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The DMK delegation at the all-party meet on the Cauvery issue held at the secretariat on Thursday. DC

Chennai: Don't rely on court for justice, say farmers

Irked over the recent Supreme Court order, TN farmers in consensus on Thursday urged the state government not to rely on...

23 Feb 2018 2:11 AM IST

Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami chairs all-party meeting over the Supreme Court verdict on Cauvery water dispute at the secretariat, on Thursday. DC

CM Edappadi K. Palaniswami to lead team to PM on Cauvery

All-party meet decides to fight for TN rights.

23 Feb 2018 2:08 AM IST

While Haasan launched his party Makkal Neethi Mayyam in Madurai on Wednesday, Rajinikanth had announced in December that he will enter politics. (Photo: PTI/File)

Held 'secret' meeting with Rajinikanth about political plunge: Kamal...

Haasan disclosed that the duo spoke on the issue of his political entry during the shoot of Bigg Boss', anchored by him.

22 Feb 2018 7:54 PM IST

The lawyers defending the right of the couple claim that it was a victory of sorts since that day all they wanted was to secure Hadiyas freedom to end her house arrest in her parental home.

Kerala love jihad: Mother spiked food, cops ignored my claim, says...

In an affidavit filed in the SC on Tuesday, Hadiya sought permission to remain as Shafin Jahan's wife.

22 Feb 2018 1:22 PM IST

Actor-turned-politician Kamal Haasan on Wednesday said the six enjoining hands symbol of his new political party Makkal Needhi Maiam represents six southern states. (Photo: ANI)

Kamal Haasan's 'Makkal Needhi Maiam' logo signifies 6 southern states

6 southern states Haasan was talking about are Andhra, Telangana, K'taka, Kerala, TN, Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

22 Feb 2018 12:13 PM IST

Transport workers show cooked plastic rice supplied to them at Sungam bus depot mess in Coimbatore on Wednesday. (Photo: DC)

TNSTC staff claim plastic rice was served

Around hundreds of transport workers protested in front of the depot demanding to change the mess contractor.

22 Feb 2018 9:15 AM IST

Almost four months after they were detained by the Iranian Coast Guard for involuntarily straying into Iran waters, eight fishermen from Tamil Nadu returned home on Wednesday after intervention by government.

Tamil Nadu: 8 fishermen detained by Iran return home

They strayed into Iranian waters 4 months ago.

22 Feb 2018 9:12 AM IST

As many as 28 technical institutions including 12 engineering colleges, seven MCA and three MBA stand-alone colleges and six polytechnic colleges have applied for closure to the All India Council for Technical Education from next academic year (2018-19), according to sources.

28 technical colleges seek closure in Tamil Nadu

The number of engineering colleges applying for closure has increased from 5 to 12 this year.

22 Feb 2018 9:09 AM IST

Madras high court has directed the DGP to ensure that the attendance of investigating officers in the court during the hearing.

DGP ordered to ensure officers' attendance in Madras High Court

Madras high court has directed the DGP to ensure that the attendance of investigating officers in the court during the...

22 Feb 2018 9:05 AM IST

Chennai corporation

Chennai corporation, metro hike utility charges

Chennai corporation and metro have silently revised their utility charges in tune to the Chennai Metropolitan...

22 Feb 2018 9:03 AM IST

Former chief minister J. Jayalalithaas full-size statue will be unveiled at the AIADMK headquarters on Saturday on the occasion of her 70th birth anniversary.

J Jayalalithaa's statue to be unveiled on Saturday

J. Jayalalithaa's full-size statue will be unveiled at the AIADMK headquarters on Saturday on the occasion of her 70th...

22 Feb 2018 8:59 AM IST

In a major boost to the states construction industry, which is facing sudden sand shortage following the high courts ban on river sand mining, public works department has initiated bidding process to open sand quarries in the state, again.

Tamil Nadu: Bidding process to open sand quarries takes off

SC order comes as relief for govt, builders alike.

22 Feb 2018 8:56 AM IST