Chennai
India vs England: BCCI Likely to Allow 50 Percent Crowd Attendance for England Series
The BCCI brass is contemplating allowing 50% crowd attendance at both Chepauk and the Motera Stadium during India’s upcoming four Test matches vs England.
From 12 Bed Hospital to India's Top Oncology Unit, How Dr V Shanta Helped Establish Cancer Institute
Dr Shanta's work in cancer care study won her several awards, including the Magsaysay Award, Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Vibhushan.
Covid-19: Tamil Nadu Schools to Reopen for Classes 10, 12 Tomorrow, Health Dept Orders Screening Students, Faculty
Also, the Directorate of Public Health and Preventive Medicine mandated cleaning of school premises by local body/school management besides the creation of sufficient hand washing facilities and following the SOPs without any deviation.
RBI Remains Steadfast to Take Any Further Measures to Support Growth: Das
Delivering the 39th Palkhivala Memorial Lecture, the governor said the principal objective during the pandemic period was to support economic activity; and looking back, it is evident that policies of the RBI have helped in easing the severity of the econ...
On Pongal Eve, 700 Sanitation Workers and Covid-Warriors Sacked Without Notice in TN
The incident has caused political pushback from the opposition with the DMK MP Kanimozhi lashing out at the Edapadi Palaniswami government in Tamil Nadu for the unceremonious termination ahead of Pongal.
Three YouTubers Arrested in Chennai After Video of Woman Talking About Sex, Alcohol Goes Viral
Police say they arrested three YouTubers, Dinesh, the owner of the channel; VJ Asen Badshah; and cameraperson Ajay Babu based on complaints from people. The charges against them are of public obscenity and sexual harassment.
Heavy Rains Lash Chennai, Neigbouring Districts Surplus from Reservoirs Let Out
The incessant rains, which returned to the city after a break of several weeks, led to water logging in many roads and motorists and officegoers faced a tough time reaching their destinations.
Chennai's Luxury Hotel ITC Grand Chola Turns Covid-19 Hotspot; 85 Test Positive
Following this, the Greater Chennai Corporation has been instructed to carry out saturation testing of all the guests at the hotel, Health Secretary J Radhakrishnan said.
Chennai Airport Employee, Passenger from Dubai Held for Gold Smuggling
They said the security personnel found that the passenger, Niyamatullah Hadi, was behaving in a suspicious manner as he entered a bathroom located in the airport terminal soon after 8 AM.
AR Rahman's Mother Passes Away, Composer Shares Moving Post on Social Media
Oscar winning music composer AR Rahman's mother Kareema Begum has passed away in Chennai.
Inspired by Freedom Fighter Subramanya Bharathiyar, Centre Keen to Ensure Women-led Development: PM
He was virtually addressing the International Bharathi Festival to mark the 138th anniversary of the famous poet, hailed as Mahakavi.
DMK-led Bloc Extends Support to Farmers' Call for Bharat Bandh, Says Demand for Farm Laws Repeal Justified
The M K Stalin led grouping appealed to farmers' unions, traders' bodies, government employees' associations, labour unions and others in the state to extend "grand support" to the bandh and make it a success on Tuesday.
Ex-IAS Officer Santhosh Babu Joins Haasan's MNM, Alleges Pressure During Stint as IT Secy in TN Govt
The 52-year-old officer had voluntarily retired from service in August after helming the TN Fibrenet Corporation between 2018-19 in his capacity as principal secretary, IT department.
Kalpakkam Nuclear Power Complex in Tamil Nadu Geared to Meet Cyclone Nivar
The Kalpakkam complex about 70 km from here houses various nuclear facilities of IGCAR, NPCIL, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) and the fast breeder reactor company Bharatiya Nabhikiya Vidyut Nigam Ltd (Bhavini).
Slight Increase in Gold and Silver Prices Today; Check Rates in Your City
For purchasing 10 grams of 22-carat gold, Rs 49,840 is required on November 21 while 10 grams of 24-carat gold can be bought at Rs 50,840 on Saturday.
27-Year-Old Tamil TV Journalist Killed by 4 in Chennai, Say Police
The journalist, J Moses, a resident of a suburban locality, stepped out of his house on being requested by an acquaintance, an adolescent, and when he reached a nearby spot, three men joined them.