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The Government has approved the National Policy on Biofuels in June 2018. According to it, prices of molasses-based ethanol and sugarcane juice-based ethanol has been fixed at Rs 47.40. The Government has reduced the GST on ethanol for blending in fuel from 18 percent to 5 percent. Biomass pellets for cooking costs Rs 15 a kilogram while LPG costs Rs 70.

Fuelling a change

Is Chennai ready to make the shift to biofuels as a more cost-effective and sustainable option?

11 Aug 2018 12:58 AM IST

DMK wants Bharat Ratna for Kalaignar Karunanidhi

The 94-year-old Dravidian stalwart and five-time Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, died on August 7 and was laid to rest on...

11 Aug 2018 12:52 AM IST

Anna University.

Anna University replaces registrar

Professor Ganesan was holding the post as in charge.

11 Aug 2018 12:48 AM IST

IPL chairman Rajeev Shukla said that the decision to change the timings from 8 PM to 7 PM to start the playoffs of IPL 2018 was taken keeping the interest of fans in mind. (Photo: PTI / BCCI)

IPL brand value grows 19 per cent to USD 6.3 billion in 2018

Hotstar set a world record of OTT viewership with 10.7 million concurrent viewers.

10 Aug 2018 1:33 PM IST

The doctors stated that it is high time there is an increase in stipend and that have asked the government for it.(Representational Image)

Chennai: Health dept set to check iodine intake in students

The body needs iodine to produce thyroid hormones that help regulate growth,metabolism, heart rate and a host of other...

10 Aug 2018 4:03 AM IST

Most jungle tribal hamlets are unaffected by wild elephants.(Image Dc)

Ooty: Tribal wisdom can curb man-elephant conflicts'

Tribal knowledge and wisdom in managing the man-animal conflict, especially, the man-elephant conflict.

10 Aug 2018 3:50 AM IST

Around 9.30 pm, Sunder was crossing the road when a speeding lorry mowed him down killing him on the spot near Sadahalli Gate in front of ITC factory. (Representational image)

4 killed as bus hits lorry near Namakkal

The Kumarapalayam police have registered a case and are investigating.

10 Aug 2018 3:47 AM IST

TVS Motor Chairman Venu Srinivasan

TVS Motor chairman seeks advance bail

Kumbhabhishekam was performed at various temples including Sri Kapaleeswarar temple.

10 Aug 2018 3:44 AM IST

Madras high court

Madras High Court new Chief Justic to be sworn in on Sunday

According to sources, the Governor Banwarilal Purohit will administer the oath to her in a function on Sunday.

10 Aug 2018 3:38 AM IST

Growing plants like tobacco and green chili, which are aversion-making plants for elephants.(Image Dc)

Ooty: Jackfruit season aggravates jumbo menace in hills

The smell of pepper causes aversion to the elephant.

10 Aug 2018 3:37 AM IST

Anna University.

Shadow men of Anna University

How outsiders held varsity to ransom.

10 Aug 2018 3:36 AM IST

The cost of the machine is Rs 17 lakh. But the company has given it for 9 lakh borne by the IOC, said Pradeep Kumar.The â€œBandicootâ€ produced by Genrobotics, a startup promoted by a group of engineers from Kerala, is equipped with Wi-Fi, blue tooth, control panels. It has four limbs and a bucket system attached to spider web loop extension to scoop out waste from sewer.

Thanjavur: Bandicoot' robot to clean up all sewers in no time

Besides the job posing health problems, even lives are lost due to hazardous and obnoxious gases that emanate at some...

10 Aug 2018 3:32 AM IST