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Overflowing nalas: Rain water flows over bridge joining the nala on Tuesday at Nacharam. (Photo: DC)

Hyderabad: 40 percent of 826 tanks and nalas are encroached

The Hussainsagarnala from Kachiguda to Tank Bund is 5.8 km in length and 881 buildings have been constructed on it.

16 Nov 2017 2:34 AM IST

The admission process in foreign universities often seems a daunting task for students, say agencies. (Representational image)

CB-CID to probe IPS trainee cheating case

Joicy and Ram Babu were also arrested by a special team of the city police and the woman is already out on bail.

16 Nov 2017 1:38 AM IST

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Chennai: Spurned, TV actor's son harasses woman medico

23-year-old goes to her house, threatens to set her ablaze.

16 Nov 2017 1:34 AM IST

Vladik, a rare Amur tiger, had been causing panic in the Russian Pacific capital of Vladivostok by prowling its port streets. (Representational Image/ Pixabay)

Foresters to launch commercial safaris in protected tiger habitats

Two mobile numbers for advance registrations have also been announced by the Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve.

16 Nov 2017 1:31 AM IST

Perika Krishnaiah, state DSF president, said, The order was passed under the Right to Education Act so that students from rural backgrounds can avail education. (Representational Image)

Salem, Vellore districts top in RTE admissions

Nearly one lakh students get admitted under 25 per cent quota this year.

16 Nov 2017 1:28 AM IST

In their separate petitions, M.S. Thankappan and Abraham Thomas opposed construction activities in an area which fall under reserve forest.

NGT okays Kerala's parking lot near Mullaiperiyar dam

The tribunal said that the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) had accorded clearance to the tourism projects.

16 Nov 2017 1:16 AM IST

No hidden agenda in Governor meetings: TN Fisheries Minister

Opposition parties criticise Banwarilal's action.

16 Nov 2017 1:13 AM IST

The idol of Sri Krishna, which was previously worshipped by Goddess Rukmini, was installed by Sri Madhvacharya at Udupi to carry out the dual responsibility of performing pujas besides the propagation of Madhva philosophy.

Udupi Sri Krishna temple to get Suvarna Gopuram

With every sq. ft needing 40 gms of gold, around 2,500 square feet would require 100 kg gold.

15 Nov 2017 7:02 AM IST

At many places the buses were stopping away from the designated bus stops and people had to run to board them. The mindset of commuters and drivers need to be altered to correct this, BMTC officials said. (Representational image)

233 MTC buses did not function

It is to be noted that during the heavy rains last week, at least 700 buses stayed off roads and more than 30 breakdowns...

15 Nov 2017 6:57 AM IST

Regional Meteorological Centre has forecast more rains or thundershower at many places over South Tamil Nadu and at a few places over North Tamil Nadu and Puducherry in coming few days.

Tamil Nadu: Rains to reduce as low pressure heads North

Temperatures in the city drooped down to minimum of 26.1 degree and maximum of 26.8 degree Celsius.

15 Nov 2017 6:54 AM IST

Traffic snarls on Gemini bridge. (Photo: DC)

Sales of generators, motor pumps go up

The battery and inverter sales have also picked up, confirmed traders in Parry's corner who are in seasonal business.

15 Nov 2017 6:53 AM IST

Regional Meteorological Centre has forecast more rains or thundershower at many places over South Tamil Nadu and at a few places over North Tamil Nadu and Puducherry in coming few days.

Ariyalur rains bring Chola period ring well' to fore

The latest find, a throw-up by nature has excited commoners, historians and archaeologists alike.

15 Nov 2017 6:14 AM IST