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Local train services in Tambaram section were affected as passengers protested and blocked a train at Guduvanchery railway station condemning regular delay of trains on the stretch on Thursday. (Photo: dc)

Protesting passengers halt local train at Guduvanchery railway station

The protesting passengers alleged that Southern Railway has been regularly delaying suburban trains in the section.

16 March 2018 6:12 AM IST

O Panneerselvam stated this while participating at the birth centenary celebrations of late Chief Minister MG Ramachandran. (Photo: File)

TN has grown on its own despite lack of Centre's patronage: OPS

The five decades of Dravidian rule in Tamil Nadu had ensured the southern state's progress in various social sectors in...

16 March 2018 6:07 AM IST

Infrastructure projects in Chennai get lion's share

An amount of Rs 200.60 crore has been allocated for this project in the budget, Panneerselvam said.

16 March 2018 6:06 AM IST

Former chief minister J. Jayalalithaas full-size statue will be unveiled at the AIADMK headquarters on Saturday on the occasion of her 70th birth anniversary.

TN Budget: Rs 20 crore allotted to convert Jayalalithaa's house into...

This is in addition to the construction of a grand memorial at Jayalalithaa's burial site at the famous Marina beach...

16 March 2018 6:03 AM IST

K. Shanmugam, finance secretary addresses the media after budget, on Thursday. (Photo: DC)

9 per cent economic growth pegged for 2018-19: Finance secretary

Closure of Tasmac shops along highways and reduction in stamp duty had also affected the revenue to a tune of Rs 1,000...

16 March 2018 6:01 AM IST

TNSTC buses older than 10 years to be replaced

The government committed to providing efficient and effective public transport system.

16 March 2018 5:57 AM IST

Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister O. Panneerselvam presents the budget for the year 2018-19 in the Legislative Assembly, on Thursday. (Photo: DC)

Economic equality is priority: O Panneerselvam

Presenting the Budget in the state Assembly, he said this budget was being presented under challenging circumstances.

16 March 2018 5:55 AM IST

Madras High Court

Petition to detain H Raja over Periyar statue row rejected

According to the petitioner, H.Raja posted a message on his Facebook page against Periyar.

16 March 2018 1:45 AM IST

Madras high court

Don't arrest parents in cases of elopement: Madras HC

Orders release of mom held over her boy eloping with minor.

16 March 2018 1:42 AM IST

Within weeks of Bharathiar University Vice-Chancellor A.Ganapathis arrest on graft charges, the University of Madras is likely to look into the appointments made during the tenure of previous Vice-Chancellor of the University, Professor R.Thandavan.

Madras varsity to institute MGR professorship chair

The syndicate of the university is likely to approve the decision at its meeting scheduled on Friday.

16 March 2018 1:35 AM IST

RK Nagar MLA T.T.V. Dhinakaran showing his new party flag in Melur, in Madurai district, on Thursday. (Photo: K. Manikandan)

TTV Dhinakaran floats party, slams betrayers'

The rally turned into a massive show of strength for Dhinakaran as thousands of his supporters and cadre turned up at...

16 March 2018 1:33 AM IST

O. Panneerselvam on Wednesday asserted that his dharma yudham was successful since the two warring factions came together after the Mannargudi family was been kept out.

TN Makkal Portal for online services to be launched

The government will also bring more than 900 services online on a single e-platform along with a mobile version within a...

16 March 2018 1:30 AM IST