Written By J Sam Daniel Stalin

Top Tamil Nadu Cop Accused Of Harassment, "Shame," Says MK Stalin

Tamil Nadu News | Written by J Sam Daniel Stalin | Wednesday February 24, 2021

A woman IPS Officer in Tamil Nadu has alleged sexual harassment and misbehaviour by a high-ranking male colleague while she was on duty during Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami's tour of central districts a few days ago

Tamil Nadu Seeks To Vaccinate Elderly, Politicians, Teachers On Priority

Tamil Nadu News | Written by J Sam Daniel Stalin | Saturday February 20, 2021

The elderly, politicians and a few other categories, including teachers, in Tamil Nadu would be able to get their COVID-19 vaccine doses much ahead of the mid-March schedule if the state government has its way. The Tamil Nadu government has sought the Centre's nod to prioritise the elderly, people with comorbidities, politicians, teachers and journ...

Tamil Nadu Polls: AIADMK Tones Down On Sasikala, Aims For Her Nephew

India News | Written by J Sam Daniel Stalin, Edited by Harish Pullanoor | Friday February 12, 2021

It may not be VK Sasikala that Tamil Nadu's ruling AIADMK is targeting. Aside of a few utterances against the former party chief following her release from jail a few days, her protege-turned-baiters and former party functionaries have largely maintained a studied silence. Yet, it is also increasingly apparent that her nephew and independent legisl...

Temple Dedicated To J Jayalalithaa, MGR To Be Inaugurated Today

India News | Written by J Sam Daniel Stalin | Saturday January 30, 2021

A temple dedicated to late Tamil Nadu chief minister J Jayalalithaa and her mentor in Madurai will be inaugurated by Chief Minister E Palaniswami on Saturday. The event comes just months ahead of the assembly election, the first after the AIADMK chief's death in 2016.

"Stalin In Your Constituency": DMK Chief's Call To Voters Before Polls

Tamil Nadu News | Written by J Sam Daniel Stalin | Friday January 29, 2021

He is not yet Chief Minister, but that hasn't stopped DMK leader MK Stalin from collecting grievances and petitions from the public and promising to solve them within the first 100 days of his government - if his party wins in May's election

Jayalalithaa's Home Turned Into Memorial Day After Sasikala Leaves Jail

Tamil Nadu News | Written by J Sam Daniel Stalin | Thursday January 28, 2021

J Jayalalithaa's palatial home in Chennai's Poes Garden was converted into a memorial by the Tamil Nadu government today, a day after the release from jail of VK Sasikala, who lived in the house as the former Chief Minister's companion until her death in 2016.

Jayalalithaa's Memorial Unveiled In Tamil Nadu Amid Sasikala's Release

Tamil Nadu News | Written by J Sam Daniel Stalin | Wednesday January 27, 2021

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami today inaugurated a Rs 79-crore phoenix-shaped memorial built for late Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa along the Marina beach in Chennai. The four-time Chief Minister and former film star had died in 2016 after prolonged hospitalisation.

Ahead Of Tamil Nadu Polls, Rahul Gandhi Attacks PM Over China, Invokes Tamil Pride

Tamil Nadu News | Written by J Sam Daniel Stalin | Monday January 25, 2021

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday sharpened his attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the ruling BJP as he campaigned for the second day in Tamil Nadu ahead of the April-May state elections.

Months Ahead Of Polls, AIADMK Endorses E Palaniswami, Snubs BJP Again

Tamil Nadu News | Written by J Sam Daniel Stalin | Saturday January 9, 2021

With state elections just months away, the ruling AIADMK today held its general council meet in Chennai and empowered Chief Minister Edappadi Palaniswami and his deputy O. Panneerselvam to decide on poll alliances and strategy.

Chennai To See Muted New Year Celebrations, Over 10,000 Cops On Duty

Tamil Nadu News | Written by J Sam Daniel Stalin | Thursday December 31, 2020

Chennai will see muted New Year celebrations tonight as efforts are heightened to check the spread of a new mutant coronavirus strain, which has led to a new wave of restrictions worldwide.

Chennai Woman Promotes Use Of "Pre-Loved" Designer Clothes To Help Needy

India News | Written by J Sam Daniel Stalin | Wednesday December 23, 2020

Muthama, a 52-year-old transgender, was able to start her own small entrepreneurial venture - selling hot idly and dosas in Chennai - thanks to an idly cart and set of utensils she received from a non-profit called The Cause Wear.

EPS Launches Tamil Nadu Poll Campaign In Jayalalithaa Style

Tamil Nadu News | Written by J Sam Daniel Stalin | Saturday December 19, 2020

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami today launched the election campaign from a local temple at his Edappadi constituency in Salem district, about 350 km from state capital Chennai.

Tamil Actor Chitra's Husband Arrested For Alleged Abetment To Suicide

Tamil Nadu News | Written by J Sam Daniel | Tuesday December 15, 2020

Tamil TV star Chitra's husband has been arrested in Chennai, days after the actor's mother accused him of beating her daughter to death.

Covid Spike At IIT Madras, 700 Students Being Tested

Tamil Nadu News | Written by J Sam Daniel Stalin | Monday December 14, 2020

IIT Madras has temporarily shut down its departments, centres, labs and the library citing Covid spurt in hostels according to an email sent to students which NDTV has accessed.

Chennai Residents Raise Concerns Over Storm Water Drains, Sea Pollution

South | Written by J Sam Daniel Stalin | Monday December 14, 2020

Residents along the east coast in Chennai are up in arms against the construction of concrete storm water drains by the Greater Chennai Corporation to prevent inundation. These areas closer to the sea shore, they say, are not prone to flooding and the ongoing Rs 350 crore German bank-funded project only destroys the sandy aquifer and would ultimate...