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Ashok Leyland launches the automobile consignment from Chennai port to Bangladesh by sea on Saturday. (Photo: DC)

Tamil Nadu: First automobile consignment goes to Bangladesh by sea

Transport through the sea route, it is said, will save about 15-20 days of travel time.

29 Oct 2017 7:09 AM IST

Government hospitals are running short of beds due to the increase in the number of dengue patients. (Representational image)

CMRL launches project to train workers against vector control diseases

Currently, around 5,000 labourers are engaged in the on-going work on the underground stretch of CMRL.

29 Oct 2017 7:05 AM IST

Rocky Brass family gives him a farewell at Central Railway station on Saturday. (Photo: DC)

Chennai man who got rly job after bout with Ali, retires

Thirty-seven years and seven promotions later, Rocky Brass (60) retired as an Express guard on Saturday.

29 Oct 2017 6:54 AM IST

Kanchi, Kovai emerge as healthy bird habitats

Birding is not just a hobby, but a habit for several residents in Chennai and Kancheepuram.

29 Oct 2017 6:51 AM IST

A new concept called BE FAST is being popularised by neurologists to monitor stroke symptoms. BE FAST implies to Balance loss, Eyesight changes, Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty, Time to call stroke centre.

Awareness can ward off 90 per cent stroke cases

Neurologists emphasise on the need to recognise and keep a check on the changes in body post stroke or during the first...

29 Oct 2017 6:46 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi wields the broom during a surprise visit to the Mandir Marg Police Station after launch of Swachh Bharat Abhiyan in New Delhi on Thursday. The nationwide campaign aims to clean up India in five years. (Photo: PTI)

Tamil Nadu: Clean India campaign lures tourism stakeholders

This campaign was taken up in right earnest all the India tourism offices and state tourism departments as well.

29 Oct 2017 6:40 AM IST

Tangedco took up road laying works across Kosasthaliyar river, violating CRZ norms (Photo: DC)

Hurting Ennore creek, Kosasthaliyar will hit Chennai

Flood waters will not know the difference between licensed and unlicensed encroachments.

29 Oct 2017 6:06 AM IST

University of Madras

Tamil Nadu: Vice Chancellor points out malpractices in evaluation of...

Duraisamy sought the senate members' support to improve the quality of research in the university.

29 Oct 2017 6:00 AM IST

Kamal Haasan steps out of Twitter into real politics

It was his first outing on a public cause' for the activist-star, who has promised to make a major announcement' on his...

29 Oct 2017 5:51 AM IST

The actor heard the travails of residents, mainly regarding fly ash deposits. (Photo: PTI)

Chennai: Kamal Haasan visits Ennore creek, addresses ecological crisis

He visited the creek days after he voiced concern over encroachment and fly ash from power plants affecting livelihood...

28 Oct 2017 8:08 PM IST

Union Road Transport and Shipping Minister Nitin Gadkari. (Photo: PTI)

Gadkari urges auto makers to opt for coastal shipping mode

The cost-wise benefits of opting for the sea route were still being worked out.

28 Oct 2017 2:27 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K Palanisamy (Photo: PTI)

Palanisamy writes to PM, urges to get fishermen, boats released from...

Tamil Nadu CM has urged the Centre to take immediate steps to secure the release of 54 Indian fishermen apprehended by...

28 Oct 2017 1:43 PM IST