Chennai Customs seizes LSD stamps, ecstasy pills, crystals hidden in DVD-box worth 6 lakhs
The Chennai Air Customs Department has seized LSD (Lysergic acid diethylamide) stamps, besides pills and crystals of MDMA commonly known as Ecstasy. In total, 131 MDMA pills, 14 grams of MDMA crystals and 25 LSD stamps valued at Rs 6 lakhs were recovered and seized under the NDPS Act, 1985 by Chennai Customs officials.
Jul 17, 2020, 19:45 PM IST
Central team to assess COVID-19 situation in Tamil Nadu meets CM K Palaniswami
A team, deputed by the Central government to assess the COVID-19 situation in Tamil Nadu, met Chief Minister K Palaniswami on Friday and discussed the strategy to contain the spread of the virus.
Jul 10, 2020, 18:20 PM IST
Rains lash Chennai; weather likely to continue for next 48 hours, says IMD
Moderate rains, accompanied with thunder and lightning, lashed most parts of Chennai on Friday morning. According to the IMD, the weather conditions are likely to continue for the next few days, there is likely to be an increase in rainfall in the State.
Jul 10, 2020, 11:30 AM IST
Indian Coast Guard rescues 6 Sri Lankan fishermen along Chennai coast
The successful rescue operation reiterates the Indian Coast Guard’s resolve towards providing Search and Rescue cover in the vast indomitable sea areas.
Jul 05, 2020, 17:55 PM IST
COVID-19 cases in Tamil Nadu cross 1 lakh, 40,000 new cases reported in last 10 days
Tamil Nadu has become the second state after Maharashtra to record over 1 lakh corona virus cases. The south Indian state has crossed this grim number at a time when its capital city Chennai and three adjoining districts with high population density are under an intense lockdown since June 19th.
Jul 03, 2020, 18:50 PM IST
Chennai Airport Customs seizes Red Buli ecstasy pills worth Rs 3 lakh
Chennai Air Customs Department on Thursday seized ‘Red Buli’ Ecstasy Pills from Netherlands worth Rs 3 lakh concealed in foreign postal parcel.
Jul 02, 2020, 18:38 PM IST
Former Test cricketer Robin Singh's car seized for coronavirus lockdown violation
Chennai had come under total lockdown for 12-days, starting June 19.
Man sets wife, children ablaze following argument in Chennai, arrested
A 39 year-old man has been arrested for allegedly killing his wife and son by setting them on fire following an argument, police said on Sunday.
Jun 14, 2020, 16:58 PM IST
Tamil Nadu Health Secretary Beela Rajesh removed over COVID-19 cases spike, J Radhakrishnan takes over
The transfer order comes at a time when the southern state has over 38,000 cases of COVID-19 with its capital city Chennai seeing 27,000 cases alone.
Jun 12, 2020, 11:47 AM IST
DMK MP RS Bharathi arrested for alleged hate speech, granted interim bail
Rajya Sabha MP and DMK Organising Secretary RS Bharathi was arrested on Saturday morning from his residence on charges of making alleged hate speech against the judges and people from scheduled castes (SC) community on February 14 this year.
May 23, 2020, 12:28 PM IST
Ex-DMK General Secretary Duraisamy joins Tamil Nadu BJP
Duraisamy joined BJP in the presence of Tamil Nadu BJP President L Murugan and senior leader La Ganesan.
May 22, 2020, 12:21 PM IST
14-yr-old girl set ablaze by 2 AIADMK functionaries dies in Tamil Nadu's Villupuram
A 14-year-old girl schoolgirl, who was set on fire in Tamil Nadu's Villupuram district by two men connected to the ruling AIADMK party, on Monday (May 11) succumbed to severe burn injuries at the Villupuram Government Medical College. According the police, the victims's family and those of attackers were facing disputes for several years.
May 11, 2020, 20:11 PM IST
Civilian staff at Army Officer's Training Academy in Chennai tests coronavirus COVID-19 positive
A civilian staff working at the Indian Army Officer's Training Academy (OTA) in Chennai has tested positive for coronavirus COVID-19.
May 06, 2020, 13:02 PM IST
Bengaluru, Chennai fall in coronavirus COVID-19 red zone, check list of red zones in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu
The Union Health Ministry on Friday split 733 districts across India into red, orange and green zones, pulling out all metropolitan cities - Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Bengaluru and Ahmedabad into the 'no activity' or red zone.
May 02, 2020, 11:50 AM IST
Tamil Nadu erects walls at Andhra Pradesh's Chittoor border, demolishes later
The walls were built overnight on two highways connected to Chittoor, as part of measures taken by Tamil Nadu government to restrict inter-state movement.
Apr 27, 2020, 18:39 PM IST
Chennai Police stops ambulance to let VIP convoy pass
An ambulance was stopped on Monday (April 27, 2020) by the Chennai Police near Island Grounds intersection to allow a VIP convoy to pass.
Apr 27, 2020, 17:33 PM IST
Panic buying grips Chennai, 4 other Tamil Nadu cities after complete lockdown announcement
After the complete lockdown announcement, markets and other stores in several parts of Tamil Nadu saw hordes of people, in a complete violation of orders.
Apr 25, 2020, 17:41 PM IST
Tamil Nadu imposes complete lockdown in 5 cities, including Chennai, Coimbatore
The Chief Minister said that bank and central government offices in these cities would be allowed to function on 33 per cent employee strength whereas the ATMs would function as usual.
Apr 24, 2020, 18:11 PM IST
Stranded in Chennai, Odisha labourers buy boat for Rs 1.6 lakh to reach home during coronavirus COVID-19 lockdown
Around ten Odiya labourers who were stranded in Chennai due to nationwide lockdown opted for the sea route to reach their home state Odisha.
Apr 21, 2020, 13:05 PM IST
8 held for raping, impregnating class IX girl in Tamil Nadu
Eight people, including four teenage students, were arrested on Monday on charges of sexually assaulting a ninth standard girl two months ago and impregnating her, police said.
Apr 13, 2020, 18:29 PM IST
