Microsoft India launches CyberShikshaa in partnership with ICT Academy to educate rural women
Hyderabad/UNI/IBNS: As part of its ongoing commitment to develop the cybersecurity ecosystem in India, Microsoft India Friday announced the launch of the CyberShikshaa for educators initiative in collaboration with ICT Academy.
Tamil Nadu: Setback for EPS in bid to takeover AIADMK leadership
Chennai/IBNS: Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister E Paneerselvam late Wednesday night received a setback from the Madras High Court in his bid to take over the leadership of his party AIADMK, media reports said.
Two killed, six hurt as car rams into stationary lorry in Tamil Nadu
Chennai/UNI: Two persons were killed and six others injured when the car in which they were travelling lost control and rammed into a stationary lorry at Arumbakkam bypass near Tindivanam in Tamil Nadu early on Monday.
'No imposition': Vice-President dismisses allegations of Hindi hegemony on Centre
Chennai: Setting aside the accusation of language imposition against the BJP and the Centre, Vice-President M Venkaiah Naidu said Saturday there is "no imposition of any language, no opposition to any language...learn as many languages as possible", media reports said.
Fire reported at Ather Energy's dealership in Chennai, no one injured
Chennai/IBNS: An incident of fire was reported at Ather Energy's dealership in Tamil Nadu's Chennai on Friday.
BJP functionary hacked to death in Chennai
Chennai/UNI: In a shocking incident, a 30-year-old BJP functionary was hacked to death by a gang in full public at the ever busy Chintadripet area of Chennai last night.
Tamil Nadu: Four trapped as boulder falls on vehicles in 300-ft deep quarry
Tirunelveli(Tamil Nadu)/UNI: Four persons were trapped, after a massive boulder fell over heavy vehicles in a deep quarry at Adaimithipankulam village in Tirunelveli district of Tamil Nadu on Saturday midnight.
6 cops arrested after alleged custodial murder in Chennai
Chennai: Six Tamil Nadu police personnel were arrested on Saturday in connection with the alleged murder of a 25-year-old man in custody in a jail in Chennai.
Thanjavur temple tragedy: CM MK Stalin to meet victims
Thanjavur/UNI: Hours after three boys and eight adults were killed in Tamil Nadu due to electrocution, Chief Minister MK Stalin is expected to visit kin of the deceased and 14 injured in a freak temple chariot procession incident near Thanjavur early Wednesday.
Tamil Nadu: 11, including children, electrocuted in temple chariot procession in Thanjavur
Thanjavur: As many as 11 people, including three children, died in an high-voltage electrocution mishap during a religious procession at Kalimedu area near Thanjavur city of Tamil Nadu on Wednesday.
Fresh influx of 18 Sri Lankan Tamil refugees reported in Tamil Nadu
Rameswaram/UNI: In a fresh influx from Sri Lanka, which is battling the worst-ever economic crisis and crippling inflation, 18 more ethnic Tamils, including seven children, and a pregnant woman arrived near Rameswaram in two batches seeking refuge, in the wee hours of Friday.
Two dead, 24 injured in stampede at temple event in Madurai
Madurai: At least two people were killed and several others injured, five of them seriously, in a stampede during the ceremony of 'Lord Kallazhagar entering into River Vaigai' event here on Saturday, media reports said.
Supreme Court strikes down 10.5 pct quota for Vanniyars in Tamil Nadu
New Delhi/UNI: The Supreme Court on Thursday struck down 10.5 per cent internal reservation to the Vanniyar community under the existing 20 per cent reservation to Most Backward Classes by the Tamil Nadu State Government.
Sri Lankan Navy arrests 16 Indian fishermen
Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu/IBNS/UNI: The Sri Lankan Navy have arrested 16 Indian fishermen and confiscated two mechanized fishing trawlers in two separate incidents on the charges of poaching in their territorial waters on Wednesday midnight, according to reports.
Tamil Nadu govt to depute team to bring back students from Ukraine
Chennai, Mar 3 (UNI) The Tamil Nadu government on Thursday announced that three DMK MPs, one MLA and four IAS officers would be deputed to bordering countries of Ukraine to bring back stranded students safely.