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TN fishermen have no fishing rights in Katchatheevu: Centre

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 1, 2014, 22:56

The islet of Katchatheevu in the Palk Strait is a sovereign property of Sri Lanka and the 1974 and 1976 agreements between India and Sri Lanka do not confer any fishing rights on fishermen from India, the Centre has told the Madras High Court.

BJP allies in TN urge Centre to rollback fuel price hike

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 1, 2014, 14:26

Two BJP allies in Tamil Nadu on Tuesday urged the NDA government to rollback the hike in fuel prices, saying it would impact the common man already reeling under the "burden" of rail fare hike, among others.

Chennai building collapse: Death toll rises to 32, three more rescued

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 1, 2014, 23:56

The toll in the multi-storeyed building collapse here rose to 32 while three lucky survivors were rescued on Tuesday nearly 70 hours after they were trapped under the debris.

J Jayalalithaa opposes fuel price hike

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 1, 2014, 00:23

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa on Monday opposed the latest revision in fuel prices, saying it has come as a `disappointment` to people who voted for BJP expecting a change from the `wrong` economic policies of the previous Congress-led UPA.

Steps being taken to set up Cauvery Management Board: Jaya

Last Updated: Monday, June 30, 2014, 21:23

Asserting that she has upheld the rights of Tamil Nadu in Cauvery issue by getting the final order of the inter-state water dispute tribunal published in central gazette, Chief Minister Jayalaithaa on Monday said steps were being taken to set up the Cauvery Management Board to give effect to the tribunal`s verdict.

Naidu meets victims of Chennai building collapse

Last Updated: Monday, June 30, 2014, 15:01

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu today met the victims of the building collapse incident in Chennai and promised to provide necessary medical care and relief on a "war-footing" for them.

Building collapse: Jayalalithaa enhances relief to victims from TN

Last Updated: Monday, June 30, 2014, 12:27

Tamil Nadu government on Monday enhanced the relief announced to the victims belonging to the state killed in a building collapse near suburban Porur.

Rosaiah congratulates scientist of ISRO

Last Updated: Monday, June 30, 2014, 11:48

Tamil Nadu and Karnataka Governor K Rosaiah today congratulated scientists of ISRO on the successful launch of PSLV C23 carrying SPOT-7 and four co-passenger space crafts from Canada, Germany and Singapore.

Jaya seeks diplomatic action for release of fishermen

Last Updated: Monday, June 30, 2014, 11:09

Seeking strong diplomatic action from the Centre for release of 28 Indian fishermen arrested by Sri Lankan Navy, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa on Monday said the Centre should "not" treat the IMBL with the island nation as a settled question, as it is a subject matter of litigation in the Supreme Court.

Chennai building collapse: 2 rescued, death toll rises to 20

Last Updated: Monday, June 30, 2014, 23:19

Nine more bodies were recovered today, taking the toll in the collapse of the under construction multi-storeyed building here to 20 while two persons were pulled out alive as the massive non-stop rescue efforts stretched into the third day.