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Natural disasters: Tamil Nadu govt moots process to ease settlement of insurance to SMEs

Principal Secretary S Krishnan says SMEs are one of the most affected segments in natural calamities

Jaya no more: TN govt declares 7-day state mourning; 3-day holiday for schools

During the period, the national flag on all government buildings will be flown at half-mast. No official entertainment will also be held during this period During the period, the national flag on all government buildings will be flown at half-mast. No official entertainment will also be held during this period, Chief Secretary P Rama Mohana Rao said in a notification. "The government of Tamil Nadu announce with profound regret, the demise of Selvi J Jayalalithaa, Hon'ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu at 11.30 PM on Monday, Dec 5, 2016. State Mourning will be observed for seven days from 6.12.16, during which period the national flag on all government buildings will be flown at half-mast. No official entertainment will also be held during this period," it said. The government also declared a three-day holiday for all educational institutions in the state. The neighbouring union territory of Puducherry announced a holiday for all government offices and educational institutions tomorrow

Near shutdown in Chennai as Jayalalithaa remains 'critical'

Traffic remained completely halted on the road leading to the hospital; heavy police posse deployed

No law and order problem in Tamil Nadu: Rajnath Singh

Home Ministry officials are in constant touch with the officials of Tamil Nadu government and assessing the situation

Govt ready to put forces on standby whenever TN requires: Rijiju

Centre cannot intervene on its own but is willing to send extra forces to Tamil Nadu if the state asks for it, Rijiju said

Tamil Nadu cops asked to report for duty by 7 am on Monday

Security was already being beefed up in the state ahead of the Babri Masjid demolition anniversary on Monday

After assuming charge of CM's portfolios, Panneerselvam convenes his second cabinet meeting

The cabinet is said to have discussed the adoption of a central scheme- UDAY- that was previously opposed by CM Jayalalithaa

TN Cabinet meeting may be held tomorrow

Likely Cabinet meeting comes against the background of a similar meeting held 4 days ago

Tamil Nadu govt issues guidelines to protect Good Samaritans

The disclosure of personal information, such as name and contact details of Good Samaritans shall be voluntary and optional

7 Tamil Nadu fishermen injured in attack by Sri Lankan Navy

The naval personnel allegedly pelted stones forcing more than 500 fishermen to flee and return to the shore

Karunanidhi seeks Tamil Nadu govt to put an end to rumours on Jayalalithaa's health

Asks government to release proper information on her health condition

Tamil Nadu govt to launch 50 'Amma Free Wi-Fi' zones

In the first phase, 50 schools will be covered at a cost of Rs 10 crore

Adani unveils world's largest solar power plant in Tamil Nadu

The solar power plant, producing 648 mw at a single location, was formally dedicated to the nation

Tamil Nadu: Water being released from Mettur Dam for delta irrigation

From Kallanai, water will be released for samba crops in delta districts of Thanjavur, Nagapattinam and Tiruvarur

Life returns to normal in Tamil Nadu

Private schools, shops, petrol pumps and other establishments that were closed on Friday, resumed their business

Tamil Nadu clocks Rs 20,128 crore commercial tax revenue in April-July period

This was 6.55 per cent higher than the revenue collected during same period of the preceding year

Former TNCC president Elangovan among Congress leaders booked

The case was filed under different sections of IPC like Section 143 and 506

Don't misuse state machinery to curb criticism, SC tells Jayalalithaa

The AIADMK government had filed 131 defamation cases against various persons for criticising its policies

DMK stages walkout; Jayalalitha slams Karunanidhi for not coming to House

Eight of the ten non-suspended DMK members urged Speaker Dhanapal to reconsider his ruling suspending 79 of their colleagues

High Court declines to stay TN Speaker's suspension of DMK MLAs

The bench, however, issued notice to Assembly Speaker P Dhanapal