CM wipes their tears

Chief Minister M Karunanidhi today announced in the Assembly that a senior IAS official would probe into the Chendur bomb blast case and assured government jobs to the family members of the 17 victims. NT Bureau has details.

Businessman detained under Goondas Act

A businessman, who was arrested for selling pirated porn and film VCDs, was detained under the Goondas Act yesterday. NT Bureau reports.

Notorious rowdy hacked to death

In a suspected gang war here last night, notorious rowdy 'Pull' Saravanan (26) of Tambaram was allegedly hacked to death by an unidentified gang. More details from NT Bureau.

Rape: Lifer for mill owner's son

The Madras High Court today sentenced to life the son of a Coimbatore mill owner in the case relating to rape and murder of a minor. NT Bureau has more.

Watery grave for student

A boy who dove into a pond in suburban Pallavaram to cool himself died due to asphyxiation after he was trapped in silt yesterday. NT Bureau has details.

BG conversion on right track

The gauge conversion work on Villupuram - Mayiladuthurai sector would be completed by the end of this year at a total cost of Rs 270 crore. More details from NT Bureau.

More funds allotted for women SHGs

Local Administration Minister M K Stalin has allotted more funds for women groups so that they can seek self employment, informed Chennai Mayor M Subramanian. NT Bureau reports.

Steps on to tackle water crisis: Stalin

Local Administration Minister M K Stalin today said that the government has been taking adequate steps to provide drinking water across districts in Tamilnadu, wherever there was water shortage. More from NT Bureau.

AIADMK plans stir

AIADMK will conduct meetings in all the 234 Assembly constituencies of the State between 13 and 16 April condemning the State budget, according to NT Bureau.

Civic groups unhappy over Master Plan

State government has given approval for the revised draft of Second Master Plan (SMP) submitted by the CMDA. But time given to the public to come out with suggestions is not enough, writes V Muthukumaran.

Riding high on Thoothukudi's success

Choreographer-turned-hero Harikumar smelled instant success with his very first film Thoothukudi, where he played a gangster. He is now into his second production as hero in Thirutham. M Bharat Kumar in a tete-a-tete with the actor.