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Rein in land sharks, HC tells Kerala
Coming down heavily on the state government, the Kerala High Court has asked it to immediately consider steps to regulate the conversion of paddy and wetlands for the construction of buildings.
Know Periyar flaws
The State Pollution Control Board move to set up a highly sensitive monitoring system - water quality monitoring station in the Periyar river is getting delayed following an error in the system imported from a US-based company.
Quota verdict puts Congress in a tight spot
Follow us:WhatsappFacebookTwitterTelegram.cls-1{fill:#4d4d4d;}.cls-2{fill:#fff;}Google NewsThe Congress government in the state will now have to face the inevitable - fighting the elections for the local bodies. The AP High Court issued a direction to the...
Quick! Send in the doctors sans medicines
Follow us:WhatsappFacebookTwitterTelegram.cls-1{fill:#4d4d4d;}.cls-2{fill:#fff;}Google NewsJunior doctors are again on the warpath in protest against mandatory rural service. The government would have us believe that our medical interns are trigger-happy...
Kochi Metro: Red tapism costing Rs. 40L per day
For each day that the Kochi Metro Rail project gets delayed, the cost of the project goes up by Rs 40 lakh, project head E Sreedharan said here on Tuesday.
Sri Lankan tourists follow travel advisory, stay indoors
The usually bustling Kenneth Lane in Egmore and the Thana Street in Purasawalkam were less crowded on Tuesday, thanks to the absence of Sri Lankan tourists, following a travel advisory by the Lankan Government against visiting Tamil Nadu.
Presidency polls: Cops on toes
Follow us:WhatsappFacebookTwitterTelegram.cls-1{fill:#4d4d4d;}.cls-2{fill:#fff;}Google News Having the college shut down right after the union elections might be a dampener for students of any college. But for students of the 172-year-old Presidency Colle...
Stella Maris Alumnus Meet on September 15
The Alumnae Association of Stella Maris College (AASMC) will be hosting its third alumnae reunion lunch on September 15 at the college campus. The alumnus of the institution are invited for the reunion lunch at their alma mater.
US: Judge orders sex change for murder convict
Robert Kosilek was born as a man but after receiving hormone treatments, he lives as a woman in an all-male prison.
Rains increase water levels in reservoirs feeding city
Heavy showers in the city and surrounding areas over the last two - three days have increased the water levels in the lakes and reservoirs that provide drinking water to Chennai.
2 kids die but mom survives suicide bid
Follow us:WhatsappFacebookTwitterTelegram.cls-1{fill:#4d4d4d;}.cls-2{fill:#fff;}Google NewsTwo children were found dead under suspicious circumstances at Shankarpally in Ranga Reddy district late on Monday night and their widowed mother was also found unc...
Surgeon drills through nine-year-olds mouth to reshape face
Follow us:WhatsappFacebookTwitterTelegram.cls-1{fill:#4d4d4d;}.cls-2{fill:#fff;}Google NewsLooking at nine-year-old Suhail Khan now, it is evident that his face isn’t what you would call ‘absolutely normal’. And yet, a while ago when he approached Dr S M...
Mamata blames doctors for not diagnosing dengue properly
Mamata urged the doctors to follow proper testing protocol and verification before issuing death certificates.
Hurricane remnants suspend play at US Open
The remnants of Hurricane Isaac dumped rain on the US Open forcing the suspension of play.
D'Ambrosio to replace Grosjean at Italian GP
Jerome d'Ambrosio will race for Lotus in the Italian Grand Prix this weekend in place of the suspended Romain Grosjean.
Air travel becomes costlier after fuel price hike
While Air India introduced the increased fuel surcharge on Tuesday, Jet Airways would raise it from Wednesday,