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The gang sold gutka packets at a price higher than the MRP. (Representational Image)

Chennai: Gutka smugglers now prefer trucks to trains

According to police sources, two businessmen operating from Delhi and Bengaluru are the kingpins of the smuggling.

20 May 2018 2:18 AM IST

Despite several measures taken by state health department in Tamil Nadu to control vector-borne diseases, the state recorded 1,451 cases of dengue and one death, 603 cases of malaria.

Tamil Nadu: Vector-borne diseases continue to rise

Public health director Dr K. Kolandaisamy stressed that the environmental factors can affect the incidences of...

20 May 2018 1:51 AM IST

Numerous studies over the years have shown that hospitalization and mortality rates for heart failure patients are higher during the winter. (Photo: Pixabay)

Heart failure is public health priority: Medicos

Cardiologists highlight the need to recognize heart failure as a public health priority in the country owing to its high...

20 May 2018 1:47 AM IST

Metro Officials checking the AG-DMS lines. (Photo:DC)

Metro rail set to ease Anna Salai traffic mess

Earlier this week, the commissioner completed inspection from Shenoy Nagar to Central Metro.

20 May 2018 1:43 AM IST

SWD work on PS Sivaswamy Salai in Mylapore, without any prior information, damages houses.

Mylapore residents tremble over stormwater drain work

They complain that at least five houses have been damaged due to the work.

20 May 2018 1:16 AM IST

Mettur dam. (file picture)

Summer rains lead to inflow into Tamil Nadu dams

Farmers relieved as reservoirs in state begin filling up.

20 May 2018 1:11 AM IST

Makkal Needhi Maiams founder Kamal Haasan addresses representatives of political parties and farmers organisations on the Cauvery dispute. The meeting was attended among others by TTV Dhinakarans Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam member Thanga Tamilselvan and PMK leader Dr Anbumani Ramadoss. (Photo:DC)

Chennai: Kamal Haasan meets politicos on Cauvery

The DMK and other prominent parties skipped the event, while the PMK sent its Lok Sabha MP Dr Anbumani Ramadoss.

20 May 2018 1:00 AM IST

A gigantic idol of Lord Nataraja and Meenadarar was believed to have been sold for a huge sum. (Representational Image)

Scores of stolen idols located in museums abroad

The cops nabbed 4 persons and seized four idols from a river bed near the temple.

19 May 2018 4:14 AM IST

It further delegated disciplinary and administrative powers to field level officers to ensure effective monitoring of schools and quality of education. (Representational Image)

School dept restructure: CEOs, DEOs can now inspect all schools

They will also be empowered to visit any school within their territorial jurisdiction,â€ the order said.

19 May 2018 4:01 AM IST

The storm is expected to continue to move west-southwestwards and weaken gradually from May 19, with wind speed 65-75 kmph gusting to 85 kmph during noon on Saturday. (Representational Image)

TN to remain unaffected from cyclone Sagar'

Upper air circulation along the southwest coast is expected to bring good rains to south Tamil Nadu in the next 48...

19 May 2018 3:44 AM IST

Madras high court

Goondas Act: Madras High Court declines to quash detention order

The bench said apart from the ground of delay, the petitioner was unable to raise any other legally acceptable ground.

19 May 2018 3:40 AM IST

The police suspect that Selvakumar was been done to death because of a personal rivalry. (Representational Image)

Cops in spot as youth dies in Neelangarai precincts

Relatives allege he was beaten up in custody.

19 May 2018 3:35 AM IST