Here are the big stories from Tamil Nadu today
The Hindu
Amidst party leadership tussle between Edappadi K. Palaniswami and O. Paneerselvam, AIADMK is set fo
Amidst party leadership tussle between Edappadi K. Palaniswami and O. Paneerselvam, AIADMK is set for a clash with the Congress during the Erode East Assembly constituency by-election slated for February 27 after its ally, Tamil Maanila Congress (TMC), today, announced its decision to forgo the seat, upon request by AIADMK.
Earlier yesterday, DMK declared that its ally Congress would contest for the seat.
The by-poll was necessitated following the recent demise of Congress MLA E. Thirumahan Everaa who defeated TMC candidate M. Yuvaraja with a margin of 8,904 votes during the Assembly Election in 2021.
The Tamil Nadu president of BJP would begin his padayatra across Tamil Nadu from Tiruchendur in Thoothukudi district on April 14 which marks the Tamil New Year.
The decision was made during the party’s state executive meeting that was held in Cuddalore district.
Mr. Annamalai is likely to cover all 234 Assembly constituencies in the State with extensive interactions with the public and is expected to complete the yatra ahead of the Lok Sabha polls next year.
A forester, identified as Rajesh Kumar, who had been working in the Boluvampatti forest range of Coimbatore Forest Division, was suspended for allegedly siphoning off several lakh rupees for about a year, by issuing fake entry tickets to visitors at the Kovai Courtallam waterfalls.
Ranya Rao, caught smuggling gold at Kempegowda International Airport, claimed innocence, but agencies suspect syndicate involvement.
World Sleep Day: More than 26% of professionals said they are getting less than six hours of sleep in the night, a problem even more pronounced among entrepreneurs.
Samuel Browne's botanical explorations in 17th-century Madras offer insights into traditional plant uses and changing flora over time.
CPS Abolition Movement protests in Dindigul urging State government to implement old pension scheme promised by DMK.
Union Finance Minister criticizes removal of Indian currency symbol '₹' in Tamil Nadu Budget 2025-26 documents, citing national unity concerns.
State government provides ₹100 crore to KMRL for Kakkanad extension, speeding up construction and addressing funding issues.
ED joins probe into gold smuggling case involving Kannada actor Ranya Rao, raids multiple locations in Bengaluru.
Bombay High Court questions Maharashtra government on failure to register FIR against police officers in custodial death case.
Uttar Pradesh Minister Sanjay Nishad faces backlash for suggesting those who have issues with Holi colours should leave the country.
Tamil Nadu sees improved Olive Ridley turtle nesting season with over 2.5 lakh eggs collected, efforts to protect marine life.
Speeding bus crash on Paramakudi-Madurai highway kills woman, injures 23; driver flees scene, causing critical injuries.
Transport Minister flags off private and KSRTC buses from Goshree islands to Kochi city, improving public transportation.
TSPSC clarifies Group-I Mains exam evaluation process, releases key statistics, and addresses misinformation, ensuring fairness and transparency.