Litigants have no right to challenge Lok Adalat decree: HC

The Madurai bench of the Madras High Court has ruled that litigants have no right to make vexatious challenges to the relief obtained by them from Lok Adalat.

Karuna opposes English medium of instruction in govt schools

Objecting Tamil Nadu Government`s decision to introduce English medium in state-run schools, DMK`s M Karunanidhi said education through non-native language would obstruct students` self-learning.

Jayalalithaa warns of banning political parties indulging in violence

Warning PMK, whose leader S Ramadoss` arrest triggered violence, Tamil Nadu CM J Jayalalithaa likened it to "terrorist" organisation and said any party that harmed law and order would be banned.

Three more PMK men detained under NSA

Three more PMK members, arrested in connection with recent violence targeting public transport vehicles, have been booked under the National Security Act.

Man arrested for slashing throats of wife, mother-in-law in TN

A 30-year old woman and her mother were injured seriously when the former`s husband attacked them with a blade at Pudupatty village in the district, police said on Monday.

Cyclone Mahasen brings rains in Chennai, moves towards Bangladesh-Myanmar

The cyclonic storm `Mahasen` over Bay of Bengal has moved slightly north-westwards and lay centred at 700 km southeast of Chennai, bringing welcome summer rains in several parts of the city.

Coimbatore-Palakkad train extended to Erode

The daily passenger train between Palakkad and Coimbatore has been extended upto Erode from Sunday.

Tiruvarur-Mayiladuthurai train service commences

Passenger train services in Mayiladuthurai-Tiruvarur Broad Gauge section was inaugurated on Sunday, as per the assurance made in the Railway budget.

Jayalalithaa wishes Siddaramaiah a successful tenure

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa on Sunday greeted Karnataka Chief Minister-designate Siddaramaiah for the "commendable victory" in the Assembly polls and wished him a successful tenure.

LPG leak blast leaves 4 critically injured in TN

Four members of a family were seriously injured in a blaze caused by a leak in LPG cylinder at their house here on Saturday, police said.