The politics of pathaneer: Why a cool drink in Tamil Nadu is in hot water | Chennai News – The Times of India
Every time summer comes around, a large number of people in Tamil Nadu turn to pathaneer, seen as one of the healthiest, most natural, and traditional cooling drinks. However, despite its wide consumption, its extraction is caught in red tape.A recent debate in the Tamil Nadu assembly between Speaker M Appavu and minister for khadi and More...
Min joins issue with Guv for comments on dalit students – The Times of India
Chennai: Governor R N Ravion Monday said more than half of dalit students in govt high schools in the state cannot read a Class II book. Higher education minister Govi Chezhiaan hit back, accusing More...
Thilagabama should resign: PMK gen secy – The Times of India
Chennai: PMK general secretary Vadivel Ravanan on Monday condemned party treasurer Thilagabama for accusing party founder S Ramadoss of undermining democracy within the organisation. He demanded More...
Tamil Nadu needs more nursing colleges, nurses – The Times of India
Status: Not ApprovedChennai: Tamil Nadu, like many other parts of the country, is desperately in need of more nurses – the workhorses that hold the rickety healthcare system together. With a population More...
Cops seize 2kg of cocaine, 2nd largest drug haul in a year | Chennai News – The Times of India
Chennai: An NGO volunteer who went to remove plastic waste from a beach and chanced upon a parcel that was found to contain cocaine was on Monday arrested as part of what police said was the second More...
Madipakkam residents raise stink over sewage – The Times of India
Chennai: Ramalinga Nagar First Extension and Cauvery Nagar areas in Madipakkam are battling health hazards and a stench caused by sewage overflow on streets and reverse flow into homes. Sewage overflowing More...
Swadeshi scientist’s gift to Kovai’s tribal women: Self-reliance – The Times of India
Over the past decade, women from tribal villages around Anaikatti in Coimbatore, once marginalised, have taken centre stage as entrepreneurs. Earning between ₹8,000 and ₹15,000 a month, they More...
Train services unaffected despite technical snag at Chennai airport metro | Chennai News – The Times of India
CHENNAI: A technical snag was reported on platform one of the Airport Metro station on Monday afternoon. However, Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) said the issue was resolved within an hour and More...
Tamil Nadu trucks should not enter Karnataka in view of strike: Association | Chennai News – The Times of India
SALEM: Trucks from Tamil Nadu should refrain from entering Karnataka in view of an indefinite strike by truckers in that state starting midnight on Monday, Federation of Tamil Nadu Lorry Owners’ More...
I am still part of DMK alliance despite differences: Tamizhaga Vazhvurimai Katchi leader Velmurugan | Chennai News – The Times of India
CHENNAI: Despite differences with the DMK due to the assembly proceedings, Tamizhaga Vazhvurimai Katchi (TVK) founder T Velmurugan said on Monday that he is still part of the DMK alliance. Speaking More...