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A section of Metropolitan Transport Corporation (MTC) employees went on a strike here on Monday, putting commuters, especially office-goers, to hardship due to lack of buses. (Photo: File/ Representational Image)

Bus drivers go on strike over delayed wages in Chennai; TN govt urges to resume

Of 33 depots in city, 29 are working in full strength and some issues persisted in the rest due to 'communication issues', an official said.

01 Jul 2019 12:04 PM

"Public distribution is a fundamental right of state governments. The Union food minister does not understand the repercussions that would follow if such a right is infringed upon," DMK president MK Stalin said in a statement. (Photo: File)

DMK slams centre's 'One Nation, One Ration card' proposal

Under 'one nation, one ration card' system, beneficiaries can buy subsidised foodgrain from ration shops in any part of the country.

30 Jun 2019 10:14 PM

The city is facing a severe crisis with all four major reservoirs supplying water going bone dry, forcing residents to look for alternatives to tide over the crisis. (Photo: Representational)

TN water crisis: Rainwater harvesting should be taken up, says Rajinikanth

The 69-year-old actor was speaking to reporters here on his arrival from Mumbai, where he was shooting for his film 'Durbar.'

30 Jun 2019 12:32 PM

Days after demands for a 'single leader' to lead the outfit peaked, the AIADMK convened a high-level meet here, which decided that it would continue to be led by both Chief Minister K Palaniswami and his deputy O Panneerselvam. (Photo: File)

AIADMK lifts media gag order on its spokespersons, work to be resumed from July 1

The ruling party had on June 12 gagged its spokespersons from airing their views on any issue.

29 Jun 2019 9:20 PM

Tamil Nadu's new Chief Secretary and Director General of Police were appointed on Saturday. (Photo: ANI)

K Shanmugam appointed as new Chief Secretary of TN, JK Tripathy as new DGP

The said officials have been replaced Dr Girija Vaidyanathan and TK Rajendran respectively.

29 Jun 2019 6:34 PM

Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) President Kamal Haasan on Friday voiced concern over the safety of the country's proposed first Away From Reactor (AFR) facility of the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant, saying never in history have governments spoken the truth about atomic equipment. (Photo: File)

‘Govt has never spoken truth about atomic equipments’, says Kamal Haasan

The MNM founder, while pitching for stronger gram sabhas, said similar meetings should be held in all wards of cities.

29 Jun 2019 11:17 AM

Although the Avadi lake cannot solve the Chennai water crisis on its own, if everything goes well, it could quench the city's thirst to some extent. (Representational image)

Avadi lake project: This Chennai lake can show a new way for water crisis

The brain behind project is Avadi legislator K Pandiarajan, popularly called Ma Foi Pandiarajan, who's also the Tamil Nadu Culture Minister.

27 Jun 2019 4:02 PM

The video made from the compilation of satellite images released by ESA Sentinel shows rapidly depleting water levels in Puzhal lake - one of five key water bodies keeping the city afloat - between April and June - highlighting the severity of the situation. (Photo: AP | File)

Watch: Time-lapse video shows Chennai’s Puzhal lake drying up in months

Groundwater in Chennai and surrounding areas is fed by Puzhal and four other lakes - Sholavaram, Kaliveli, Pulicat and Maduranthakam.

26 Jun 2019 4:39 PM

Palaniswami, who holds the PWD portfolio, said 95 percent of construction work of the new dam has been completed. (Photo: File)

TN water crisis: 'Work on fifth reservoir nearing completion,' says CM K Palaniswami

Palaniswami also directed officials to expedite work on five intra-state river linking projects, the release said.

26 Jun 2019 4:08 PM

According to Kalyan Jewellers chairman and managing director TS Kalyanaraman, the company plans to open eight showrooms across the southern market. (Photo: Representational | File)

Kalyan Jewellers earmarks Rs 300 crore for expansion in South

The expansion iss in line with the company's plan to have 250 showrooms in five years.

25 Jun 2019 6:40 PM

On June 11, the court observed that Nalini’s right to appear in person to argue on her plea cannot be denied. (Photo: File)

Madras HC allows Nalini to argue for her leave in person

Nalini was sentenced to death which was commuted to life imprisonment by the AIADMK government in 2000.

25 Jun 2019 4:57 PM

AIU also revealed that the passenger informed them that he had received the currency from an unknown person in the aerobridge area. (Photo: ANI)

Foreign currency worth Rs 99.5 lakh seized at Anna International Airport

‘As he was giving evasive replies his personal search and as well as search of his hand baggage-a black backpack was carried out,’ AIU said.

25 Jun 2019 4:49 PM

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) on Saturday began a statewide over actue water crisis issue. (Photo: File)

Water crisis in TN: Stalin joins protest; DMK gives notice in Lok Sabha

On Saturday, DMK began a statewide over actue water crisis issue.

24 Jun 2019 10:32 AM

He had also arrested the late Indira Gandhi in 1977 in a graft case. (Photo: File)

Cop who arrested Indira Gandhi in 1977, passed away at 91

V R Lakshminarayanan retired as Director General of Police, Tamil Nadu

24 Jun 2019 10:15 AM

The locals too have expressed anger towards the state government. (Photo: ANI)

DMK holds statewide protest over water scarcity issue in Tamil Nadu

On Friday, Palaniswami held a press conference following a high-level meeting on the prevailing water scarcity in the state.

22 Jun 2019 3:07 PM

The incident took place on June 14, however, the incident came to light recently when a video of the same went viral on social media. (Photo: ANI)

4 men assaulted cop who tried to stop from drinking in public in Chennai; held

The men were creating ruckus on the road when they were warned by the police official who asked them to disperse.

22 Jun 2019 9:44 AM

Edappadi K Palaniswami appealed to the people to use water judiciously in view of the shortage situation. (Photo: File)

Palaniswami welcomes Kerala's water offer, says daily supply will help Chennai

Tamil Nadu CM appealed to Kerala to extend cooperation to store full water in the Mullaiperiyar dam.

21 Jun 2019 2:58 PM

This will be the first session of the State Assembly after Lok Sabha elections and by-polls to 22 Assembly constituencies were held. (Photo: ANI)

Tamil Nadu Assembly session from June 28

It is expected to be a stormy one as Oppn will raise many issues, including water crisis, which has crippled the state.

20 Jun 2019 4:44 PM

Following this, he was handed over to the airport police. (Photo: File)

19-year-old Chinese uses fake ticket to see off girlfriend, held at Chennai airport

The foreigner reportedly told the personnel he had 'cancelled' his trip but the officials checked his ticket and found it to be fake.

19 Jun 2019 5:15 PM

Daimler, HPCL launch co-branded fleet card

The co-branded card offers various rewards for the owners.

19 Jun 2019 3:22 PM

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