Here are the big stories from Tamil Nadu today
The Hindu
After a two-day search in Mandapam sea with the help of divers, 12 bars of gold weighing 1.5 kg each
After a two-day search in Mandapam sea with the help of divers, 12 bars of gold weighing 1.5 kg each, that were dumped in sea by smugglers were recovered. According to preliminary reports, the recovered gold weighs about 18 kgs and is worth crores of rupees.
Earlier, sleuths of Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) who were tipped off about gold smuggling through sea near Mandapam kept a vigil on the sea, along with the Coast Guard. Yesterday, when the team approached a suspected boat, the suspects who were later nabbed, dumped unidentified items into the sea. Investigation is on.
During a public meeting at Erode, the interim general secretary of AIADMK Edappadi K. Palaniswami, introduces K.S. Thennarasu, the candidate of National Democratic Alliance (NDA) for the byelection.
The meeting is also being attending by AIADMK’s senior leaders and coalition party leaders including G.K. Vasan of Tamil Maanila Congress.
Earlier in the day, election officials sealed a marriage hall at Krishnampalayam in Erode (East) Assembly constituency where AIADMK functionaries conducted a meeting without obtaining permission, for the second time.
President of India Droupadi Murmu is to visit Madurai and Coimbatore on February 18, during her maiden trip to Tamil Nadu after assuming office in July last year.
According to sources, Ms. Murmu will visit the Meenakshi Amman Temple in Madurai and later arrive at Coimbatore to attend the Mahashivratri programme at Isha Yoga Centre the same night.
Over 4.27 lakh students begin SSLC and Plus Two exams in Kerala, with various subjects and exam centers.
Discussion on major development projects, including drinking water, drainage, and parking systems, at the District Development Coordination and Monitoring Committee meeting.
Water Resources Minister Nimmala Ramanaidu has stated that Godavari Pushkaralu will be conducted from July 23 to August 3, 2027.
Rising obesity rates in India, particularly among women in South Indian States, highlighted with BMI data and PM Modi's advice.
Special educator Soumya Devadiga selected as coach for Indian team in Special Olympics Winter Games in Italy.
Gade Srinivasulu Naidu wins North Coastal Andhra Pradesh Teachers' Constituency election with overwhelming support from teachers.
Congress alleges BJP government in Madhya Pradesh plans to privatise 40% of forests, displacing tribals from their habitat.
Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi advocates renaming Indus Valley Civilization to Saraswathi Civilization, challenging historical narratives.
A study by researchers from NIMHANS, in collaboration with doctors from Australia, United Kingdom and some states in India, has found suicidal ideation and suicide attempts alarmingly high among college students across the country.
First trial run of disposing 10-tonne Union Carbide toxic waste in Pithampur begins after Supreme Court's decision.
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First trial run of disposing 10-tonne Union Carbide toxic waste in Pithampur begins after Supreme Court's decision.
Rwanda-backed M23 rebels abduct 130 patients from hospitals in eastern Congo, escalating conflict and sparking international concern.