Lawyers obstruct road, demand action against Police inspector
Madurai, Feb 9 : Members of the Madurai Bar Association staged a roadroko agitation in front of the District Court complex demanding departmental action against a police inspector, who allegedly beat up a lawyer during a recent vehicle check here today.

Gamesa to develop two wind farms in Tamil Nadu
Chennai, Feb 9 : The euro 3.6 billion turnover Spanish wind power group Gamesa is setting up two wind farms in Tamil Nadu with a total capacity of 135 MW, said a top company official.

Students must strive to bring about social change: Meira Kumar
Chennai, Feb 8 : Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar today exhorted students to guard against social evils like gender discrimination, dowry system, domestic violence and female foeticide.

100 DMK, Congress, BJP, MDMK volunteers held
Kanniakumari, Feb 8: More than 100 volunteers of the ruling DMK, its ally Congress and the opposition BJP and MDMK parties were arrested when they took out a rally demanding that all trains running between Thiruvananthapuram, Nagercoil and Kanniakumari must stop at Kuzhithurai railway station.

Independent team completes probe against legal luminary
Chennai, Feb 8 : An eight member Survey of India team, which had taken up independent investigation into the alleged land grabbing by Karnataka Chief Justice P D Dinakaran at Kaverirajapuram in Tiruvallur district of Tamil Nadu, today completed the investigation.

Tamil Nadu port projects to be completed in two years: Vasan
Chennai, Feb 8: The shipping ministry will extend all help for completion of two important port connectivity projects in Tamil Nadu, said Shipping Minister G.K. Vasan here Monday.

Two criminals shot dead in Tamil Nadu gunfight
Chennai, Feb 8 : Two criminals were shot dead here Monday after they attacked a police team that tried to nab them, authorities said.

7 TNEL employees injured in explosion
Vellore, Feb 8 : Seven employees of the Tamil Nadu Explosives Limited, including a Safety officer, were injured in an explosion this morning.

Karunanidhi donates 1,000 rare books to library
Chennai, Feb 8 : Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi today donated 1,000 rare books to the upcoming Anna Centenary Library, a world class public library being built by the state government at Kotturpuram.

ISRO will test liquid stage later this month: Radhakrishnan
Chennai, Feb 8 : After the successful static testing of Solid Propellant Booster Rocket Stage S-200 for GSLV Mk III Launch Vehicle at the spaceport of Sriharikota, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) would test the liquid stage (two liquid engines with 110 tonnes of propellants) at the Liquid Propulsion Centre at Mahendragiri in Tamil Nadu later this month.

Tamil Nadu Minister praises Rajini Fans Association
Tiruchirapalli, Feb 7 : Tamil Nadu Transport Minister K N Nehru today praised film actor Rajinikanth's Fans Association for their active involvement in social and community development activities.

Azhagiri to meet Meira Kumar on Tamil language issue
Chennai, Feb 7 : Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar today said she was happy that Union Chemicals and Fertilisers Minister and DMK MP M K Azhagari has expressed his desire to meet her on the issue of allowing him to speak in Tamil in Parliament.

World Tamils Protection Secretariat to be set up in Malaysia
Coimbatore, Feb 7 : The World Tamils Protection Conference today decided to set up a permanent World Tamils Protection Secretariat at Penang in Malaysia to protect the ten crore Tamilians living in 80 countries.

All terrorist activities kept at bay in Tamil Nadu: Stalin
Chennai, Feb 7 : All forms of terrorist activites were kept at bay in Tamil Nadu due to relentless preventive efforts taken by the police and the Intelligence wings, Deputy Chief Minister M K Stalin said today.

AIADMK leader shifted to Chennai hospital
Puducherry, Feb 7: AIADMK state secretary A Anbazhagan, MLA, who suffered a massive cardiac arrest here yesterday, was shifted to a hospital in Chennai this evening.

No story in 'Asal', only for Ajit's fans
By Aravindan DI, Film: "Asal"; Cast: Ajit Kumar, Bhavana, Sameera Reddy, Suresh, Prabhu and others; Director: Saran; Music Director: Bharadwaj; Rating: **

Jayaram apologises again, cases slapped on Seeman
Chennai, Feb 6 : Popular Tamil and Malayalam Film Actor Jayaram today tendered an apology for the second time for his remarks against Tamil women, even as police slapped cases against ''Naam Tamizhar'' Founder and Director Seeman in connection with last night's attack on the actor's house.

Tamil Nadu plea to Centre on upper ceiling for sugar prices
Chennai, Feb 6 : The Tamil Nadu Government today urged the Centre to impose an upper ceiling on the retail prices of some essential commodities like sugar and toor dal to bring down the escalating prices.

Mahe to get Ayurveda Medical College
Puducherry, Feb 6 : An Ayurveda Medical College would start functioning in Mahe Region of Puducherry from the next academic year, Puducherry Home and Health Minister E Valsaraj said here today.

Tamil Nadu Govt will upgrade 200 middle schools: Official
Tiruchirapalli, Feb 6 : The Tamil Nadu Government has decided to upgrade 200 middle schools as high schools in the state during the next academic year, according to M Kutralingam, Secretary, Education Department.

Yoga participant from Tamil Nadu dies during national event
Jagadhari, Feb 6 : A Yoga expert, hailing from Tamil Nadu, suddenly collapsed and died last evening during the National Yoga Championship being held in Khalsa College, Yamunanagar, police today said.

AIADMK MLA suffers heart attack
Puducherry,Feb 6: AIADMK State Secretary A Anbazhagan, MLA, today suffered a cardiac arrest and was admitted to the ICCU of the Government General Hospital here.

Big B hails Karunanidhi, calls him saviour
Chennai, Feb 6: In a grand spectacle laced with rich culturals by leading actors, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi was today feted by the Tamil Film Industry in the presence of Bollywood Superstar Amitabh Bachchan, who hailed him as the saviour of the Tamil film industry.

15 Sri Lankan fishermen apprehended
Chennai, Feb 6 : The Indian Coast Guard apprehended 15 Sri Lankan fishermen along with their three fishing vessels, when they were found fishing in Indian waters last evening.

Govt will consider to istall statue of Raja Raja Chozhan: Minister
Puducherry, Feb 6: The Centre would consider to install a statue of Raja Raja Chozhan, who constructed the big temple at Thanjavur inside the temple premises, according to Union Minister of State for Planning, Parliamentary Affairs and Culture V Narayansamy.

World Tamil meet starts in Chennai
Chennai, Feb. 6 : The two-day World Tamil protection conference commenced here on Saturday.

Chennai kid pulls 1,500 kilogram car for a record attempt
By Jaikumar, Chennai, Feb.6 : In a bid to enter record books, a six-year-old Malaysian-Indian boy wowed crowds at a Chennai beach on Friday by pulling a 1,500 kilogram car with eight passengers in it.

Forget and forgive Jayaram's comments, says Karunanidhi
Chennai, Feb 6: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi Saturday said people should "forget and forgive" Malayalam actor Jayaram's alleged derogatory remarks about Tamil women.

MDMK joins issue with TN CM on Mullaperiyar issue
Chennai, Feb 6 : Joining issue with Chief Minister M Karunanidhi on the Mullaperiyar issue, MDMK General Secretary Vaiko today reiterated his charge that Tamil Nadu Senior counsel K K Prasaran had betrayed the interest of the state, while arguing the case in Supreme Court and held the Chief Minister responsible for it.

TNCC President meets Rahul Gandhi
Chennai, Feb 6 : Tamil Nadu Congress Committee (TNCC) President K V Thangabalu today met Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi at the Airport and briefly discussed with him the party affairs in the state.

TNCC urges Ramesh not to take hasty decision on BT Brinjal
Chennai, Feb 6 : Tamil Nadu Congress Committee (TNCC) president K V Thangabalu today urged Union Minister for Environment Jairam Ramesh not to take any hasty decision on the BT Brinjal issue.

Student killed in school roof collapse
Kanchipuram, Feb 6 : A tenth standard student was crushed to death on the spot and five others injured when the roof of a school building, where they were sleeping after a special class, collapsed in the wee hours today at Cheyyur near Madurantakam in the district.

Karunanidhi condemns attack on Jayaram's house
Chennai, Feb 6 : Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi today condemned the attack on the residence of popular Malayalam and Tamil actor Jayaram for his remarks about Tamil women and said police would not remain mute spectators to such acts.

Student killed, 5 injured in building collapse
Kanchipuram, Feb 6 : A 10th standard student died on the spot and five students were injured when the roof of a school building collapsed at Cheyyar near here early today.

Protestors attack Jayaram's house for his comment on Tamil women
Chennai, Feb 5 : The house of popular actor Jayaram came under attack for his alleged disparaging televised remarks about Tamil women.

Jaya to lead agitation on enhanced price for sugarcane
Chennai, Feb 5 : Opposition AIADMK leader J Jayalalithaa will lead an agitation at Villuppuram on February 13 demanding enhanced procurement price for sugarcane farmers.

Tamil Conference will decide on WTPC: Penang DyCM
Coimbatore, Feb 5: Penang (Malaysia) Deputy Chief Minister Professor P Ramasamy today said the two-day World Tamil Protection Conference scheduled to begin here tomorrow will decide to set up World Tamil Protection Center (WTPC) for the safeguard of Tamilians living across the world.

Rebel AIADMK MLA meets TN CM
Chennai, Feb 5 : In an open revolt, AIADMK legislator L Radhakrishnan, representing Kovilpatti in Southern Tuticorin District, called on DMK leader and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi here this evening and pledged his support.

Students should not worry about fringe elements: Rahul
Puducherry, Feb 5 : Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi today said the student community need not worry about fringe elements who incite sectionalism.

HC orders on Nalini plea on Feb 10
Chennai, Feb 5 : The Madras High Court would pronounce its orders on February 10 on the telegram sent by Nalini, the life convict in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case, seeking to appear in person and argue her case for premature release.

IPPI: More than 70 lakh kids to be covered under second phase
Chennai, Feb 5 : More than 70 lakh kids below the age group of five would be covered during the second phase of Intensive Pulse Polio Immunisation (IPPI) programme in Tamil Nadu on February seven.

Tamil Nadu to have investment policy for auto sector
Chennai, Feb 5 : With investments by automobile units having a multiplier effect in job creation, the Tamil Nadu government will come out with a policy specially for the industry, Deputy Chief Minister M.K. Stalin said Friday.

Foreign investments flooding TN: Karunanidhi claims
Chennai, Feb 5 : Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi today said the state was at the forefront of attracting foreign investments constantly.

TNAA President seeks police protection following murder threat
Chennai, Feb 4 : Tamil Nadu Advocates Association (TNAA) President S Prabhakaran today sought police protection following a murder threat from a Madurai-based mercenary gang.