Tamil NaduSecurity has been tightened across Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, ahead of Independence Day celebrations on August 15, with police and central security agencies stepping up surveillance at transport hubs and other important locations.
The Greater Chennai Corporation will launch a major anti-rabies vaccination and deworming campaign for stray dogs across the city on Tuesday, targeting around two lakh animals within 75 working days as part of its efforts to make Chennai rabies-free.
11/8/2026
The Tamil Nadu Assembly on Monday unanimously adopted a special resolution moved by Chief Minister Vijay to ensure that 'Tamil Thai Vazhthu' is sung first at functions organised by government departments, educational institutions and other state-run bodies.
10/8/2026
World-renowned music composer A.R. Rahman’s son A.R. Ameen escaped with minor injuries after the luxury car in which he was travelling collided with a cab near Olympia Tech Park in Chennai in the early hours of Monday.
10/8/2026
Chennai, Aug 10 (IANS) Tamil Nadu remained at the top of the national road accident chart in 2025, reporting more than 71,000 crashes. However, the state recorded a considerably lower proportion of fatalities compared with several other major vehicle-owning states, according to figures presented in Parliament.
10/8/2026