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Thirumurugan Gandhi

Madras HC dismisses plea challenging Thirumurugan Gandhi's arrest

He was arrested on August 9 at Bengaluru airport based on a look out circular issued by the Chennai police.

22 Aug 2018 5:17 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)

Mylapore: Four held for stealing mobile phones

The mobile was recovered from the accused, identified as P Ravindran (37) of Tiruvotriyur.

22 Aug 2018 5:12 AM IST

n 2016, 4091 deaths occurred due to non-wearing of helmets and it has decreased to 2956 during 2017 due to various steps taken by the state.

Enforce wearing of helmet, seat belt: Madras high court

The report adds that stringent implementation of helmet rule had in fact reduced road accidents and fatalities in 2017.

22 Aug 2018 5:09 AM IST

Statue of Karikal Cholan who built the Grand Anicut (Kallanai) at his manimandapam at Grand Anicut in Thanjavur district. ( Image: DC )

Damming Kollidam

Fast forward to Kollidam as a flood carrier, it was in 2005, the river last carried more than three lakh cusecs when...

22 Aug 2018 4:04 AM IST

Water gushing out of Kollidam sluices at Grand Anicut after release on July 22. (Image: DC)

A few barrages technically feasible

An unusually surplus year turns spotlight on barrages across Kollidam and lays stress on environment impact studies on...

22 Aug 2018 3:58 AM IST

The initiative is being executed in the hospitals headed by Gleneagles Global Hospitals and Continental Hospitals in Chennai. (Representational Images)

Chennai: Gleneagles Hospitals launches emergency training campaign

The initiative is being executed in the hospitals headed by Gleneagles Global Hospitals and Continental Hospitals in...

22 Aug 2018 3:55 AM IST

Prostate cancer affects more than 40 lakh men annually worldwide and various reports reveal an increase in its prevalence in the coming years. (Photo: Pixabay)

5 sessions of radiotherapy effective against prostate cancer: Study

The radiation therapy for prostate cancer can cause various urinary problems, bowel problems and even impotency in...

22 Aug 2018 3:51 AM IST

Sri Sita Rama Anjaneya Swamy temple.

Devotee seeks funds for Ram temple

The temple has unique significance as Lord Rama and his brother Lakshman had visited enroute Lanka for regaining...

22 Aug 2018 3:48 AM IST

The city gets Sheratons first ever resort in India. The Sheraton Grand Chennai Resort & Spa is a jewel in the crown of the coastal city as the hotel on 10 acres is on scenic ECR with panoramic views of the Bay

Premium resort jewel in ECR crown

Viewing the inmates feed in the Crocodile Park right next door is also proving popular.

22 Aug 2018 3:37 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: Ex-police inspector's son among four held

A hunt was launched and Dilip Singh was rescued from a house in Nerkundram with bleeding injuries, the police added.

22 Aug 2018 3:33 AM IST

Speaking on the surgery, Dr. K R Balakrishnan said, â€œ Nazanin had Pulmonary Hypertension with her lung condition rapidly deteriorating and a transplant was the only option. (Representational Images) (Photo: AFP)

Chennai: High risk lung transplant done

The pressure in her lungs was 140 mmHg, as compared to a normal value of 25 mmHg.

22 Aug 2018 3:13 AM IST

The syndicate of the University of Madras has given its consent to redeploying teaching staff from Annamalai University to Madras University.

Madras University's syndicate meeting on IDE debacle tomorrow

On an average, the IDE will attract anywhere between 28,000 and 30,000 students every year.

22 Aug 2018 3:09 AM IST