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AIADMK-BJP ties hit new low

AIADMK will continue to march under leadership of general secretary Sasikala'.

5 March 2017 6:05 AM IST

Railways Minister Suresh Prabhu

High-speed train soon, says Suresh Prabhu

Prabhu said that limit of 350 kmph has been set as that of high-speed by Japanese, Chinese rail sectors, but we are...

5 March 2017 2:40 AM IST

The Tamil Nadu Government is not only against the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (Neet), but is also opposed to the National Exit Test (Next), which it made a part of its memorandum to the Prime Minister. Stating that it is not needed in the state.

Doctors association urges Centre for Neet exemption, calls for...

With the counseling dates fast approaching, the Association sought that the timings be managed properly, to ensure that...

5 March 2017 1:56 AM IST

Nobel laureate Kailash Satyarthi interacts with mediapersons in the city on Saturday. (Photo: DC)

Conviction under Pocso alarmingly low: Kailash Satyarthi

Conventional wisdom, approach and strategies are not enough to solve the problem.

5 March 2017 1:51 AM IST

Suresh Prabhu, Union minister of railways, flanked by state transport minister M.R. Vijayabhaskar (left) and Dr V. Maitreyan during his visit to Chennai Central on Saturday (Photo: DC)

Joint ventures can help fast rail growth in Tamil Nadu: Suresh Prabhu

The extension of Chennai Manamadurai Silambu bi-weekly Express to Sengottai via Aruppukottai was announced as well.

5 March 2017 1:48 AM IST

A man with an umbrella riding a bicycle on a rainy Saturday (Photo: DC)

10 cm rain/hr: Karaikal sets new record

The Union Territory on Saturday, received heavy rainfall of 17.3cm, with more than 10cm recorded in a span of one hour.

5 March 2017 1:43 AM IST

Railways Minister Suresh Prabhu. (Photo: PTI/File)

High-speed trains soon on track: Suresh Prabhu

He added that Railways is currently catching up on the lack of investment from the earlier political periods.

5 March 2017 1:35 AM IST

Thalavai Sundaram

Thalavai Sundaram is Tamil Nadu representative in Delhi

The post, equivalent to a state cabinet, minister was earlier represented by S. T. K. Jakkaiyan.

5 March 2017 1:31 AM IST

Officials said between April 1, 2016 and January 25, the department has seized 2.70 lakh litres of India-made foreign liquor (IMFL) worth at least Rs 11.5 crore, while 2,096 cases under excise act have been lodged. (Photo: Representational Image)

325 liquor shops identified in prohibited area, TASMAC to HC

TASMAC had in September last year submitted that there were 900 such shops.

4 March 2017 4:57 PM IST

Railways Minister Suresh Prabhu. (Photo: PTI/File)

Rail Ministry in talks with 6 global cos for high speed trains

Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu said these trains could travel at a speed of 600 km per hour.

4 March 2017 4:39 PM IST

Two Trinamool employees were arrested by CBI based on complaints filed in Bhubaneswar in connection with the Rose Valley scam and the two are now in custody. (Photo: Representational Image)

CBI probes Chettinad firm's breach of accord with Kamraj Port Ltd

CBI's anti-corruption branch has registered a case of criminal conspiracy, cheating and criminal misconduct.

4 March 2017 6:41 AM IST

The stolen mobile phones.

Chennai: Mobile stealing racket busted, four arrested

Preliminary investigations revealed the hand of the mobile retailers from neighbouring Kerala who procures stolen...

4 March 2017 6:41 AM IST