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The pilgrims had a miraculous escape on Sunday as the mini-bus they were traveling in crashed into the cement railing of the Pamban road bridge over the sea in Rameswaram on Sunday. (Photo: DC)

Rameswaram: Great escape for 13 as van dangles over sea

As traffic piled up, there was relief only when the police used a tractor to pull the vehicle out.

8 May 2017 6:07 AM IST

Light rain has drenched the parched Western Ghats, with Valparai recording 6.2mm on Friday.

Widespread rains lash Tamil Nadu

However, temperatures continued to soar in coastal districts, including Chennai.

8 May 2017 6:07 AM IST

Ambulances parked in the yard. (Photo: DC)

Chennai: Seventy ambulances to be launched this week

The ambulances which have completed the stage of quality check last week have all been parked at the yard behind the...

8 May 2017 5:58 AM IST

Volunteers release turtles Purnavi and Besant into the sea off Neelankarai beach on Sunday. (Photo: DC)

Chennai: Two Olive Ridley turtles return to sea post rehabilitation

More than a year after they were rescued, TREE foundation nursed them back to health and released them into the ocean.

8 May 2017 5:49 AM IST

Food stalls closed in Park railway station. (Photo: DC)

Chennai: No food stalls at key railway stations

Lack of food stalls have left railway passengers at the mercy of restaurants and other food outlets that charge...

8 May 2017 5:37 AM IST

Air pollution remains one of the major risk factors worldwide and of particular concern in developing countries.

Tamil Nadu: Kovai to get 1st real-time air monitors

The minute-by-minute findings through the monitoring system will be validated to hour basis.

8 May 2017 5:27 AM IST

Actor and Mahila Congress chief Nagma meets actor Rajinikanth at his residence in Poes Garden on Sunday. (Photo: DC)

Nagma calls on friend' Rajinikanth, says meeting was apolitical

Describing Rajinikanth as a friend, Nagma told reporters that the meeting had nothing to do with Mahila Congress.

8 May 2017 4:47 AM IST

Sagarmala aims at promoting port-led development by harnessing the countrys 7,500-km long coastline.

Sagarmala to impart specialised training

The 21 coastal districts have been identified for imparting the skill training covering 13 maritime States and a union...

8 May 2017 4:41 AM IST

Hamid Ansari and M Karunanidhi

Tamil Nadu: Journals that took forward the Dravidian movement's legacy

The focus was on Kudiyarasu' and how it â€œspread the message of social justice in all its aspectsâ€.

8 May 2017 4:32 AM IST

Candidates being checked before appearing for the NEET exam in Jabalpur on Sunday. (Photo: PTI)

TN: NEET candidates forced to cut off shirt sleeves, abandon footwear

Some students claimed that they were not allowed inside the test centre though they were late only by a 'few minutes.'

7 May 2017 10:49 PM IST

After sharing screen space with Ajay Devgn in Shivaay, Sayyeshaa will be seen in two Tamil films, one to be directed by Prabhu Deva

It's a dream come true to work with Prabhu Deva: Shivaay actress...

She has been choreographed by Prabhu Deva in Tamil movie 'Vanamagan' and will also be directed by him in another film.

7 May 2017 9:49 AM IST

Devices similar to mini ATMs are soon to assist the people. The technological advancements and better banking infrastructure shall bring good days to the postal department. (Representational Image)

Now, cash delivered available at your doorstep

Delivery of cash at the doorstep, mini ATMs, post payment banks and withdrawal of cash over mobile.

7 May 2017 7:50 AM IST