The 2025 Jallikattu and Manjuvirattu events during Pongal celebrations in Tamil Nadu turned tragic, leaving seven people dead and hundreds injured. The traditional bull-taming events, held in districts like Tiruchirappalli, Karur, Sivaganga, and Pudukkottai, witnessed unfortunate incidents involving spectators, tamers, and bulls.In Sivaganga district, a bull owner, Thaneesh Raja, and his bull drowned after the animal fell into a farm well. Raja jumped in to save the bull but tragically perished. Another spectator, Subbaiah, was gored by a bull and died en route to the hospital. In Alanganallur, Madurai, 55-year-old Periyasamy was fatally injured by a bull, with at least
Tamil actor Ajith Kumar, renowned for his love of motorsport, narrowly escaped injury in a dramatic car crash during a recent racing practice session. The incident, which occurred while he was preparing for an upcoming racing championship, has left fans both shocked and relieved.Ajith’s official racing team shared the video of the accident on social media, showing his car losing control and crashing off the track. The caption read: “Ajith Kumar’s massive crash in practice, but he walks away unscathed. Another day in the office… that’s racing!” The video quickly went viral, with fans expressing concern for the actor’s well-being.In the footage, Ajith’s car
A significant political controversy unfolded in Tamil Nadu as Governor RN Ravi walked out of the assembly ahead of the Winter Session, citing "brazen disrespect" to the Constitution and the national anthem. The incident occurred after the assembly chose to sing only the Tamil Thaai Vaazhthu, the state anthem, and declined the governor’s request to play the national anthem as per tradition.The Governor’s office released a statement condemning the incident, emphasizing that playing the national anthem is a constitutional duty and customary practice during state legislature sessions. It accused Chief Minister MK Stalin and Assembly Speaker of refusing the governor's
Tamil Nadu’s Jallikattu season began with great fervor on Saturday at Thatchankurichi in Pudukkottai district. Organized as part of the St. Vinnorpa Annai church festival, the event showcased 460 bulls and 290 bull tamers. The arena buzzed with excitement as 4,500 spectators cheered on the action that began at 8 a.m., inaugurated by Ministers S. Ragupathy and Siva V. Meyyanathan.Of the 463 registered bulls from Pudukkottai, Trichy, Tanjavur, Dindigul, Madurai, and other districts, 459 were allowed to participate. Out of 1,293 registered tamers, 290 met the eligibility criteria. The vaadivasal witnessed intense moments, with bulls charging out, and tamers displaying
A four-year-old girl, P Liya Lakshmi, tragically lost her life on Friday after falling into a septic tank at a private matriculation school near the Vikravandi police station. The incident occurred when the young student, returning from the restroom, stepped on a corroded steel lid covering the tank, which gave way. Despite efforts by school authorities, she could not be saved and was declared dead upon arrival at the Government Villupuram Medical College and Hospital in Mundiyambakkam.The girl's parents, Sivasankari and Palanivel, and outraged locals held a road blockade on the Chennai-Villupuram highway, accusing the school management of negligence. Palanivel,
On Wednesday night, a fire broke out in the panel room on the second floor of Government Ramanathapuram Medical College Hospital, leading to a swift evacuation of patients. The fire, triggered by an electrical short circuit, filled the building with smoke, affecting multiple floors. Fire and Rescue Services personnel promptly extinguished the flames, but the lingering smoke prompted hospital staff to act quickly to ensure patient safety.Patients were relocated from the affected second, third, and fourth floors, with those in critical condition, including two ICU patients, moved to the Comprehensive Emergency Obstetric and Newborn Care (CEmONC) unit. Staff used wheelchairs
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
