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Plus two results announced in Pondy
Puducherry, May 22 : A slight one per cent increase was registered in the pass percentage in the plus two examination result published here today.

Medical check for traffic cops
Puducherry, May 22 : As many as 23 traffic police constables were subjected to a medical examination at the Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) here to find out whether they are suffering from any respiratory disorders and other health problems such as blood pressure, diabetes etc as ...

PETA's effort to encourage vegetarianism
Puducherry, May 21 :In a bid to encourage vegetarianism and prevent cruelty towards animals, members of the 'People for Ethical Treatment of Animals'(PETA) wearing a chicken costume will pedal a bicycle with baby dolls dangling by their feet from the cycle.

Planning for conservation of marine ecosysterm stressed
Puducherry, May 21: Puducherry Lt Governor Iqbal Singh today underlined the imperative need for long term planning of conservation and management of the large marine ecosystem.

2 die of diarrhoea in Pondy
Puducherry, May 21 : Two of the over 23 people from Kombakkam who were hospitalised following diarrhoea, died here today.

2 buses found burnt in Pondy
Puducherry, May 21 : Two buses of a private transport company here were found burnt this morning.

Jyoti Yatra' flagged off
Puducherry, May 20 : Union minister of state for prime minister's office V Narayansami today flagged off the 'Jyoti Yatra' on way to Rajiv Gandhi memorial at Sriperambadur on the eve of the former prime minister's 21st death anniversary.

Civil Services prelims held amidst tight security
Puducherry, May 20 : About 2,298 candidates appeared for the All India Civil Services Preliminary examination 2012 here, today.

Afghanistan one of many challenges facing India: Nirupama
Puducherry, May 19 : Indian Ambassador to the US Nirupama Rao today said the region faces many challenges and the difficult situation concerning Afghanistan is one of them as well as the menace of terrorism that is engulfing Pakistan and continues to target and endanger Indian citizens.

TMK partymen show black flags to Nirupama
Puducherry, May 19 : Twenty-nine volunteers of the Naam Tamizhar Katchi (NTK) were arrested when they attempted to show black flags to Nirupama Rao, Indian Ambassador to United States of America today.

Rao, Justice Venkatachaliah conferred with D Litt
Puducherry, May 19 : Indian Ambassador to the United States of America (USA) Nirupama Rao and former Chief Justice of India Justice M N Venkatachaliah were conferred honoris causa (Doctor of Letters) at the Pondicherry Central University today, on the occasion of its 22nd annual convocation.

MLA's supporters force workshop cancellation
Puducherry, May 18 : The issue of the name of an MLA missing from an invitation card forced the cancellation of a function here today.

Foundation stone for Convention Centre of Pondy Varsity laid
Puducherry, May 18 : Indian Ambassador to the United States Nirupama Rao today laid the foundation stone for the Rs 46 crore Silver Jubilee International Convention Centre of the Pondicherry Central University here.

Seminar on 'Transforming My Community' inaugurated
Puducherry, May 18: Puducherry Chief Secretary M Sathyavathi today inaugurated a three-day seminar on 'Transforming My Community: People Leading Sustainable Change' here.

Stage set for smooth conduct of prelims
Puducherry, May 18 : A total of 2298 candidates will appear for the All India Civil Service(Preliminary) 2012 here.

Stage set for smooth conduct of prelims
Puducherry, May 18 : A total of 2298 candidates will appear for the All India Civil Service(Preliminary) 2012 here.

Puducherry admin to write to JERC in corporatisation
Puducherry, May 18:The Puducherry administration would write to the Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission (JERC) against corporatisation of the Electricity department here as the government was not in favour of it, Minister for Power T Thyagarajan said here today.

N R Cong only gave a year of dark rule:AIADMK
Puducherry, May 17 : Alleging that the one year rule by the All India N R Congress in Puducherry was a 'dark period' in the history of the union territory, AIADMK state secretary A Anbazhagan (MLA) charged that the government should not continue in office considering the welfare of the people.

Final year MBBS student commits suicide in Pondy
Puducherry, May 17: A final year MBBS student of a private medical college at Ariyur, near here, allegedly committed suicide by hanging in her hostel room.

AINRC celebrates 1st anniversary of rule in Pondy
Puducherry, May 16 : The All India N R Congress (AINRC) here today celebrated the first anniversary of it's rule in the union territory of Puducherry.

Manikandan takes charge as PTDC Chairman
Puducherry, May 16 : Mr Vayyapuri Manikandan and Mr Balamurugan (both All India N R Congress activists) today assumed office as the Chairpersons of Puducherry Tourism Development Corporation (PTDC) and Puducherry BC and Minority Development Corporation respectively.

Rice mill owners picket Civil Supplies Dept office in Pondy
Puducherry, May 16 : Tension prevailed here as the owners of the modern rice mill here today picketed the office of Civil Supplies Department to protest the alleged harassment by the government.

Youth from Assam found dead at Pondy
Puducherry, May 13 : A youth hailing from Assam was found dead at Saidarapet near here last night.

JIPMER to go for complete modernisation
Puducherry, May 12 : Jawaharlal Institute of Post-Graduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER) has planned to go in for complete modernisation of the hospital under XII five-year plan(2012-17), JIPMER Director T S Ravikumar said here today.

Promotions in Puducherry administration
Puducherry, May 10: Mr Ragou, deputy secretary to the government (Law) has been promoted as secretary (Law) on ad-hoc basis till the post is filled up regular basis.

Agitation-Pondy AIADMK
Puducherry,May 4: Volunteers of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam,AIADMK, led by party secretary A Anbazhagan MLA today picketed the Thazildar's office here to protest the alleged discrimination in the provision of"Thane" cyclone relief here.

TN demand for more power will be considered favourably: Narayansamy
Puducherry, Apr 29 : Union Minister of State for Prime Minsiter's Office V Narayansamy today expressed hope that Prime Minister Manmohan Singh would favourably consider the demand of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalitha to allot more power to the state from the Koodankulam Nuclear Power Project ...

Cong has responsibility of protecting people: Vaithilingam
Puducherry, Apr 25 : Former Chief Minister and Leader of the Opposition V Vaithilingam today said the Congress has the responsibility of protecting the people of this Union Territory.

Exhibition on education
Puducherry, Apr 25 : The Labour Department of the territorial administration will orgnise an exhibition on education opportunities here from April 27 to June 6.

AIADMK urges govt to take steps to clear garbage
Puducherry, Apr 25 : AIADMK State Secretary A Anbazhagan, MLA, today urged the adminstration to take immediate steps to remove the piling garbage here, following the PMSPL keeping away from clearing the trash.