Tumour removal surgeries save 2
City doctors have removed rare tumours from patients in risky surgeries, again establishing the high standards of medical science here.
Surgeons at a teaching hospital in the city have used sophisti
Free rice changes tribal food habits
The government’s free-rice scheme, which has gone a long way in ensuring food security in Tamil Nadu, has had an adverse effect on tribals and villagers settled in core forest areas.
The free rice t
Engine breakdown holds up traffic
Passengers on several South-bound trains reached their destination nearly three hours late after the engine of the Rameswaram Express broke down between Singaperumal Koil and Paranur and blocked rail
Chennai metro rail crane collapse kills one, injures six workers
One person died and six others were injured when a malfunctioning crane dropped a massive steel reinforcement on workers at a CMRL (Chennai Metro Rail Limited) work site near Pachaiyappa’s College on
HC notice on Triplicane temple
The Madras high court on Wednesday issued a notice to Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment (HR & CE) on a petition, which sought a direction to the authorities to declare Sri Parthasarathy temple
Dope test for kids taking CBSE sports contests
Dope tests are not restricted only to sportspersons participating in major events any more.
Even school students taking part in national games conducted by the CBSE may have to undergo tests from th
No cosy ride on Shatabdi till Sept 16
Passengers who have planned their journey by the Chennai-Mysore Shatabadi Express (12007/12008) would not be able to enjoy the cosy comfort of the Linke Hoffman Bush (LHB) coaches aboard the high spee
Mother caught throwing baby out of train
Passengers of a train caught a 38-year-old woman on Tuesday trying to throw out her newborn girl wrapped in a plastic bag.
CPT shows peace flag to fishermen
With the fishermen community keen on recovery of land being taken away from them for expanding the 1.6 km road from the port gate as part of Ennore Manali Road Improvement Project, the Chennai Port T
Garbage penalty receipts lack details
The authenticity of penalty receipts issued by Chennai corporation against those who dump debris and garbage on the city roads has come under the scanner.
A receipt copy available with this newspape