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The fear left behind by Cyclone Vardah is so deep among city residents that they worked themselves into a state of panic over a possible low-pressure area over the Andaman Sea.

Vardah strips infrastructure of growth and green cover

The year 2016, which started with the memories of 2015 flash floods crippled the state infrastructure.

29 Dec 2016 6:25 AM IST

Tamil Nadu created a unique record in emerging as the first among the Indian states both in terms of attracting domestic and foreign tourists for the second consecutive year in 2015. (Representational image)

Note ban doesn't deter tourists from visiting India

Like last year, this time too, the rains had played spoilsport for the tourism sector in Chennai and many parts of Tamil...

29 Dec 2016 6:22 AM IST

British Indians are sending their old notes to India through their friends and relatives travelling to India. (Photo: AP)

Penalty for possessing old notes is harsh, say experts

Anyone found having more than 10 notes of demonetised currency can face a fine or even a jail term up to four years.

29 Dec 2016 6:18 AM IST

Delayed services and poor infra at bus stands and shelters add to Chennaiites woes.

Rough ride for commuters

Number of buses in the city (Deluxe, express and AC Bus) 3,688.

29 Dec 2016 6:16 AM IST

The Chennai police on Sunday disclosed that they are providing utmost security cover for Pakistan womens cricket team.

Chennai: Christian priest gets 14-year RI for child abuse

On completion of the trial, this case against the priest came up before the second additional district court,...

29 Dec 2016 6:11 AM IST

She cried for help but the men snatched her bag containing 1,400 Euros, $250, Rs 1,000 Indian currency, a mobile phone worth Rs 20,000, along with passport and an international credit card.

Chennai: Slovenia tourist attacked, robbed at Mahabalipuram beach

According to her police complaint, the woman identified as Ksenija Murali was surrounded by three men when she was...

29 Dec 2016 6:09 AM IST

Rajya Sabha member Sasikala Pushpas husband Lingeswara Thilakar seen bleeding after he was beaten up at AIADMK headquarters on Wednesday (Photo: DC)

Sasikala Pushpa's husband beaten up at AIADMK party headquarters

Thilakar sustained bleeding injuries on his face as a group of men and women at the party headquarters pounced on them...

29 Dec 2016 6:03 AM IST

Sasikala Natarajan

TN: AIADMK meet today, Sasikala to take charge as general secretary

This is the first general council meeting of the party after the demise of its charismatic leader Jayalalithaa.

29 Dec 2016 1:27 AM IST

AIADMK MP Sasikala Pushpa speaking in Rajya Sabha (Photo: ANI Twitter)

Sasikala Pushpa's husband attacked by AIADMK cadre ahead of crucial...

Subsequently, Pushpa filed a complaint with the police against AIADMK cadre for assaulting her husband.

28 Dec 2016 8:48 PM IST

V. Sasikala arrives to pay tribute to political commentator Cho Ramaswamy in Chennai. (Photo: PTI)

AIADMK meet to elect General Secy tomorrow, party says its 'no...

Late TN CM Jayalalithaa's close confidante Sasikala Natarajan is favoured to take over the post of General Secretary.

28 Dec 2016 7:45 PM IST

National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) personnel conducting relief operations in Cyclone Vardah hit Chennai city on Tuesday. (Photo: PTI)

Vardah: DMK MLAs refused entry into Paneerselvam's meeting with...

The MLAs had detailed all the damage post the cyclone, including damages to power lines, in their petition.

28 Dec 2016 5:43 PM IST

Rajya Sabha MP M Sasikala Pushpa (Photo: Twitter)

Clashes at AIADMK office in Chennai, Sasikala Pushpa's lawyer thrashed

The incident comes a day before the AIADMK meeting to elect the general secretary, for which Sasikala Natarajan is...

28 Dec 2016 3:16 PM IST