Nature is beautiful, bountiful, blissful and benevolent. But it also often defies its own nature, and turns brutal and beastly. Gaja is the latest reminder that behind Mother nature’s picture perfect facade lurks a potential monster with multiple faces.
Govt tackling health issues and hygiene in Gaja-hit districts
Upon the directions of Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami, Health Minister, Dr C Vijayabhaskar, has been taking preventive measures to curb water-borne diseases on a war-footing in Cuddalore, Nagapattinam, Tiruvarur, Thanjavur, Pudukottai, Ramanathapuram and other coastal districts that bore the brunt of Cyclone Gaja’s devastation.
Trust in Chennai plans to renovate temple in Vellore
The Kalpoondi Welfare Trust, Saligramam is all set to renovate Ambal Sannadhi of an ancient temple located in Vellore district.
Chennaiite comes out with a book on Lord Vishnu
Renowned rehabilitation psychologist, educational consultant and soft skills trainer Padmini Janardhanan from Saligramam released her latest book, ‘Less known avatars of Vishnu,’ recently.
Residents in Chennai oppose opening of new Tasmac outlet
The proposed opening of a new Tasmac outlet near a school on Arunachalam Road has not gone well with residents and students.
Coric, Cilic put Croatia on brink of Davis Cup title
Croatia moved to the brink of a second Davis Cup title on Friday as straight-set victories for Marin Cilic and Borna Coric gave them a 2-0 lead over reigning champions France in the final.
We could have won with a better batting performance: Khaleel
Young India pacer Khaleel Ahmed feels that India could have won the second T20 international after they were set a target of 137 to chase in 19 overs. India couldn’t go into bat due to heavy downpour and it denied the visitors a shot at drawing parity in the series here.
New police station comes up in Velacheri
The J7 police station in Velacheri has had facelift. The building now stands in the place where a small single-storey facility once stood.
Ajay Chetan hits century
Ajay Chetan of Sekaran Realities scored a stunning century off just 71 balls to help his side defeat Singampuli Cricket academy in the TBSCA 15 League Trophy-2018 (T-20) Tournament matches held recently.
Mary Kom wins historic sixth World Championships gold
Indian boxing legend MC Mary Kom Saturday became the most successful boxer in the history of Women’s World Championships by winning her sixth gold medal with a unanimous 5-0 result over Ukraine’s Hanna Okhota here.