India
Athletes asked not to boycott Olympics: Maken
India have objections over the Dow Chemicals sponsoring the London Olympics.
Switzerland says tax deal up to Germany now
Zurich's Tages-Anzeiger reported today the top rate would rise to 41 per cent from 34 per cent.
Court accepts Lt Gen's plea against Army Chief
The court listed the matter for April 10 for recording pre-summoning evidence in the case.
Alcohol will not be promoted: CM
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM : Chief Minister Ommen Chandy on Wednesday said the bar licence would not be issued to three star hotels and th..
Dam Tests: Empowered panel initiates steps
KOCHI: With only a month remaining for its tenure to be completed, the Empowered Committee on Mullaperiyar has initiated measures ..
Ryot attempts suicide
BARGARH: A farmer, Iswar Pradhan (35) of Charpali village under Khuntpali gram panchayat, allegedly attempted suicide by consuming..
HC asks CAG to probe utilisation of Tsunami fund
KOCHI: The Kerala High Court on Wednesday asked the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) to look into the allegations that the st..
CPT extends concession for cruise liners
KOCHI: To ensure the arrival of maximum number of cruise vessels in the coming year too, Cochin Port Trust (CPT) has decided to ex..
Probe into rave party a mere eyewash
UDUPI: Regional Commissioner of Mysore MV Jayanthis visit to St Marys Island on Wednesday to probe the Spring Zouk rave party th..
Purohits for moral education
VELLORE: The South Indian Purohits Association, Arcot, hailed the announcement made by the Chief Minister regarding spiritual educ..
Ordinance for medical service
BANGALORE: The state government will promulgate an ordinance making one-year rural service compulsory for MBBS and PG students, Ch..
No Vice-Chancellor at MKU Convocation
MADURAI: The 45th Convocation of the Madurai Kamaraj University (MKU) was held here on Wednesday without a Vice-Chancellor, as the..
Butcher withdraws plea after cops permit fast
MADURAI: A butcher from Paramakudi withdrew his petition filed in the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court against Ramanathapura..
TNERC to determine tariff: CM
CHENNAI: The Chief Minister said that Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission (TNERC) would determine tariffs on its own even..
Curb corruption through awareness
CHENNAI: GM Akbar Ali, a judge in the Madras High Court, inaugurated a two-day international conference titled Philosophical Expl..
Big buildings on low quality foundations
BANGALORE: When a part of 15-storey Prestige Shantiniketan building crashed down in 2008, four workers were injured. Fear ripple..