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Rowdy found dead in Ramanathapuram

Last Updated: Thursday, July 17, 2014, 13:26

A 29-year-old notorious rowdy P Lakshmanan was found dead with his throat slit near the Muruga temple here early Thursday, police said.

Oppn parties stage walkout from TN assembly

Last Updated: Thursday, July 17, 2014, 12:56

Opposition DMK, DMDK, Puthiya Thamizhagam and Left parties Thursday staged a walkout from the Tamil Nadu Assembly after the Speaker denied them permission to raise various issues.

TNCA Club ready to lift dhoti ban, says Srinivasan

Last Updated: Thursday, July 17, 2014, 00:03

As Tamil Nadu govt came down on the Tamil Nadu Cricket Association Club for denying entry to a dhoti-clad judge, club President N Srinivasan said it was ready to lift the dhoti ban.

39 Tamil fishermen detained by Lankan Navy, 23 let off

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 16, 2014, 23:28

Thirtynine fishermen from Tamil Nadu in two batches were today detained by the Sri Lankan Navy for allegedly crossing into the island waters but 23 of them were let off later with a warning, fisheries department officials said.

39 Indian fishermen arrested by Sri Lankan Navy

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 16, 2014, 21:55

A total of 39 fishermen from Jagathapattinam and Rameswaram were arrested by Sri Lankan navy personnel on Wednesday while fishing near the Palk Straits, fisheries department officials said.

Dhoti issue: BJP, Cong welcome TN govt`s decision to bring new law

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 16, 2014, 17:17

BJP and Congress on Wednesday welcomed Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa`s decision to bring in a legislation to put an end to the practice of denying entry to dhoti-clad people in clubs in the state.

Ten Tamil Nadu labourers from Iraq return

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 16, 2014, 16:00

Ten construction labourers belonging to Tamil Nadu arrived here today by an Air India flight from strife torn Iraq, airport sources said.

Dhoti ban an insult to Tamil culture, will act against errant clubs: Jayalalithaa

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 16, 2014, 15:40

Days after a Madras High Court Judge and two advocates were denied entry into the Tamil Nadu Cricket Association Club for wearing dhotis, the state government on Wednesday warned that the licenses of those clubs which indulge in such acts will be cancelled.

Attacks on fishermen: Contempt plea in Madras HC against officials

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 16, 2014, 00:44

A contempt petition has been filed in the Madras High Court Bench here against top officials, including the defence and foreign secretaries, for alleged attacks on Indian fishermen in the country`s territorial waters despite the government`s assurance about ensuring their safety.

Report on NGOs: Udayakumar moves HC against IB official

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 16, 2014, 00:28

Madras High Court on Tuesday issued a notice to the Union Home Secretary on a petition by anti- nuclear activist SP Udayakumar seeking action against an Intelligence Bureau official for allegedly leaking a "secret" document on foreign funding of NGOs with a view to maligning him.