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New ports threaten to eat into CPT’s share of trade

The Chennai Port Trust (CPT) is worried about the lack of growth in container handling, especially when nearby ports are wooing local traders. While Kattupalli port is on the verge of commissioning it

State server hacked in ‘war’ on graft

It has come to light that a group called “OpIndia” had hacked government servers and posted large files of complaints received online by the Tamil Nadu police and its responses on Anonymous India’s Fa

Robbery accused sets self on fire in police station

A 46-year-old man who was detained by Kanathur police in connection with a theft committed suicide by setting himself on fire at the police station early on Monday.

Humayun, a tailor working in a le

Railway police detains unstable people in various city stations

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The railway police on Monday started detaining beggars and other mentally unstable people roaming around various railway stations in the city after a mentally-unstable man gained access to thhe engine

Sreejesh waits for Tamil Nadu pat

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P.R. Sreejesh is an asset to the senior national hockey team. The goalkeeper who is employed with Indian Overseas Bank in Chennai has a sturdy body and a stout heart.

Whether it is former India coac

Paramedics spread awareness on ‘108’

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Paramedics at GVK EMRI emergency services are on a mission to create more awareness about the 108 ambulance services and save as many lives as they can.

A group of medicos gathered in front of the K

Garbage fails to keep migratory birds away

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Bird watchers and wildlife enthusiasts are excited about the recent sightings of Collared Pranticoles and flamingos at the Pallikaranai marsh despite less water this season.

Even as Pallikaranai has

Home reunites 165 kids with families

Health camps, birthday parties and Sunday cinemas are regular occurrences at the 57-year-old government home for boys in Royapuram.

Many orphaned and disadvantaged children are housed here with basi

OpIndia hacks govt servers

It has come to light that a group called “OpIndia” had hacked government servers and posted large files of complaints received online by the Tamil Nadu police and its responses on Anonymous India’s Fa

Lopsided matches disappoint fans

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There have been goals galore in the IOB-Syed Ahmed memorial all-India hockey tournament but the on-field action has been anything but absorbing.

Too many one-sided contests have taken the gloss off

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