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The ambitious programme of the state government to strengthen English language skills of students at primary level seems to be hit by teachers inadequate English language teaching skills, especially in Nellore district. (Representational image)

45,000 teachers to be trained in English language from Chennai schools

This year, BRTs will receive further inputs from British Council on how to train teachers in effective use of...

3 Nov 2016 6:56 AM IST

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Family can't construct on temple land, says court

The land was let out to the tenant in 1940s on condition that no permanent structure should be put up there.

3 Nov 2016 6:48 AM IST

Nasreen with her husband Habeebs picture protests outside the house at Tambaram Tuesday. (Photo: DC)

DC impact: Will end life if not reunited with my husband, says Nasreen

Nasreen has been staging a protest outside her husband's residence at Lakshmi Nagar of suburban Tambaram since 6 am on...

3 Nov 2016 6:44 AM IST

Srinath Raghavan

India should rope in China to isolate Pak: Srinath Raghavan

This former Indian Army officer, author and historian was in the city on Wednesday to deliver a special lecture.

3 Nov 2016 6:39 AM IST

Madras High Court

Circulate arrest norms to cops in caste clashes: Madras High Court

However, when something may trigger off another incident remains the challenge where there were deep caste divides in...

3 Nov 2016 6:33 AM IST

Madras High Court

Irked Madras High Court asks CMDA to pay Rs 10,000

The bench said the counsel appearing for the CMDA stated that the authorities took action by issuing stop work notice on...

3 Nov 2016 6:29 AM IST

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

Chennai: Journo held for murdering revenue inspector

Mahesh had paid nearly Rs 50 lakhs to him besides taking his cut for the promised allocations.

3 Nov 2016 6:24 AM IST

The Chennai police on Sunday disclosed that they are providing utmost security cover for Pakistan womens cricket team.

Chennai: Techie tries to ditch lover, jailed

The couple had known each other since their schooldays.

3 Nov 2016 6:21 AM IST

President of the Moulivakkam Trust Heights Affected Flat Buyers Association.

Two years on, no answer to flat buyers' plea

On June 24, 2014, one of the two towers - -"Faith-" - under construction suddenly collapsed killing 61 construction...

3 Nov 2016 6:17 AM IST

The 11-storey Moulivakkam building collapses at 6.52 pm on Wednesday. Implosive methodology which involves using chemicals like gun powder and lignite was adopted. While the building gets demolished, the neighbourhood of Moulivakkam is filled with thick dust. (Photo: DC)

Gone in 3 seconds: Building demolished using implosive technique

11-storey building in moulivakkam demolished using implosive technique, past scheduled time, amid curiosity of onlookers...

3 Nov 2016 6:10 AM IST

The Tamil Nadu government on Wednesday said its persistent efforts to stop the Kerala government move to build a dam across Siruvani river had succeeded.

Centre spikes Kerala's Siruvani dam

The Centre had sent a letter accepting the state government's request, the release said.

3 Nov 2016 6:05 AM IST

The Chennai police on Sunday disclosed that they are providing utmost security cover for Pakistan womens cricket team.

Bengaluru property linked to sexagenarian murder in T Nagar

Deccan Chronicle learnt from the bereaved that the deceased neither had any jewels nor any huge chunk of cash at hand.

2 Nov 2016 7:06 AM IST