1,000-yr-old Perumal idol shares temple with 110-yr-old Natarajar
According to hereditary trustee A Sampath Kumar of Tiruvannamalai, “the Nataraja temple was built by my grandfather – Krishnaswamy alias Chitrai...
Gates Foundation eyeing virologist Gagandeep Kang
Dr Kang will retire in June next year. “I will be reaching 60 next year and after I retire I will be free to join any other entity,” she told this...
Bus stand shops auction put off for 3rd time
Of the total 85 shops in two levels, 10 were earmarked for various official purposes with the remaining 75 being allotted for various public related...
Ranipet ryots peeved at premia collection for unraised crops
“Till date around 9,000 farmers have been forced to shell out such premia in the district,” said Tamilaga Vivasayigal Sangam state general secretary S...
Preparations in full swing for Deepam fest despite rain in T’malai
While the painting of the small peedams, which will house the 63 Nayanmars, was recently completed, work is under way to finish the painting of the...
Ragging: 7 CMC students released on station bail
Asked about the status of investigation, police said, “if necessary we will visit the Christian Medical College (CMC) at Bagayam or ask those involved...
Corporation staff warn of strike on Nov 18 over job cut plan
Also, the 20 corporations have been split based on their populations with Coimbatore and Madurai in the above 10 lakh population slab, while Vellore,...
Panel formed to check allegations of excess sand mining at Perumugai
Asked if they had approached officials, they said, “we have repeatedly petitioned several officials, but to no avail.” It may be recalled that locals...
