CHENNAI NEWS STORIES
AIMMK pays tribute to Maruthu brothers
The All India Moovendar Munnani Kazhagam (AIMMK) president Dr N Sethuraman paid floral tributes to the Maruthu brothers’ statue located at the Madurai Teppakulam.
AIADMK to stage a protest
AIADMK has decided to stage a demonstration in front of Tiruvannamalai Municipality office. Party statement said that this protest will happen on 27th of October.
Fitness center at Valsaravakkam
An exclusive women’s fitness studio by FitnessOne, Pink, was opened at Valsaravakkam, Chennai on 14th October, 2009.
500 college students from Tamil Nadu, removed 5 tonnes of plastic waste
About 500 boys and girls from 10 colleges and schools removed five tonnes of plastic waste and bottles from Bhavani Sagar, Sathyamangalam
Obesity Awareness Walk in Coimbatore
Inorder to increase the awareness level about obesity and its ill effects, walkathon was conducted in Coimbatore, nearly hundreds of enthusiasts participated.
Dr Smilez at Ashok Nagar
Dr Smilez a dental clinic of excellence is all set to open its new branch at Ashok Nagar. Happy Teeth Family Card also was launched during the inauguration of their new branch.
DASE thanks CM
DASE president Ravindranath on behalf of the association thanked the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Karunanidhi and the state health and family welfare minister M R K Paneerselvam for canceling the transfer orders of the DASE office bearers.
CPI Executive committee meet held
The State Executive Committee meeting of the Communist party of India (CPI) was held on Friday 23 October 2009 at the district party office, Jeeva Illam.
TNEB Pensioners Association’s maiden conference
The Tamil Nadu Electricity Board Pensioners Association’s maiden state level conference was orgranised at Chennai on Friday.
DMK to stage a public meeting
DMK is all set to stage a massive public meeting in Madurai to condemn the manner in which a Union Minister of State (Jairam Ramesh) conducted himself on the Mullaperiyar Dam issue.
Ponmudi criticizes Jayalalithaa
Higher Education Minister K. Ponmudy has criticized the AIADMK general secretary Jayalalithaa for creating a confrontation between DMK and congress in the Mullaperiyar issue.
Jaya asks Karuna to come out of UPA
AIADMK general secretary Jayalalithaa has asked the Tamil Nadu chief minister Karunanidhi...
PMK accepts DMK’s offer
Pattali Makkal Katchi(PMK) which has recently moved out of the AIADMK alliance has accepted Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi’s invitation to attend the World Tamil Classical Conference at Coimbatore in June 2010.
Green homes in Chennai from Vasavi
Vasavi Housing Infrastructure Ltd (VHIL) has launched ‘Anicham’ an eco-friendly green concept project with 54 apartments at Kelambakkam in the suburbs of Chennai.
Corporation plans 24-hour private security at the beautified Marina
Chennai Corporation has decided to outsource security personnel to protect the beautified Marina.
Launch of Dr. Smilez Advanced Dental Center at Ashok Nagar
Ex-Minister attacked by gangsters
Former Handloom and Textile minister in the 2006 DMK regime N K K P Raja and his wife, Uma were attacked by anonymous gangsters at their house at Kanjikoil during the wee hours on Wednesday.
TN protected from Maoists says DGP
The Police Commemoration Day ceremony was held today, this ceremony was observed to pay tribute to the police personnel who lost their lives while exercising their duty.
Karuna replies to Jaya
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi in response to a statement given by AIADMK general secretary J Jayalalithaa regarding the World Classical Tamil Conference said that there is no political motive involved in the conference.
TN’s new eco tourism policy
Tourism Secretary V. Irai Anbu said that they will announce a new eco-tourism policy for the state within 15 days.
1.86 lakh free gas connections to be supplied by Nov 15
Tamil Nadu Government is planning to give around 1.86 lakh free LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) connections for the beneficiaries by November 15, this year.
Pallikaranai grade separator to be launched in early Nov
A grade separator of 22 meters width and 1.2-metre-wide median constructed at the intersection of Pallavaram-Thoraipakkam Radial Road and Velachery Main Road has been completed.
Police recruitment in Chennai
Police recruitment for around 4000 vacancies in Group 2 services for both men and women for the year 2008-2009 will be held at Chennai Citi Centre on October 25.
VCK chief calls for demonstration
Viduthalali Chiruthaikal Katchi (VCK) president Thol Thirumavalavan demanded that the Rajapaksa brothers be tried for war crimes in the International Criminal Court.
AIADMK urges govt to compensate for fire accident victims
AIADMK president Jayalalithaa has asked the State Government to give Rs.3 lakh as compensation for the families of those killed in the fire in a cracker godown in Tiruvallur district.
A Deepavali without single cracker in Tirunelveli villages
Villagers adjacent to Koonthakulam bird sanctuary in Tirunelveli district celebrated Deepavali without firing a single cracker.
Seafood show in February
The 17th India International Seafood Show (IISS) is all set to take place in Chennai from February 19 to March 2, next year.
PMK to stage a protest on 26th October
PMK president has announced that he will lead the demonstration in Chennai against the Genetic Engineering Approval Committee
TN govt appoints special officer for Tamil Meet
Tamil Nadu government has appointed a special officer for the World Classical Tamil Conference.
Jayalalitha charges Mr Karunanidhi
AIADMK general secretary Ms Jayalalitha points that the DMK government had failed to stop neighbouring Kerala from going ahead with the survey for a new dam.
Coimbatore man developed coconut fibre-peeling machine
Coconut fibre-peeling machine, which can peel off over 500 coconuts within an hour, has been developed by a man in Coimbatore called Marimuthu.
CM calls all political parties to take part in Tamil conference
The ninth World Tamil conference will be held in Coimbatore from 24 June, 2010. The dates for the four-day international conference
NFIW stages candle lit demonstration
The National Federation of Indian Women (NFIW) staged a candle lit demonstration opposite the Memorial Hall, Chennai
Rack-type car parks – The trend of the future
Every city around the world is facing acute scarcity of car parking space. With more and more cars hitting the roads
Nagabharna award to be presented
The Nagabharna Arts Foundation will organize a function in honor of Dr.Vempati Chinna Sathyam to mark his 81st birthday.
Korean film festival in Chennai
A Korean film festival will be held at the South Indian Film Chamber Theatre, no. 606 Anna Salai from October 19 to 22.
Trade fair will start from December 15
The Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation (TTDC) will host the annual trade fair at the Island Grounds from December 15.
Anna University and BSNL shake hands
Anna University and BSNL (Tamil Nadu circle) has joined hands to impart training in mobile communication.
Election Commission to implement new software to eradicate duplication
Tamil Nadu Chief Electoral Officer Naresh Gupta and Karanataka’s chief electoral officer C. S. Suranjana had a meeting yesterday at Krishnagiri.
Samathuvapurams will usher in classless society, says Minister
Tamil Nadu Agriculture Minister Veerapandi S. Arumugam has said that Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi has established samathuvapuram
TN government focuses on schools for environmental awareness
Tamil Nadu School Education Minister, Thangam Thennarasu has said that schools across the state will put some extra and systematic efforts on environmental awareness.
Holy dip of 'Thulasthanam' on October 18
The first day of Tamil month 'Aipasi', known as 'Thula', on October 18, more than hundreds of devotees from various parts
Pearson test of English Academy launch – Images
All-party team should have been sent: Jayalalithaa
The AIADMK general secretary Jayalalithaa has said that the Tamil Nadu government sending a team of MPs to Sri-Lanka is an eye-wash.
Rahul ’s impact on Tamil Nadu youth
Congress officials informed that the membership drive for the party’s state youth wing started by Rahul Gandhi has received a massive response in Tamil Nadu.
Action against those found taking treatment for swine flu at home
The Tamil Nadu government has banned home quarantine of H1N1 patients.
PMK quitting no loss to AIADMK: Jayalalithaa
AIADMK general secretary Jayalalithaa has said that her party doesn’t lose anything even after the quitting of PMK.
Azhagiri at SICCI 99th Annual General Meeting -Images
Volvo Ocean Race in Chennai for the first time
Volvo India International Regatta to be held for the first time in Chennai waters in the Bay of Bengal from Nov 1-8 with 12 countries participating, including India.
Bharti announces Smart Health insurance policy
Growing health care expenses are pushing people towards health insurance schemes.
Dharmapuri Medical College given approval
Dharmapuri Medical College has been given approval by the Central Government and this has been welcomed by the Doctors’ Association for Social Equality (DASE).
Bharti AXA's Smart Health-High launch - images
DASE places demands before Health Minister
The Doctors’ Association for Social Equality (DASE) officer bearers met the Tamil Nadu Health and Family welfare minister
Stalin opens raw water pumping station in Poondi
Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has inaugurated a raw water pumping station in Poondi.
Rajini says he is very angry
The arrest of actress Bhuvaneshwari, charged with involving in flesh trade, has created a ruckus in the film industry.
Two State Ministers for national meet: TN govt
Tamil Nadu government has announced that two ministers from Tamil Nadu will take part in the inaugural conference of State Ministers of Food Processing Industries in New Delhi.
Three schoolgirls commit suicide
Three girls have committed suicide yesterday due to their poor performance in exams. All were separate incidents.