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Nurse found murdered Kancheepuram, Nov 7 : A nurse working in a private hospital, was found murdered with her throat slit, near Chengalpattu bypass road in Kancheepuram district of Tamil Nadu today.

Torrential rains continue to batter South Tamil Nadu Madurai, Nov 7 : Even though the torrential North East monsoon rains continued to batter several parts of Tamil Nadu for the fifth consecutive day today, it brought cheers to farming community, as major reservoirs, tanks and other bodies are fast filling up in southern districts of the state.

Rains helps to improve storage level in reservoirs Chennai, Nov 7 : The incessant rains during the current spell of north-east monsoon has helped to improve the storage level in four reservoirs on the outskirts of the city, which cater to the drinking water needs of the city.

New low pressure to bring more rains; life crippled Chennai, Nov 7 : Continuous rains since last night battered the city, its suburbs and several parts of Tamil Nadu throwing normal life out of gear, even as Chief Minister M Karunanidhi chaired a meeting with officials on the steps to be taken to tackle the fury of North-east monsoon.

Mettur water level 76.170 ft Tiruchirapalli, Nov 7 : The discharge from the Mettur reservoir would remain suspended as the rains continued in the delta region and tail-end areas of the cauvery basin.

Jaya's demand improper: Tamil Nadu CM Coimbatore, Nov 6 : Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi today described AIADMK General Secretary and Leader of the Opposition J Jayalalithaa's demand for action on High Court order in the police-lawyer clash as inappropriate and improper as the court had not charged the government, the Chief Minister or any top official.

Stalin ask officials to undertake rain relief works Chennai, Nov 6 : Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister M K Stalin today held a high-level meeting and discussed with officials the pre-cautionary steps to be taken to prevent rain-related mishaps and undertake relief and rescue works in the affected areas.

Centre's order on sugarcane price has confused farmers: Jaya Chennai, Nov 6 : Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa today said the Centre's recent order, revising the Minimum Price for sugarcane to Fair and Remunerative Price has confused the farmers and urged the state government to continue to pay the state supportive price over and above the price fixed by the Centre.

AIADMK fast for fulfilment of TASMAC employees demands Chennai, Nov 6 : The Opposition AIADMK would observe a day's fast in the city tomorrow to urge the Tamil Nadu government to concede the demands of TASMAC employees.

Heavy rains in Tamil Nadu claim 13 lives Chennai, Nov 6 : Heavy rains lashing Tamil Nadu for the past few days have thrown life out of gear in most parts of the state and claimed 13 lives.

Jayalalithaa criticises sugarcane pricing policy Chennai, Nov 6: AIADMK general secretary J. Jayalalithaa Friday criticised the central government's sugar cane policy and asked the Tamil Nadu government to clarify its position on the cane procurement price in the state.

Bootlegger, 7 others attacked with bombs, sickles Kancheepuram, Nov 6 : A bootlegger, his two brothers and five of his friends were seriously injured when a group of mercenaries hurled country-made bombs and attacked them with sickles at Cholavaram here today.

Tamil Nadu seeks more rice for PDS from Centre Chennai, Nov 6 : Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi today sought additional allotment of rice from the Centre, for the state's Public Distribution System(PDS).

Rain toll rises to 13, low pressure intensifies Chennai, Nov 6 : The toll in rain related incidents in Tamil Nadu rose to 13, with three more deaths reported from districts, even as the trough of low pressure over the South West Bay intensified and moved closer to the state, promising more rains in the next 48 hours.

Low pressure intensifies in Tamil Nadu, toll mounts to 13 Chennai, Nov 6 : The toll in rain related incidents in Tamil Nadu rose to 13, with three more deaths reported from districts, even as the trough of low pressure over the South West Bay intensified and moved closer to the State, promising more rains for the next 24 hours.

Children to be administered brain fever vaccine from Nov 19 Thanjavur, Nov 6 : As many as 7,80,275 children in Thanjavur district of Tamil Nadu would be administered brain fever(Japanese Encephalitis) vaccine from November 19, according to District Collector M S Shanmugham.

Park, stadium for sports to be set up for Rupees 2 crore. in Tamil Nadu Perambalur, Nov 6 : Union Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment D Napoleon said a park and stadium for sports would be set-up in this district of Tamil Nadu at an estimated cost of Rupees two crore by January next.

Mettur water level 75.420 ft Tiruchirapalli, Nov 6 : The discharge from the reservoir had been reduced further since last evening due to continuous rains in the delta region.

Online portal for grocery shopping in Chennai New Delhi, Nov 5: Tapping consumers' preference for online shopping, a company in Chennai has tried to thrust online trading in the country a step further by including groceries and vegetables on the items amongst other.

Govt taking legal steps on Mullaperiyar issue: Karunanidhi Chennai, Nov 5 : Flaying opposition AIADMK General Secretary J Jayalalithaa and MDMK leader Vaiko for finding fault with his government on the Mullaperiyar issue, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi today said the government was taking all legal steps to protect the interest of the state.

World Bank's Country Director meets Tamil Nadu CM to review funded projects Chennai, Nov 5 : World Bank's Country Director for India Roberto Zagha today called on Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi and reviewed various projects funded by it.

Senior DMK functionary dies Chennai, Nov 5 : Senior DMK leader and party's women's wing Joint Secretary Vannai Devaki died of heart attack today.

Tamil Nadu to issue tender for sourcing television sets Chennai, Nov 5 : The Tamil Nadu government will issue a global tender this month for sourcing 4.8 million colour television sets for distribution under its free colour television sets scheme.

World Bank official meets Karunanidhi, reviews projects Chennai, Nov 5: World Bank's country director Roberto Zagha met Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi here Thursday and reviewed the progress of the six bank-assisted projects in the state.

Karunanidhi answerable for police violence in court: Jayalalithaa Chennai, Nov 5: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi should spell out what action would be taken against four police officials after the Madras High Court recommended their suspension for violence in its premises Feb 19, opposition leader J. Jayalalithaa said Thursday.

Woman arrested for attempting to inject HIV infected blood Tiruchirapalli, Nov 05 : Police today arrested one more woman in connection with the alleged attempt to inject HIV infected blood to the fiance of the city councillor’s paramour here recently.

More colour TVs for poor, sets to be procured for fifth phase Chennai, Nov 5 : Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi today said 40 lakh colour Television sets would be procured for distribution to poor people, under the fifth phase of the free CTV scheme, one of its populist poll promises that helped the DMK to capture power in the 2006 Assembly polls.

Businessman donates Rupees 50 lakh, relief materials Chennai, Nov 5 : A Chennai-based businessman has donated Rupees ten lakh worth relief materials for flood victims in Andhra Pradesh, besides a cheque of Rupees 50 lakh for an eye hospital being built by the Tirumala Tirupathi Devasthanams (TTD).

SEBI keen on systemic solutions:Bhave Chennai, Nov 5 : Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) Chairman C B Bhave today said the regulator was keen on finding systemic solutions to the problems faced by the capital market.

MSE looks to 'bull phase' in its history with NSE tie-up Chennai, Nov 5 : Madras Stock Exchange (MSE) Executive Director S Venkateswaran today said the regional stock exchange today became the first in the country to have a tie-up with the National Stock Exchange.

Rain claims 10 lives in Tamil Nadu , heavy showers likely Chennai, Nov 5 : Ten people were killed in rain-related incidents in Tamil Nadu where more rains were forecast for the next 24 hours following Low Pressure trough over Comerin area in the South West Bay that extended upto the state and South Andhra coast.

Markets have undergone sea change: Narain Chennai, Nov 5 : National Stock Exchange (NSE) MD and CEO Ravi Narain today said the markets had undergone sea change and such changes will continue to take place.

Jaya seeks CM's action on court order to suspend cops Chennai, Nov 5 : AIADMK Supremo J Jayalalithaa today sought to know what action Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi proposes to take on the Madras High Court order, asking the state government to suspend four police officials in connection with the February 19 violence in the court campus.

Maintain sanctity of settlement system: Bhave Chennai, Nov 5 : Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) Chairman C B Bhave today expressed confidence the Madras Stock Exchange(MSE)-National Stock Exchange (NSE) Tie-up, enabling members of the regional stock exchange to trade on the NSE, will succeed and called for preservation of the sanctity of the settlement system.

Lion mauled to death by other lions Chennai, Nov 5 : An 18-year-old lion, one of the oldest inmates at the Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre at the Vandalur Zoo, was mauled to death by other lionns.

MSE springs to life with NSE tie-up Chennai, Nov 5 : Giving fresh lease of life to the 72-year-old regional stock exchange, The Madras Stock Exchange Limited (MSE) and National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) entered into a strategic partnership for trading on the NSE platform in what has been described as the first-of-its-kind in the country Under the arrangement, MSE members can trade on NSE platform in both cash and derivatives segment and enable companies listed on the regional stock exchange to be traded on the NSE.

Deemed Varsities lack infrastructure, faculty: Sibal Chennai, Nov 5 : Expressing concern over lack of infrastructural facilities in some Deemed Universities, Union Human Rrsource Development Minister Kapil Sibal said there was need to rethink the way varsities were set up in the country.

SMOT School of Biz wins competition Chennai, Nov 4 : Students of SMOT School of Business, a city-based premier management school emerged, as overall champions in the 'i sage management competition' organised by SRM University.

Murali Vijay shines for Tamil Nadu as bowlers peg back Railways New Delhi, Nov 4 : India discard Murali Vijay struck an unbeaten half-century to help Tamil Nadu to score 150 for two after Railways were bundled out for 327, adding just 85 runs to their overnight tally on the second day of the four-day Ranji Trophy Super League Group A encounter at the Karnail Singh Stadium here today

Cost Guard intercept four more Lankan boats Chennai, Nov 4 : After arresting 19 Sri Lankan Fishermen in the last two days, Indian Coast Guard today intercepted four more boats and detained 20 Sri Lankan fishermen for fishing in Indian waters off Andhra Pradesh coast.

Elephants destroy crops Coimbatore, Nov 4: Two male elephants entered the Vaiyampalayam Village near Kovilpalayam in the district and destroyed the corn and coconut crops.

NE Monsoon turns vigorous, heavy rains in Tamil Nadu capital Chennai, Nov 4 : After playing hide and seek for the last couple of days, the North East Monsoon turned vigorous, thanks to the persistence of low pressure, as Chennai City and its periphery experienced heavy rainfall this evening.

Students brush with elan with eye on Limca Record Chennai, Nov 4 : In a bid to enter the Limca Book of Records, 2,500 students of a private school painted on glass in a span of 60 minutes.

Accord top priority to research universities: Stalin Chennai, Nov 4 : Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister M K Stalin today called upon Universities to accord top priority for research studies, and provide access to higher education.

HC directs Registry to notify death of Mohan in gazette Chennai, Nov 4 : Madras High Court today directed its Registry to notify the death of former Madurai Parliament member Mohan in the gazette, who had filed an election petition challenging the election of Union Fertilizers Minister and Chief Minister M Karunanidhi's son M K Alagiri.

Stop Kerala for undertaking survey to construct new dam:Jaya Chennai, Nov 4 : Opposition AIADMK General Secretary J Jayalalithaa today urged the Tamil Nadu government to take immediate steps to stop Kerala from undertaking survey for the building of a new dam across Mullaperiyar river and ensure that officials from the state freely visit areas near the dam.

MDMK to organise protest rally, fast on Mullaperiyar dam issue Chennai, Nov 4 : The Opposition Marumalarchi DMK (MDMK) would organise a protest rally and launch a fast at Theni and Madurai on November eight and 14 respectively to condemn the Kerala Government's move to construct a new dam across Mullaperiyar river.

Fishermen launch indefinite strike Pudukkottai, Nov 4 : More than 550 mechanised boats and about 2,000 fishermen of Jagathapatnam and Kottaipatnam hamlets in this district of Tamil Nadu stayed away from venturing into the sea and went on an indefinite strike this morning.

Brandy gets crops heady, give higher yields Coimbatore, Nov 3 : It may seem funny but it is true. Farmers in the Sathyamangalam Area of Erode District in Tamil Nadu use local brandy or whisky to control pest and get better yield from the crops.

CPI-M demands action against police officials, Dinakaran Chennai, Nov 3 : The Communist Party of India-Marxist's (CPI-M) Tamil Nadu unit Tuesday demanded the state government take disciplinary action against the four police officials indicted by by the Madras High Court recently in the attack on lawyers.

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