Chennai: Miscreants vandalised the autorickshaw of a social activist in Saidapet as he informed police about ganja sales, illicit liquor and the banned single-digit lottery in the locality. No one has been arrested for the incident so far.The complainant, Irudhayaraj, 55, said he had been sharing confidential information with the local police on illegal activities…
Poondi Reservoir | File photo Chennai: Andhra Pradesh has doubled its release of Krishna river water to Chennai to 450 cusecs despite holding relatively low reserves — 14tmcft, about a fifth of its 68.03tmcft capacity — giving the city a chance to boost its reservoirs before the northeast monsoon arrives, said a senior official with…
The murdered woman, identified as Radha, lived on the second floor of an apartment complex in Kuppusamy Street, T Nagar. Photo by C Suresh Kumar CHENNAI: An 80-year-old woman who lived alone in an apartment in Chenai’s T Nagar was found murdered on Friday, and the Pondy Bazaar police detained her domestic help and two…
Chennai’s civic body suspended a property tax hike after public criticism (AI image used for representational purpose only) CHENNAI: Chennai’s civic and political landscape is dominated today by the Greater Chennai Corporation’s decision to suspend a property tax hike after facing public backlash. The move is likely to provide temporary relief to residents and property…
A headmistress was transferred after a video showed students drinking alcohol. KANYAKUMARI: A headmistress of a government higher secondary school near Thuckalay in Kanyakumari district has been transferred in connection with the incident involving two students who were seen allegedly consuming alcohol on the school premises.According to the sources, a video showing two schoolgirls in…
Minister R Nirmalkumar accused the DMK of an open alliance with the BJP. CHENNAI: Minister for energy and law R Nirmalkumar on Friday attacked the DMK, alleging that its “covert understanding” with the BJP had turned into an open alliance, and accused the opposition party of compromising its stand to protect its leaders and their…
Tasmac has ordered an immediate halt to the sale of eleven liquor brands. CHENNAI: Do not buy these liquor brands at Tasmac outlets for now. The Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation (Tasmac) has ordered an immediate halt to the sale of 11 liquor varieties manufactured by Enrica Enterprises Pvt Ltd, following an inspection by the…
The new wage pact covers 638 workers at the company’s Vallam Vadagal plant near Chennai Chennai: Motorcycle maker Royal Enfield, part of Eicher Motors, has signed a three-year wage settlement with the Vallam Royal Enfield Employees Collaborative Union (VREECU), covering 638 Associate Engineers at its Vallam Vadagal plant near Chennai.The settlement is effective for three…
Manu Iyer and Sridhar Parthasarathy Chennai: Bluehill.VC, a venture capital firm, has closed its Rs 400 crore maiden fund, with institutional participation from SIDBI, govts of Kerala and Uttar Pradesh, alongside family offices and ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNIs) from India and the Middle East.It is the maiden fund of the deep-tech focused firm founded by Manu…
Manu Iyer and Sridhar Parthasarathy Chennai: Bluehill.VC, a venture capital firm, has closed its Rs 400 crore maiden fund, with institutional participation from SIDBI, govts of Kerala and Uttar Pradesh, alongside family offices and ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNIs) from India and the Middle East.It is the maiden fund of the deep-tech focused firm founded by Manu…
