Kendrapara (Odisha): An antique Buddha idol and a well with terracotta steps have been found by villagers while digging a pond at Badaanko village in Kendrapa district, an official said today. “The 30-cm Buddha idol and the 30-feet deep well … Continue reading →

Chennai: The state school education department has identified about 2,000 matriculation schools in the state as ‘unrecognised’ as they either operate illegally or without recognition for the current year. Meanwhile, the district chief educational officers have sent showcause notice to … Continue reading →

Chennai: The southern bench of National Green Tribunal here on Friday directed Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB) and Tamil Nadu Food Safety and Drug Admini­stration Department to analyse samples collected from drinking water packaging units in Chennai and submit … Continue reading →

Chennai: With fairness creams and sunscreen lotions all the rage today, women are often seen avoiding a tan when outdoors by hiding their faces with their dupattas and even wearing gloves to protect their hands from exposure. But in the … Continue reading →

Jaipur: Jaipur police will share with their Delhi counterparts the call details of mobile phones seized during raids to assist with the ongoing IPL spot-fixing probe. “Over 250 mobile phones, some laptops and other items were seized during 16 raids … Continue reading →

Chennai: Surveillance cameras and alert guards are being added to the Amma canteens to prevent theft of plates and tumblers by customers. The employees have complained to the Chennai corporation that the utensils were going missing. “More than 25 plates … Continue reading →

Srinagar: A Junior Commissioned Officer was killed while a soldier was injured as Army on Saturday foiled an infiltration bid by militants in Macchil sector along the Line of Control in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district. Troops of 56 Rashtriya Rifles … Continue reading →

Chennai: Chennai airport is likely to be leased out to private players, according to AAI chairman V. P. Agarawal. As part of proposed privatisation efforts, the civil aviation ministry has instructed AAI to lease out Kolkata and Chennai airports to … Continue reading →

Vijayawada: One person was killed and 20 others injured in a road accident near here in early hours of today, police said. The mishap took place when a speeding private tourist bus crashed into a stationary truck near Nandigama on … Continue reading →

Hyderabad: On the sixth anniversary of the Macca Masjid blast — that killed 14 on May 18, 2007 — police have set up pickets and have beefed up security measures in the sensitive areas. On Saturday, rallies have been planned … Continue reading →