Tamil Nadu Government Polytechnics See Strong Placement Growth Government polytechnic colleges in Tamil Nadu have recorded a strong placement trend this year, highlighting the growing demand for diploma students in technical and vocational sectors. According to officials, one major reason behind the near-total placement performance is the practical nature of diploma courses. These programmes are designed to give students hands-on training, trade-specific knowledge

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay has allowed theatres to screen five shows daily for new Tamil film releases during the first week, giving a major boost to the industry. Vijay’s Big Move For Tamil Cinema Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay has taken an important decision aimed at supporting the Tamil film industry. According to reports, theatres across Tamil Nadu will now be allowed to screen five shows per day for new Tamil-language films

Police Conduct During Sulur Girl Murder Case Draws Public Criticism Press Meet Conduct Draws Criticism The Coimbatore press meet row has sparked criticism in Tamil Nadu after reports claimed senior police officials appeared insensitive during a briefing on the Sulur girl murder case. The issue drew strong reactions from the public, with many questioning whether officials should have shown greater seriousness while addressing a crime involving a child. T

CM Vijay Reviews Public Safety After Two Separate Crimes Shock Tamil Nadu Two Incidents Shock Tamil Nadu Tamil Nadu’s law-and-order situation has come under sharp focus after two separate crimes in Coimbatore and Madurai triggered public concern. In Coimbatore, a 10-year-old girl from Pallapalayam under Sulur police limits went missing on Thursday, May 21, 2026, while playing near her house. Her body was found the next morning near the Kannampal

Manickam Tagore Hits Back At Udhayanidhi Stalin As Congress-DMK Alliance Split Widens   Congress-DMK Rift Grows After Election Results The political rift between Congress and DMK has widened in Tamil Nadu after Congress MP Manickam Tagore strongly criticised Udhayanidhi Stalin for his remarks against the national party. Udhayanidhi had accused Congress of betraying the DMK

India Plans New Space Manufacturing Hubs In Gujarat And Tamil Nadu   Space Hubs To Support Private Firms India is set to strengthen its private space industry with new common technical facilities in Gujarat and Tamil Nadu. The Department of Space has approved these state-backed hubs to help startups and large companies build

Chennai Suburban Rail Upgrade To Improve Arakkonam-Chengalpattu Connectivity   Arakkonam-Chengalpattu Line Upgrade The Arakkonam-Chengalpattu rail doubling project has received approval from Indian Railways, marking a major step for Chennai’s suburban rail upgrade. The Rs 993 crore project, covering 68 km under Southern Railway, is expected to reduce train congestion and improve movement on one of Tamil Nadu’s busy railway co

Amma Canteens Set For Upgrade Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay has directed officials to improve Amma Canteens across the state after complaints over poor maintenance, ageing kitchen equipment and declining food quality. The government has asked authorities to refurbish canteen buildings, upgrade kitchen infrastructure, buy additional cooking vessels and ensure that food served to the public remains clean, tasty and consistent. The move brings fresh focus to one of

S Rajesh Kumar’s Ministerial Oath Sparks Protocol Row In Chennai   Governor Stops Congress MLA During Oath A protocol issue briefly disrupted the Tamil Nadu Cabinet expansion in Chennai on Thursday, May 21, 2026, after Congress MLA S Rajesh Kumar added political remarks while taking oath as a state minister. Kumar, the Congress Legislature Party leader from Killiyoor, was reading the official oath when he praised K Kamaraj, Raj

TVK Government Faces Heat Over Six-Hour Tender Window In Kancheepuram   Kancheepuram Tender Row Raises Questions The newly elected Vijay-led TVK government in Tamil Nadu has faced one of its first political controversies after cancelling a Kancheepuram water tank tender within hours of issuing it. The Rural Development Department tender was for building a 30,000-litre overhead water tank in Kancheepuram district. The project was

Flamingos Make Pulicat Lake A Seasonal Attraction Pulicat Lake, a historic lagoon town near Chennai, has become one of the most popular bird watching places near Chennai during the migratory season. Every year, birders, wildlife lovers and photographers travel to the lake to see graceful flamingos moving across the shallow waters. The peaceful wetland, calm reflections and open views make Pulicat Lake bird ph

Vijay Meeting Video Sparks Debate Over Social Media Use In Governance   Viral Clip Raises Questions A video circulating on X has sparked debate after showing Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay meeting with disability rights representatives at the Tamil Nadu Secretariat in Chennai. The clip gained attention online as users discussed whether official meetings should be recorded and shared in a reel-style format. The video of

Vijay’s Mullivaikkal Day Tribute Puts Sri Lankan Tamil Rights Back In Focus   Vijay Pays Tribute On Mullivaikkal Day TVK chief C Joseph Vijay paid tribute to LTTE founder Velupillai Prabhakaran on Mullivaikkal Remembrance Day 2026, bringing the Sri Lankan Tamil rights issue back into political focus in Tamil Nadu. Observed on May 18 by Sri Lankan Tamils across the world and by sections of Tamils in India, the day remembers the

Rajinikanth Responds To Tamil Nadu Political Buzz After Vijay’s Win Rajinikanth Reacts To Vijay’s CM Victory Veteran actor Rajinikanth addressed the media at his Poes Garden residence in Chennai and clarified his political stand after criticism over his reaction to Vijay becoming Tamil Nadu Chief Minister.

Tiruvallur Bonded Labour Rescue In a major Tiruvallur bonded labour rescue, 39 Odisha migrant workers were rescued from a brick kiln at Vannipakkam village in Ponneri taluk of Tiruvallur district. The workers, who belonged to Balangir district in Odisha, were reportedly brought to Tamil Nadu nearly five months ago after advances of around Rs 30,000 were allegedly paid for each worker. The rescue o