Chennai TESO Strike Live Update
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The Tamil Nadu Transport Department has announced that the functioning of Metropolitan Government buses will not be affected due to the one-day strike called for by the TESO.
The Corporation has budgeted Rs. 10 crores to build 2 skywalks in T. Nagar and Parrys. The skywalks will enable pedestrians get from one place to another faster and without hinderance from Vehicular traffic.
Foreign aid for Kudankalam agitation?
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Throwing a new light to the Kudankalam agitation, the police have filed a case against one Ambika Sec. 102 CrPC which enables them to investigate fraudulent
Mini buses to ply in no-bus areas in May
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In good news for commuters, the Tamil Nadu government has announced that mini buses will ply in areas that cannot run regular buses.
Madhavaram bus terminus on hold
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The lookout for a new bus terminus to ease the traffic at Koyambedu goes on as the Madhavaram proposal has been put in the back seat for now. The CMDA (Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority) had identified two areas one in Velachery and one in Madhavaram to build new bus termini.
Chennai police have nabbed a gang of ganja smugglers and arrested them on Wednesday. Sriram, Kalaimaran and Sathish were caught by the force and they have given names of others after a round of questioning.
Simbu to join fasting students
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Reports say that Tamil actor Simbu will lend a supporting voice to the students of Dr. Ambedkar Law University who are on a fast
Air travellers from Chennai using the new airport terminal will have to pay a development charge of Rs 150 from April 1. Airport Authority officials indicate that operations at the new terminal may start from March 20.
Jaya to visit Vandalur Zoo today
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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa will visit Arignar Anna Zoological Park on Friday to christen seven tiger cubs. This is her maiden visit as Chief Minister. The last CM to visit the Zoo was M. Karunandhi in 1989.
Italian Ambassador cannot go home
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Standing by its decision to treat the case of the Italian marines seriously, the Union Home Ministry has alerted airports across the country to prevent the Italian Ambassador Daniel Mancini from leaving India.
Jaya named Tiger cubs in Vandaloor zoo
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Chief minister Ms.Jaylalithaa named seven tiger cubs, both white and Royal Bengal, at the Vandalur zoo on Friday.
Record Collection of Blood by Rotary
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The mega national blood donation drive captioned "bpositive" organized by Rotary International District 3230 on 13th February has collected record of 67,000 units all over India.
