Pongal to be made Tamil New Year day: Karunanidhi
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  CHENNAI: Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi on Thursday said that an official announcement making the first of the Tamil month, Thai, (Pongal), the Tamil New Year day would be made in the near future.

Posted On :30/Dec/2009 7:03:34 PM
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Chennai Corporation area set to expand
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  The area under the Chennai Corporation limits is set to expand by over two times, with the State government issuing an order for merger of several neighbouring local bodies with it. It would be 426 sq km after the merger as against 174 sq km now.

Posted On :30/Dec/2009 6:44:49 PM
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