Chennai News

Tamil Nadu opposes new sugarcane pricing policy

Tamil Nadu Agriculture Minister Veerapandi S. Arumugam Sunday said the state government does not agree with the central government's new sugarcane pricing policy.8:02 PM on November 08

Tamil Nadu to experience more rains, forecasts weatherman

Tamil Nadu will see more showers in the next few days, the weatherman said Sunday as incessent rains threw normal life out of gear and claimed 15 lives.8:01 PM on November 08

Dutch national held for child porn in Chennai

A Dutch national living in the Tamil Nadu capital for the past three decades has been arrested for uploading child pornographic pictures on the internet from his house, police said Sunday.12:02 PM on November 08

Heavy rain hits normal life in Tamil Nadu

Incessant rain in Tamil Nadu over the past few days has not only thrown life out of gear in the state but also sent vegetable prices soaring. Thirteen people have died due to wall and roof collapse or electrocution so far.6:04 PM on November 07

S Tel achieves financial closure

S Tel, one of the new entrants in the Indian mobile telephony space, Friday said it has achieved financial closure for its Rs.2,000-crore project and that it would start rolling out services this year.8:06 PM on November 06

Jayalalithaa criticises sugarcane pricing policy

AIADMK general secretary J. Jayalalithaa Friday criticised the central government's sugar cane policy and asked the Tamil Nadu government to clarify its position on the cane procurement price in the state.8:04 PM on November 06

Heavy rains in Tamil Nadu claim 13 lives

Heavy rains lashing Tamil Nadu for the past few days have thrown life out of gear in most parts of the state and claimed 13 lives.8:02 PM on November 06

Rufus, Nivedita shine in Indian International regatta

India's Rufus Patrick and Nivedita Ravi Varman clinched the titles in the Optimist class in their respective categories on the concluding day of the Volvo Indian International Regatta here Friday.8:00 PM on November 06

World Bank official meets Karunanidhi, reviews projects

World Bank's country director Roberto Zagha met Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi here Thursday and reviewed the progress of the six bank-assisted projects in the state.12:06 AM on November 06

Tamil Nadu to issue tender for sourcing television sets

The Tamil Nadu government will issue a global tender this month for sourcing 4.8 million colour television sets for distribution under its free colour television sets scheme.8:04 PM on November 05

Karunanidhi answerable for police violence in court: Jayalalithaa

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi should spell out what action would be taken against four police officials after the Madras High Court recommended their suspension for violence in its premises Feb 19, opposition leader J. Jayalalithaa said Thursday.8:02 PM on November 05

Hyundai India looking overseas for talent

The country's second largest car manufacturer, Hyundai Motor India, is looking overseas for talent at the levels of general managers and group heads for its product design and marketing divisions, a senior official has said.4:05 PM on November 05

Mahindra to foray into motorcycle segment next year

After an entry into scooters, auto manufacturer Mahindra and Mahindra will launch a motorcycle next year, a senior company official said here Wednesday.6:04 PM on November 04

Danish pair dominate Volvo India International Regatta

Denmark's Kirketarp Kristian and Sletten Mathias dominated the opening day when they led in all the three races of the 29er class in the Volvo India International Regatta at the Chennai Port, here today.10:02 PM on November 02

Rs.12 crore for Sri Lankan refugee camps in India

The Tamil Nadu government has decided to spend around Rs.12 crore to improve the amenities in the 115 refugee camps that house Sri Lankan Tamils in the state.4:04 PM on November 02