Chennai: The state information commission has condemned non-appearance of a public information officer (PIO) of the revenue dept for hearing on an appeal without prior notice and non-compliance with its previous order. The commission also ordered 2,500 as compensation to the appellant.Granting one week to furnish the information sought under the RTI Act, the commission…
Chennai: District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has directed Saveetha Dental College and Hospital and Saveetha Medical College and Hospital to pay 7.1 lakh to a Chennai resident after a dental instrument slipped into her husband’s digestive tract during a root canal procedure in Aug 2025. Holding the hospitals guilty of medical negligence and deficiency in…
CHENNAI: A G Perarivalan, a life convict, who spent three decades in jail for his involvement in the assassination of former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi, enrolled as an advocate on Monday. He was released by the Supreme Court on May 18, 2022. After his release, he joined a private law college in Karnataka and completed…
Chennai: Johnson Lifts has acquired a majority stake in its joint venture with Japan’s Toshiba Elevator Corporation, marking a shift in control after a 14-year partnership and positioning the company for expansion in India’s premium elevator segment. The Chennai-based leading maker of elevators and escalators has raised its holding in Toshiba Johnson Elevators India (TJEI)…
Chennai: A clash broke out between two groups of inmates inside Puzhal central prison over distribution of ganja. A case has been registered against 12 prisoners.The incident occurred inside the remand block of the prison, where more than 4,000 inmates are lodged. According to authorities, one group of inmates was found to possess ganja. Another…
Chennai: Madras high court directed Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) and the state health department to conduct a comprehensive survey throughout the state within four weeks to identify hotspots of water stagnation and mosquito breeding.The first bench of Chief Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari and Justice G Arul Murugan directed GCC to ensure regular cleaning of drains,…
Chennai: Metasports Interactive, a mobile gaming company has raised $20 million in funding from London-based Metica to support the growth of its competitive multi-player cricket game.The capital will be deployed towards scaling marketing and user acquisition, as it targets the next phase of global expansion, the company said in a statement. The funding comes along…
Chennai: The skywalk across Grand Southern Trunk Road connecting Kilambakkam bus terminus and the newly constructed suburban railway station is expected to be completed and opened to the public in May. The work has overshot multiple deadlines, forcing commuters to continue darting across GST Road through high-speed traffic to reach the MTC and mofussil terminus.Officials…
Chennai: A lawyer has moved Madras high court alleging leakage of water in C P Pavala Vannan Subway in Saidapet. He alleged that two-wheeler riders and cyclists who use the subway face a lot of difficulties and hardship while passing through the subway. Admitting the petitionon Monday, Justice Abdul Quddhose directed the Southern Railway, Greater…
Chennai: A Greater Chennai Corporation waste segregation unit has been steadily eating up space on Sridevikuppam Main Road at Valasaravakkam, inconveniencing motorists and residents.Branching off from Arcot Road, the area houses small-scale industries, independent homes, gated communities and a TNHB plot. Waste segregation happens on the roadside and a portion adjoining the corner has been…
