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The organisers of cockfights suggested that it should be developed as tourism spot as nearly Rs 600 crore business would take place at the venues.

Andhra Pradesh: Cockfight organisers hell-bent despite ban

Animal lovers say that the game spoils the future of children, who serve wine, chicken and other eatables at the venues.

27 Dec 2016 6:56 AM IST

3D-model view of the park.

Madras Crocodile Bank to get a makeover

The komodo dragons and a massive crocodile will now be housed in the park entrance as special display.

27 Dec 2016 6:54 AM IST

Scene of blast at R R Fireworks in Naranapuram village near Sattur in Virudhunagar district on Monday. (Photo: DC)

Four killed, several hurt in Sattur cracker unit blast

The deceased were identified as Saraswati (40), Subbuthai (40), Selvi (25) and Suriya Narayanswamy from...

27 Dec 2016 6:52 AM IST

Approach police, court tells petitioner on Jayalalithaa's death plea

Directing the petitioner to approach the police, the CMM, Chandran adjourned the petition to January 11.

27 Dec 2016 6:26 AM IST

Certain customs and traditions, including restriction imposed on women between the age group of 10 and 50 from trekking the holy hills of Sabarimala and offering worship at the temple, have to be followed while visiting the shrine. (Photo: PTI)

Youth from Anantapur loses eyesight in Sabarimala stampede

Akhil was initially treated at a hospital in Kottayam, Kerala, and then shifted to Anantapur in an ambulance.

27 Dec 2016 6:20 AM IST

A view of drainage canal at Tapovanam in Anantapur beside the NHAI. (Photo: DC)

NHAI forgets' to lay drainages in Anantapur

4 drainage proposals pending with the authorities in border areas.

27 Dec 2016 6:16 AM IST

There are a total of nearly 2.59 lakh cases pending adjudication before commissioners income tax (appeal) and it is estimated that each would have some 400 cases pending before them.

I-T sends reminder to P Rama Mohan Rao's son Vivek

The I-T department had sent a notice to Vivek last week asking him to appear before it.

27 Dec 2016 6:06 AM IST