Azhagiri may get nod

In a major step towards redefining power equations in the party, the DMK seems to have made up its mind to elevate MK Azhagiri, elder son of Chief Minister and DMK president M Karunanidhi, as a RS member, and then if the situation is conducive, as Union Minister. More from NT Bureau.

Mad rush for engg course forms

Commotion prevailed for sometime at Anna University as there was a mad rush to buy the application forms for BE courses. The issue of applications commenced today. NT Bureau has more.

Fatal ride for woman

A 35-year-old woman riding a scooter was fatally knocked down by a speeding tanker lorry near suburban Thoraipakkam last night, police said. 
NT Bureau report.

Godman's son issues threat to mother, wife

The son of Godman Yagava Munnivar and his illicit lover, who allegedly issued a murder threat to his mother and wife who questioned him about his extra-marital affair, has been arrested by the police. NT Bureau reports.

Youth held for lover's suicide bid

A 21-year-old man was held, based on a complaint filed by his ladylove  after her bid to commit suicide failed, near Basin Bridge, here last night. NT Bureau has the details.

RS seat: Race hots up in TNCC

Senior leaders of TNCC are up in arms against AICC member in-charge of Tamilnadu affairs Veerappa Moily who is to be nominated as the Tamilnadu candidate for Rajya Sabha. More from NT Bureau.

'Expedite works'

Local Administration Minister M K Stalin today directed the officials to speed up road repair and flyover works in the Chennai Corporation limits. 
NT Bureau has the details.

Should T R Baalu out-Taliban  the Afghan Talibans?

An informal and clear indication has been given by the Madras High Court to the effect that no unilateral action should be taken either by T R Balu or by the Indian government in regard to the already planned wholesale destruction of the Rama Setu Bridge. An analytical write-up from V Sundaram.

Waylaying gangs target suburbs

Isolated areas in suburbs of Chennai have become an easy target for gang which waylay people. In all these cases, the victims were mostly women who were either returning home from work during late hours or early morning. G R Sindhu has the details.
 
 

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