Truck driver, his woman accomplice arrested Chennai: A woman is among two persons arrested on charges of sexually assaulting a girl from Mysuru on the pretext of getting her a job. The incident took place in Chennai and those arrested are 32-year-old Satish Kumar of Vellore and his accomplice 33-year-old Shakhila of Madipakkam. Both the…
Tamil actor Vijay floats political party
February 2, 2024‘Tamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam’ Chennai: Tamil actor ‘Thalapathy’ Vijay launched his political party named ‘Tamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK),’ ahead of Lok Sabha polls, here this morning. He made the announcement after his fan club, Vijay Makkal Iyakkam, gave a nod to formation of political party in a meeting held in Chennai last week. In a statement…
Actor-Politician ‘Captain’ Vijayakanth dies at 71
December 28, 2023Chennai: Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazgam (DMDK) Founder-Leader and popular yesteryear Tamil actor Vijayakanth died in Chennai today following an illness. He was 71. Earlier in the day, the party informed through a post on its official X handle that “Vijayakanth was admitted to a hospital and put on ventilator support after he complained of breathing…
Cyclone Michaung wreaks havoc in Chennai; moving to Andhra
December 5, 2023Tamil Nadu Government recently spent Rs. 4,000 crore on storm water drains Chennai: Cyclone Michaung is wreaking havoc in Chennai and its adjacent districts since yesterday, causing widespread disruptions due to incessant rainfall and flooding. The city saw power outages and internet disruptions, with heavy rains and strong winds persisting throughout the region. Today, the…
Former RBI Governor passes away
November 20, 2023Chennai: Former Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) S. Venkitaramanan passed away following brief illness yesterday. He was 92. He is survived by two daughters and their families. Venkitaramanan managed the affairs at the Central Bank when the country faced two major crisis — balance of payment crisis that led to the pledging…
City cricketer dies during match at Chennai
February 19, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: A cricketer from city reportedly collapsed while bowling during a match at Chennai and died on Friday (Feb. 17). The deceased cricketer is Lalith Kumar (38), a resident of Mandi Mohalla, who a part of Ghanchi Samaj cricket team, which had gone to Chennai. He leaves behind his wife, two children and a host…
Alliance Air to operate triweekly Mysuru-Chennai flight from Aug. 12
August 11, 2022Mysore/Mysuru: Alliance Air, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Indian Airlines and mainly operates domestic routes as part of the Government’s Regional Connectivity Scheme, has announced a direct flight service connecting Mysuru and Chennai thrice a week with effect from Aug. 12 (tomorrow). The operator will deploy a 70-seat aircraft to connect the two cities, and the…
‘Rajinikanth fine, don’t believe rumours’
October 29, 2021Chennai: “Thalaivar is fine. Don’t believe rumours,” is the first official statement from superstar Rajinikanth‘s team a day after the actor was admitted to the Kauvery Hospital in Chennai — “Thaivalar” or “Leader” is what fans call the actor. A voice message from Rajinikanth’s PR manager Riaz K. Ahmed dismissed media reports that the 70-year-old…
Leelavathi from Kodagu is TN SC/STs Commission Member
October 20, 2021Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has announced the appointment of former Madras High Court Judge Justice Sivakumar as the Chairperson of the newly-constituted State Commission for SC/STs. Punitha Pandian is the Vice-Chairperson, while Kumaradevan, Ezhil Elangovan, K.M. Leelavathi Dhanraj from Kakkabe in Kodagu, P. Elanchezian and K. Raghupathy are the Members and they…
Tri-weekly Indigo flight to Chennai from tomorrow
August 12, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: Indigo Airlines will operate between Mysuru-Chennai from Aug. 13 (tomorrow). This will be in addition to the already existing daily flight to Chennai and will cater to the growing demand for more flight services to Chennai. Mysuru-Kodagu MP Pratap Simha tweeted this morning that the flight has been introduced by Indigo Airlines and will…
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