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The Government has approved the National Policy on Biofuels in June 2018. According to it, prices of molasses-based ethanol and sugarcane juice-based ethanol has been fixed at Rs 47.40. The Government has reduced the GST on ethanol for blending in fuel from 18 percent to 5 percent. Biomass pellets for cooking costs Rs 15 a kilogram while LPG costs Rs 70.

Fuelling a change

Is Chennai ready to make the shift to biofuels as a more cost-effective and sustainable option?

11 Aug 2018 12:58 AM IST

DMK wants Bharat Ratna for Kalaignar Karunanidhi

The 94-year-old Dravidian stalwart and five-time Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, died on August 7 and was laid to rest on...

11 Aug 2018 12:52 AM IST

Anna University.

Anna University replaces registrar

Professor Ganesan was holding the post as in charge.

11 Aug 2018 12:48 AM IST

IPL chairman Rajeev Shukla said that the decision to change the timings from 8 PM to 7 PM to start the playoffs of IPL 2018 was taken keeping the interest of fans in mind. (Photo: PTI / BCCI)

IPL brand value grows 19 per cent to USD 6.3 billion in 2018

Hotstar set a world record of OTT viewership with 10.7 million concurrent viewers.

10 Aug 2018 1:33 PM IST

The doctors stated that it is high time there is an increase in stipend and that have asked the government for it.(Representational Image)

Chennai: Health dept set to check iodine intake in students

The body needs iodine to produce thyroid hormones that help regulate growth,metabolism, heart rate and a host of other...

10 Aug 2018 4:03 AM IST

TVS Motor Chairman Venu Srinivasan

TVS Motor chairman seeks advance bail

Kumbhabhishekam was performed at various temples including Sri Kapaleeswarar temple.

10 Aug 2018 3:44 AM IST

Madras high court

Madras High Court new Chief Justic to be sworn in on Sunday

According to sources, the Governor Banwarilal Purohit will administer the oath to her in a function on Sunday.

10 Aug 2018 3:38 AM IST

Anna University.

Shadow men of Anna University

How outsiders held varsity to ransom.

10 Aug 2018 3:36 AM IST

Madras HC not only upheld the Labour court order but also directed the management of Metropolitan Transport Corporation to pay 50 per cent wage arrears from the date of the award till his superannuation.

Madras HC seeks government's reply to plea on recruiting law officials

The notification violates the existing government orders on reservation of seats for Backward Classes, SC, and ST and...

10 Aug 2018 3:29 AM IST

Plea to halt release of Vishwaroopam 2 rejected

The shooting of the film never commenced.

10 Aug 2018 3:27 AM IST

The coffin containing the mortal remains of DMK president M. Karunanidhis being lowered on Marina, on Wednesday. (Photo: DC)

Post Karunanidhi's demise: 43 DMK cadres dead

The total number of people who died at the stampede at the funeral at Rajaji hall increased to 5.

10 Aug 2018 3:25 AM IST

Railway Safety Chief Commissioner Manoharan had visited platform number 4 along with the Deputy Chief Commissioner on July 30, after which an open inquiry was initiated at the Divisional Regional Managers office in Chennai Central.

After St Thomas Mount mishap, work to move railway tracks begins

On the day of the incident, the train was sent on platform number 4, which is usually only used for express trains.

10 Aug 2018 3:23 AM IST