Chennai: Holding that breaching of contractual obligations by a few is no threat to public order and the public safety at large, Madras high court has quashed the preventive detention order passed by the then commissioner of police, A Arun, against realtor Santhosh Sharma.“We are more than satisfied that the ground case as well as…
Chennai: State govt has given a sovereign guarantee before Madras high court for temple funds invested in the Tamil Nadu Power Finance and Infrastructure Development Corporation (TNPFIDC).A vacation bench of Justices G R Swaminathan and V Lakshminarayanan had on Wednesday asked whether govt would extend the sovereign guarantee to the temple funds, similar to how…
M-sand unit near Tirusulam in Chennai Chennai: State govt has intensified its crackdown on illegal mining and quarrying activities across Tamil Nadu, leading to the temporary suspension of 67 stone quarries. A total of 469 vehicles involved in unauthorised mineral transportation have been seized and illegal mining at 78 locations has been detected. Tamil Nadu…
A 35-year-old man was arrested for stealing a mobile phone from a bystander sleeping outside the burns ward of Kilpauk Govt Medical College and Hospital (KMC) in Chennai. The stolen phone was recovered, and the accused was remanded in judicial custody. Chennai: A 35-year-old man was arrested for stealing a phone from a bystander sleeping…
Chennai: Trekking enthusiasts have two new locations to explore as Trek Tamil Nadu has added Vellore and Trichy to its destination list this season. The team has identified two routes in Pachamalai near Trichy, and two trails have been mapped surrounding Amirthi Zoo in Vellore. Both locations are popular among tourists and locals alike. The…
Bridge Green Upcycle critical mineral recovery plant, Gummidipoondi Balakrishnan Iyer, founder and CEO, Bridge Green Upcycle Bridge Green Upcycle critical mineral recovery plant, Gummidipoondi Balakrishnan Iyer, founder and CEO, Bridge Green Upcycle Bridge Green Upcycle critical mineral recovery plant, Gummidipoondi Chennai: US startup Bridge Green Upcycle has opened a critical mineral recovery plant for lithium-ion…
Ganesh Mani, CEO of Switch Mobility Chennai: Ashok Leyland’s EV arm, Switch Mobility, has turned profitable for the first time, posting a profit after tax of over Rs 100 crore in FY26. The milestone comes as the company emerged as a market leader in electric buses and the 2-4 tonne electric light commercial vehicle (e-LCV)…
GCC commissioner Sameeran inspects various projects at Royapuram Chennai: Dr G S Sameeran, Greater Chennai Corporation commissioner, on Friday inspected ongoing work on the pedestrian plaza along MC Road at Royapuram. He directed officials to expedite the project as it has been incomplete for more than a year due to long pending issues on relocating…
man kills his father in law Chennai: A 75-year-old man, Raji, of Thottikkalai village near Tiruvallur, was allegedly beaten to death with a stone by his son-in-law Ravindar, following a dispute over dowry demands and the harassment of his daughter. Police have registered a murder case and launched a search for the accused, who is…
M-sand unit near Tirusulam in Chennai Chennai: Tamil Nadu State Sand Lorry Owners Federation has urged state govt to introduce an E-Way Bill system for the mining sector, claiming the move could curb illegal transportation of minerals, eliminate corruption, and increase state revenue. They also wanted a manufactured sand (M-sand) policy to be formed for…
