Here are the big stories from Tamil Nadu today
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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, while responding to a special call attention motion, declared in the Legislative Assembly that the State government and especially he, who “hailed from the Delta region”, would, under no circumstances, allow any project that would affect the farmers in that region.
While the Opposition MLAs expressed surprise as to how the State government was unaware of the auction earlier, AIADMK leader Edappadi K. Palaniswami urged DMK MPs to raise in Parliament the issue of auction of three lignite blocks in Tamil Nadu.
Meanwhile, BJP state president K. Annamalai called on Union Minister for Coal and Mines Prahlad Joshi and submitted a representation requesting to remove the three lignite blocks ( East of Sethiathope, Michaelpatti, Vadaseri) from the coal auction tender in the Delta region.
Five young priests, aged between 18 to 23 years, drowned at Dharmalingeshwarar temple tank in Moovarasampet, a suburb in south Chennai, this morning when they were performing rituals as part of theerthavari festival .
Minister T.M. Anbarasan who visited the spot said prior police permission was not obtained to conduct the event.
Later in the day, Chief Minister Mr. Stalin who condoled the deaths, announced a solatium of ₹2 lakh to each of the bereaved families.
A week after allegation of custodial torture by suspended IPS officer Balveer Singh came to light in Ambasamudram of Tirunelveli district, inspectors S. Chandramohan of Ambasamudram, B. Rajakumari of Kallidaikurichi and A. Perumal of Vickramasingapuram police stations have been placed in vacancy reserve.
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.