Captain gives a pep talk

The biggest surprise, and perhaps a major pointer to things come in Tamilnadu politics, has been the good show by the fledgling DMDK in the civic byelections. NT Bureau has more. 

Ball-bearings case: NSA for 7 accused

In the ball-bearings case, the Q Branch Police has decided to invoke National Security Act (NSA) against the seven out of the 11 arrested who were lodged in Puzhal Central Prison. NT Bureau has more.

Man loses in by-poll, wife ends life

In a poll-related incident, a woman committed suicide by setting herself ablaze following her hubby's defeat in the re-election to Chennai Corporation Council. More details from NT Bureau.

Bitter pill for docs

A real-estate businessmen who had allegedly cheated government and private doctors to the tune of Rs 3.50 crore with the promise of building houses for them was arrested yesterday by the Central Crime Branch (CCB) of the city police. NT Bureau reports.

CM singles out Velu for special praise

Chief Minister Karunanidhi flagged off the Garib Rath weekly super-fast express between Chennai Central and Hazrat Nizamuddin and recalled that 60 years ago, people living in villages did not even know about Railways. NT Bureau reports.

Chief Secy discusses TN security situation

State's internal security situation, maintenance of essential services during natural calamities and welfare of retired and serving soldiers were discussed at the Civil Military Liaison conference here today. NT Bureau has details.

Spell out stand, Jaya tells CM

AIADMK general secretary J Jayalalithaa today urged  Chief Minister M Karunaidhi to spell out the plans of the government in getting the Cauvery Tribunal's final award implemented by the Cauvery Management Board (CMB) and the Cauvery Water Regulation Committee (CWRC). More details from NT Bureau.

The pimp and his patrons

After the sensational arrest of Kannada Prasad a few days back in Kodambakkam, the veritable can of worms has been opened.  The scale and the size of his sleaze operations are mind-boggling, reports G R Sindhu.

Helmet-wearing 'n hair-raising issues

The government has made helmet-wearing mandatory from 1 June, 2007, it has given rise to many  problems which once thought of would be a nightmare for motorists, writes Vijay Karthik.

The unmistakable rise of the DMDK

If the results to the Chennai Corporation bypolls reveal anything significant, it is the political crosscurrents that has propelled the steady rise and growth of actor politician Vijayakanth's Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK) as a major political force in Tamilnadu, says V Gangadharan.