Author: S Vishnu Sharmaa

Sources from the railway said the objective behind doing this was to realign the 4th track and increase the gap between the track and the concrete fence. Once the works are taken up, fast trains will be resumed, the sources say.

T Jyothimani, a Chennaiite, cannot forget her recent official trip to Kolkata in a train fitted with a bio-toilet. The moment she stepped into the washroom she had to battle foul smell and choking.

Southern Railway has begun taking measures to prevent accidents like the one that happened at St Thomas Mount Railway Station recently.

Agaththi, a Tambaram-based NGO, in the city suburb which is into promoting organic farming and traditional food products, is organising a farm fair, ‘Namma Santhai’ on 12 August.

“With strewn garbage, there is a serious problem for residents. The place has become a breeding ground for mosquitoes,” says K Ramakrishnan, another resident.

She explained how to effectively prepare for competitive exams. The topper said smart preparation, good time management and apt use of material resources will help achieve goals.

The memorable ones are those that yielded great results. The Pallavaram flyover wall painting activity saw more than 200 volunteers coming from as far as Porur and Thiruvanmiyur to participate in the beautification.

Did you know that Vaigai Express was the only train in Southern Railway to be have tubelight interiors and sun control sliding glass shutters installed for the first time in all its eight second-class coaches?

Speaking in praise of Gollapudi Maruti Rao, Vennelakanti said the veteran actor rose from the position of being a writer to that of being the most recognised actor through sheer hard work.