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…
Senior IPS officer Seema Aggarwal along with the Chennai Corporation School head master Madhavi. Chennai: Senior IPS officer Seema Aggarwal, a 1990-batch officer who introduced administrative reforms in police recruitment, public service delivery and fire services, will retire on June 30 after about 35 years in service. She has been given additional charge as chairperson…
Tamil Nadu Minister D. Sarathkumar has vehemently denied drug use allegations following the resurfacing of a two-year-old video CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu human resources management minister D Sarathkumar on Friday denied allegations of drug use after a two-year-old video resurfaced in social media, showing him arranging a powder-like substance on the surface of a mobile phone….
Four held for raping teen Chennai: A 17-year-old girl was gang raped by four men near Kundrathur on Thursday night.The victim had failed her Class XII examinations this year and had been attending coaching sessions at the school, ahead of supplementary exams, for the last month, police said. When she came home late and tired…
Police destroy 2.4 tonnes of seized ganja Chennai: The Chennai city police destroyed 2,449.37 kg of ganja seized in 784 narcotics cases, as part of its continued drive against drug trafficking. The seized ganja was incinerated at the GJ Multiclave India Private Limited at Thenmelpakkam in Chengalpet district on Thursday, in compliance of court orders.The…
“The coin is also used for commuting and remains prevalent, particularly in rural parts of India,” he said.Karthick Jonagadla, smallcase manager and MD & CEO of Quantace Research, said UPI has significantly reduced the need for cash in many parts of India, especially in cities and for routine payments. However, it has not eliminated the…
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: 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…
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…
