🇮🇳 Tamil Nadu fact checks

LBP farmers stage protest seeking release of water

Old Bhavani irrigation system receive around 30 tmcft. of water a year for 41,247 acres, but the Lower Bhavani Project new ayacut is allotted the same quantity of water for 2.07 lakh acres, allege farmers

T.N. govt. orders cancellation of ST certificates issued outside notified areas to Kanikkaran/Kanikkar community

The Revenue Authority of one district would not be competent to issue such a certificate in respect of persons belonging to another district, according to a G.O. issued in 2005

AMMK submits petition to T.N. Speaker seeking disqualification of Mannargudi MLA Kamaraj

On May 12, Mr. Dhinakaran expelled Mr. Kamaraj from the party for anti-party activities. The next day, the MLA voted in favour of the confidence motion moved by the Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay-led government.

Singai Ramachandran quits AIADMK; Velumani, Viswanathan absent at meeting chaired by Palaniswami

Vijay’s Jana Nayagan hits the screens across State; cinemas see good footfall

Cinema owners in the southern districts report a noticeable increase in women turning up for ‘first day’ shows. For Friday, most cinemas in Chennai say occupancy levels are around 70%-75%

NHAI begins demolishing encroachments on service lanes of Chennai-Bengaluru Highway in Vellore

Man held for using duplicate keys to allow devotees worship at Arunachaleswarar temple in Tiruvannamalai

Minister inaugurates renovated Arignar Anna Swimming Pool

Ministers, MLAs turn emotional as CM Vijay-starrer Jana Nayagan releases in Tamil Nadu

Considered Mr. Vijay’s swansong before his transition to full-time politics, Jana Nayagan, which was originally expected to be released ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections, hit the screens on July 23

From gardener to facilities manager: S Ganapathy’s 40-year British Council journey

S Ganapathy retired after 40 years at the British Council, completing a remarkable journey from gardener to Facilities Manager, South India. His rise through education, perseverance, and hard work stands as a testament to the power of opportunity