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A group of people are seen participating in Jallikattu despite ban on such sporting events at Karisalkulam village in Madurai. (Photo: PTI)

Madurai: Protestors detained for trying to defy SC ban on Jallikattu

The step came following indications by various organisations to organise the sport on Pongal today.

14 Jan 2017 1:02 PM IST

According to the prosecution, B. Rajendran, 33, of Chembarambakkam, was operating a van for school students. (Representational image)

Chennai: Man gets life sentence for killing his aunt

Hemavathi refused to give either money or her jewellery after an altercation Rajendran attacked her with a 'kitchen...

14 Jan 2017 7:07 AM IST

A youth sports a jallikattu tatoo on his face.

Jallikattu ban: Lawyers offer free legal aid to arrested

The lawyers say they have decided to -"support-" people who have been agitating in favour of the sporting event.

14 Jan 2017 3:59 AM IST

Madras High Court

Tamil Nadu: Plea to comply with IRC guidelines

To safeguard the travelling public it is necessary to issue guidelines for the issue of the NOC.

14 Jan 2017 3:52 AM IST

Among the elephants, forest officials said, four died of electric shock while gunshots killed two.

Tamil Nadu: Foresters step up measures to prevent anthrax virus

So far there is no outbreak of anthrax among livestock and in case of reserve areas.

14 Jan 2017 3:50 AM IST

Parakeets rescued by wildlife headquarters. (Photo: DC)

Chennai: 3 held for illegal trade of parakeets

The sale is mostly through online where the traders charge up to Rs 2,500 per bird.

14 Jan 2017 3:42 AM IST

The cop trio feigned ignorance and claimed that they were not aware of the bikes being stolen ones and that they were tricked into buying them. (Representational image)

Chennai: Cop trio in nexus with bike thieves questioned

SI suspected of helping disposal of stolen bikes.

14 Jan 2017 3:40 AM IST

Madras High Court

Acceptance of medical council president resignation revoked by Madras...

According to Dr Senthil, he joined the TN Medical Services on November 21, 1993, as Assistant Surgeon.

14 Jan 2017 3:37 AM IST

The Centre has allotted Rs 15 crore to explore the possibilities of and also facilitate the construction of a bridge linking the two monuments that attract both domestic and international visitors on a daily basis.

Funds allotted to develop Tamil Nadu tourist spots

Several initiatives would also be taken up keeping in mind the increasing tourist population visiting the land's end in...

14 Jan 2017 3:35 AM IST

Once, the number is linked to the educational qualifications and other details it will be difficult for the institutions to submit the fake faculty details. (Representational image)

Tamil Nadu: Faculty to be linked to Aadhaar to prevent falsification

For the past few years, there are several complaints that the educational institutions showing same faculties working in...

14 Jan 2017 3:32 AM IST

Egmore station witnesses a huge crowd as many people leave the city to celebrate Pongal. (Photo: DC)

Chennai: Record Pongal revenue for railways via bookings

Footfall at the stations also saw an increase on both the days.

14 Jan 2017 3:30 AM IST

The CCTV cameras would be connected to all the police stations in the constituency. (Representational image)

Puducherry MLA ensures constituency safety

Eight cameras would be installed in Chunnambar boat house, one of the important tourist destinations in the state, by...

14 Jan 2017 3:27 AM IST