Mudalur was established in 1799 as the first exclusive settlement for newly converted Christians in Tamil Nadu. Some sources claim it was the first Christian village in India and Asia.
Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay announced compensation following the deaths of three Chennai fishermen whose boat suffered engine failure at sea. The fishermen's bodies washed ashore on the Andhra Pradesh coast.
The bodies of four fishermen from Tamil Nadu were discovered near Kothapatnam beach in Andhra Pradesh. The Indian Coast Guard is searching for five other missing fishermen.
Tamil Nadu has increased the upper age limit for TNPSC direct recruitment by five years. This change offers relief to many government job aspirants.
Tamil Nadu's conservation efforts, including a campaign against country-made guns and an AI-based elephant warning system, have received awards. The campaign followed two elephant deaths in 2022.
The Mylai Area All Fishing Village Panchayat Sabha has sought withdrawal of the Government Order and allocation of the land for long-term fisher housing in a petition to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay.
Tamil NāduAfter assuming office as the Chief Minister, Mr. Vijay had been discharging his official duties from his office in the main block of Fort St. George on weekdays. He had also been using his residence at a multi-storeyed building in Pattinapakkam on certain occasions.
Tamil NāduThis was the first time after he assumed office as full-time Governor of Tamil Nadu that Mr. Arlekar called on the President.
Tamil NāduTamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB) urged to inspect the affected areas, collect water samples and identify the sources of contamination.
Tamil NāduThe court agreed to list the plea early
IndiaLitigant says the Telangana High Court had framed a set of guidelines last year for the police in the neighbouring State and that Tamil Nadu could take a cue from that judgment
Tamil NāduA Tamil Nadu Minister disbursed financial assistance to self-help groups in Kallakurichi. Further details are pending.
Tamil NāduThe Supreme Court issued a stay on an order related to the management of a Tamil Nadu temple. Hereditary priests had challenged the ruling.
Tamil NāduTamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay honored students who achieved top marks in Classes 10 and 12. He encouraged them to maintain individuality and focus.
Tamil NāduThe Tamil Nadu government has released a three-year policy for Battery Energy Storage Systems. The policy aims to deploy 2.5 GW/10 GWh of BESS capacity.
Tamil NāduThe Tamil Nadu Cooperative Consumer Federation canceled onion orders citing quality issues. A significant portion of the onions were rotten or undersized.
Tamil NāduDeaths of 11 milch cows in Salem were possibly bacterial, while bird flu reports in Namakkal were denied. The Animal Husbandry Minister addressed concerns about animal health.
Tamil NāduTamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin reiterated the state's opposition to the NEET exam. He told a central task force that admissions should be based solely on Class XII marks.
Tamil NāduTamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay requested Prime Minister Modi's action on establishing a Supreme Court bench in Chennai. The proposal was first made in 1980.
Tamil NāduDistrict-level advisory committees will be formed in Tamil Nadu to address sales taxpayers' grievances. These committees will meet quarterly to discuss and resolve tax-related issues.
Tamil NāduThe Tamil Nadu government has allocated ₹1.3 crore for conservation efforts. This funding will support assessments of threats, habitat use, and distribution patterns.
Tamil NāduUrologists in Tamil Nadu are working as casualty medical officers in emergency departments because of a lack of specialist vacancies. No new urology posts have been created in years.
Tamil NāduThe Enforcement Directorate raided 11 locations in Keralam and Tamil Nadu as part of a money laundering investigation. The probe is linked to the BLM cooperative society and its founding member, R. Premkumar.
Tamil NāduA Supreme Court ruling addressed whether a Chief Minister is a public servant. This followed a 1976 probe into alleged corruption in Tamil Nadu.
Tamil NāduTamil Nadu's Tasmac announced a ₹10 MRP increase on liquor and a ₹10 refund for returning empty bottles. The environmental cess will take effect November 1, 2026.
Tamil NāduThe Madras High Court is seeking an explanation from the Tamil Nadu government regarding the appointment of Vice-Chancellors and Syndicates for 14 state-run universities. The court has set a deadline of November 17.
Tamil NāduTamil Nadu's demand for a separate state flag has persisted for over 50 years. The issue was raised by Karunanidhi with the central government in 1970.
Tamil NāduTamil Nadu has introduced a new energy policy aimed at addressing power issues. The policy includes significant financial relief measures.
Tamil NāduThe Tamil Nadu Fire Service Department has issued No Objection Certificates for more than 10,000 firecracker shops. Applicants must obtain licenses from competent authorities.
Tamil NāduThe MAWS Department has issued guidelines for the construction and maintenance of rainwater harvesting structures across Tamil Nadu. District collectors and local bodies will coordinate the implementation of these measures.
