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Volunteers release turtles Purnavi and Besant into the sea off Neelankarai beach on Sunday. (Photo: DC)

Chennai: Two Olive Ridley turtles return to sea post rehabilitation

More than a year after they were rescued, TREE foundation nursed them back to health and released them into the ocean.

8 May 2017 5:49 AM IST

Food stalls closed in Park railway station. (Photo: DC)

Chennai: No food stalls at key railway stations

Lack of food stalls have left railway passengers at the mercy of restaurants and other food outlets that charge...

8 May 2017 5:37 AM IST

Air pollution remains one of the major risk factors worldwide and of particular concern in developing countries.

Tamil Nadu: Kovai to get 1st real-time air monitors

The minute-by-minute findings through the monitoring system will be validated to hour basis.

8 May 2017 5:27 AM IST

A view of Lord Sundareshwarar and Goddess Meenakshis idols at the Meenakshi amman temple during the celestial wedding in Madurai on Sunday. (Photo: DC)

Tamil Nadu: Over 50,000 devotees witness celestial wedding

The police closely monitored the movement of the crowd to prevent pick pocketing and chain snatching in the streets.

8 May 2017 5:17 AM IST

Actor and Mahila Congress chief Nagma meets actor Rajinikanth at his residence in Poes Garden on Sunday. (Photo: DC)

Nagma calls on friend' Rajinikanth, says meeting was apolitical

Describing Rajinikanth as a friend, Nagma told reporters that the meeting had nothing to do with Mahila Congress.

8 May 2017 4:47 AM IST

Sagarmala aims at promoting port-led development by harnessing the countrys 7,500-km long coastline.

Sagarmala to impart specialised training

The 21 coastal districts have been identified for imparting the skill training covering 13 maritime States and a union...

8 May 2017 4:41 AM IST

Hamid Ansari and M Karunanidhi

Tamil Nadu: Journals that took forward the Dravidian movement's legacy

The focus was on Kudiyarasu' and how it â€œspread the message of social justice in all its aspectsâ€.

8 May 2017 4:32 AM IST

Candidates being checked before appearing for the NEET exam in Jabalpur on Sunday. (Photo: PTI)

TN: NEET candidates forced to cut off shirt sleeves, abandon footwear

Some students claimed that they were not allowed inside the test centre though they were late only by a 'few minutes.'

7 May 2017 10:49 PM IST

After sharing screen space with Ajay Devgn in Shivaay, Sayyeshaa will be seen in two Tamil films, one to be directed by Prabhu Deva

It's a dream come true to work with Prabhu Deva: Shivaay actress...

She has been choreographed by Prabhu Deva in Tamil movie 'Vanamagan' and will also be directed by him in another film.

7 May 2017 9:49 AM IST

Devices similar to mini ATMs are soon to assist the people. The technological advancements and better banking infrastructure shall bring good days to the postal department. (Representational Image)

Now, cash delivered available at your doorstep

Delivery of cash at the doorstep, mini ATMs, post payment banks and withdrawal of cash over mobile.

7 May 2017 7:50 AM IST

Post offices have become new banks for people to open accounts and deposit money

Post offices have become new banks for people to open accounts and...

Nationalised banks minimum balance for savings accounts to Rs 5,000, post office account required balance is Rs 50 is...

7 May 2017 7:39 AM IST

File photo of the pond in Kancheepuram restored to mark 1,000th birthday celerbations of Ramanujar.

Dying Kancheepuram pond restored

The 2.5-acred pond was de-silted and deepened, the move that would stabilise the ground water table at the once fresh...

7 May 2017 7:26 AM IST