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80 per cent polling in repoll in 2 Tamil Nadu stations

Last Updated: Sunday, May 11, 2014, 01:00

An average 80 per cent voting was registered on Saturday during the repolling held in one polling station each in Salem and Namakkal Lok Sabha constituencies.

In Theni district, relatives beat each other with broom to end differences

Last Updated: Saturday, May 10, 2014, 23:54

Relatives follow an unusual ritual of beating each other with broom at a century-old temple in this district during festivals to sweep away differences and unite the family.

Vice Admiral to visit Mandapam Coast Guard station

Last Updated: Saturday, May 10, 2014, 23:41

Vice Admiral Anurag GThapliyal, Director General of Coast Guard, will visit Mandapam CG station on May 13 to commission the new Hovercraft ACV H-195,and review the preparedness of the Coastguard and also take stock of the prevailing security situation in the Palk Bay and Gulf of Mannar.

Karuna hits back at Jaya over Mullaperiyar dam issue

Last Updated: Saturday, May 10, 2014, 15:44

In continuing war of words, DMK Chief M Karunanidhi on Saturday hit back at his arch rival and Chief Minister Jayalalithaa, accusing her of seeking to politicise the Mullaperiyar dam issue and asked her to focus on followup administrative actions to implement the Supreme Court order.

Jayalalithaa christens 6 tiger cubs

Last Updated: Saturday, May 10, 2014, 15:29

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa, an avid animal lover on Saturday christened five tiger cubs, including three white tigers, born at the famous Arignar Anna Zoological Park at Vandalur near here.

Tamil Nadu moves to raise Mullaperiyar dam water level

Last Updated: Saturday, May 10, 2014, 14:45

Officials from Tamil Nadu reached the Mullaperiyar dam site Saturday morning and started preparations for raising the water level to 142 feet.

Devotees throng Meenakshi temple for celestial wedding

Last Updated: Saturday, May 10, 2014, 12:48

Thousands of Devotees thronged the famous Sri Meenakshi temple here to witness the celestial wedding of Goddess Meenakshi with Lord Sundareswarar, chief attraction of the festival, performed on Saturday amidst chanting of Vedic hymns.

Two persons killed in attack by unidentified men in TN

Last Updated: Saturday, May 10, 2014, 11:48

Two persons were killed when unidentified persons attacked them at Marudhanallur village in Tamil Nadu last night, police said on Saturday.

Jayalalithaa doubtful if Centre would act on Mullaperiyar

Last Updated: Friday, May 9, 2014, 22:06

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa today said she was not sure if the Congress-led government at the Centre would act on the state`s plea seeking appointment of representatives to the Mullaperiyar monitoring panel as per a Supreme Court order.

Mullaperiyar Dam storage to increase under new government: Jayalalithaa

Last Updated: Friday, May 9, 2014, 21:11

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalaltihaa expressed her doubts about the centre setting up a committee to supervise increasing the Mullaperiyar Dam storage level and added the new government will take necessary action.