BSNL cable theft goes unchecked
A huge racket involving BSNL staff has been draining the public sector unit of a vital resource for the past four years.
An investigation by DC has revealed that underground high-value optical fibre
Noise pollution hits residents
Just when one thought that the city could not get any noisier, it did. The numerous flyovers under construction along with the massive Metro Rail project snaking through the city have resulted in high
Blueprint to save energy
In a move to promote energy saving, the state government has announced that it would provide compact fluorescent lamps (CFL) to replace existing incandescent lights in 14.62 lakh huts at the cost of R
Pay no VAT for insulin, helmet
In what could be a respite to diabetics and consumers, the AIADMK government has in its second budget after storming to power announced total value added tax (VAT) exemption for insulin, wheat, oats,
DMK stages walkout over ignored norms
DMK MLAs on Monday staged a walkout from the state Assembly accusing chief minister J. Jayalalithaa of ‘‘functioning against the Assembly norms’’.
Even as Speaker D. Jayakumar invited finance minist
Cops lose sleep over sim cards with fake addresses
SIM cards with fake addresses are adding to the woes of cyber cops as these are being used by Internet fraudsters.
“Any masked identity can turn into a serious threat,” warns a cyber crime official.
Annadhanam scheme in 50 more temples
Chief minister J. Jayalalithaa has ordered annadhanam (free meal) to be provided throughout the day from 8 am to 10 pm at the renowned Sri Ranganatha Swamy temple, Srirangam, and Arulmigu Dhandayudhap
Suyamvaram for disabled in districts
Suyamvarams for the differently-abled are likely to become a regular feature and will be taken to their doorsteps, well almost, if a plan by the Tamil Nadu Differently Abled Welfare Association (TNDAW
Centre gives priority to healthcare, says Vasan
Healthcare is one of the main priorities for the UPA government, Union minister G.K. Vasan said on Sunday, referring to the significant mark-up of the Union health budget this year.
Speaking at the
Tamil Nadu budget session from Monday
Fresh from a stupendous victory in Sankarankoil by-poll, the ruling AIADMK is preparing to take on a combined Opposition, which predictably is expected to pick on much-beaten issues like power cuts an