Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin inaugurated India’s first-ever glass bridge in Kanniyakumari, connecting the Vivekananda Rock Memorial and the iconic 133-foot Thiruvalluvar statue. The Rs 37-crore project, part of a tourism enhancement initiative, coincided with the silver jubilee of the Thiruvalluvar statue’s unveiling by former Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi.Spanning 77 meters in length and 10 meters in width, the bowstring-arch bridge offers visitors breathtaking views of the sea through its transparent glass surface. Previously reliant on ferry services, tourists can now enjoy a scenic walk, improving accessibility and enhancing the travel experience. Designed with advanced technology to endure harsh
The Madras High Court has taken suo motu cognizance of the recent sexual assault of a 19-year-old student on the Anna University campus in Chennai. A division bench comprising Justices SM Subramaniam and V Lakshminarayanan has directed the Tamil Nadu government and police to file a detailed report on the case, addressing lapses in the investigation and ensuring student safety. The court's action follows public outrage, protests outside Anna University, and demands for a CBI probe. Advocate R Varalakshmi highlighted critical lapses, including the leak of the FIR that exposed the survivor's identity. The FIR also revealed inconsistencies in the investigation,
The 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, one of the deadliest natural disasters in modern history, struck on December 26, 2004. Triggered by a massive undersea earthquake with a magnitude of 9.1–9.3 off the west coast of northern Sumatra, Indonesia, the tsunami caused widespread devastation across the Indian Ocean region. The waves, reaching up to 30 meters in height, affected countries including India, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and the Maldives.In Tamil Nadu, the tsunami had a significant impact, particularly along the coastal regions, including Chennai. The waves struck the Tamil Nadu coastline within minutes of the earthquake, causing extensive damage to life
