Two on run after cheating 80 siddha docs
The city police is on the lookout for two persons who have duped nearly 80 people out of lakhs of rupees under the pretext of taking them to a world Siddha conference in Malaysia.
The accused, Anna D
Karuna objects to imposition of Hindi
Raising the pitch against imposition of Hindi, an issue with political overtones in Tamil Nadu's history, DMK chief M. Karunanidhi on Friday said "it is condemnable" that former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru's assurance in this regard is being ignored.
TN varsity VCs to retire at 70
Governor and chancellor of state-run universities, Mr K. Rosaiah has increased the retirement age of vice-chancellors in nine universities from the present 65 to 70 years.
According to the ordinance
Tasmac shop threat to kids
The Tasmac shop on the arterial G.A Road in Old Washermanpet has become a haven for drunks who often pick up quarrels and disturb others. Over 5,000 students have to pass by the shop daily to reach lo
When Emmons lost gold and found love
To say that the 2004 Games was eventful to American shooter Matthew Emmons would be an understatement of Olympic proportions. From the US trials for Athens to the final day of shooting competitions in
Taking part, not winning, is Blade Runner’s achievement
Oscar Pistorius will be the first amputee athlete to take part in the Olympics. He will be featured in the 400 metres individual event and the 400 metre relay team of his nation.
South Africa has do
Generators to help clear sewage mess
Residents of areas vulnerable to frequent sewer overflow in the city can heave a sigh of relief soon. Chennai Metro Water would soon equip its pumping stations with generators to avoid frequent power
Fort St George turns no-smoking zone
Think twice before lighting a cigarette at historic Fort St. George that houses the state Secretariat. Henceforth, the Secretariat will be a strict ‘No smoking zone’ with the public department issuing
New domestic terminal opening by August
The new domestic terminal at Chennai airport will open by August-end, Airports Authority of India (AAI) chairman V.P. Agrawal said here on Wednesday.
Speaking to reporters after inspecting various fa
TN fishermen skip Chennai PoE for trip
No fisherman in Tamil Nadu has taken emigration clearance from the Protector of Emigrants (PoE) at Chennai to go abroad on his search for greener pastures in the last five years.
The emigration law