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Girija Vaidyanathan

Tamil Nadu: Tough road ahead for Girija Vaidyanathan

She has to restore credibility of chief secretary's post.

23 Dec 2016 7:34 AM IST

Work on macro drain project connecting Velachery lake with Buckingham canal remains incomplete for over 6 years. (Photo: DC)

Protest against flooding near SRP tools junction

The water resources dept commenced construction of 4.1 km long stormwater drain to carry excess water from Velachery...

23 Dec 2016 7:26 AM IST

Alanganallur villagers observe a fast on Thursday, demanding the immediate intervention of the Central government to lift the ban on jallikattu. (Photo: DC)

Tamil Nadu: Cry for jallikattu grows louder

Alanganallur villagers fear divine wrath if ban continues.

23 Dec 2016 7:15 AM IST

The Tamil Nadu Tourism department in association with the Eco Tourism Society of India (ESOI), the national body on sustainable and responsible tourism has embarked on a programmable to enhance the capability of the tourism practitioners towards sustainable tourism practices.

Steps taken for making Tamil nadu sustainable tourism destination

The aim of the programme is not only to create a lighter footprint but also to support local communities and conserve...

23 Dec 2016 7:12 AM IST

Madras High Court

AIADMK: 11 TNPSC members appointment quashed

They were appointed on January 31, 2016, by Chief Minister late J. Jayalalithaa.

23 Dec 2016 7:09 AM IST

Dr Girija Vaidyanathan

Tamil Nadu: Girija Vaidyanathan is the new chief secretary

She is known for her no-nonsense approach, integrity, high competence and revolutionalising the public health system in...

23 Dec 2016 7:05 AM IST