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Kollywood star Vishal to contest RK Nagar Assembly bypoll

The DMK is the most amused by the new arrival at the RK Nagar battleground.

3 Dec 2017 1:36 AM IST

A Navy helicopter rescues fishermen in the wake of cyclone Ockhi, in Lakshadweep Saturday. (Photo: AP)

Cyclone Ockhi: Helicopters, ships rush to trace missing fishermen from...

Also, two teams of the NDRF have been deployed to help the district administration.

3 Dec 2017 1:32 AM IST

Another disaster scene caused by Cyclone Ochki, at Eraniel near Nagercoil. (Photo: DC)

Harsh weather conditions affect fishers

Fishermen have already suffered a loss amounting to Rs 4,000-5,000 each.

3 Dec 2017 1:22 AM IST

An Indian fisherman who was rescued from the Arabian Sea is rushed to a hospital in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. (Photo:AP)

Tamil Nadu: More rain expected as depression intensifies

Under the influence of a new system, Tamil Nadu may experience more rains in the next 24 hours.

3 Dec 2017 1:19 AM IST

Chennai Corporation workers raze down encroachments along Otteri high road on Saturday. (Photo: DC)

Seasonal rivers Palar, Cheyyar in spate too

According to PWD sources, Uthiramerur anaicut received 4,500 cusecs of water from Cheyyar river and about 3,000 cusecs...

3 Dec 2017 1:16 AM IST

An Indian fisherman who was stranded in the Arabian Sea is escorted down from an Indian Navy helicopter after being rescued in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala (Photo: AP)

Families claim 1,000 fishers of Kanyakumari missing

Battleships rush for rescue as Cyclone Ochki wreaks havoc in south TN and Kerala.

3 Dec 2017 1:14 AM IST

During conversation with Tamil Nadu Chief Minister E Palanisamy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi assured to immediately give the required assistance. (Photo: PTI)

Cyclone Ockhi: TN govt says will seek central funds soon; Modi assures...

The prime minister dialled Palanisamy and enquired about the damage caused by the cyclone

2 Dec 2017 11:13 AM IST

The Housing department is mulling extending the deadline for the regularisation of buildings with violations, owing to no takers for state governments clemency scheme that was announced to help building owners to get an exemption from implications.

Tamil Nadu government mulls extending deadline for regularisation of...

The Housing department is mulling extending the deadline for the regularisation of buildings with violations.

2 Dec 2017 8:48 AM IST

Students interact during the placement interview session at IIT Madras on Friday. (Photo: DC)

Microsoft increases pay package to IIT Madras students

17 companies make 99 offers on session one of placement.

2 Dec 2017 8:45 AM IST

Two days after a history-sheeter was hacked to death in broad daylight by a gang near Mannady, the City police arrested five persons in connection with the murder.

Chennai: Five held for rowdy's murder

Viji was courting the same woman whom another rowdy was in a relationship with and this led to the murder.

2 Dec 2017 8:39 AM IST

Madras HC Chief Justice Indira Banerjee (right) greets Justice R. Hemalatha after administering oath to her. (Photo: DC)

Madras High Court gets six more judges

The total number of judges has gone up to 60 as against the sanctioned strength of 75.

2 Dec 2017 8:36 AM IST

Enforcement Directorate officials on Friday conduct raids at Aswene Soundra Hospital, Teynampet. (Photo: DC)

Aircel-Maxis deal: Enforcement Directorate raids P Chidambaram's kin

The searches come days after the Supreme Court approved Karti Chidambaram's trip out of the country.

2 Dec 2017 8:33 AM IST