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Puducherry Lt Governor Kiran Bedi. (Photo: PTI)

Kiran Bedi cancels Puducherry government circular on social media

Narayanasamy had issued the circular even as Bedi was pushing with her plan to promote WhatsApp communication by...

6 Jan 2017 2:00 AM IST

Former Puducherry Agriculture Minister VMC Sivakumar. (Photo: Screengrab)

Puducherry: Enmity suspected to be reason for former minister's murder

Former Puducherry Agriculture Minister Sivakumar was hacked to death at his native town by an unidentified gang.

4 Jan 2017 4:16 PM IST

Kappatralla village in Devanakonda mandal of Kurnool district that was once synonymous with faction murders has been transformed into a zero-crime unit, thanks to the relentless efforts of concerned officials.

Pondicherry: Ex-minister VMC Sivakumar hacked to death

Mr Sivakumar was on his way to inspect the construction work of a marriage hall belonging to him when six men hacked...

4 Jan 2017 6:18 AM IST

Sivakumar was MLA for five terms four times on DMK ticket and once as independent.

Former Puducherry minister VMC Sivakumar hacked to death

Sivakumar was on his way to inspect construction work when his car was blocked and attacked.

3 Jan 2017 6:58 PM IST

Crowds throng Marina beach for New Year countdown on Saturday. (Photo: DC)

Pondicherry rings in New Year with style

Thousands of people joined the celebrations till 1 am at the promenade along the beach, Puducherry's most popular spot.

2 Jan 2017 6:29 AM IST

Senior Congress leader and Puducherry Chief Minister V Narayanasamy (Photo: PTI/File)

Basic infra important before going digital: V Narayanasamy

The Chief Minister requested the union government to make efforts to implement central government schemes in Puducherry...

2 Jan 2017 6:12 AM IST

In one of the biggest recoveries of stolen mobile phones in the city, the City Police on Sunday nabbed a 40-year-old pawnshop owner cum used mobile phone seller from Adambakkam and seized over 2,300 mobile phones from him. (Representational image)

Puducherry official suspended for posting obscene video in WhatsApp

The suspension order also said disciplinary action was being contemplated against the officer

31 Dec 2016 5:49 PM IST

Tourists visiting the state will soon get the option of homestays. (Representational image)

Puducherry gears up for New Year

The Union Territory is expecting more tourists this year as New Year celebrations are expected to be a low key affair in...

20 Dec 2016 6:13 AM IST

Union Minister Pon Radhakrishnan. (Photo: PTI)

Demonetisation has the support of people: Pon Radhakrishnan

The politician also said that while there are inconveniences due to implementation, people are accepting it for the...

19 Dec 2016 4:07 PM IST

The sudden change in two-wheeler parking in Puducherry has caused inconvenience to people, who end up parking the vehicle in Haphazard way, as seen above. (Photo: DC)

Pondicherry: New parking rules cause disarray

Puducherry residents irked over sudden' change in two-wheeler parking.

19 Dec 2016 6:26 AM IST

The Union environment ministry has given clearance for the Rs 40 crore drinking water project proposal by the Puducherry government using Ossudu lake water.

Rs 40 crore sanctioned for Pondy drinking water project

The proposal was delayed for five years as the environment ministry denied permission.

18 Dec 2016 8:06 AM IST

A vendor awaiting customers to buy the clay dolls for Chirstmas in Puducherry on Saturday. (Photo: DC)

Puducherry: Demonetisation dulls Santa spirits

Puducherry vendors, residents blame lack of cash for low sales this Christmas.

18 Dec 2016 7:15 AM IST