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WATER RIGHTS & LAW

Tamil Nadu Moves Supreme Court Over Karnataka's Failure to Release Cauvery Water

The Tamil Nadu government has filed a petition in the Supreme Court after Karnataka refused to comply with orders from the Cauvery Water Regulation Committee to release 3,500 cusecs at Billigundulu. Chief Minister Joseph Vijay directed the legal move after actual flows fell as low as 158–550 cusecs against the mandated amount, and Tamil Nadu's proportional entitlement of 26.954 TMC far exceeds the 4.536 TMC ordered by the Cauvery Water Management Authority.

3 hours ago · 2 min read

WATER RESOURCES

Rain Breaks Cauvery Deadlock: 28,000 Cusecs Flowing Into Tamil Nadu

After weeks of political standoff between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka over Cauvery water sharing, heavy rainfall in the catchment areas on July 31 triggered safety releases from Karnataka dams, sending 28,000 cusecs of water across the border — bringing relief to delta farmers and ending an acute irrigation crisis.

3 hours ago · 2 min read

Rain Breaks Cauvery Deadlock: 28,000 Cusecs Flowing Into Tamil Nadu

STATE POLITICS

Udhayanidhi Stalin Blasts Vijay Govt: 'Dummy CM, Cabinet of Jokers'

DMK opposition leader Udhayanidhi Stalin led a protest in Thanjavur against the TVK government's failure to prevent Karnataka's Mekedatu dam and its inaction on the Cauvery water crisis, branding Chief Minister Vijay a 'dummy chief minister' and labelling his cabinet a 'gang of joker ministers.'

3 hours ago · 3 min read

Udhayanidhi Stalin Blasts Vijay Govt: 'Dummy CM, Cabinet of Jokers'

STATE GOVERNANCE & INDUSTRY

CM Vijay Inspects Daimler, Saint-Gobain, and Nissan Plants in Kanchipuram District

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay conducted on-site inspections of three major industrial facilities in Sriperumbudur and Oragadam on Monday, including the Daimler Buses India plant, the Saint-Gobain glass manufacturing campus, and the Nissan car factory, all of which have signed MoUs with the state government.

3 hours ago · 1 min read

CM Vijay Inspects Daimler, Saint-Gobain, and Nissan Plants in Kanchipuram District

AGRICULTURE & FARMERS' WELFARE

Edappadi Palaniswami Demands Rs. 25,000 per Acre Compensation for Scorched Kuruvai Paddy Crops

AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi Palaniswami has demanded the Tamil Nadu government pay Rs. 25,000 per acre to delta district farmers whose Kuruvai paddy crops were destroyed due to lack of Cauvery water. He also called for 24-hour free three-phase electricity to protect surviving crops.

3 hours ago · 1 min read

Edappadi Palaniswami Demands Rs. 25,000 per Acre Compensation for Scorched Kuruvai Paddy Crops

HEALTHCARE & LABOUR

Tamil Nadu Government Hospital Nurses Resume 'Demand Card' Silent Protest

Nurses across Tamil Nadu government hospitals have resumed wearing badge-style 'demand cards' while on duty, pressing the state government to cancel Government Order 204 and halt retrenchment actions. The Tamil Nadu Nurses Development Association announced the renewed three-day protest after no government response to earlier rounds of the same action.

3 hours ago · 1 min read

Tamil Nadu Government Hospital Nurses Resume 'Demand Card' Silent Protest

STATE POLICY & ECONOMY

Tamil Nadu Amends Mining Rules to Allow Sale of Higher-Value Minerals at Additional Cost

Tamil Nadu has updated its Minor Mineral Concession Rules, 1959 to allow quarry lessees who discover higher-value minerals within their permitted areas to sell them by paying an additional fee, while still classifying the material as naturally disintegrated granite. The amendment, gazetted on July 23, also revises the stone classification list for building and road construction materials.

3 hours ago · 1 min read

Tamil Nadu Amends Mining Rules to Allow Sale of Higher-Value Minerals at Additional Cost

AGRICULTURE & POLITICS

Stalin Warns Farmer Agitations Will Intensify If Demands Go Unmet, Slams Vijay Government Over Cauvery Silence

DMK president MK Stalin, in an X post, warned that farmer protests will escalate unless the Tamil Nadu government fulfils its promises on full farm loan waiver, Cauvery water rights, and drought relief for Delta districts. He criticised Chief Minister Vijay for staying silent as Karnataka refuses to release Cauvery water and for not calling an all-party meeting on the crisis.

3 hours ago · 2 min read

Stalin Warns Farmer Agitations Will Intensify If Demands Go Unmet, Slams Vijay Government Over Cauvery Silence

POLITICS & LAW

Chennai High Court Grants Conditional Bail to Vilathikulam DMK MLA Markandeyan

The Chennai High Court has granted conditional bail to Vilathikulam DMK MLA Markandeyan, who was jailed for making threatening and defamatory remarks against Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay at a party meeting. The bail comes with conditions including a daily sign-in at the local police station and an undertaking not to repeat such statements.

3 hours ago · 1 min read

Chennai High Court Grants Conditional Bail to Vilathikulam DMK MLA Markandeyan

INDUSTRIAL SAFETY

Fire and Chlorine Gas Leak at Salem Sago Factory Leave 11 Workers Hospitalized

An electrical short circuit at a private sago factory in Salem's Attur area triggered a fire that ignited chlorine powder bags, releasing toxic gas and sending 11 workers to hospital with breathing difficulties. Firefighters brought the blaze under control after a two-hour battle.

3 hours ago · 1 min read

Fire and Chlorine Gas Leak at Salem Sago Factory Leave 11 Workers Hospitalized

PUBLIC WELFARE & DISTRIBUTION

Chennai to Have Door-to-Door Ration Distribution on August 4, 5, and 6

The Additional Registrar of Cooperative Societies has announced that vendors from 1,346 fair price shops across 19 zones in Chennai will deliver essential ration items door-to-door on August 4, 5, and 6. The initiative specifically targets senior citizens above 65 years of age and persons with disabilities under the Public Distribution System.

1 day ago · 1 min read

Chennai to Have Door-to-Door Ration Distribution on August 4, 5, and 6

STATE GOVERNANCE & EDUCATION

Tamil Nadu Government Withdraws All Cases Against NEET Protest Students

The Tamil Nadu government has announced it will drop all criminal cases filed against students who protested against the NEET examination, following a Supreme Court directive and the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. Minister Rajmohan confirmed the decision on social media, citing a direct order from the Chief Minister.

1 day ago · 1 min read

Tamil Nadu Government Withdraws All Cases Against NEET Protest Students

CITY AFFAIRS & UTILITIES

Power Cuts Scheduled Across Multiple Chennai Areas on August 4

TANGEDCO has announced planned maintenance power outages across dozens of Chennai localities on August 4, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Supply will be restored once maintenance work is completed by 2:00 PM.

3 hours ago · 1 min read

Power Cuts Scheduled Across Multiple Chennai Areas on August 4

TAMIL NADU NEWS

Wind Power Generation Surges as Southwest Monsoon Strengthens Across Tamil Nadu's Southern Districts

Strong southwest monsoon winds blowing across Tamil Nadu's southern districts have significantly boosted wind energy output. Officials report that today's peak generation reached 6,342 MW, with total daily output at 130.94 million units.

3 hours ago · 1 min read

Wind Power Generation Surges as Southwest Monsoon Strengthens Across Tamil Nadu's Southern Districts

LAW & ENTERTAINMENT

Actor Parthiban Files PIL in Madras High Court Seeking Law for 'No Caste, No Religion' Certificates

Tamil film actor Parthiban has filed a Public Interest Litigation in the Madras High Court urging the Tamil Nadu government to enact a law or issue a government order to promptly issue certificates declaring individuals as being without caste or religion. The court has directed the secretaries of the Home, Revenue, and Law departments to respond within four weeks.

3 hours ago · 1 min read

Actor Parthiban Files PIL in Madras High Court Seeking Law for 'No Caste, No Religion' Certificates

EVENTS & ACCIDENTS

Elderly Devotee Falls Into Fire Pit During Theemithi Festival Near Tiruvallur, Suffers Burns

An elderly devotee slipped and fell into the fire pit during the Theemithi firewalking festival at the Osuramman temple in Mappedu village near Tiruvallur. He was immediately rescued by police and organizers, and is currently receiving treatment at a government hospital for shoulder burn injuries.

3 hours ago · 1 min read

Elderly Devotee Falls Into Fire Pit During Theemithi Festival Near Tiruvallur, Suffers Burns

CITY CRIME

Ex-Employee Masterminded Armed Robbery of Boss's Cash, Blew Cut on Wife's Baby Shower

A former employee of a Chennai steel factory orchestrated the knife-point robbery of 18.80 lakh rupees being transported by a current colleague, then spent his 25,000-rupee share on his wife's baby shower ceremony in Thanjavur — only to be arrested on his way back to the city. Six accomplices were also caught, though they had switched off their phones and kept the bulk of the money from their ringleader.

3 hours ago · 3 min read