Here are the big stories from Tamil Nadu today
The Hindu
An AIADMK candidate, S. Thiruvikka, who was contesting for the post of Vice Chairperson of Karur dis
An AIADMK candidate, S. Thiruvikka, who was contesting for the post of Vice Chairperson of Karur district panchayat was allegedly abducted near Naganampatti in Dindigul district, when he was travelling along with the former Transport Minister M.R. Vijayabhaskar.
According to a complaint lodged at Vedasandur police station, Mr. Thiruvikka was allegedly abducted by DMK men who came in four cars while he was on his way from Dindigul to the polling station in Karur district. The “unidentified men” had damaged the glass of the car in which the AIADMK cadre were travelling.
Earlier, Mr. Thiruvikka had filed a petition at the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court seeking a direction to the authorities to conduct the election under the supervision of a retired High Court or District Court judge, citing chances for malpractices. The Court had directed to film the election being held today (December 19) and to not publish the final result.
Over a year after the announcement on setting up the Tamil Diaspora Welfare Board, Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has appointed chairperson and members to the Board named as Pulampeyar Tamizhar Nala Variyam.
Headed by Karthikeya Sivasenapathy, the Board is to have seven members including Arumugam Parasuraman from Mauritius, Mohammed Faizal from the U.K., Siddique Syed Meeran from the U.A.E., Caldwell Velnambi from North America, G.V. Ram from Singapore, A. Meeran from Mumbai and A. Pugazhgandhi from Chennai.
Establishment of the Board was announced in October 2021, with a budget allocation of ₹20 crore, including ₹8.10 crore for welfare schemes.
In a step to boost the infrastructure of government schools across Tamil Nadu, Chief Minister M.K. Stalin launched the initiative of ‘Namma School Foundation’ at Chennai.
Mamata Banerjee vows to combat communal hatred and uphold constitutional ideals during the foundation-laying of a new mosque.
Arunachal Pradesh Governor K.T. Parnaik renames Raj Bhavan to 'Lok Bhavan' following Union Ministry directive.
Melamadai flyover in Madurai to be named after freedom fighter Velu Nachiyar, enhancing traffic flow and honoring history.
Bomb threat emails disrupt three flights to Hyderabad in 12 hours, causing one to return mid-air and heightened security measures.
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Passengers are stranded at Hyderabad airport as IndiGo cancellations persist, leaving many desperate to return home amid chaos.
T.N. BJP chief Nainar Nagenthran dismisses communal tension claims over lamp lighting at Thiruparankundram, citing dargah's non-objection.
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Southern Railway announces special trains and extra coaches to accommodate passengers amid ongoing flight disruptions across the country.
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Thousands gathered at Chaityabhoomi, Mumbai, to honor Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar on his death anniversary, Mahaparinirvan Din.
Chennai law student arrested for attempting to kidnap a woman after persistent harassment, police successfully rescue the victim.