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T. Mariyappan with his mentor R. Rajendran. (File photo)

Celebrations in Mariyappan's village, college

The entire village wore a festive look as villagers burst crackers and distributed sweets.

11 Sept 2016 6:17 AM IST

Rio: Paralympics participants Mariyappan Thangavelu (L)and Varun Singh Bhati walk with Indias flag after winning gold and bronze medals respectively in the mens high jump event in Rio. (Photo: AP)

My Son braved poverty and won, says Mariyappan's mother

Although, his right leg was cut off, he had wings of confidence and hard work to fly to the top.

11 Sept 2016 6:03 AM IST

Mariyappan Thangavelu poses with the Tricolour on Friday after winning a gold medal in the mens high jump event at the Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro on Friday (Photo: AP)

Mariyappan Thangavelu, from hardship to glory

Mariyappan met with a road accident at the age of three and his right leg was amputated by seven inches.

11 Sept 2016 1:03 AM IST

Meanwhile, the Salem Aavin general manager, Shanthi confirmed that the milk supplied to the Sevvapet area had turned sour and spoiled.

Tamil Nadu owned Aavin milk turns sour, 20 take ill

The Food Safety officials conducted an inspection at the houses on Bretts road and Sevvapet area on Friday morning and...

6 Aug 2016 6:05 AM IST

There is no celebration in their impoverished house at Erumapatti in Namakkal district.

Twins get medical seats, but no money to pay fees

The parents have to pay a minimum of Rs 1 lakh each towards the tuition and hostel fee of their twin daughters.

15 July 2016 8:17 AM IST

The poor parents have to pay a minimum of Rs 1 lakh each towards the tuition and hostel fee of their twin daughters. (Representational image)

Namakkal: Twins get medical seats, but in vain

There is no celebration in their impoverished house in Erumapatti village in Namakkal district.

15 July 2016 1:28 AM IST

The affected patients, sitting in front of the Salem collectorate, holding a protest to demand compensation for the loss of their eyesight. (Photo: DC)

Nine patients lose vision completely after free cataract surgery

Affected patients demand Rs 20 lakh compensation.

9 July 2016 8:41 AM IST

The accused P. Suresh, a powerloom worker at Kalparapatti near Ilampillai in rural Salem was arrested on charges of abetment to suicide and committing offence against women. (Representational image)

Youth held for obscene postings on Facebook

A powerloom worker was arrested for posting on Facebook a morphed semi-nude picture of a young girl.

30 Jun 2016 8:04 AM IST

Salem SP Amit Kumar Singh pacifies Vinupriyas relatives near the Salem GH. (Photo: DC)

Salem suicide case: Head constable suspended

Salem SP apologises for alleged inaction of cops.

29 Jun 2016 8:49 AM IST

A 21-year-old girl near Salem ended her life on Monday, after she saw her semi-nude picture posted on a Facebook page. (Representational image)

Facebook post pushes girl to commit suicide

She saw her semi-nude picture posted on a Facebook page.

28 Jun 2016 7:43 AM IST

S. Jayaraman with the awards he got (Photo: DC)

Salem farmer emerges country's top agriculture innovator

Farmer in rural Salem has brought together 5,000 farmers in Salem district, launched farmers clubs, created exclusive...

25 Jun 2016 7:14 AM IST

As many as 23 patients underwent free cataract eye surgeries at the Mettur government hospital by a team of ophalmologists led by Dr Subha from June 14 to 16. Free eye surgeries were performed on seven patients on June 14, eight persons on June 15 and another eight patients on June 16.

Tamil Nadu: 16 patients lose vision after free eye surgery at govt...

Samples of the medicines given to the 16 patients have been sent to the lab in Chennai for examination.

25 Jun 2016 6:16 AM IST