Govt cancels tenders to study privatisation of waste mgmt in 12 corpns Chennai: The TVK govt has withdrawn its tenders to study outsourcing solid waste management operations in 12 corporations across the state, following political backlash from its allies. The tenders were floated last week for a detailed feasibility report for the 12 corporations for…
Woman dies after panic over monkey attack at Kalugumalai Temple hilltop in Tamil Nadu. TUTICORIN: A 24-year-old woman, who got married a month ago, died after falling off the hilltop of the Kalugumalai Ucchi Pillayar temple on Friday evening in the Tuticorin district.The deceased was identified as Anitha, 24, wife of Suresh, an abroad worker…
Tamil Nadu govt to withdraw SC appeal against ED inspections at Tasmac HQ (File Photo). CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu govt has decided to withdraw its appeal in the Supreme Court against inspections by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) at Tasmac headquarters, multiple sources have told TOI.“Tamil Nadu govt has decided to withdraw the appeal as the ED…
Tamil cinema titan K Bhagyaraj passes away at 73 (File Photo). CHENNAI: Two weeks after the death of his mentor K Bharathiraja, Tamil cinema lost its one-man studio — a titan, K Bhagyaraj on Saturday.The director, actor, screenwriter, composer and novelist, who was 73, was brought unconscious to Apollo Hospitals, where doctors declared him dead.Born…
Chennai: Tiruvallur police on Friday arrested the labour contractor accused of recruiting minor workers with forged identity documents for the seafood processing factory where an ammonia gas leak killed 14 workers earlier this week. A total of four people have been arrested in the case so far. The arrested man, identified as Suresh, recruited guest…
Chennai: City traffic police have announced traffic diversions on L B Road from Saturday in view of underground metro rail construction work.The stretch between Indian Oil Petrol Bunk signal junction and L B Road-M G Road junction will remain closed to traffic from June 27. Buses and other heavy vehicles travelling from Thiruvanmiyur towards Thiru…
Robber stealing valuable things from the house Chennai: A 41-year-old private company employee was blackmailed and robbed by two transgender persons who secretly recorded him on their mobile phones in Selaiyur. The accused made off with six sovereigns of gold jewellery and Rs 60,000 in cash.The victim, Rakesh, a resident of Puthur village near Mappedu,…
Omjasvin.MD@timesofindia.comThe state’s Secretariat is buckling under mounting footfalls, haphazardly parked vehicles, absence of washrooms and drinking water facilities, besides poor canteens.With scores now coming to greet the new chief minister and ministers, the corridors are packed to the rafters. Officials say the daily footfall at the complex located on the 400-year-old Fort St George campus,…
Chennai/Trichy:DMK chief MK Stalin is facing growing pressure from the party leaders to contest the upcoming Trichy East by-poll to enable his return to the Tamil Nadu assembly.Stalin has indicated that such a proposal was under consideration, though the party has not finalised the plan. “No decision has been taken in this regard. Will let…
Chennai: Taiwan-based electronics manufacturing company Hon Hai Technology Group (Foxconn) has made an investment of $37.2 million (approx Rs 350 crore) into its India arm, Foxconn Hon Hai Technology India Mega Development.The investment was made through its Singapore-based subsidiary, Foxconn Singapore, by acquiring 351.7 million additional units at Rs 10 per share, it informed exchange…
