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Discrimination continues for dalit village panchayats

The dalit village panchayat presidents are no exception from caste discriminations if one goes by a study conducted in 10 districts of the state.

According to a study by Evidence, a Madurai-based

House sees heated health debate

The Assembly witnessed acrimonious debate between Opposition DMDK and treasury benches over the healthcare delivery in government-run hospitals. Chief minister J. Jayalalithaa, who intervened, said al

When earth shook, team enjoys high seas on board US N-ship

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While the earthquake and tsunami warning rattled the residents of Chennai on Wednesday, a select few Chennaiites had an experience of their lifetime on board the nuclear-powered aircraft carrying US

On revenue track : S. Rly records 16.25% growth

People in TN and Kerala seem to prefer trains over buses with Southern Railway (SR) recording another year of overwhelming revenues both in terms of passenger traffic and freight handling.

According

Cancer registry in Tamil Nadu to keep track of cases

The Tamil Nadu health department on Thursday announced that a state cancer registry would be set up to keep track of the number of cancer cases and two regional cancer care centres at a cost of Rs 30

Abdul Kalam pitches big for nano work

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Former president Dr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam on Wednesday stressed on the need for more research in nano-technology to develop devices for societal needs.

Delivering the graduation address at Sairam Engine

Engineers seek formation of separate division

More than 1,500 engineers of the rural development department which executes Central and state projects worth about Rs 20,000 crore a year are demanding the formation of a separate division like other

Shaken Chennaiites get holiday

The tremors that hit various parts of the city on Wednesday set off a series of initial thoughts among Chennaiites before throwing their lives out of gear for a few hours.

The initial reactions rang

Sumatra shocker for state

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The two great earthquakes off the west coast of northern Sumatra were felt in the city and other parts of the country, including the east coast and Kerala on Wednesday.

While tsunami warning was iss

Vehicles clog several thoroughfares in Chennai

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It was a nightmare for commuters in the city on Wednesday after the earthquake and the ensuing tsunami alert.

Traffic was disrupted in several arterial roads as panicking employees and office-goers r

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