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Ramaswamy in his petition sought to restrain the government from acquiring and converting the Poes Garden residence of Jayalalithaa as a memorial using public funds.

PIL against converting Veda Nilayam to govt memorial adjourned to...

On August 17, 2017, Chief Minister Edappadi K.Palaniswami announced that his government would convert Veda Nilayam into...

6 Jan 2018 3:25 AM IST

Indian Railways is not looking at more funds in the upcoming Union Budget for 2018-19 as it is focused on monetising assets within, Railway Minister Piyush Goyal said. (Photo: PTI)

Former MP writes to Railway Minister

Ramadoss pointed out that Puduchery has been developing into a microcosm of India.

6 Jan 2018 3:05 AM IST

Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami hands over Pongal gifts to the beneficiaries in a function in the secretariat, on Friday. (Photo: DC)

Tamil Nadu: Omandurar hospital gets zero delay casualty ward

The special medical team will identify such children and screen them at government medical headquarters.

6 Jan 2018 3:02 AM IST

Amrutha's claim: File counter affidavit before January 25, says HC to...

Plea to permit cremation of Jaya's body as per Brahmin rites.

6 Jan 2018 2:59 AM IST

Madras High Court

Tasmac relocation: Madras High Court tells state to pass orders in 6...

The Tasmac can locate retail vending shops next to a residential house unmindful of the disturbance it may cause to the...

6 Jan 2018 2:55 AM IST

Madras High Court

Tamil Nadu bus strike: Report to work immediately, says Madras High...

The bench said the transport corporation workers provide essential public utility services.

6 Jan 2018 2:53 AM IST

On Visiting Andhiyur, seeing the plight of passengers waiting for buses, Raja Krishnan himself decided to operate a bus.

Andhiyur MLA drives bus amid workers strike

Raja Krishnan surprised everyone to take the driver's seat.

6 Jan 2018 2:50 AM IST

Tamil Nadu Transport Minister M R Vijayabhaskar (Photo: AIADMK.Com)

Tamil Nadu bus strike: Minister talks tough, employees belligerent

Vijayabhaskar said the state government has increased the minimum wages from Rs 1,468 to Rs 2,684.

6 Jan 2018 2:48 AM IST

Metro trains were heavily crowded as they were the only public transport available in places with no suburban train network.

Tamil Nadu bus strike: Auto, cab drivers fleece commuters

As 8,000 buses remained off the roads, commuters were forced to depend on local trains, autos and cabs.

6 Jan 2018 2:44 AM IST

People wait at Gunidy bus depot on Friday. (Photo: DC)

Tamil Nadu: Lakhs on roads as bus strike enters second day

Good Samaritans offered help to stranded people by offering them rides in their vehicles, displaying their...

6 Jan 2018 2:41 AM IST

Madras High Court

Transport staff defy Madras High Court order, continue with strike

The government warned of severe action against those who continue with their strike.

6 Jan 2018 2:37 AM IST

A total of 672 pedestrians perished in road accidents in the first nine months of this year.

Chennai: Woman killed by road-roller, cops hunt for driver

The victim was identified as R. Rukmani, of Kottimangalam village in Kancheepuram district.

6 Jan 2018 2:20 AM IST