Tamil Nadu farmers grow chocolates on trees
S.Dhanapal in Pattukottai grows chocolates on trees. Thanks to a MoU between the chocolate major Cadbury and the Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, this 41-year-old economics graduate has made Rs 61,
50% of TB patients have diabetes: Study
As many as 50 per cent of people with tuberculosis in Tamil Nadu are either diabetic or have pre-diabetes, a study conducted by a city hospital has found. The study also found that most of the diabeti
Tanuvas starts b tech poultry production tech
The Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (TANUVAS) on Thursday announced the introduction of a four-year undergraduate programme, B.Tech Poultry Production Technology, from this academ
All-terrain vehicles to track beaches
Chief minister J. Jayalalithaa has announced the purchase of nine all-terrain vehicles (ATV) for patrolling on the beachfront. These vehicles would be purchased at a cost of Rs 34.25 lakh.
The vehicl
More 24/7 CFS counters to be opened
The customs department has come out with a plan to reduce congestion on port user roads.
The department has given in-principle approval to open round-the-clock counters in a few more container freig
Tangedco pulled up for inaction
The Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission has directed the Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited (Tangedco) to investigate the reasons for the delay in replacing defective
It’s kickback time for MTC union staff
Grease the palms of the ruling party affiliated union leaders and get the job done. This has been the success formula for several years for employees of Metropolitan Transport Corporation who wish to
Godman passport seized
Madurai Adheenam Arunagiri Swami on Thursday expressed anguish over reports that officials in Delhi have seized the passport of his junior pontiff Nithyananda.
Passports of a Tamil actress and 30 ot
Corporation readies road plans for Rs 100cr
Chennai roads get repaired and re-laid, only to disintegrate in quick time, thanks to the uninterrupted traffic flow, VIP vehicle movement and of course the rains.
The Chennai corporation which vowe
Memo to Guv on VC search panel
Former Anna university vice-chancellor and member of state planning commission Prof E.
Balagurusamy has submitted a memorandum to Governor K. Rosaiah that persons with doubtful character and integri