Chennai News

Consolidated Construction to build Renault-Nissan plant

City-based infrastructure development company Consolidated Construction Consortium Ltd (CCC) has bagged a Rs.1.4 billion ($33.3 million) order to build Renault-Nissan vehicle plant at Oragadam near Chennai.8:30 PM on July 30

Orchid Chemicals posts Rs.316 million loss

Cephalosporin bulk drug manufacturer Orchid Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals Ltd has posted a net loss of Rs.316.5 million on a total income of Rs.3.06 billion for the period ended June 30, as against a net profit of Rs.513 million and turnover of Rs.2.36 billion posted during the corresponding period of the previous year.7:03 PM on July 30

No Nandigrams in Andhra Pradesh, says minister

Andhra Pradesh has been able to acquire 22,000 acres of land from people 'through a peaceful process' for special economic zones (SEZs), a senior minister of the state said here Wednesday.7:00 PM on July 30

Tamil Nadu terror plot discovered on Bangalore blasts day

Tamil Nadu police were on to the plot to trigger explosions in the state and elsewhere in India on Independence Day within hours of the blasts in Bangalore, though the world came to know about it two days later.4:07 PM on July 30

'Tamil Nadu's new information communication technology policy welcome'

The Tamil Nadu council of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has welcomed the new Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Policy 2008-09 unveiled by the state government.3:22 PM on July 30

Moser Baer seeks to vacate stay against using movie products

Entertainment major Moser Baer has sought to vacate a Madras High Court stay issued against the company from using 12 movie products, sources told IANS Tuesday.2:31 AM on July 30

Film body resolves overshot movie's budgetary dispute

The long standing dispute between director K. Selvaraghavan and the producers of 'Aayirathil Oruvan' has been resolved following the intervention of the Tamil Film Producers Council, sources said Tuesday.9:31 PM on July 29

'Tamil Nadu to create 3 mn jobs in IT sector'

Tamil Nadu's Information Communication Technology (ICT) policy 2008-9, aiming to provide employment to three million people in the next three years was unveiled Tuesday by Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi.9:01 PM on July 29

Another 'silent talkie' to be made

Telugu actor Brahmanandam will star in a yet-to-be-titled silent talkie - the third in existence in India's modern cinematic history. Shooting is to begin soon, producer Sonia Reddy announced.7:31 PM on July 29

Chennai's tough head cop believes in taking no chances

'Ours is a 24X7 thankless job sans respite,' says Chennai Police Commissioner R. Sekar as he exhorts his men to be continually on the move after the arrest of five suspected terrorists who were out to trigger a series of explosions in Tamil Nadu and elsewhere on Independence Day Aug 15.3:49 PM on July 29

Four Islamic fundamentalists nabbed in Tamil Nadu

The Tamil Nadu police arrested four alleged Islamic fundamentalists Monday, a day after they picked up one person, and recovered from them explosive devices and bomb making components. The men are believed to have provided logistical support to those behind the terror bombings in Bangalore and Ahmedabad.7:57 AM on July 29

Rajiv Menon to direct students' short film

Celebrated cinematographer and filmmaker Rajiv Menon will direct a short film for the students of a film institute owned by him.7:50 AM on July 29

Ashok Leyland to roll out new truck platform

India's leading bus and truck maker Ashok Leyland Ltd Monday said it was developing a new range of trucks with a new engine and new cabin.11:54 PM on July 28

TVS Motor posts Rs.9.24 bn revenue

City-based two-wheeler manufacturer TVS Motor Co Ltd has reported revenue of Rs.9.24 billion ($220 million) for the first quarter of 2008-09 compared to Rs.8.01 billion over the corresponding period last year.8:31 PM on July 28

Mobile Photo Exhibition of Superstar Rajinikanth flagged of by actress Nayantara

In continuation to the ongoing "BIG Kuselan Kondattam" celebration, BIG 92.7 FM in association with BIG Music today launched the Mobile photo exhibition of Superstar Rajinikanth. The photo exhibition was flagged off by famous Kollywood actress Nayantara.7:40 PM on July 28