NEWS AT A GLANCE
Chennai-Bangalore double-decker-train awaits statutory clearances
After several trial runs and fine-tunings the Chennai-Bangalore double-decker train services are ready for the passengers, but it could be possible only the train is given the statutory clearance.
Posted On :11/Mar/2013 12:18:24 PM
The playful, fun festival of Holi
The wonderful colourful festival of Holi falls on the 27th of this month. The festival is celebrated to usher in spring. This Hindu festival is predominantly celebrated in India and Nepal with pomp and splendour. The Hindu Diaspora around the world celebrates as well.
Posted On :11/Mar/2013 12:16:17 PM
Arulmigu Arunacahleswarar Thirukovil Maha Sivarathiri [Gallery]
The Maha Sivarathiri festival at the Thiruvannamalai Shri Arunachaleswarar temple was celebrated by more than a lakh of devotees participating in Laksharchana, Abhishekams to the main-deity and His consort Unnamalai Amman.
Posted On :11/Mar/2013 12:12:05 PM
Jaya says she will go to Court if Award not kept up
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa said that she would take legal recourse if the Cauvery Tribunal Award was not kept up.
Posted On :11/Mar/2013 11:28:31 AM
Sterilisation of stray dogs will be done in 15-zones
More than 1.5 lakh stray dog population in the Citys extended area will be soon taken up for birth control by performing sterilization (animal birth control), according to an official from the Chennai Corporation.
Posted On :11/Mar/2013 11:25:18 AM
Corporation to take steps to sterilize strays
The number of injuries caused by stray dogs has increased alarmingly in the city.
Posted On :11/Mar/2013 11:10:26 AM
Main accused in rape-case commits suicide
The main accused in the Dec 16 gang-rape case has committed suicide in Delhis Tihar Jail Monday morning.
Posted On :11/Mar/2013 10:49:25 AM
Bomb hoax call to Villupuram Engineering College
Bomb-detecting police squads began combing operations at the IFET Engineering College in Gengurampalayam, near Villupuram, following a anonymous phone call from Pondicherry.
Posted On :11/Mar/2013 10:46:14 AM
BHEL employees receive Puraskar Award in Delhi
As many as eight workers of the Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) serving from the Tiruchy Office, on Sunday received Puraskar Award, at a function organised in New Delhi specially to honour the employees working throughout India.
Posted On :11/Mar/2013 10:43:28 AM
Security beefed up around Kudankulam Plant
In the wake of threats by the People�s Movement Against Nuclear Energy, security has been beefed up around the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant.
Posted On :11/Mar/2013 10:41:28 AM
