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91 dists face high drought risks, 51 flood: Report
INDIA'S 91 districts face high risks of drought, 51 districts are at high flood risks and 11 face \"very high\" risks of both, a new report released by the department of science and technology says, emphasizing the need for immediate interventions to address challenges posed by climate change.
PM to chair national conference of chief secretaries on Dec 14 and 15
The fourth three-day National Conference of Chief Secretaries (NCCS) commenced on December 13 in the national capital, focusing on establishing a unified development agenda and a blueprint for cohesive action in collaboration with the states.
LET'S STOP SPEAKING IN TONGUES ABOUT ENGLISH
HERE is a funny line in the BBC comedy series, To the Manor Born, when a feudal aristocrat fallen on difficult days sells her country mansion to a Czech-born tycoon.
READ THE DANGER SIGNALS BLINKING ON ECONOMIC HORIZON
We must realise corporate tax cuts don't create jobs to the extent hoped for. With the supply side failing to spur growth, we need to stimulate demand
T'gana guv may approve probe against KTR
If highly placed sources are to be believed, Telangana Governor Jishnu Dev Varma is set to give his consent to a request by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) seeking permission to register a case against former minister and BRS working president KT Rama Rao for alleged misuse of power and diversion of funds—sanctioned without regard for established procedures—for conducting the Formula-E race.
B'luru suicide: Cops yet to make any breakthrough
THE Marathahalli police, investigating the abetment of suicide case of 34-year-old techie Atul Subhash, are yet to make any breakthroughs in the case. The accused fled before the police could reach them.
Darshan granted bail in murder case
His friend Pavithra Gowda and 7 others held for allegedly killing Renukaswamy, a fan, also got bail
CM announces compensation of ₹5L each to kin of deceased
Of the injured, three are undergoing treatment at a private hospital and 35 others are in a government hospital. Four of the 35 are in ICU, others' conditions are stable - Ma SU
CM announces compensation of ₹5L each to kin of deceased
EXPRESSING deep grief over the death of six persons in a fire accident in a private hospital in Dindigul on Thursday night, Chief Minister MK Stalin on Friday announced a solatium of ₹3 lakhs each to the families of the deceased.
Unite to defend federal principles, urges Stalin
CHIEF Minister MK Stalin on Friday expressed happiness in having been able to attend the inauguration of the renovated memorial of Periyar EV Ramasamy in Vaikom, Kerala, marking the centenary of the historic Vaikom struggle.
₹4 cr given to repair mosques, churches in TN
CHIEF Minister MK Stalin on Friday handed over cheques amounting to ₹3.61 crore to ancient churches, mosques and dargahs, besides cemeteries and kabristans in various parts of Tamil Nadu towards renovation works.
Unite to defend federal principles, urges Stalin
CHIEF Minister MK Stalin on Friday expressed happiness in having been able to attend the inauguration of the renovated memorial of Periyar EV Ramasamy in Vaikom, Kerala, marking the centenary of the historic Vaikom struggle.
Dindigul hosp will face the music if violations found
Of the injured, three are undergoing treatment at a private hospital and 35 others are in a government hospital. Four of the 35 are in ICU, others' conditions are stable - MaSu
Hosp blaze gulps many a life, dream
A pall of gloom descended over Dindigul on Friday, a day after the fire accident at a private hospital that snubbed the lives out of six people.
CM announces ₹5 crore cash prize for chess champ
CHIEF Minister MK Stalin on Friday announced a cash prize of ₹5 crore to D Gukesh, who won the World Chess Championship (FIDE World Championship 2024) held in Singapore.
Nine suspects quizzed over mysterious death of boy
AS many as 36 witnesses and nine suspects were interrogated in connection with the mysterious death of a 10-year-old boy in Kovilpatti a few days ago, said SP Albert John, appealing to the public not to spread rumours, here on Friday.
TN AGREES TO KERALA RIDERS ON MULLAIPERIYAR REPAIR WORKS
Additional chief secy says TN's priority is to complete the maintenance work at the dam
Residents of Muthialpet grapple with waterlogging and damaged street lamps
AROUND 50 residents of Sabthagiri Garden in Muthialpet are grappling with the aftermath of the recent heavy rains in the district, which has caused water stagnation in their neighborhood.
Pet shop owner held in ₹1 cr online scam
In four yrs, Sahith targeted over 20 from TN, Pondy
Flood alert issued as Veedur dam reaches full capacity
DISTRICT authorities have issued a flood warning to villages near the Veedur dam near Vikravandi after its sluice gates were opened on Thursday night.
Hills aglow as lakhs witness Maha Deepam at Tiruvannamalai temple
AMID chants of Annamalaiyaruku Harohara,\" the Maha Deepam was lit atop the 2,668 ft-high Arunachala Hill at 6 pm on Friday.
Stir to 'rattle' authorities into draining rainwater
CARRYING the carcass of a snake as a symbol of the health hazards they face, around 50 residents of Asiriyar Nagar, Netaji Nagar, and Lingam Nagar in Villupuram staged a road blockade on the Villupuram-Puducherry highway on Wednesday, protesting against the municipal authorities' failure to drain rainwater that has been stagnating in their areas since Cyclone Fengal.
DRI nabs 3 smugglers who exchanged gold paste over 15-ft glass wall at airport
AN airport ground handling staff and two passengers were arrested by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) on Thursday in what seems to be an outrageous mode of gold smuggling exploiting an apparent loophole at the Chennai International Airport.
DREU recognised as southern railway union
THE Dakshin Railway Employees Union (DREU) has gained recognition in Southern Railway after an 11-year gap.
HC orders Bharathidasan Varsity to pay salary dues
The Madurai Bench of Madras High Court directed Bharathidasan University (BDU) to pay five months' pending salary to guest lecturers and non-teaching staff of government colleges on or before December 31.
No shortage in the state for hepatitis B vaccine, says DPH
TN has 5.19L doses of hepatitis B and 4.63L doses of Pentavalent vaccine, says director
183 gm of jewels seized by customs not returned, says woman passenger
A woman passenger from Sharjah has alleged harassment and ill-treatment by customs authorities at the Tiruchy International Airport upon her arrival last month.
EX-PRINCIPAL OF RG KAR, COP GRANTED BAIL
A Sealdah court on Friday granted bail to Sandip Ghosh, former principal of state-run R G Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata, and Abhijit Mondol, former officer in-charge of the Tala police station, in the horrific rape-murder case of a junior doctor four months ago.
Allu Arjun arrested, granted bail
ACTOR Allu Arjun was on Friday arrested in connection with the death of a woman at Hyderabad's Sandhya Theatre during the premiere of Pushpa-2 on December 4.
GUKESH BECOMES YOUNGEST KING
India's Gukesh beat China's Ding Liren in the 14th round on Thursday to show his class and claim the World Chess Championship in Singapore.