Over 800 kg of sea cucumber seized in TN
Customs officials seized live sea cucumbers weighing over 800 kg and worth Rs 10 lakh from a boat in the Pamban sea coast yesterday. Continue Reading
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EC lists out 14 documents to have error-free electoral rolls
The Election Commission of India has introduced Electors Verification Programme (EVP) for having a complete error free electoral rolls. There will be special summary revision of photo electoral rolls with 1 January 2020 as the qualifying date. Continue Reading
State Medical team honoured for their work contribution to Athi Varadar fest
State Health and Family Welfare Minister C Vijayabaskar in a bid to encourage government doctors, nurses and sanitary staff who toiled during the Kanchipuram Athi Varadar vaibhavam, felicitated them at an event in the temple town. Continue Reading
Rosatom delivers equipment to Kudankulam nuclear plant
The supply of the main equipment for the third unit of the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant (KNPP) in Tamil Nadu (India) was completed recently. Vice president for projects in India of ASE, Russia’s Rosatom State Atomic Energy Corporation Engineering Division, Andrey Lebedev, said that all equipments located within the red line of the reactor pit installation have been supplied. Continue Reading
3 arrested for stealing temple idols in TN
A week ago, the accused had stolen four idols of Goddess Mariamman, Lord Muruga, Valli and Deivanai from Muthumariamman temple located at Kodiakarai near Vedaranyam. One of the idols was made of panchaloha or five metals. Continue Reading
Madras High Court extends Nalini parole by three weeks
Madras High Court extends Rajiv Gandhi assasination case convict S Nalaini’s parole by three weeks. According to the order, the parole ends on 25 August. Continue Reading
TN farmers urge CM to take steps to protect Noyyal river
Urging the Tamilnadu government to protect the Noyyal river, Tamil Nadu Farmers Association members yesterday submitted a memorandum to Chief Minister K Palaniswami. Continue Reading
4 killed in mishap in Paramakudi
Four people, including a three member family and a bike rider were killed on the spot when their car hit the two wheeler at nearby Paramakudi, police said. Another person in the car has been hospitalised, they said. Continue Reading
13-year-old boy sold illegally to couple in TN rescued
A 13-year-old boy staying in an orphanage here was allegedly sold to a couple and was rescued from Srivilliputhur, police said Tuesday. Continue Reading
Chrompetites say no water for 80 days; official says all is well
More than 50 residents of Chrompet assembled today at 10.30 am in the Pallavaram Municipality Office to file a petition as Palar water has not been supplied to their locality for more than two months. Continue Reading