MTC bus services resume from Chennai airport
In a major boost to public transport connectivity, the Metropolitan Transport Corporation (MTC) has resumed direct bus services from Chennai International Airport after a gap of 20 years. The long-pending demand of commuters was fulfilled on Friday, as buses now operate directly from inside the airport premises, providing convenient access to key areas of the city and suburbs.
Anbumani demands closure of NLC Plant
Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) leader Dr. Anbumani Ramadoss has strongly urged the government to shut down the Neyveli Lignite Corporation (NLC) plant, citing severe environmental and health hazards caused by its operations in Cuddalore district.
Convocation fete at SRIHER
“Even as technology transforms healthcare delivery, doctors must remain ethical, humane, and treat patients with dignity and respect,” said Surgeon Vice Admiral Arti Sarin, Director General of the Armed Forces Medical Services, New Delhi. She was delivering the 39th convocation address at Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research (SRIHER) here today.
Madrid Open: Sabalenka, Zverev begin with win
Top seeds Alexander Zverev and Aryna Sabalenka scored comfortable victories in their opening matches at the Madrid Open on Friday.
Chithirai chariot fete at Srirangam temple
The grand annual Chithirai Car Festival, also known as Viruppan Thirunal, was celebrated with great devotion at the Srirangam Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple in Tiruchy.
Cracker blast in Salem: CM announces solarium
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has announced a relief amount of ₹3 lakh each to the families of three people who lost their lives in a tragic firecracker explosion during a temple festival near Omalur in Salem district.
Many VCs skip Ooty meet
Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi on Friday launched a sharp attack on Chief Minister MK Stalin, alleging that the state police were used to intimidate vice-chancellors of state universities and prevent them from attending a two-day Vice-Chancellors’ Conference held at Raj Bhavan in Udhagamandalam. The conference was inaugurated by Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar.
Rohit is a world-class player: Boult
Mumbai Indians’ pacer Trent Boult has backed “world-class” Rohit Sharma to play a pivotal role in the team’s pursuit for a record-extending sixth IPL title, following back-to-back half-centuries that signalled his timely return to form.
Shreyas returns to Eden to lead PBKS against KKR
The man who led them to glory just a season ago could now stand in the way of Kolkata Knight Riders’ playoff qualification when the side hosts the Shreyas Iyer-led revamped Punjab Kings in a high-stakes IPL clash here at the Eden Gardens on Saturday.
