MK plays number game

In an obvious attempt to woo minorities, the DMK government has said that an ordinance is being promulgated which will provide quota for sizable sections of Muslims and Christians in education and job opportunities in Tamilnadu. 

Man held for attacking employer

A man employed in a cycle shop in Washermenpet here, who allegedly assaulted his employer following a salary dispute, has landed in jail.

Cable TV operator killed in van crash

A cable TV operator was killed and two others were injured in a van-lorry collision near ECR here last night, police said today.

AIADMK to stage demo

AIADMK has planned to stage a demonstration in front of the Tahsildar office at Ilayankudi tomorrow to protest over the shelving of the DMK government the comprehensive drinking water scheme initiated by the previous AIADMK government to augment the drinking water shortage at Ilayankudi constituency in Sivagangai district. 

Women targeted by robbers

Two incidents of  robbery were reported in Chennai since yesterday, police said today. 

Go for it but don't damage it: Jaya

Close on the heels of the nation-wide rail and road- roko on the Rama Sethu issue by the Hindu outfits and the BJP, AIADMK general secretary J Jayalalithaa today reiterated that the Central government should implement the Sethu Samudram Ship Canal project (SSSCP) without destroying the bridge.

No laughing matter for Kollywood comedian

DMDK leader Vijayakanth's manager has lodged a police complaint against comedian Vadivelu for allegedly assaulting him in a minor scuffle at Valasaravakkam near here last night.

Youth makes indecent move to woman, held

A youth allegedly misbehaved with a married woman at Besant Nagar where a church festival was on yesterday. 

Two arrested for selling pirated CDs

Two persons were arrested for selling pirated VCDs and DVDs of Tamil, English and pornographic films by a special team constituted by the Central Crime Branch (CCB) and compact discs worth Rs 13 lakh were seized from the duo.