Chennai News

Search on for missing Tamil Nadu fishermen

An intensive search is on for around 200 fishermen and 16 boats belonging to three villages in Tamil Nadu's Kanyakumari district, caught in Cyclone Phyan in the Arabian sea, officials said Saturday.10:05 PM on November 14

Jayalalithaa seeks more compensation for landslide victims

Opposition leader J. Jayalalithaa Saturday demanded the Tamil Nadu government speed up relief efforts in the Nilgiri district and increase the compensation amount to the victims of landslides triggered by heavy rains which claimed 43 lives, destroyed hundreds of homes and standing crops.6:03 PM on November 14

More rain forecast for Tamil Nadu, Puducherry

Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, which experienced continuous rainfall last week, will once again be drenched because of a low pressure area off the Kanyakumari coast, the weatherman said here Saturday.6:01 PM on November 14

Tamil Nadu government assures safety of fishermen

The Tamil Nadu government Friday said fishermen who set out for fishing in 150 boats from Kanyakumari and were caught in the Phyan storm are reaching the Maharashtra and Kerala coast.12:03 AM on November 14

Rain damage in Nilgiri estimated at Rs.300 crore

The northeast monsoon rains that lashed the Nilgiri district, killing 43 people and destroying several homes and standing crops, has caused losses worth about Rs.300 crore, Communication and Information Technology Minister A. Raja said Friday.6:04 PM on November 13

BGR Energy bags orders worth Rs.45 crore

City-based engineering, procurement and construction company BGR Energy Systems Ltd has bagged three orders worth Rs.45 crore, taking its order book position to Rs.12,200 crore, the company said Friday.6:00 PM on November 13

When will Tamil Nadu get justice on Mullaiperiyar, wonders Karunanidhi

Facing flak from the opposition after Tamil Nadu agreed in the Supreme Court to refer the Mullaiperiyar dam row to a five member constitution bench, Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi Friday hoped the saying 'justice delayed is justice denied' would not come true for his state.4:06 PM on November 13

Centre's health investments to benefit weaker sections

The central government's investments in health sector are made with an aim to provide health care to people living in backward areas or in areas that are not easily accessible, said Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare Ghulam Nabi Azad Thursday.12:02 AM on November 13

Tamil Nadu to spend Rs.100 crore on Sri Lankan refugees camps

The Tamil Nadu government Thursday decided to allocate Rs.100 crore for improving the amenities in the 115 camps for Sri Lankan refugees in the state and also for extending various welfare measures to them at par with Indian citizens.12:01 AM on November 13

Mahindra Residential launches premium villa project

Real estate developer Mahindra Residential Developers will construct 760 dwelling units comprising villas and apartments on an outlay of Rs.400 crore at Mahindra World City near here.8:03 PM on November 12

Cilic, Wawrinka for Aircel Chennai Open Tennis

Defending champion Marin Cilic, the 21-year-old from Croatia, ranked 13th, has confirmed his participation in the 2010 ATP Aircel Chennai Open tennis to be held January 4-10 here.6:06 PM on November 12

Civil servant in Tamil Nadu declares his assets

Namakkal District Magistrate U. Sagayam has done what few civil servants would dare: declare his assets publicly. Others of his stature are ready to emulate him.6:00 PM on November 12

Civil servant in Tamil Nadu declares his assets

In what he said was his contribution to the war against corruption, Namakkal District Magistrate U. Sagayam has done what few civil servants would dare: declare his assets.2:00 PM on November 12

Fake is the best form of flattery, says young designer

Though fakes affect genuine business, there is sometimes a positive rub-off in the form of spreading a designer's fame, feels a young designer.10:00 AM on November 10

Jayalalithaa comes down on rationing of cooking gas

AIADMK general secretary J. Jayalalithaa Monday came down heavily on the unstated rationing of cooking gas cylinders in the state and the DMK government's move to reduce kerosene entitlement.4:02 PM on November 09