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HC cautions govts against privatising drinking water services

Last Updated: Sunday, February 16, 2014, 00:52

Citing example from Bolivia, the Madras High Court has cautioned governments against privatising fundamental sovereign responsibilities including providing drinking water to public.

`Box bomb` found near office of AIADMK functionary

Last Updated: Sunday, February 16, 2014, 00:21

A "box bomb" was on Satuday found planted near the office of an AIADMK functionary here, police said.

EC to take steps to check misuse of money power during polls

Last Updated: Sunday, February 16, 2014, 00:09

Election Commission will implement measures like forming village vigilance committees, to check misuse of money during polls in Tamil Nadu, which has been identified as one of the `sensitive` states.

Secure fishermen`s release from Sri Lanka: Jayalalithaa

Last Updated: Saturday, February 15, 2014, 19:57

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa has urged Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to secure the release of 121 Indian fishermen in Sri Lankan jails.

Final decision on poll alliance soon: Radhakrishnan

Last Updated: Saturday, February 15, 2014, 18:12

BJP will soon take a final decision about the alliance in Tamil Nadu for the Lok Sabha polls, party`s Tamil Nadu President, Pon Radhakrishnan today said.

Plea to govt on death centenary of Thillaiyadi Valliammai

Last Updated: Saturday, February 15, 2014, 16:32

People of Thillaiyadi village in the district have urged the Tamil Nadu government to observe the death centenary of Thillaiyadi Valliammai, a close aide of Mahatma Gandhi during his satyagraha struggle in South Africa.

Hindus, Muslims take part in festival

Last Updated: Saturday, February 15, 2014, 16:13

In a striking example of communal amity, Hindus and Muslims thronged the seashore near Chidambaram in the district when the idol of Lord Bhoovaraga Perumal was taken in a procession for a holy dip in the sea on the occasion of "Masi Magam".

DMK conference begins

Last Updated: Saturday, February 15, 2014, 16:07

The tenth State conference of the DMK began with party chief M Karunanidhi hoisting the party flag and speakers claiming that it would win all the 40 Lok Sabha seats in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry.

With an eye on Dalits and BCs, TN BJP to hold social justice meet

Last Updated: Saturday, February 15, 2014, 11:08

Close on the heels of its prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi`s Kerala visit where he tried to reach out to Dalits, BJP will hold a social justice conference in Madurai to woo backward classes ahead of Lok Sabha polls.

Karunanidhi slams Tamil Nadu budget

Last Updated: Friday, February 14, 2014, 14:25

DMK chief M Karunanidhi today flayed the Tamil Nadu budget, saying it was like a "cotton candy" being given to children.