Tamil Nadu

Taiwanese electronics giant Foxconn to invest Rs 1,600 crore in new factory near Chennai

Taiwanese electronics giant Foxconn has signed an agreement to invest Rs 1,600 crore ($194 million) in a new electronics components…

9 months ago

Towing ships for more than 30 hours, Indian Navy rescues 36 fishermen stranded at sea

The Indian Navy on Friday rescued 36 fishermen from Tamil Nadu who were stranded at sea for over two days…

9 months ago

Watch: Tamil Nadu’s temple elephant enjoys a splash in her new swimming pool

Ramalakshmi the elephant belonging to Arulmigu Ramanathaswamy temple in Tamil Nadu’s Rameswaram is in news as she is all set…

9 months ago

Tamil Nadu takes big steps to restore mangroves in Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve

Mangrove forests are one of the most productive ecosystems in the world as they have rich and diverse living resources…

9 months ago

Tamil Nadu post offices go the extra mile to become specially-abled friendly

With the objective of making public institutions more accessible and inclusive, the Tiruchirapally or Trichy Head Post Office has made…

10 months ago

Tamil Nadu archaeologists strike big, find cave paintings by prehistoric humans dating back to 3,000 BC

Human beings as food gatherers and hunters took refuge in natural caves for safety and these provide a lot of…

10 months ago

Municipality in TN’s Thoothukudi uses treated wastewater to grow free fodder for cattle

The Tiruchendur municipality which is located in Tamil Nadu’s Thoothukudi district has come up with an innovative way to use…

10 months ago

Asia’s biggest library in memory of M. Karunanidhi to open in Madurai on July 15

Come July 15, and the ancient city of Madurai in Tamil Nadu which has several major landmarks, will boast Asia’s…

10 months ago

Tata Group poised to become first Indian firm to make iPhones

Tata Group is poised to become the first Indian company to make iPhones as it is close to clinching an…

10 months ago

India’s first hydrogen fuel boat designed by Coimbatore students comes 6th in Monaco Energy Boat Challenge

It was a proud moment for India as a team of engineering students – Team Sea Sakthi -- from Coimbatore’s…

10 months ago

Tamil Nadu cooperatives ride digital wave, launch App to sell organic products

With the aim to provide a fillip to the cooperative movement and enable consumers especially in cities to access to…

10 months ago

North America’s long-eared owl spotted in Tamil Nadu, Indian bird watchers thrilled

There was a buzz among the bird lovers in India especially Tamil Nadu, as for the first time a long-eared…

10 months ago

Tamil Nadu Forest Dept collects tonnes of dumped glass bottles in Kanniyakumari that injure wildlife

There is more to forest management than just protecting the wildlife, trees and vegetation. These areas need to be cleaned…

10 months ago

Tamil Nadu-based bank red flagged for keeping Income Tax Dept. in dark on Rs 3,610 crore deals

The Income-Tax Department has in the course of its verification process found that a prominent Tamil Nadu-based Bank has failed…

10 months ago

Weather office warns of heavy rain spells in Kerala, Karnataka & Tamil Nadu

India Meteorological Department has warned of heavy rainfall over parts of Kerala and Coastal Karnataka during the next 5 days.…

10 months ago

250 mobile veterinary units to be launched in Tamil Nadu

With a view to provide veterinary services to the farmers and cattle owners in villages and remote areas, the Tamil…

10 months ago

Tamil Nadu’s Kanniyakumari district records 78% jump in new born Olive Ridley turtles

The forest officials and staff of the Kanniyakumari district deserve appreciation for their efforts to conserve turtles. The data in…

10 months ago

All-women team runs assembly line at Ashok Leyland’s new factory in Hosur

It is like any other assembly line floor of an automobile factory yet there is a remarkable difference. This new…

10 months ago

Museum and theatre to be set up at Chennai’s popular Vandalur Zoo

With the aim of making zoos more than just a place for entertainment and holiday getaway, authorities are making efforts…

11 months ago

Kailasanathar temple is the oldest structure in Kanchipuram dedicated to God Shiva

The Kailasanathar Temple is a famous Hindu temple located in Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu, India. It is one of the oldest…

11 months ago

Tamil Nadu sets up second elephant camp with cash injection of Rs.8 crore

Pursuing its policy to improve conservation of wildlife, the Forest Department of Tamil Nadu Government has an issued order to…

11 months ago