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Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam chief M Karunanidhi paying floral tribute to party founder C N Annadurai (Photo: Twitter)

M Karunanidhi turns 93, pays tribute to DMK founder

Though the DMK lost in the recent assembly polls, the party has emerged as the strongest ever opposition in the state.

3 Jun 2016 11:14 AM IST

Fasting ahead of Id would begin around June 8. (Representational image)

Chennai: Free rice for mosques ahead of Ramzan

Rice will be given free of cost to mosques across the state for preparation of porridge during the holy month of Ramzan.

3 Jun 2016 8:03 AM IST

Several petitions have been received by the Centre complaining that the mining industry in south India, particularly in Tamil Nadu, is under stress. (Representational image)

Miners seek reforms in TN mining industry

They pinpoint errors' in Sagayam committee report.

3 Jun 2016 7:59 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi

BJP claims Modi wave is prevalent, but fails to cash in

Despite the rout in the election, the BJP claims its vote share has much improved.

3 Jun 2016 7:56 AM IST

Chief Minister-designate V. Narayanasamy

Pondy CM's swearing-in likely on June 6

Mr Narayanasamy after the meeting with Mrs Gandhi said that the new government will be sworn in on Monday.

3 Jun 2016 7:53 AM IST

Agricultural workers may go jobless because of use of machines for transplanting.

Rs 4000 per acre subsidy opposed

Jayalalithaa had announced Rs 54 crore package for kuruvai cultivation in three lakh acres in delta districts.

3 Jun 2016 7:49 AM IST

Chennai Corporation

Civic body polls: New faces, women from ruling party for

The ruling AIADMK is likely to field more new faces and young women candidates for the ensuing Chennai Corporation...

3 Jun 2016 7:44 AM IST

Highly polluted Vaigai river in Madurai. (Photo: DC)

Trust proposed to help clean up Vaigai river

The river Vaigai is considered to be the lifeline of Madurai.

3 Jun 2016 7:27 AM IST

Centre now plans to include short-term yoga programmes under Tourist Visa and e-Tourist Visa categories. (Representational image)

Tourist visa may be granted for short term yoga courses

Yoga has been gaining momentum under the current government.

3 Jun 2016 7:22 AM IST

28 Sri Lankan refugees caught on promised trip to Oz. (Representational image)

Lankan refugees caught on journey to promised land

Sri Lankan refugees were risking their lives to go to Australia.

3 Jun 2016 7:18 AM IST

277 million people in India use net

India second largest Internet market, outshines US in net usage

The report also suggests India has huge potential to continue its phenomenal growth when it comes to internet usage.

3 Jun 2016 1:47 AM IST

The scheme introduced in 2001 has been largely welcomed by the members of Muslim community. (Representational Image)

TN govt to continue distribution of free rice to mosques

Jayalalithaa in an official release said orders had been issued for distribution of 4,600 tonnes of rice to about 3,000...

2 Jun 2016 4:42 PM IST