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At least 24 people lost theirs lives due to cyclone Vardah. (Photo: PTI)

Services getting partially restored, TN on road to normalcy

More than 15,000 persons, who were living in low lying areas, have been accommodated in 104 relief camps set up by the...

14 Dec 2016 2:56 PM IST

$After putting the outcome of the series beyond doubt following a win in Mumbai, Indian skipper Virat Kohli had said that India would now \really express fully\ in Chennai and hope to make it 4-0 against opponents who had been something of a bogey team. (Photo: AP)$ Sports

Ind vs Eng, 5th Test: Virat Kohli's India look to increase Cook's woes...

The rampaging Indian side look to win the final Test and clinch the five-match series 4-0.

14 Dec 2016 9:34 AM IST

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

Newborn girl sold for Rs 200 in Krishnagiri

Mayurappa told Deccan Chronicle, â€œWe have already 3 sons and 3 daughters''.

14 Dec 2016 6:34 AM IST

Nanmangalam Reserve Forest at East Tambaram in a mess with prominent trees being pulled out due to Vardah effect. (Photo: DC)

Tamil Nadu CM orders solatium to kin of cyclone victims

bout 1,388 huts were completely damaged and 5,739 huts were partly damaged.

14 Dec 2016 6:29 AM IST

Seek 10,000 crore from Centre, says MK Stalin

Immediately after the storm, Stalin issued a similar statement asking party cadres to help people affected by Vardah.

14 Dec 2016 6:24 AM IST

Chief Minister O. Panneerselvam interacting with people during his visit to Pulicat on Tuesday (Photo: DC)

O Panneerselvam visits Pulicat, offers promises and hope

The Chief Minister promised to take action on their petitions and consoled them.

14 Dec 2016 6:22 AM IST

Fishermen attempt to retrieve their boats, which had overturned due to the impact of cyclone Vardah, to safer grounds on Tuesday (Photo: N. Sampath)

Post Vardah: Livelihood of 25,000 fishermen families hit

Raja of Kasimedu Kuppam said â€œthe cyclone reminded us of 2004 tsunami. After the disastrous tsunami the fishermen were...

14 Dec 2016 6:19 AM IST

In most cases worldwide, people have been infected with the Zika virus by mosquitoes. (Photo: AP)

Tamil Nadu on vigil against outbreak of diseases

An additional of 18 ambulances will join the force on Wednesday, the health secretary added.

14 Dec 2016 6:15 AM IST

Total number of people involved in Clearing uprooted trees 8,400.

Cyclone Vardah mellows down

There will be no significant rains to Chennai and its neighboring districts for the next few days, said weather...

14 Dec 2016 6:11 AM IST

The roof at Alandur metro rail station pulled out by gusty winds (Photo: DC)

Water enters OMR houses, IT offices damaged after effect of cyclone...

The lively economic hub wore a deserted look with shops being shut and power not being restored for the second...

14 Dec 2016 6:08 AM IST

Residents looking at the uprooted trees in an area worst hit due to the Cyclone Vardah, in Chennai on Tuesday. (Photo: AP)

Chennai citizens' spirit shines on streets

Though there was no need of relief camps, people were alert in tracking the situation and stocking up the groceries to...

14 Dec 2016 6:04 AM IST

BSNL mobile services worked for most part of the day, but internet connectivity in those phones were also down on Tuesday.

Post Vardah: Erratic mobile, internet connectivity puts off...

Even 24 hours after the cyclone made its landfall, mobile networks were erratic and data on them did not work for most...

14 Dec 2016 6:01 AM IST