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Miscreants mingled with peaceful protesters who resorted to flash road rokos. They were instructed to target cop vehicles, public property on hearing rumours about police lathi-charge at Marina beach, sources said.

Chennai: Probe nails political party behind rioting

Liquor, biriyani and Rs 200 per head paid to perpetrators.

28 Jan 2017 6:19 AM IST

V. Shanmuganathan

Shanmuganathan had clean image in TN, says BJP

According to sources, during 1970s, Mr. V. Shanmuganathan worked zealously among the youth and sensitised them about the...

28 Jan 2017 6:15 AM IST

Timely action by the train driver prevented the Jan Shatabdi Express Train going over a railway track that was in a state of disrepair. (Photo: Representational Image)

Chennai raillway division earnings down by 4.49 per cent

Chennai division saw a 4.49 per cent decline in the total earnings, plummeting to Rs. 2,446 crore, compared to earnings...

28 Jan 2017 6:14 AM IST

Mourners near Ilavarasans house in his village.(Photo: DC)

Kashmir avalanche: Thanjavur village mourns its soldier-son's death

A shell shocked Rajagopal and Bhoominathan could scarcely believe their ears.

28 Jan 2017 6:11 AM IST

So far Vijayawada has around 50 private generic medical stores selling branded generic drugs.

Ban lifted on drugs, but no clarity on sale

At Marunthagam Pharmacy, opposite Christudas Hospital, D Cold Total was being sold with the manufacturing date April,...

28 Jan 2017 6:07 AM IST

Students with cut-off marks as high as 193.75 have chosen Tamil medium courses in Anna University. (Representational image)

10 BE colleges in Tamil Nadu not to admit students

In the Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions 2016 counselling more than 40% of the colleges were not able to attract many...

28 Jan 2017 2:08 AM IST

Two avalanches hit army personnel in Gurez sector on Wednesday evening trapping several soldiers under the debris. (Photo: Representational Image)

Two Tamil Nadu jawans die in Kashmir avalanche

The other soldier hailing from the state, who died in the avalanches, is Sundara Pandian (27), from Pallakapatti village...

28 Jan 2017 2:04 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.

Water-sharing row: Tamil Nadu vehicles stopped at Palakkad

Water authority officials from Kerala and Tamil Nadu are scheduled to meet on Saturday to discuss the issue.

28 Jan 2017 1:59 AM IST

Tamil Nadu Finance Minister O Panneerselvam.

Anti-nationals infiltrated protests: O Panneerselvam

Police maintained restraint, OPS tells House.

28 Jan 2017 1:54 AM IST

A 19-year-old degree student who harassed a 35-year-old housewife by posting her phone number on FB and by naming her as a sex worker was arrested. (Representational image)

TN: 200 MDMK workers arrested while attempting rail roko

The party activists were led by former MP Ganeshmurthy and local district functionaries.

27 Jan 2017 3:40 PM IST

AIADMK partys general secretary V.K. Sasikala. (Photo: PTI)

AIADMK chief Sasikala condoles death of jawans in Kashmir avalanche

The army men were involved in protecting the country from enemies, she pointed out and hailed their sacrifice.

27 Jan 2017 3:27 PM IST

Protestors supporting Jallikattu, a traditional bull-taming ritual throw stones as they clash with police in Chennai. (Photo: AP)

Anti-social elements hijacked Jallikattu stir, cops used least force:...

More than 135 people, including 100 policemen, were injured and several hundred vehicles were burnt on Monday.

27 Jan 2017 1:07 PM IST