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Tamil Nadu lifts curbs, allows schools, colleges to reopen on February 1

Schools, except nursery and kindergarten, and colleges will reopen on February 1 and resume the direct classes

Respect customs followed in each region of country: RBI on Tamil anthem row

Tamil Thaai Vazhthu had been declared as the State Song by the government mandating that those present, except for pregnant women and the differently abled, should remain standing during its rendition

TN politicians flay RBI staff for 'disrespecting' Tamil state song

Video of some RBI staff members defending their action in not standing when Tamil Thai Vazhthu was played has gone viral on social media invoking strong reactions from political leaders

Tamil Nadu likely to open schools for classes X to XII from February

School Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi, in a virtual meeting with school principals, teachers, and bureaucrats on Tuesday, discussed the possibility

Wildlife forensic lab will become operational shortly: TN govt to HC

The Madras High Court has been informed that the Wildlife Forensic Laboratory (WFL) will become operational shortly in Tamil Nadu.

We are not against Hindi but oppose its imposition, says Tamil Nadu CM

He said it should not be construed as narrow-mindedness if Tamils insist on retaining their mother tongue

India can't be a mute spectator to the attacks on its fishermen: CM Stalin

India cannot continue to be seen as a mute spectator as the rights of Indian fishermen are repeatedly trampled upon, said Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin.

Covid-19: Tamil Nadu records 30,215 positive cases, 46 deaths in 24 hours

The toll so far has mounted to 37, 264

PM Narendra Modi condoles noted archaeologist R Nagaswamy's demis

Condoling death of renowned archaeologist R Nagaswamy, PM Narendra Modi said that coming generations will never forget his contributions towards popularising the vibrant culture of Tamil Nadu.

Lockdown in Tamil Nadu hits flow of weekend tourists to Puducherry

The municipal bus terminal here also presented a deserted look as the arrival of buses from districts in the neighbouring state was totally absent

CM M K Stalin announces complete lockdown in Tamil Nadu on Jan 23

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Friday announced a complete lockdown on January 23 (Sunday) to prevent the spread of Covid-19 in the state, officials said.

Tamil Nadu farmers' groups protest Karnataka Congress plan for Mekedatu dam

Even as the Congress has put its protest march in Karnataka on hold, Tamil Nadu farmers have lodged protests against party conducting a padayatra against the construction of a dam across Cauvery river

Textile manufacturers in Tamil Nadu plan hunger strike on Jan 21

M K Stalin urged the Centre to avert a crisis gripping the powerlooms, apparel and home textile units in Tamil Nadu owing to the 11 per cent import duty on cotton

Float rejected by Centre will be part of Tamil Nadu's celebrations: CM

Tamil Nadu's tableau, which was rejected by the Centre, would be showcased in the state's celebrations, M K Stalin said

Covid-19 pandemic: Tamil Nadu reports 23,888 fresh cases and 29 deaths

Total count of cases of the disease in the state has gone up to 2,987,254.

After Mamata, Tamil Nadu CM writes to PM as R-Day tableau row intensifies

While some leaders from the non-BJP ruled states including Kerala alleged that it was an "insult" by the Centre, sources at the Union government rejected the charge

JSW to raise Rs 2,200-crore loan to fund wind power project in TN

The project is scheduled to be finished by March 31, 2023

Covid-19: Schools in Tamil Nadu shut for 10-12 grades too till Jan 31

The Tamil Nadu government on Sunday declared holiday till January 31 for school students of standards 10-12 too in the wake of surging COVID cases. Examinations scheduled from January 19 for students of classes 10 and 12 have been postponed, the government said. While a holiday has already been declared for students of classes 1 to 9, physical classes are held in schools only for those in the 10-12 grades. However, considering the welfare of students against the background of rising virus cases, an official release here said "holiday is declared for students of all classes including those in grades 10, 11 and 12 till January 31." Fresh dates for the examinations would be announced later for classes 10 and 12, the release added. On January 5, announcing fresh curbs to tackle the virus spread, the government had barred physical classes for students of classes 1 to 9 in all schools across the state and had permitted it for only those in 10-12 standards. Tamil Nadu on Saturday record

PM Modi pays tributes to Tamil poet, philosopher Thiruvalluvar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tributes to the Tamil poet and philosopher Thiruvalluvar on Thiruvalluvar Day, Saturday.

Covid-19 pandemic: Tamil Nadu sees 23,459 cases and 26 deaths

The State capital - Chennai - recorded majority of the new infections with 8,963