A message for the media

The CM's vulgar attempt to call in favours and extract gratitude is a direct hit at the self-respect of journalists. Newspaper establishments and its fraternity as a whole must have an introspection on their dealings with politicians on all sides of the Dravidian divide. An analysis of a current scenario from Editor T R Jawahar in his Countdown column.

Adhikesavan on the run in car

The ever-elusive Adhikesavan, who was arrested two years ago for cheating  a lot of people including film stars by extracting commission prior to getting loans, continues to evade the police till date. NT Bureau has details.

Musical chairs among Ministers

The exit of Dayanidhi Maran from the Union Cabinet has necessitated a musical chairs of sorts among the DMK Ministers at the Centre. NT Bureau reports.

Checking inspector hit with beer bottle

A checking inspector was hit with an empty beer bottle by a 25-year-old, who was caught travelling without a ticket on board an MTC bus near Chennai Central yesterday. More from NT Bureau.

Cook's house looted in suburb

Some unidentified persons made off with Rs 43,000 in cash from the house of a cooking contractor in Kothawalchavady area yesterday. NT Bureau reports.

Plus Two student attempts suicide

A 17-year-old student attempted to commit suicide by consuming a whitener, when he failed his class XII board examinations yesterday. NT Bureau reports.

New Assembly complex at Government Estate

In fulfillment of a longtime demand to build a modern Legislative Assembly complex, the DMK government has decided to build the new Assembly in the Omandurar Government Estate here. NT reports more.

US diplomat regrets fake papers for visa

US Charge d' Affaires Geoff Pyatt has expressed concern over the increasing incidents of fraudulent documents being presented by visa applicants. NT Bureau has the details.

Training school under scanner

Tamilnadu government has been directed by Madras High Court today to take disciplinary steps after an enquiry against a Vellore-based teachers training institute that admitted more students than permitted, thus violating the laid-down norms. A NT Bureau report.

Waiting for land to expand temple

Growing patronage from the locality and more visitors have made the Sakthi Vinayagar Bhaktha Samajam at Vadapalani to formulate plans for the spacial expansion of its famed temple. More from V Muthukumaran.