Tamilnadu
Three arrested for stealing idols worth Rs 30 lakh
By chennaivision at 25 July, 2009, 9:37 am
Chennai, The Idol Wing-CID of the Tamil Nadu Police has arrested three people and seized four Panchaloha idols, valued at over Rs 30 lakh from them.
Talking to newspersons here today, Economic Offences Wing DGP Thilakavathy said the idols of Lord Rama, his consort Sita, Lakshmana and Hanuman were stolen from a temple at [...]
UN must ameliorate sufferings of Lankan Tamils:SLTPC
By chennaivision at 25 July, 2009, 9:36 am
Chennai, The Sri Lankan Tamils Protection Committee (SLTPC) today held a demonstration highlighting the pathetic condition of about three lakh Lankan Tamils housed in Mulveli camps and demanded that the United Nations take responsibility for their protection.
Holding the portraits of LTTE leader Velupillai Prabakaran, hundreds of men and women joined the protest [...]
TN CM silent on AIADMK boycott
By chennaivision at 25 July, 2009, 9:29 am
Chennai, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK President M Karunanidhi today declined to comment on AIADMK’s decision to boycott the August 18 by-elections to five Assembly constituencies in the state.
”I have nothing to say…I do not want to say anything,” the Chief Minister said when asked about the decision taken by the [...]
DPOs should follow Dowry Prohibition Rules strictly: HC
By chennaivision at 22 July, 2009, 7:09 pm
Chennai, The Madras High Court has made it clear that Dowry Prohibition Officers (DPOs) should ensure full compliance with the rule in the Tamil Nadu Dowry Prohibition Rules which makes it mandatory on their part to conduct surprise checks and discreet enquiries and take appropriate action.
A Division Bench comprising Chief Justice H L Gokhale and [...]
Tourist spot: Dist seeks government approval
By chennaivision at 22 July, 2009, 2:39 pm
Peramabalur, The Perambalur district administration has sent a proposal to the state government, seeking approval for making the Mayilootru waterfalls area in Ladapuram panchayat as a tourist spot, according to District Collector M Vijayakumar.
In a press release here today, he said the forest department had prepared a draft plan for this project, costing Rs one [...]
UGC sanctions Rs 13.4 cr to Bharathidasan University
By chennaivision at 22 July, 2009, 12:04 pm
Tiruchirapalli, The University Grants Commission (UGC) has sanctioned Rs 13.4 crore to the Bharathidasan University, according to University Vice-Chancellor Ponna Vaikko.
Talking to newspersons here yesterday Mr Vaikko said, the grant was sanctioned based on a recommendation by a six-member expert committee, headed by K Sidappa, former Vice-Chancellor of Bangalore University, who had [...]
Don’t praise me sky high: Karuna tells DMK members, allies
By chennaivision at 22 July, 2009, 10:15 am
Chennai, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi today advised members of the ruling DMK and its allies to avoid sycophancy while placing their requests.
The Chief Minister made this clear in the assembly, when Mr P N Periannan (DMK), representing Pennagaram constituency, hailed Mr Karunanidhi as the hero of ‘Golden rule’ in the [...]
Amjad Ali Khan condoles death of Gangubai
By chennaivision at 22 July, 2009, 10:13 am
Chennai, Noted sarod player Ustad Amjad Ali Khan today condoled the death of classical music maestro Gangubai Hangal.
In a statment here, he said, ”It is indeed a very sad moment for the world of Indian classical music to have lost one of its great representatives.” ”I have shared some memorable moments with Ms [...]
Train services restored
By chennaivision at 22 July, 2009, 10:10 am
Hubli, Train Services, suspended between Tinaighat and Castel Rock in Hubli Division of South Western Railway (SWR) due to landslide, were restored today.
The Hazrat Nizamuddin-Vasco-da-Gama Goa Express and the Vasco-da-Gama-Hazrat Nizamuddin Goa Express would run as per schedule.
The Chennai-Vasco-da-Gama Weekly Express empty rake, which is available at Hubli, would run as [...]
TN to face financial crisis due to global recession:Minister
By chennaivision at 22 July, 2009, 10:04 am
Chennai, Tamil Nadu would face a tight financial position during 2009-10 as there is likely to be a fall in revenue due to global recession, Finance Minister K Anbazhagan told the Assembly today.
Replying to the debate on the demand for grants for the year 2009-10, he said the government was likely to face [...]
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