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Power firm hesitant to install prepaid meters, consumers open to idea
EVEN as the Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Company (TNPDC) remains hesitant to introduce prepaid smart meters, a section of consumers have expressed support for the initiative.
Vijay's entry will benefit INDIA bloc: Congress
Selvaperunthagai indicates actor's political entry would split the opposition votes in the 2026 Assembly election
Over 150 treated for cracker injuries at five GHs
ON the day of Deepavali, over 150 people sustained firecracker injuries, some of them serious, according to the data from five government hospitals, including Kilpauk Medical College where an exclusive 25-bed burns ward was recently set up.
Temporary bus depot near Royapuram NRT Bridge to fill-in for Broadway terminus
THE Greater Chennai Corporation has invited tenders for various works with regard to setting up a temporary bus depot for the Metropolitan Transport Corporation (MTC) on Port Trust land near Royapuram NRT Bridge at Clive Battery, which will serve as an alternative to the Broadway bus terminus.
Flood mitigation: Revamp of 19 bridges proposed
THE Water Resources Department (WRD) has proposed a two-pronged approach to mitigate flooding in Chennai: rebuilding 19 bridges and removing encroachments from the Pallikaranai marshland.
Ensure states ban tobacco products, court directs union govt
ALARMED by the increasing addiction among school students for tobacco products like 'Cool Lip' that are allegedly being smuggled into Tamil Nadu from neighbouring states, the Madurai Bench of the Madras HC recently directed the central government to issue necessary directions to all states to ensure that such products are banned across the country.
HC reduces life sentence of Mexican who killed partner in fit of rage to four-year RI
THE Madurai Bench of Madras High Court recently reduced the life sentence imposed on a Mexican man for murdering his former live-in partner in 2012, to four years rigorous imprisonment.
TN govt pays ₹140 cr incentive due, sets conditions for Aavin
THE state government has released ₹140 crore to clear pending dues owed to Aavin's dairy farmers.
Chennai's air pollution level critical on D-day
Lowest AQI of 150 recorded in Tiruvottiyur, highest of 287 in Valasaravakkam; noise level highest in Nungambakkam
SIVAKASI SHINES WITH ₹6K-CR CRACKER SALE, UP 7% FROM LAST YEAR
IT has been a cracker of a year for fireworks manufacturers in Sivakasi and surrounding areas this Deepavali season as they have recorded a combined sale of more than ₹6,000 crore, which is about 5% to 7% more than last year.
Erode shops rake in moolah a day after fest
FOR people in Erode and neighbouring districts, festival shopping doesn't seem to end on Deepavali, as is the case with most places.
ED slaps ₹567cr fine on TN firm in FEMA probe
THE Enforcement Directorate, Chennai, on Friday said it has slapped a penalty of ₹566.5 crore and ordered confiscation of properties worth ₹195 crore of Chennai-based GI Retail Private Ltd for violation of the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) in a case pertaining to transfer of shares of a company owned by it to German firm Wirecard through a Mauritius-based entity.
BIBEK DEBROY LIVED MANY LIVES IN ONE SHORT LIFE
\"DON'T dwell on the words.\" It was his mantra for writing. Basically move on. How does one not dwell on the words while reminiscing about a loss and life...and Bibek Debroy lived many lives in one life—just the bibliography of his writings and the books he authored would take up this page and more!
Army begins patrolling at Demchok
WITH the completion of disengagement of troops from the two friction points in eastern Ladakh, the Indian Army on Friday resumed regular patrolling at Demchok.
Soren in new controversy, this time over his age
WHAT is Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren's actual age? 47? 49? Does it matter anyway?
Oct registers 2nd best GST revenue at ₹1.87 lakh crore
Festive season-driven domestic demand, enhanced compliance push up collection
Nayanthara: Beyond the Fairy Tale gets premiere date
AN upcoming documentary, which revolves around Nayanthara, titled Nayanthara: Beyond The Fairy Tale, is all set to premiere on Netflix on November 18, on the occasion of the actor's birthday.
BOTTLE RADHA TO RELEASE IN DECEMBER
ARLIER, we had reported that actor Guru Somasundaram is all set to headline debut director Dhinakaran Sivalingam's film, Bottle Radha.
Channing Tatum, Dave Bautista to star in Alpha Gang
The Zellner brothers' upcoming alien invasion comedy Alpha Gang, starring and produced by Cate Blanchett, has added an impressive lineup of actors to its cast.
BOTTLE RADHA TO RELEASE IN DECEMBER
ARLIER, we had reported that actor Guru Somasundaram is all set to headline debut director Dhinakaran Sivalingam's film, Bottle Radha.
Tales of trick-or-treat knows no zip code
HALLOWEEN in Chennai may not have the long-standing charm of Deepavali, but it's quickly finding its own quirky spot in the city's lineup of celebrations.
Speeding into FIA spotlight
FOR fans of F1 who cheer on Charles Leclerc's every turn, here's a homegrown story worth celebrating.
'I LOVE TO PAIR HUMOUR AND HORROR'
Director Coralie Fargeat speaks about her body horror film, The Substance, impossible beauty standards for woman, working with Demi Moore and Margaret Qualley, and more
Manchester United target Amorim says 'nothing decided yet'
RUBEN Amorim has said that \"nothing is decided yet,\" after Manchester United made the Sporting Lisbon coach their top target to replace sacked manager Erik ten Hag.
Medvedev loses to Popyrin in Paris
DANIIL Medvedev is still searching for his first ATP tournament victory this year after the World No 5 lost to Australia's Alexei Popyrin for the first time in his career at the Paris Masters on Wednesday.
Gill takes pay cut to keep Titans' core intact
GUJARAT Titans captain Shubman Gill has decided to take a pay cut and will be the second player retained by the IPL franchise ahead of the October 31 deadline.
Chennaiyin FC seek third away win
CHENNAIYIN FC have had a mixed start in the current season of the Indian Super League.
Spinner Patel geared up for 'homecoming' at Wankhede
AJAZ Patel doesn't remember what the Wankhede pitch in Mumbai looked like three years ago, but he remembers the feeling. He is not just back at the stadium where he became only the third bowler in Test history to take ten wickets in an innings, but also in the city he can call home; a place where he has familial roots.
BEGINNING OF THE END?
With India having a long stretch of away tours starting with a five-match series Down Under, Ashwin & Jadeja might not play together in a home Test for almost a year
Suzuki to supply 'made in India' SUV model electric vehicles to Toyota Motor
TWO of Japan's biggest auto companies - Suzuki Motor Corporation (Suzuki) and Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) - are expanding their partnership wherein Suzuki would supply battery electric vehicle (BEV) SUV model to Toyota.