Dassani Studio in Kolkata where director Srijit Roy asked his colleagues to show up in solidarity for the ceasework at his soap opera sets. Photo DEBASISH BHADURI A fresh impasse has erupted in the Kolkata film industry amid a drastic 70% drop in film productions within a year. This is the second such cease work … Read more
The Mahadevapura police have arrested a bike service station attendant and his associate, an autorishaw driver, and recovered 93 mobile phones, which they had stolen from people moving in and around Whitefield area. The duo was caught red-handed after a mobile theft case reported on B. Narayanapura Road on January 15. The police tracked down … Read more
A German national died after being attacked by a wild elephant near Valparai in Coimbatore district on Tuesday. Forest Department has identified the deceased as Michael Juergen, 77, a tourist from Germany. The incident took place around 6.30 p.m. on Tuesday at Tiger Valley, near Valparai. The foreigner was riding a two-wheeler (DL 8S AL … Read more
Easy access: Chennai Metro Rail officials say Singara Chennai Card sales have increased as MTC has also launched these cards in the first week of January. Commuters go in for these cards, which can be used for train and bus commute. | Photo Credit: B. Jothi Ramalingam Nearly a decade ago, Chennai Metro Rail launched … Read more
A tough spot: Pedestrians have complained that they are unable to cross the junction of five roads, including Pantheon Road, Langs Garden Road, and Gandhi Irwin Bridge Road. It was improved several years ago under the non-motorised transport policy of the Corporation. The junction of five roads, including Pantheon Road, Langs Garden Road, and Gandhi … Read more
Tension has simmered at the Tirupparankundram temple, the hill abode of Lord Muruga in Madurai, amid claims of consumption of non-vegetarian food at the nearby Sulthan Sikkandhar Avulia Dargah. | Photo Credit: The Hindu Archives Over the past few weeks, communal and political tension has simmered at the Tirupparankundram temple, the hill abode of Lord … Read more
Ongole Medical College students, GGH staff and doctors take out a rally on the occasion of World Cancer Day in Ongole on Tuesday. | Photo Credit: KOMMURI SRINIVAS Velscope is a game-changer in early detection of oral cancer and this critical tool is available in Ongole Government General Hospital (GGH) and its affiliated Medical College, … Read more
BBMP Chief Commissioner Tushar Giri Nath has instructed officials to expedite the construction of 42 permanent rest shelters for civic workers across the city. During Mr. Giri Nath’s routine zonal visit in the East Zone, a resident highlighted the need for dedicated rest areas for civic workers. Responding to this, the commissioner assured that construction … Read more
The HR&CE department’s building was completed on Nungambakkam High Road on November 2, 1959. | Photo Credit: Antony Karthik Bhatt, that indefatigable researcher on Madras, informs me that the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department of the Government of Tamil Nadu is in its 100th year. Of late, this umbrella body that exercises supervision and … Read more
A handbag carried by a suspect near the scene of crime helped the Madivala police to track down a 37-year-old inter-state burglar involved in over 150 cases across the country. Following a house burglary reported in Maruthi Nagar in Madivala on January 9, a team led by Inspector Mohammed M.A., analysed footage from over 250 … Read more
Krishna Byre Gowda | Photo Credit: Registration of properties and other documents, besides citizen services such as downloading encumbrance certificates (ECs) provided by Kaveri 2.0 portal, have almost come to a standstill in Karnataka since Monday. The Revenue Department and E-Governance Department have now concluded that this is not due to “technical glitches” but a … Read more
Pump operators stage a demonstration near Ramanathapuram Collectoraate on Tuesday. | Photo Credit: L. BALACHANDAR Pump operators employed in Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department staged a protest here on Tuesday demanding equal salary for workers of all areas. M. Ayyadurai, district secretary of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj workers affiliated with the CITU, … Read more
S. Saravanan | Photo Credit: HANDOUT S. Saravanan assumed office as the new Collector of Dindigul district on Tuesday. Prior to this posting, he served as Executive Director of Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (CMWSSB). Mr. Saravanan was born in Mylambadi near Bhavani in Erode district. He had completed his entire education in … Read more
Officials on Election Duty seen carrying EVM and other Election related materials to their designated polling booths, ahead of the voting for the Delhi Assembly Elections in New Delhi on January 4, 2025. | Photo Credit: R.V. Moorthy Over 1.56 crore electors are set to seal the fate of the Delhi Assembly polls as all … Read more
Apollo Cancer Centres, in collaboration with the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), Indian Medical Association (IMA) and State Oncology Associations, launched a nationwide campaign–Unify to Notify–on World Cancer Day. The campaign urges the Government of India to classify cancer as a notifiable disease, a much-needed critical step for combating it. Dr I Vani, president, … Read more
People waiting outside a sub-registrar office in Mangaluru on Tuesday. | Photo Credit: H.S. Manjunath Registration of properties, marriage, and other documents at the offices of sub-registrars in Mangaluru and other parts of Karnataka has come to a virtual halt with the malfunctioning of Kaveri-2 software. As many as 24 registrations were scheduled at the … Read more
Chennai RPO S.Vijayakumar on Monday received the mobile passport seva van to extend passport services to residents in remote areas and underserved areas. According to a press release, the mobile passport seva van would process passport application in camp mode. The initiative enables ease of access to passport services to individuals without travelling long distances. … Read more
A court in Saidapet has ordered to conduct a voice identification test on Gnanasekaran who was arrested in connection with a sexual assault case in Anna University campus. He had allegedly filmed the assault and blackmailed the survivor. The incident took place on December 23 and he was arrested by the city police on December … Read more
Manjunath Bhandarym MLC, along with office-bearers of Hombelaku Sangatana Samiti releasing a poster of Hombelaku event in Mangaluru on Tuesday. | Photo Credit: H.S. MANJUNATH The second edition of “Hombelaku Kreedotsava”, a sports and entertainment programme for elected members of gram panchayats and their staff in Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts, will be held at Sahyadri … Read more
The Tiruppur unit of Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) has made a representation to the district administration detailing modus operandi of smugglers of ration rice, and demanding stringent action against the culprits and “conniving” government employees. Taking advantage of the practice of a large section of beneficiaries to forgo rice purchase at the public distribution outlets, … Read more
Three nominations have been filed for the seat of Member of Legislative Council (MLC) in Uttarandhra Teachers’ Constituency. Returning Officer and Visakhapatnam Collector M.N. Harendhira Prasad received the nomination papers. Nominations will be received in the Collector’s office from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on all government working days. The nomination process will end on … Read more
Persistent underfunding will lead to inadequate health infrastructure in the State, limited access to care, especially in rural areas, rising out-of-pocket expenses for citizens, and a weakened public health system, say doctors. | Photo Credit: Representational photo Healthcare professionals and activists in the State have expressed concern over the “dismal increase” in the Budget allocation … Read more
The Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Chennai, has issued orders for freezing fixed deposit receipts (FDRs) and mutual funds amounting to ₹912 crore and immovable properties valued at approximately ₹1,000 crore belonging RKM Powergen Private Limited. RKM Powergen is held by Andal Arumugam, S. Arumugam and others. The investigation was carried against RKM Powergen under the provisions … Read more
The 23rd edition of the multi-city event The Hindu Young World Quiz for students from Udupi and Dakshina Kannada districts will be held at Bejai Church Hall, Lourdes Central School Campus, Bejai in Mangaluru on February 12. Presented by the State Bank of India, the event will witness bright young minds vying for top honours. … Read more
In anticipation of more revenue coming into the government coffers following last month’s hike in Value Added Tax for petrol and diesel and other revenue mobilisation plans in the offing, the administration has revised the revenue target from own resources by around ₹460 crore from the Budget Estimates for 2024-25. The Budget presented in August … Read more
The Telangana Assembly unanimously passed a resolution urging the Central government to emulate the State’s comprehensive household survey to assess socio-economic conditions and address the growing inequalities among various sections of society. The survey, covering aspects such as caste, education, employment, and economic status, was described as a historic initiative by Chief Minister A. Revanth … Read more
Officials said that technical evaluation of the proposals is currently under way and the project details will be circulated to other related ministries. | Photo Credit: The Union Budget may have come as a crushing disappointment for Telangana with not a single new project approved for funding. But, all is not lost yet, as there … Read more
A junior engineer of Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited (Tangedco) in Sivaganga district was arrested by Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption officials on Tuesday for demanding and receiving ₹1,500 as bribe from a consumer. According to sources, complainant Ramesh, 35, of Ilayangudi approached the engineer, Sivakumar of Ilayangudi rural office, for changing the … Read more
British singer Ed Sheeran. File | Photo Credit: AP International singer Ed Sheeran’s 2025 India tour, music concert is scheduled to be held on Wednesday (February 5, 2025) at YMCA, Nandanam from 3 p.m. Police said a large audience is expected for the event. Owing to this event, the following traffic arrangements will be implemented. Auto-rickshaws and cabs … Read more