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Seemai karuvelam growing around the Korattur lake.

Tamil Nadu begins tough battle against invasive species

One of the major reasons for the depleting surface water in forests is the weed intrusion.

1 March 2017 6:29 AM IST

AIADMK Treasurer and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O Panneerselvam addresses the partys General Council Meeting at Vanagaram in Chennai. (Photo: PTI)

Need probe into Jayalalithaa's death: O Panneerselvam

Ever since Jayalalithaa passed away in December, there has been doubts about it among party cadres and general public.

1 March 2017 6:28 AM IST

BJP state President Tamilisai Soundararajan. (Photo: File)

Centre allots Rs 57 crore for Cuddalore port development

Numerous works including establishing breakwaters, cargo handling equipment and dredging would be taken up soon.

1 March 2017 6:25 AM IST

Sasikala appointment is valid, AIADMK tells EC

Sources said the reply also says that those who later complained against Sasikala's elevation had initially signed the...

1 March 2017 6:19 AM IST

Edappadi K. Palanisami

Ratify Tamil Nadu's NEET legislation: CM tells Law minister

Mr Palanisami told Mr Prasad that the Union Government should extend all possible assistance to ratify the state...

1 March 2017 6:17 AM IST

MDMK leader Vaiko had declared that he would lead a protest against the scheme in Neduvasal on February 28.

Students, youth, women intensify stir in Neduvasal village

The villagers also decided to light small lamps and hoist black flags in their houses.

1 March 2017 6:14 AM IST

Former chief election commissioner T.S. Krishnamurthy

No law to prevent convicted persons from holding party posts: Ex-CEC

There is a nexus between companies and political parties as a result of donations.

1 March 2017 6:12 AM IST

DMK working president M.K. Stalin and party leader Duraimurugan at the DMK district secretaries meeting held at Anna Arivalayam on Tuesday (Photo: DC)

DMK wants election to be referendum on AIADMK government

Dt secretaries confident of going it alone in civic polls.

1 March 2017 6:10 AM IST

A notice by Tamil Nadu Vanigar Sangam and Tamil Nadu Traders Federation, announcing that colas by popular foreign brands will not be sold, displayed in a petty shop. (Photo: DC)

Chennai: Ban on MNC colas comes into effect

Industry sources said the ban could cost the two MNC cola majors over Rs 1,400 crore in annual sales.

1 March 2017 6:08 AM IST

(Right)Rajinikanths car and Damaged auto

Soundarya slams into auto, injures driver

She informed her family immediately of the accident and her brother-in-law R Dhanush rushed to the accident spot and...

1 March 2017 6:07 AM IST

The policemen, in their letters, also pointed out that police personnel working in districts other than Chennai were not getting their food allowance regularly.

Chennai: Cops plan to flood top brass offices with letters

The cops also demanded a rise in travel allowance from 10 per cent to 25 per cent.

1 March 2017 6:02 AM IST

Students of Everwin School in Kolathur meditate in a programme held for class 12 students ahead of their public exams on Tuesday. (Photo: DC)

Chennai: 8,000 flying squads to monitor 9 lakh plus-2 students

There are 2,427 exam centres set up by the directorate of government examinations this year.

1 March 2017 4:07 AM IST