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H1N1 awareness campaign organised at a school in the city. (Photo: DC)

H1N1 awareness camps held in schools in Chennai

The corporation health officials began conducting camps to create awareness on H1N1 and ways to prevent communicable...

17 Feb 2017 7:32 AM IST

The union government could have mandated seeding the Aadhar cards in Permanent Application Number (PAN) cards. But, a central government affiliated organisation in the city is purposefully avoiding the inclusion from PAN applicants, therefore inviting malpractices.

Aadhaar botch up may lead to malpractices

Aadhaar details of name, date of birth & gender should exactly match in PAN applications.

17 Feb 2017 7:29 AM IST

The civic body with the help of fire department seized fire and headed for temporary works to avoid fire in coming summer.

VMC finds temporary garbage dumping yard

The civic body is heading towards a temporary solution as permanent solution for the problem is a costly affair.

17 Feb 2017 7:01 AM IST

Police and various department officials participate in a round-table meeting on child marriages in Vijayawada on Tuesday.

Child marriage still a problem in Andhra Pradesh

Over 30 per cent of girls are married off before they reach 18, says a NFHS report.

17 Feb 2017 6:58 AM IST

YS Jagan Mohan Reddy

Chandrababu Naidu cheated Andhra Pradesh, alleges Jagan

He asked how could a state develop if the Chief Minister himself cheated the public.

17 Feb 2017 6:55 AM IST

The video of the oath ceremony is doing rounds on social media, driving criticism for St Stephens authorities for having permitted such an event. (Representational image)

Stephen College's boys vow misogyny'

â€œPinjra Todâ€, a group of female students fighting against discriminatory hostel rules for girls, condemned the event.

17 Feb 2017 6:51 AM IST

The Chief Minister, time and again, has asked bureaucrats to change their style of functioning and support the industry.

APIIC derails NRI's plan to set up solar plant

A case of Chief Minister proposing, officials disposing.

17 Feb 2017 6:48 AM IST

The International Journal of Innovative Research in Science, Engineering and Technology has published the study by the OU Civil Engineering Department in its 2017 January edition. (Representational image)

Hyderabad's markets are most accident prone

Osmania University research creates mishap map' of notorious areas.

17 Feb 2017 6:47 AM IST

In a memorandum which was submitted to the district Deputy Commissioner, the Marathi leaders demanded installation of a statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji in government offices and inclusion of lessons on the Maratha king in school syllabi.

Maratha rally brings Belagavi to a halt

Virtually every participant in the rally waved a saffron flag, painting the route in the colour.

17 Feb 2017 4:00 AM IST

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah interacts with farmers during a pre-budget meeting at Vidhana Soudha on Thursday.

Karnataka Budget 2017: Bonanza for rural folk?

To stop migration to urban areas, CM Siddaramaiah may include spl package for assistance to rural youth.

17 Feb 2017 3:59 AM IST

A view of Mekedatu where the state government is planning a drinking water and hydro power project

Mekedatu: Karnataka expects no roadblocks

Patil said the state government had only approved the draft DPR and it was subjected to change after legal scrutiny.

17 Feb 2017 3:57 AM IST

Supporters of AIADMK leader Sasikala outside Parappana Agrahara central prison. (Photo: DC)

A different floor test for Sasikala in Bengaluru

Jailed AIADMK leader denied cot but Ilavarasi allowed on health grounds.

17 Feb 2017 3:55 AM IST