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Dr Pankaj Chaturvedi, a surgeon at Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, says, It will be a big step in eradicating the problem which is more relevant than liquor and drugs. It will be a deterrent, as earlier the police would impose a fine of Rs 200. Now it will deter sellers from distributing tobacco products to minors.â€ (Representational image)

Tamil Nadu People's Forum urges government to ban tobacco products

TNPFTC is making a strong case against promising politicos being endorsed or supported by any tobacco companies.

13 March 2016 7:03 AM IST

State health secretary Dr J. Radhakrishnan being briefed by doctors at the Institute of Child Health in Egmore about the refugee boy with congenital ailment in the throat area, on Saturday. (Photo: DC)

Sri Lankan Tamil refugee boy to get new lease of life

The surgery could cost over Rs 3 lakh if done in a private hospital, but will be done free for Raghavan.

13 March 2016 7:02 AM IST

Pon Radhakrishnan

BJP list to be released by month-end

And also finalise the list of candidates for all 234 Assembly seats.

13 March 2016 6:58 AM IST

Lalitha Kumaramangalam, chairperson, National Commission for Women

Women cops must know laws, says NCW chief

DC talked to Lalitha Kumaramangalam, chairperson, NCW, who was running an NGO Prakriti before she became the...

13 March 2016 6:56 AM IST

Join PWA, why float new front: Thiruma to Captain Vijayakanth

Even as PWA awaits response from Tamil Manila Congress for its invitation to join the front.

13 March 2016 6:54 AM IST

Ex-Karnataka Lokayukta Santhosh Hegde and senior advocate and activist Prashanth Bhushan at the gathering. (Photo: DC)

Model Lokayukta bill released

Bill that aims at acting as an independent body to investigate corrupt public servants was drafted by an NGO called...

13 March 2016 6:52 AM IST

Election Commission of India

18,000 pairs of free slippers seized in Salem by the election flying...

As TN goes to polls on May 16, the Election Commission (EC) has ordered a halt in distribution of all freebies by the...

13 March 2016 6:49 AM IST

Madras High Court

Madras High Court directive on cheque endorsement

The judge directed the Registry to send a circular to all the courts below dealing with M.C.O.P cases.

13 March 2016 6:27 AM IST

17-year-old boy told the media he was blindfolded and thrashed near the railway tracks at Velachery.

Chennai: Cops thrash teen-suspect in phone snatching case

17-year-old dropped off with Rs 10 in a desolate area.

13 March 2016 6:21 AM IST

A woman cadet celebrates with her mother after the parade (Photo: DC)

Chief Of Army appreciates Chennai flood relief work

Chief of Army also said he was satisfied with the welfare initiatives being undertaken for serving.

13 March 2016 6:17 AM IST

Newly commissioned officers in a jubilant mood after the Passing Out Parade held at OTA in Chennai on Saturday. (Photo: DC)

Army most admired, respected institution: Chief of Army Staff Dalbir...

The parade was commanded by Academy Under Officer Parikshit Bawa.

13 March 2016 6:14 AM IST

A scene at Kannamapettai animal birth control centre in the city. People for Animals (PFA) and Chennai corporation are at loggerheads over animal birth control (ABC) programme. (Photo: DC)

Civic body, PFA slug it out over ABC programme

Following the reported death of four dogs at the ABC centre in Lloyds Colony on Friday.

13 March 2016 6:12 AM IST