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Chennai: Former Congress MP P Vallal Peruman dies at 67

Vallal Peruman was admitted to the hospital a few weeks ago due to heart related ailments and breathed his last early on...

29 Nov 2017 6:03 AM IST

Madras High Court

5,117 names wilfully added to voters' rolls, says DMK

When contacted, the district election officer D. Karthikeyan said that the petition from the political party will be...

29 Nov 2017 6:01 AM IST

AIADMK Treasurer and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O Panneerselvam addresses the partys General Council Meeting at Vanagaram in Chennai. (Photo: PTI)

AIADMK gags leaders from participating in TV debates

Sources said the new members would be briefed about the party's line so that the AIADMK does not stoke any controversy...

29 Nov 2017 5:59 AM IST

I will contest at RK Nagar; I will win . That was TTV Dhinakaran responding to the Election Commission announcement on Friday setting December 21 as the date for the byelection deferred in April amid high corruption by his multiple poll agents.

I will continue to use AIADMK flag: TTV Dhinakaran

In a strong reaction to Dhinakaran's claims, Jayakumar told reporters in Chennai that his statement could only be termed...

29 Nov 2017 5:57 AM IST

A massive number of fresh water fish washed up on the shores of Adyar Estuary on Tuesday morning. (Photo: DC)

Hundreds of fish wash ashore in Adyar

Rumours stating that such massive stranding of fish happened during 2004 Tsunami also made the rounds in social media.

29 Nov 2017 2:05 AM IST

Tamil Nadu Tourism

Enhancing tourist experience in Tamil Nadu

The ITDC's initiative to join hands with the State tourism departments should give impetus to the tourism industry.

29 Nov 2017 2:03 AM IST

The strike by nurses demanding job permanency, enhanced pay and eight hours work shifts, entered its second day on Tuesday. Over 2,500 nurses were on indefinite strike at the Directorate of Medical Services campus in Chennai since Monday and their agitation affected health services in several government hospitals and primary health centres (PHCs) in rural areas across TN. (Photo: DC)

Tamil Nadu: After talks, government nurses decide to call off protest

Health Secretary J Radhakrishnan also called on around 20 representatives from the association to discuss their demands.

29 Nov 2017 2:00 AM IST

Within a span of one week, four students in Vellore district, one in Chennai and another in Coimbatore have committed suicide.

Psychological help for students is here

TN School education minister had recently announced that the department will launch a new helpline 14417 to provide...

29 Nov 2017 1:57 AM IST

The TS government is determined to bring officials involved in commercial taxes scam to book, though some are now working for the AP government.

I-T raids on shell company groups in Tamil Nadu

I-T officials said Tuesday's searches were not linked to the raids on the family and relatives of Sasikala and...

29 Nov 2017 1:52 AM IST

E Madhusudhanan

RK Nagar by-poll: E Madhusudhanan declares interest to contest

Originally the meeting was scheduled for November 29 but has been deferred to Nov. 30.

29 Nov 2017 1:44 AM IST

Madras HC no' to returning land to owner's heir

The bench said this was not an ordinary case of return of the unutilised land like other cases under section 48B of the...

29 Nov 2017 1:35 AM IST

He escaped by jumping off a running train with his handcuffs on near Itarsi railway station, police said today. (Photo:

Fresh FIR against cartoonist Bala, two other journalists

Who extended support to him by placing large banners of his controversial cartoon for which he was arrested earlier this...

29 Nov 2017 1:33 AM IST