Chief minister J. Jayalalithaa announced a slew of measures including scholarships to students and foldable glowing walking sticks for the visually challenged with the aim of improving the lot of diff

Physically challenged people in the state are upset with the government’s decision to install a software to assess the parameters that qualify a person as physically challenged.

Only those with 40 p

The Madras high court has dismissed a petition that sought a direction to the state government to provide 3 per cent reservation for disabled persons in promotions in state services.

The South Arcot

The state government has informed the Madras high court that it would continue to provide 3 per cent reservation for differently-abled persons in recruitment to the post of nutritious noon meal organi

The Supreme Court on Monday said a deaf-mute need not be prevented from giving evidence in court merely on account of his physical disability as he or she can do so either by writing or through gestur

In a move which will benefit differently-abled students the state higher education department has embarked on a mission to develop multimodal materials for the differently abled.

Higher education min

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

The Madras high court (HC) directed Joseph Eye Hospital, Trichy, on Tuesday to pay Rs 1 lakh each as interim compensation to the 66 villagers who lost vision during cataract surgeries at a free eye ca

The Madras high court (HC) directed Joseph Eye Hospital, Trichy, on Tuesday to pay Rs 1 lakh each as interim compensation to the 66 villagers who lost vision during cataract surgeries at a free eye ca

After giving finishing touches to the Rail Budget, railway minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday said it will be a 'passenger-friendly budget' dedicated to the common man of the country.