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AIADMK to contest forthcoming bypolls Chennai, Nov 20 : The opposition AIADMK General Secretary J Jayalalithaa today announced that her pary would contest the forthcoming bypolls to Vandavasi and Thiruchendur assembly constituencies.

With AIADMK back in fray, fierce tussle ahead in two bypolls Chennai, Nov 20 : The by-elections to two Assembly constituencies in Tamil Nadu on December 19 would witness a fierce tussle with opposition AIADMK deciding to contest and take on the ruling DMK in the bypoll.

Extension of police custody of priest rejected Kancheepuram, Nov 20 : A local court refused to extend the police custody of Devanthan (35), a priest accused of performing lewd acts with women devotees in the sanctom sanctorum of a temple and recording them on his mobile phone.

Chennai Port Trust detains ship Chennai, Nov 20 : The Chennai Port Trust (CPT) has detained a Malta-registered ship 'M V Garland' docked at the outer anchorage off the port, following an anonymous call that it was carrying radioactive materials.

Korean national denied permission to board Bangkok flight Chennai, Nov 20 : A Korean national was denied permission to board a Bangkok-bound flight after the authorities found him in a highly inebriated condition.

Nervous passenger complains of chest pain, forces flight to return Chennai, Nov 20 : A Colombo-bound Sri Lankan Airlines flight returned minutes after takeoff when a nervous passenger, undertaking the Haj pilgrimage, complained of chest pain.

FCCI demands 'Priority Industry' status for Film industry Chennai, Nov 20 : The two-day FICCI Media and Entertainment Business Conclave has recommended 'priority Industry' status for the Film Industry.

Jaya accuses CM of blaming Prabakaran for plight of Tamils Chennai, Nov 19 : Opposition AIADMK General Secretary J Jayalalithaa today accused Chief Minister M Karunanidhi of blaming LTTE Supremo V Prabakaran for the present plight of Lankan Tamils to cover up his own 'misdeeds' in the issue.

Court denies bail to William Heum, to stay in judicial custody Chennai, Nov 19: A Chennai court on Thursday dismissed the bail petition by William Heum, a Dutch national, who has been charged under the new IT Act for digital child pornography.

Fishermen claim 'Tsunami Scam,' want govt intervention Kancheepuram, Nov 19 : Several fishermen from Kovalam today submitted a memorandum to District Collector Santosh K Misra claiming to have been cheated of Rs 23 lakh by one Naryanan who promised to build houses for those left homeless by the 2004 Tsunami afer collecting Rs 10,000 from each affected family.

AIADMK demands withdrawal of Prohibitory Order in Pondy Puducherry, Nov 19 : Strongly criticising the Puducherry Government for clamping of Prohibitory Order under section 144 Crpc here, AIADMK State Secretary A Anbazhagan, MLA, today demanded that it be withdrawan forthwith.

Kite flying costs boy his life, HC upholds ban Chennai, Nov 19 : Despite police enforcing a strict ban on flying kites, the craze cost a 14-year-old boy his life at Royapuram Railway Cargo Area in North Chennai late last night.

Kannan takes oath as Rajya Sabha member Puducherry, Nov 19: Congress leader P Kannan, elected to the Rajya Sabha from the Union Territory of Puducherry, today took oath as the member of the Rajya Sabha.

Kids have brush with cops, criminals Chennai, Nov 19 : It was an unique experience for students belonging to more than 150 schools in Chennai City when they were taken on 'tour' of the police stations to get a feel of the law enforcement agency's working.

Madras High Court seeks action against officials in Nilgiri Chennai, Nov 19 : The Madras High Court Thursday asked the Tamil Nadu government to take action against officials in Nilgiri district who failed to stop the illegal stone quarries in the region, resulting in landslides during the recent rains that killed about 45 people.

Woman dies of H1N1 in Tamil Nadu Kanniyakumari, Tamil Nadu, Nov 19 : Swine flu claimed its latest victim in the district when Leela (47), a resident of Mulunguli, died at a hospital last evening.

TNLA activist, 9 others arrested: vehicles seized Cuddalore, Nov 19 : An activist of the banned Tamil Nadu Liberation Army(TNLA) and nine other notorious criminals, including two from Kerala, were arrested and several vehicles and lethal weapons seized from their possession in this district of Tamil Nadu today.

Man kills neighbour suspecting fidelity with his wife Chennai, Nov 19 : A middle-aged man was shot dead by a person suspecting that he was having extra marital relations with his wife near Wallajah in Vellore district of Tamil Nadu late last night.

Tension at airport as passenger throws tantrums Chennai, Nov 18: Tension prevailed at the Chennai Airport here this morning when a passenger scheduled to board a Jet Airways flight to Kochi threw tantrums during a security check and ran towards the runway as securitymen overpowered him.

Jaya urges PM to divest Union Minister Raja of Telecom portfolio Chennai, Nov 18 : AIADMK general secretary J Jayalalithaa today urged Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to divest Union Minister A Raja of the Telecom portfolio immediately to ensure a free and fair probe by the CBI into the Spectrum scam.

Karunanidhi urges Mamata to pay special attention to Tamil Nadu Chennai, Nov 18 : Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi today urged Railway Minister Mamata Banerjee to pay special attention to the State and sanction additional funds to the tune of Rs 461 crore for timely completion of various projects, including gauge conversions, doubling of lines and laying of new tracks.

Parliament session: AIADMK to raise spectrum, Mullaperiyar dam issues Chennai, Nov 18 : Tamil Nadu's major opposition party AIADMK plans to put the central ministers belonging to the ruling DMK on the mat by mainly raising issues handled by them during the winter session of parliament that begins Thursday, a party MP said Wednesday.

South India to be entertainment industry hub: Karunanidhi Chennai, Nov 18 : South India will emerge as a major hub of the Rs.584-billion (Rs.58,400-crore/$12-billion) Indian entertainment industry that is expected to touch Rs.105,200 billion by 2013, according to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi.

'Cinema Township' to be set up in Tamil Nadu Chennai, Nov 18 : Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi today said his vision was to make it the entertainment epicentre of the world and announced setting up of a 'Cinema Township' in the state.

Minister calls for debate Chennai, Nov 18 : Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Ambika Soni today called for a debate to put in place a mechanism to address the competing priorities of the right of Media and Industry to freedom of speech and expression and right and sensitivities of the civil society.

Aban Offshore to raise Rupees 697 cr via private placement Chennai, Nov 18 : City-based oil drilling company Aban Offshore Wednesday said it planned to raise Rupees 697.5 crore through the qualified institutional placement (QIP) route.

Information and Broadcasting Ministry to organise retrospective of Kamal Hassan's films Chennai, Nov 18 : Union Information and Broadcasting Ministry would organise a national retrospective of thespian Kamal Hassan's films in New Delhi next year for his completing golden jubilee in Indian cinema.

Video piracy, bane of Indian film industry: Ambika Soni Chennai, Nov 18 : Describing film and video piracy as one of the principal banes of the Indian film industry, Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Ambika Soni today said a conference of State Information Ministers would be held in New Delhi on December 9 to address the issue.

Kalaimamani, film awards to be given on Nov 28, Dec 8 Chennai, Nov 17 : The presentation of Tamil Nadu government's prestigious Kalaimamani Awards and Tamil Nadu Film Awards would be held in the city on November 28 and December 8, respectively.

M Karunanidhi blames Prabakaran for LTTE fall, plight of Tamils in SL Chennai, Nov 17 : In a surprising development, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi today squarely blamed Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) Supremo Velupillai Prabakaran for the fall of LTTE and the present sordid status of Tamils in Sri Lanka.

Samsung India launches split A/C line in TN facility Chennai, Nov 17 : Digital technology leader, Samsung India, today launched its Split Air Conditioner manufacturing line at its Sriperumbudur facility, about 40 km here.

Hyundai set to roll out small car Chennai, Nov 17 : Hyundai Motor India Limited is all set to roll out small car, marking its entry into the growing small car segment.

Security tightened at Kalpakkam nuclear installations Chennai, Nov 16 : Security has been beefed up at the Atomic Power Stations at Kalapkkam, about 70 km here, following reports that terror plot accused David C Headley, arrested by the FBI, had visited some states in India having nuclear installations.

Tamil Nadu to develop world class botanical garden Chennai, Nov 16 : Tamil Nadu Horticulture department today began work to develop a world class botanical garden and a horticulture research centre on 20 acres of land in the city, where Woodlands Drive-in Restaurant, city's landmark once stood.

Flood alert issued, people on Vaigai river banks asked to shift Chennai (Tamil Nadu), Nov 16 : A flood alert has been issued and people have been asked to be vigilant and move to safer locations here, after the Vaigal dam reached its full level due to continuous rains.

Tamil Nadu seeks to make its firecracker industry globally competitive Chennai, Nov 16 : With Tamil Nadu accounting for the lion's share of the country's firecracker production, the state government is planning to undertake a detailed study on measures to make the industry globally competitive.

Rainfall abates, Low Pressure moves away Chennai, Nov 16 : Rains abated in Chennai City, suburbs and other parts of Tamil Nadu, as the Low Pressure Area over the Gulf of Mannar in the South West moved Westwards and lay centred between Karnataka and Kerala.

Heavy rains continue to lash Tamil Nadu Chennai, Nov 16 : Heavy rains continue to lash Chennai, leaving commuters stranded and affecting normal life.

Temporary houses for landslide victims in Nilgiris: CM Chennai, Nov 16 : Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi today reviewed the relief operations in Nilgiris district ravaged by landslides and ordered building temporary houses at a cost of Rupees 70,000 each for all those who lost houses in the calamity.

Michelin Group MoU with Tamil Nadu, to invest Rupees 4,000 crore in tyre unit Chennai, Nov 16 : French tyre major, Michelin Group, today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Tamil Nadu Government for setting up a radial tyre manufacturing unit at Gummidipoondi, about 70 km from here, with an initial investment of Rupees 4,000 crore.

Michelin to invest Rupees 4,000 crore near Chennai Chennai, Nov 16 : French tyre major Michelin has signed an agreement with the Tamil Nadu government to set up a manufacturing facility on an investment of Rupees.4,000 crore spread over seven years.

Police look for temple priest's CDs Kancheepuram, Nov 16 : Police are on a look out for CDs containing objectionable scenes of a temple priest engaged in sex with women devotees in the sanctum sanctorum of the Sri Macheswarar Temple, near the bus stand.

Eminent ophthalmologist dead Chennai, Nov 16 : Eminent Ophthalmologist and Padma Bhushan Awardee Dr J Agarwal died here last night after brief a illness.

Prakash Raj gets divorce It looks like number of divorces amid South Indian actors would gradually overtake the number of hit films in 2009.

Rajnikanth's escapes car blast! Endhiran is almost there! The much-awaited Rajnikanth film is on the verge of completion of the tiresome long-term filming.

DMK-Cong ties strong, idealistic: Karunanidhi Chennai, Nov 15 : Putting at rest all speculation over the reported rift in ties, DMK President and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi today said relations between the DMK and Congress were strong and would continue so in the years to come.

Flight services to Salem resume after long gap Salem, Tamil Nadu, Nov 15: After a gap of 16 years, air services to this city resumed with Kingfisher Airlines operating a direct flight from Chennai.

Contact established with more missing Tamil Nadu fishermen Chennai, Nov 15 : The Tamil Nadu government and fishermen's associations were Sunday able to establish contact with six fishing boats out of the 16 that were untraceable after the Phyan cyclone in the Arabian Sea while the Indian Coast Guard continues its search operations.

Mullaperiyar issue destined to go to backburner: Jaya Chennai, Nov 15 : AIADMK General Secretary J Jayalalithaa today said the contentious Mullaperiyar dam issue was destined to go to the backburner in the wake of Supreme Court referring the case to a five-member Constitution Bench.

More rains in the offing, toll in Tamil Nadu mounts to 94 Chennai, Nov 15 : A fresh spell of rains under the influence of a Trough of Low Pressure claimed six more lives taking the toll in Tamil Nadu to 94, even as another trough has formed which is expected to bring more showers for the next 48 hours.

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