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On May 22, violence had broken out on the 100th day of the anti-Sterlite agitations after police opened fire on residents marching towards the district collectors office.

Sterlite: Government jobs for kin of 13 killed in police firing

Silver lining in Thoothukudi dt collector's assurance.

28 Aug 2018 2:29 AM IST

Madras high court

Madras HC issues Notice to HR&CE over plea on performing...

The notification prevented even the temples, which do not have heritage value or non-ancient temple from performing...

28 Aug 2018 2:27 AM IST

Madras High Court

Chennai: Petitioner demanding safety measures on buses to pay fine

The corporation ends up paying hefty compensation to family members of the accident victims.

28 Aug 2018 2:25 AM IST

In another case, two persons Orusu Bhagavath (50), stone cutting workers and Mangu Venkatesh (36), a labourer were arrested by the police in connection with the theft of goats from a farm in Mailardevpally.(Representational Image)

Chennai police seize banned gutka, tobacco products; 7 held

The contraband weighing d around 8.35-kilo worth Rs 6 lakh was seized from them, said police.

28 Aug 2018 2:22 AM IST

Madras High Court

Anna University revaluation scam: Suspended CoE's bail plea dismissed

Recently, Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption at Anna University unearthed the revaluation scam.

28 Aug 2018 2:19 AM IST

Labourers freed from a woodcutting unit. (Photo:DC)

Chennai: After 7 years of bondage, 7 labourers freed

Seven labourers, five men and two women, were rescued after seven years in bondage.

28 Aug 2018 2:17 AM IST

BJP president Amit Shah

Amit Shah to skip M Karunanidhi memorial meet

BJP national president Amit Shah will not attend the memorial meeting of late DMK chief M. Karunanidhi here on Aug. 30

28 Aug 2018 2:14 AM IST

Former Union minister M. K. Alagiri.

MK Alagiri hardens stance, warns DMK of consequences if not reinstated

Expelled leader Alagiri said he was doing all this to 'save' the DMK following the demise of Karunanidhi.

27 Aug 2018 5:27 PM IST

The total storage in the four lakes supplying water to the city stands at 1,259 million cubic feet (mcft) against their total capacity of 11,257 mcft. (Representional Image)

Officials mull tapping borewell water as rains elude Chennai

This comes in the wake of complaints made by residents that piped water had largely turned erratic, forcing them to buy...

27 Aug 2018 3:34 AM IST

Suresh was also arrested and police seized 112kg of gutka products and Rs 1,300 cash from him.(Representional Image)

Chennai: 2 held for selling gutka, 128 kg of banned products seized

Police seized 16kg of banned substances and Rs 5,000 from his possession.

27 Aug 2018 3:30 AM IST

The price of tomato, which a month ago sold at Rs 20, has come down to Rs 8. Similarly, the prices of vegetables like drumstick, brinjal, cabbage, radish and beans have dropped by 50 per cent, said a trader at Koyambedu market.(Representional Image)

Chennai: Prices of veggies slump in city markets

According to traders, they have been suffering a lot due to the dip in prices.

27 Aug 2018 3:22 AM IST

Apart from foreign currencies, Rs 4.6 lakh cash was found in his jacket pocket. Kalimuthu Natesaperumal, who was about to board a Singapore-bound flight, was arrested for further interrogation.

Chennai: Rs 90 lakh foreign currency, gold seized at airport

About 66,300 Euros, $US 32,770, $S 1,600 and 2,650 Brunei Dollars in different denominations, totally valued at Rs 77...

27 Aug 2018 2:51 AM IST