Hundreds of cases were filed in the city against the violators who defied the regulations and went on to burst crackers beyond the stipulated time. 

Diwali will be celebrated on Sunday - November 12 and as a deluge of people has been moving out of Chennai, the outskirts of the city have been witnessing a typical traffic disruption. 

While addressing the cadres, he rolled out a campaign against Thanthai Periyar that sparked staunch jibes against him from the Dravidian outfits.

Ponmudi has been serving as the Tamil Nadu Minister for Higher Education and the verdict from the apex court had conferred him a legal backlash. 

The news has shocked the DMK functionaries and the people across the state and they have extended their wishes to him for a speedy recovery. 

A team of police officials entered Ranjana's residence in Gerugambakkam near Kundrathur and took her into custody, a day after her controversial conduct went viral on social media. 

EV Velu is also one of the powerful ministers of Tamil Nadu, serving as the Minister for Public Works Department, Highways, and Minor Ports. 

The local police have arrested six people in connection to the violence and the incident has sparked strong condemnations from leaders across the state. 

Around eight companies will be investing in the state in the areas including aerospace, electric vehicle components, glass manufacturing, and footwear.

The ferry has a capacity to carry 150 passengers and a dozen crew members and on Saturday, it embarked its journey with 50 passengers and 12 crew members.