The Supreme Court today said the CBI can continue to probe the death of 13 people shot dead by the police during the 100th day of the anti-Sterlite protests in Thoothukudi. The police claimed they had to resort to firing as the protest turned violent.
Residents, shopkeepers in Chennai locality avoid using plastic
Most of the people, shopkeepers and road-side vendors braced themselves for 1 January, the day from which the plastic usage has to be curbed. One month from then, most of the shops have strictly adhered to the rule and have started giving cloth bags and paper bags.
Bengaluru falters again
Daniel Lalhlimpuia scored twice in three minutes as Delhi Dynamos FC stunned Bengaluru FC 3-2 in a closely fought Hero Indian Super League clash here Sunday. Players from both sides wore black arm bands as mark of respect to the martyrs of the recent terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pulwama.
Bayern carrying German Champions League hopes
Bayern Munich head to Liverpool for Tuesday’s crunch Champions League tie at Anfield demanding improvements and shouldering Germany’s flagging hopes of having a club in the quarter- finals.
Navratilova backs Semenya
Tennis great Martina Navratilova has come to the defence of Olympic 800 metres champion Caster Semenya ahead of next week’s landmark hearing on proposed rules that aim to restrict testosterone levels in female athletes.
Vignesh’s century paves the way for Triplicane RC win
Riding on a century from L Vignesh, Triplicane Recreation Club earned a 11-run win over HSBC Recreation Club in the TNCA Lower Division League.
Kangana to direct her own biopic
Kangana Ranaut made her directorial debut with ‘Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi’, which was released last month. The actress is now looking forward to her next film-making venture, and has chosen her own life as the subject.
Chennai Spartans marches into semi-final
Chennai Spartans defeated Ahmedabad Defendenders 4-1 (15-6, 13-15, 15-13, 15-11, 15-12) in their last league match to march into the semi-finals of the Pro Volleyball League.
‘Tolet’ from 21 February
Award winning Tamil film ‘Tolet’ will hit the screns 21 February. The movie directed by Chezhiyan, revolves around a couple and their child, who face several issues while looking for a rented accommodation in Chennai.
Marathon in Chennai to equip tribal children with play things
The ninth edition of Toy Joy marathon, organised by NGO Aid India, will be held 24 February at Elliot’s Beach at 5.45 am.
Aid India project director Gowri Subramanian said, ‘When we visited tribal villages to help the children there, we realised that the children do not just lack educational support, but they do not have playtime equipment as well.
