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Jayalalithaa sanctions Rs 6.12 cr for restoring amenities in shrines

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 22, 2014, 15:29

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa on Wednesday sanctioned Rs 6.12 crore and ordered upgrading basic amenities and carrying out restoration work in temples and at the Iraniyal palace in Kanyakumari District.

15,000 police on duty ahead of Babri Masjid demolition day

Last Updated: Monday, December 2, 2013, 19:54

About 15,000 police have been deployed on security duty in the southern districts of Tamil Nadu, ahead of Babri Masjid Demolition day falling on December 6, officials said.

18 fishermen arrive in Chennai after surviving Cyclone Phailin

Last Updated: Thursday, October 17, 2013, 08:08

Eighteen Tamil Nadu fishermen, who swam to safety after being caught at sea by cyclone `Phailin`, arrived in Chennai.

Capacity of rockets could increase if PSLN comes in TN

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 9, 2013, 21:00

Capacity of rockets could increase if a Polar Satellite Launch Station (PSLN) was established in Kanyakumari or Tirunelveli districts of Tamil Nadu, which were close to the Equator, a former ISRO scientist said.

Couple surrender in connection with murder in Chennai

Last Updated: Saturday, September 28, 2013, 16:59

A husband and wife on Saturday surrendered before the police here in connection with the recent murder of a doctor in Chennai.

Bogie of express train derails in AP, no one hurt

Last Updated: Sunday, September 22, 2013, 14:45

A bogie of Kanyakumari-Howrah Express derailed in the wee hours on Sunday when a cattle herd strayed on railway track near Kavali station.

Tamil Nadu to take policy decision on mineral mining

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 17, 2013, 16:02

Jayalalithaa said a special team will survey 71 mines in these districts to see whether the leasers have committed any irregularities.

School authorities told by HC to pay salary to teacher

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 28, 2013, 19:16

The Madras High Court has directed school education authorities to pay salary to a teacher from August 2012 as he was not absorbed by any other school after closure of the institution he had worked in Kanyakumari district.

Beach sand mining would impact India`s nuclear-power plans: Activists

Last Updated: Thursday, August 8, 2013, 18:45

Quarrying on beaches in Tamil Nadu`s Tuticorin, Tirunelvelli and Kanyakumari districts would impact India`s nuclear power programme as the sands contain many atomic minerals, say activists.

HC declines to quash case against college heads

Last Updated: Tuesday, May 21, 2013, 14:41

Two heads of an engineering college in Tamil Nadu are in trouble with the Madras High Court rejecting their plea to quash a chargesheet filed against them.

Anti-Kudankulam protestors lay siege to sea

Last Updated: Monday, October 8, 2012, 08:30

Opposing the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project, people belonging to various walks of life began a protest at the sea near the atomic power plant.

Abducted woman lecturer rescued

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 22, 2012, 20:29

A 28-year-old woman lecturer from Chennai, who was reportedly abducted by a five-member gang from her house in Kanyakumari district was today rescued.