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Sources said that considering sand scarcity, the government earlier this year announced that river sand would be imported from abroad to balance the demand and supply. Subsequently, Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority (CMDA) faced some hurdles, as it struggled to find out a suitable bidder.

PWD: River sand will be imported from month end

Builders, public welcome govt's decision

18 Sept 2018 3:21 AM IST

Madras high court

Treat Indian fishers humanely: India to Sri Lankan

Tamil Nadu has communicated a list of 1215 boats for the fitment of transponders to Isro.

18 Sept 2018 3:19 AM IST

According to the police, Raman (66) a resident of Parthasarathy Street in Adambakkam and a retired bank employee survives with his wife.

Police launch hunt for burglar who robbed 5 houses in Adambakkam

On Sunday the couple left the city to meet their daughter in Pune when their home was burgled.

18 Sept 2018 3:17 AM IST

Depressed about it, Sai on Sunday night set himself ablaze, inspector Prasanna Kumar said. (Representional Image)

Chennai: Actress' ex-boyfriend sets self ablaze, dies

She also told that he had been forcing her to marry him even after she clarified that she did not have any intention.

18 Sept 2018 3:14 AM IST

At around 4:30 pm, the slab gave way, taking down eight people. The villagers acted immediately and tried to save them, in vain. The Anaikattu police were informed along with the Seiyur fire department.

Slab on well collapses: 3 die, 5 hurt in Kancheepuram district

Residents had complained but decided to draw water from the well after waiting for over 12 hours in vain, police sources...

18 Sept 2018 3:13 AM IST

Prabhu(left), gives Elanchezhian and his astonished just-wedded wife Kanimozhi 5 litres of pertrol, in a can, as a gift on their wedding day. (Photo:DC)

Chennai: Groom gets 5 litres of petrol as wedding gift

A beaming Elanchezhian with his astonished just-wedded wife Kanimozhi, received a can of petrol.

18 Sept 2018 3:06 AM IST

Before onset of monsoon, drinking water is always in demand and we will give priority to those who book online for water said a CMWSSB area engineer on condition of annonymity.

Chennai: Long queues for drinking water

Sources said several areas in the city face drinking water shortage and people, holding pots, are found waiting for...

18 Sept 2018 3:04 AM IST

First aid room on marina

I love my beach: Residents' efforts keep Thiruvanmiyur beach clean

Down south, Tamil Nadu has some of the most popular beaches that attracts about lakhs of people every year.

18 Sept 2018 3:01 AM IST

VKC members led by their party chief Thol Thirumavalavan stage a flash protest demanding stringent action against a miscreant who hurled his shoe at the statue of Periyar, in Chennai, on Monday. (Photo:DC)

Periyar statue desecrated in Chennai, Dharapuram

Protesting against the incident Thirumavalavan and his supporters staged an agitation.

18 Sept 2018 2:53 AM IST

Madras high court initiates contempt proceedings against H Raja

The Madras high court ordered issuance of statutory notice to him, requiring his appearance before the court on October...

18 Sept 2018 2:46 AM IST

Ola plans to start services in South Wales next month. (Photo: AP)

Ola zones, kiosks coming up in city airport

The kiosks and Ola zones would assist passengers in booking cabs easily.

17 Sept 2018 4:20 PM IST

V Pratish Devadoss, MD of Rs 900 crore VGN Group.

Chennai realty market at start of upswing: Developer

VGN has built, delivered around 6,500 homes and another 10,000 homes are in the pipeline.

17 Sept 2018 1:06 PM IST