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Chennai: Fire in Chennai Silks building in May 2017 took 30 hrs to douse due to locational difficulties. NOC issued to reconstruct despite narrower setbacks than required. No action taken on proposed bill on regulation of temporary structures. Fire safety norms not followed in 1,223 institutions. Large extents of acquired…

Two IPS officers, Disha Mittal and Deepa Sathyan, who were on 'compulsory wait', were given postings as part of transfer orders for 16 officers. K. Vannia Perumal, DGP, Civil Supplies CID, was posted as Director of Civil Defence and Commandant General Home Guards. R. Tamil Chandran was posted as Member…

Misha Sivaram, a student at Women's Christian College, Chennai, was declared regional winner of 'British High Commissioner for a Day' contest. She experienced a range of diplomatic activities, including chairing an all-staff meeting and visiting a visual effects company. Misha said the experience was "monumental" and Deputy High Commissioner Oliver…

Ram D. Zodge, former senior racing correspondent of The Hindu, passed away in Mumbai aged 84. He covered horse racing for The Hindu across Chennai, Ooty, Hyderabad, Mumbai & Pune for over 30 years. His reports were so popular that people used to wait and buy the paper in the…

Both mind and body matter in bouldering as it steadily becomes a popular sport in India. We meet the enthusiasts who hone their techniques on outdoor rocks and in climbing gyms

Sounds of traditional Korean music and elegant dance took over Chennai to commemorate the golden jubilee year of bilateral relations between South Korea and India

Shreya Dharmarajan, 21, from Chennai won the British High Commission's High Commissioner for a Day competition. She experienced a range of diplomatic activities, such as leading a discussion on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at the UN and flagging off electric vehicles. She interacted with inspiring women leaders and gained valuable…

TNBA keen to have India's top shuttler Prannoy represent TN in senior National championships. Invited to Chennai for meeting next week. TNBA president Anbumani Ramadoss and committee members to discuss best for Prannoy and TNBA. Need to discuss with SDAT on technical details to ensure smooth transfer. Prannoy's presence and…

Vellore police handed over 210 lost mobiles worth ₹40.47 lakh to their owners. The initiative was part of the Cell Tracker Whatsapp Unit, which allows people to register complaints of stolen/missing phones. Most of the owners were from various places including Bengaluru, Chennai, Arani, Vellore and West Bengal. Police had…

At M.M.E.S Women's Arts & Science College in Ranipet, 728 graduates received their degree certificates on the 13th graduation day. 15 PG students & 20 UG students, who were university rank-holders, were also honoured. Ms. Amthul Azeez, Principal, J.B.A.S College for Women (Chennai), delivered the graduation day address. M. Sharfuddin,…

It is learnt that Shubman Gill has been admitted to a Chennai’s well-known multi-care speciality hospital ‘Kauvery’ and the Indian team’s doctor Rizwan has stayed back to monitor his progress.