J Sam Daniel Stalin

"Let Our Victories Continue": Kamal Haasan Greets Rajinikanth On Birthday

South | Reported by J Sam Daniel Stalin, Edited by Jayanth Jacob | Wednesday December 12, 2018

Superstar Rajinikanth turned 68 today. However, the actor with many blockbusters under his belt has urged his fans to keep the celebrations low key this time in the wake of the devastation caused by cyclone Gaja in four coastal districts of Tamil Nadu, sources said.

Farm Labourer, Who Lost Home, Allegedly Kills Self In Gaja-Hit Thanjavur

Tamil Nadu News | Reported by J Sam Daniel Stalin, Edited by Debjani Chatterjee | Monday December 10, 2018

A farm labourer, who lost his home during cyclone Gaja, allegedly committed suicide on Monday in Tamil Nadu's Thanjavur district. Pandian, 38, was found hanging in a well in his village. The police have not found any suicide note but claim initial investigations indicate he was "heart-broken after he lost his home and committed suicide."

Madras High Court Stays Sri Sri Ravishankar's Event At Tamil Nadu Heritage Site

Tamil Nadu News | Written by J Sam Daniel Stalin | Saturday December 8, 2018

In a setback to spiritual guru Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, the Madurai bench of the Madras High Court today stayed his foundation's two-day meditation programme at the Sri Brihadeeswarar Temple -- a UNESCO World Heritage site in Tamil Nadu's Thanjavur district. Although the court will continue hearing the case on Monday, the organisers have already shift...

Video Shows Cyclone-Hit Man Threatening Tamil Nadu Minister With Sickle

Tamil Nadu News | Written by J Sam Daniel Stalin | Friday December 7, 2018

A video showing a man threatening to attack Tamil Nadu Handlooms Minister OS Manian with a sickle at Nagapattinam has gone viral on the social media. The AIADMK politician had come to survey the destruction wreaked by the cyclone Gaja in his hometown when he was challenged by an angry mob.

Tamil Nadu Assembly Passes Unanimous Resolution Against Mekedatu Dam On Cauvery

India News | Reported by J Sam Daniel Stalin, Edited by Jayanth Jacob | Friday December 7, 2018

The Tamil Nadu Assembly on Thursday unanimously demanded the Union Government to withdraw the permission given to Karnataka to prepare a detailed project report or DPR for a proposed dam across the Cauvery at Mekedatu, in yet another face off between the neighbouring states over sharing of river water

Tamil Nadu Assembly Meets Over Mekedatu, Another Cauvery Face Off Looms

India News | Reported by J Sam Daniel Stalin, Edited by Jayanth Jacob | Thursday December 6, 2018

Raising the prospect of another showdown over river water sharing with Karnataka, The Tamil Nadu assembly will meet for a special session today to discuss the proposed construction of a reservoir-cum-drinking water project at Mekedatu across the Cauvery, about 110 km from Bengaluru.

Development Vs Education? Metro Threatens 90-Year-Old School In Chennai

India News | Written by J Sam Daniel Stalin | Wednesday December 5, 2018

The 90-year-old Good Shepherd Convent in Chennai could lose a major part of its sprawling campus if the Metro authorities have their way.

Karnataka, Tamil Nadu Face Off Yet Again Over Cauvery Reservoir Project

India News | Written by Maya Sharma, J Sam Daniel Stalin | Friday December 7, 2018

Mekedatu, meaning 'goat crossing' or 'goat leap' in Kannada, refers to a rocky, narrow area of the Cauvery river in southern Karnataka. It is here that the state government wants to build a reservoir for storing water meant to generate electricity and provide drinking water to Bengaluru as well as its neighbouring areas.

Jayalalithaa Remembered On Death Anniversary, Probe Into Death Continues

Tamil Nadu News | Reported by J Sam Daniel Stalin, Edited by Jayanth Jacob | Thursday December 6, 2018

A probe into the circumstances of the death of J Jayalalithaa is far from over two years after the former Tamil Nadu chief minister breathed her last in a Chennai hospital where she was admitted for 75 days.

No News Report On Jayalalithaa's Death Without Permission: Commission

Tamil Nadu News | Reported by J Sam Daniel Stalin, Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Wednesday December 5, 2018

A one-man commission probing the circumstances of the death of former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa has banned any reportage or debate on the matter by television channels and newspapers.

In Cyclone Gaja-Hit Areas, An Alarming Pattern Of Suicidal Tendencies

Tamil Nadu News | Written by J Sam Daniel Stalin | Sunday December 2, 2018

For coconut farmer KK Chinnayan in Tamil Nadu's Thanjavur, the nightmare has just begun. After Cyclone Gaja uprooted nearly 1,500 of his coconut trees, he is left with a staggering loan of Rs. 40 lakh. The 56-year-old, once a wealthy landlord who had a monthly turnover of Rs. 5 lakh, is now left with almost nothing.

Cyclone Gaja Shatters Dreams In Tamil Nadu, Brings Back Tsunami Memories

India News | Written by J Sam Daniel Stalin | Friday November 30, 2018

A hut was all that 50-year-old Farida and her husband had to their name until the Cyclone Gaja blew it away. Today, they squat with their grandchildren near the remains of what was once their home, trying to halt passing vehicles in the hope of getting something to eat.

E Palaniswami Visits Cyclone Gaja-Hit Areas Amid Demands For More Help

Tamil Nadu News | Reported by J Sam Daniel Stalin, Edited by Shylaja Varma | Wednesday November 28, 2018

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister E Palaniswami will visit Cyclone Gaja-affected parts of the state today amid protests over allegations that many remote areas are yet to get relief supplies. Mr Palaniswami will visit Nagapattinam and Thiruvarur districts.

Staff Masturbates In Front Of Chennai Student, Officials Blame Clothes

Chennai News | Written by J Sam Daniel Stalin | Friday November 23, 2018

Nearly a thousand woman students protested last night at a college near Chennai after a student was allegedly sexually harassed in the hostel by a worker. A second-year undergraduate student at the SRM Institute of Science and Technology in Kancheepuram district said she was sexually harassedby a male worker in the hostel lift on Thursday afternoon...

"Sir, That Is The Problem," Cop Tells Union Minister On Way To Sabarimala

India News | Reported by J Sam Daniel Stalin, Edited by Jayanth Jacob | Thursday November 22, 2018

The BJP in Kerala demanded action against police officer Yathish Chandra who entered into an argument with Union minister Pon Radhakrishnan on Wednesday over pilgrims not being allowed to take private vehicles to Sabarimala.