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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa

Seven parties to back AIADMK

Leaders who called on Ms Jayalalithaa at her Poes Garden residence on Sunday evening individually had pledged their...

14 March 2016 5:57 AM IST

Leaders of the People Welfare Alliance (PWA) display the swords presented to them at an election rally held at Perambur in Chennai on Sunday. (Photo: DC)

PWA open to Captain Vijayakanth alliance, but no BJP

Vaiko, Thiruma deny reports on snapping ties with Left.

14 March 2016 5:54 AM IST

DMK President M Karunanidhi alleged that the farmers were facing many difficulties during the AIADMK rule (Photo: Representational/file)

Debt-ridden farmer in TN commits suicide after tractor seized

The incident that came to light after a farmer was beaten up by police in the state over non-payment of loans.

13 March 2016 9:18 PM IST

They were arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy with assistance from the coastal guard officials, Sri Lankan officials said. (Photo: DC File)

28 Indian fishermen arrested by Sri Lankan Navy

The boats have been handed over to the Mannar police and fisheries officials for further action, the Navy said.

13 March 2016 2:47 PM IST

The cheque for 1.40 crore handed over to Anusiya, wife of the accident victim Nedunchezian, on Saturday. (Photo: DC)

Salem: Woman gets Rs 1.4 crore compensation

Highest compensation paid to kin of accident victim.

13 March 2016 7:20 AM IST

Kovai Motorbike enthusiasts at the Founders Ride, organised by the Harley-Davidson India on Saturday. (Photo: DC)

All eyes on Coimbatore-Pollachi bike rally

About 50 Harley-Davidson owners from Coimbatore rode their bikes.

13 March 2016 7:13 AM IST

An orphan girl who was forced into early marriage on Friday. (Representational image) (Photo: AP)

Krishnagiri cops stop orphaned girl's forced early marriage

The man who was already married twice was introduced to the girl's relative by the brokers.

13 March 2016 7:09 AM IST

Madras High Court

Madras HC refuses to declare 2004 GO null and void

Government order prescribes minimum land for running matric schools.

13 March 2016 7:05 AM IST

Dr Pankaj Chaturvedi, a surgeon at Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, says, It will be a big step in eradicating the problem which is more relevant than liquor and drugs. It will be a deterrent, as earlier the police would impose a fine of Rs 200. Now it will deter sellers from distributing tobacco products to minors.â€ (Representational image)

Tamil Nadu People's Forum urges government to ban tobacco products

TNPFTC is making a strong case against promising politicos being endorsed or supported by any tobacco companies.

13 March 2016 7:03 AM IST

V. Rajshree Pathy, director of the Rajshree Sugars and Chemicals Pvt., Ltd. at the awards day ceremony of PSG College of Arts and Science in Coimbatore. (Photo: DC)

Coimbatore: PSG College faculty and students honoured

The awards for faculty and students were given for their outstanding performances during 2015.

13 March 2016 7:02 AM IST

State health secretary Dr J. Radhakrishnan being briefed by doctors at the Institute of Child Health in Egmore about the refugee boy with congenital ailment in the throat area, on Saturday. (Photo: DC)

Sri Lankan Tamil refugee boy to get new lease of life

The surgery could cost over Rs 3 lakh if done in a private hospital, but will be done free for Raghavan.

13 March 2016 7:02 AM IST

Pon Radhakrishnan

BJP list to be released by month-end

And also finalise the list of candidates for all 234 Assembly seats.

13 March 2016 6:58 AM IST