 10 Olympic academies across the state.Aadhav said the govt is working on a new sports structure targeting children in the 8-18 age group to produce Olympic medal winners.He also said that all the sports hostel rooms will be…
