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Advise ministry to release ₹1K cr MGNREGS dues: CM to PM

CM MK Stalin on Monday urged PM Narendra Modi to advise the Union Ministry of Rural Development (UMRD) to immediately release outstanding dues amounting to ₹1,056 crore so that the pending wages under MGNREGS could be disbursed.

Stalin Flags Off Test Drive of Electric SUVs

CHIEF Minister MK Stalin, on Monday, flagged off Mahindra XEV 9E and BE 6 electric vehicles as part of their test drive launch, according to Industries Minister TRB Rajaa.

Traditional Artforms Get a Rebirth as Chennai Sangamam Kicks Off

Chief Minister MK Stalin on Monday inaugurated the annual Chennai Sangamam Namma Ooru Thiruvizha in Chennai.

Cop Among 4 Killed as Cars Collide on Nat'l Highway

FOUR persons, including a head constable of police, were killed and three others sustained injuries after two cars collided head-on near the Puducherry-Villupuram border near an overhead bridge in Madagadipet late on Sunday night.

Sahitya Akademi winners given house-allotment orders

Chief Minister MK Stalin on Monday handed over orders for allotment of houses in the multistorey apartments of the Tamil Nadu Housing Board to 10 winners of the Sahitya Akademi award for translation.

Raj Bhavan to Give Awards for Social Service, Eco Protection

The Raj Bhavan on Monday announced awards in the 'social service' and 'environmental protection' categories.

Guv, CM extend Pongal greetings

Kolam against mining

Villagers Oppose Corpn Plan to Take Over Burial Ground

AROUND 500 residents of Kulathupalayam village staged a protest near their village burial ground on Monday against CCMC's decision to administer their burial ground instead of their village representatives.

Minor Among 7 Held for Murder Over Rash Driving

COIMBATORE police arrested seven people including a 17-year-old minor in connection with the murder of a 19-year-old plumber, Inbarasu, in Vellalore recently.

Gang tries to throw beef at BJP office, held

FOUR days after a BJP functionary Subramaniam was booked for threatening a couple who were running an eatery from a pushcart against selling beef at Udayampalayam near Saravanampatti, five cadres of Aadhi Tamilar Party have been arrested for trying to throw beef into the BJP's district head office during a protest on Monday.

Give humic acid instead of compost manure: Farmers appeal to govt

FARMERS have urged the Union government to provide humic acid as an alternative to compost manure for agricultural purposes as there is a shortage and unavailability of compost manure when they need it.

Constructed two years ago, Pullukadu modern fish market inaugurated at last

A modern fish market constructed two years ago on Coimbatore City Municipal Corporation (CCMC) land at Pullukadu in Ukkadam was inaugurated on Monday by Electricity Minister V Senthil Balaji.

Claim to 'tame': Avaniyapuram all set for jallikattu

WITH Avaniyapuram all set to host the first jallikattu event of the season on January 14, it is all 'bulls' and whistles in Madurai city, with bull tamers, owners and officials on their toes to wrap up all preparatory works.

Nine Kumari Fishers Among 15 Detained by British Navy

FIFTEEN Indian fishermen, including nine from Kanniyakumari district, were detained along with their mechanised boat in Diego Garcia, part of the British Indian Ocean Territory, for allegedly breaching the maritime boundary.

Of Drains, Diversions and Deluges Amid Urban Chaos

Keeping Head Above Water

Nation's Largest Livestock Research Institute in Salem Becomes Operational

THE country's largest livestock research institute—Advanced Institute of Integrated Research in Livestock and Animal Sciences (AIIRLAS)—in Thalavasal, Salem, commenced operations on Monday.

₹ sinks to lowest level in 2 years

INFLATION EASES TO 5.22% IN DECEMBER

Flowing Waters and Faith: 1.5 Cr Take Holy Dip

Early in the morning at the Kumbh, Vedic chants and Ram bhajans can be heard from every direction, as the faithful, towels on shoulders, make their way to the banks of the Ganga for a holy dip.

Will Keep Promise on J&K Statehood: Modi

Omar heaps praise on PM, thanks him for fair polls

Ongoing HIL to act as selection trials

THE ongoing Hockey India League (HIL) will also act as selection trials for both the men's and women's teams ahead of the next edition of the Pro League, scheduled to begin in Odisha in February.

Sabalenka, Zverev ace tests on opening day

ARYNA Sabalenka powered past Sloane Stephens to begin her quest for a third consecutive Australian Open crown on Sunday with Alexander Zverev and Zheng Qinwen also winning as storms caused havoc on day one of the Grand Slam.

Karun cracks fifth ton as Vidarbha enter semifinals

VIDARBHA outclassed Rajasthan by nine wickets, while Haryana edged out Gujarat by two wickets to move into the semifinals of the Vijay Hazare Trophy here on Sunday.

Veteran Shami's return biggest talking point

THE return of Mohammed Shami was the biggest highlight of India's T20I squad against England.

Nat'l boxing meet: Sachin & 8 other SSCB boxers in semis

FORMER world youth champion Sachin Siwach and Lakshya Chahar led a dominant charge by the Services Sports Control Board (SSCB) on Day 5 of the men's national boxing championship, with the unit securing nine berths in the penultimate round.

1st ODI century for Rodrigues as India seal series

THE moment Smriti Mandhana, India's stand-in captain in the absence of Harmanpreet Kaur, won the toss and opted to bat first at Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Rajkot against Ireland, one thing was certain.

Change Of Guard In BCCI

Saikia, Prabhtej elected as cricket body's new secretary & treasurer, respectively, on Sunday

Teenager Pretorius puts up Royals show

LHUAN-DRE Pretorius provided South African cricket with a glimpse into the future after the rising star smashed 97 off 51 balls (10X4, 6X6) to power Paarl Royals to a nine-wicket victory over Sunrisers Eastern Cape at Boland Park on Saturday.

TCS to create 25k seat capacity in Bengaluru

TAPERING off in the BSNL deal expected over the next few quarters will aid TCS to expand profit margin, a senior company official has said.

About Frugality And Financial Freedom

have a friend who has a net-worth in the region of ₹100 crore. Resides in a simple 2bhk in a Mumbai suburb and lives what we would call a 'frugal' life.

Markets may fall another 5-7%, say experts

It may recover post-budget and once US President-elect Donald Trump's policies become much clearer