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If Tamil Nadus much hyped plastic ban under the Environment Protection Act, is to commence in three months, we need magic, miracles and a new way of life.

Tamil Nadu: Bioplastic as alternative evokes mixed reactions

Large scale bioplastic manufacturing could also potentially lead to an increase in the conversion of forest areas to...

15 Dec 2018 5:29 AM IST

The circular issued by the college authorities. (Photo: DC)

Vellore Institute of Technology bans PUBG' in men's hostel

Several complaints received on the addition to PUBG have been causing disturbance and disturbing other hostelers, say...

14 Dec 2018 1:25 AM IST

Twelve colleges in the city will now have the AHT club to elevate human trafficking issues to public discourse and to combat such violations.

Chennai: Anti-human trafficking clubs in 12 colleges soon

The partnership with IJM began as they were invited to conduct a certificate course along with MSSW on Human Rights and...

8 Dec 2018 5:12 AM IST

Apart from physical assault, verbal abuse, threats and breaking objects can also be counted as domestic violence.

Chennai: Hotline for victims of domestic violence

One-stop centres are being established in all districts by the ministry of women and child development (MWCD).

1 Dec 2018 3:43 AM IST

Duct construction work going on at Adyar zone (Photo: DC)

Make best use of rainwater now, says J Saravanan hydro-geologist

People in Chennai are entirely dependent on groundwater sources to meet their water demands.

28 Nov 2018 5:42 AM IST

The bunds being constructed along the west side of the Ennore creek .

Fisherfolk want west side of Ennore creek protected

The Union ministry has allowed Kamarajar Port to construct facilities like coal yards on the western part of the creek.

27 Nov 2018 1:32 AM IST

Mahalingam at his library. (Photo: DC)

Chennai librarian is Mahatma Gandhi in flesh and blood

Children in his area used to simply loaf about and needed something to focus on.

24 Nov 2018 4:09 AM IST

Food safety officials with a carcass. (Photo: DC)

Chennai: It is sheep meat, not dog's, says vet college

Meanwhile, Arun Prasanna G, on behalf of the People For Cattle India said the report is flawed.

23 Nov 2018 7:03 AM IST

The repeated breaking of walls is being blamed on the officialsinefficiency and lack of planning. For them this is an easy method.

Korattur lake requires boundaries, desilting

They take tenders wroth Rs 15-16 crores and don't desilt stormwater drains. They pocket the money, he says.

23 Nov 2018 6:30 AM IST

Pollution Control Vessel Samudra Paheredar cleaning the oil spilt by MT Coral Stars on Sunday. (Image DC)

Oil spill contained: Coast Guard

The spilt furnace fuel oil became highly viscous chocolate coloured mousse owing to weathering in the passage of time.

21 Nov 2018 6:10 AM IST

School education minister K. A. Sengottiyan presents awards to school children who took part in state-level extempore competitions. (DC)

KA Sengottiyan hands out SR Ranganathan awards to state librarians

In his name, the state government administers awards to librarians for their good work across all 32 districts in the...

15 Nov 2018 2:22 AM IST

To manage diabetes, patients need to follow four mantras of diet modification, regular exercise, regular medication as per doctors advice, and regular blood testing, the doctors recommended.

Diabetes cases on rise in Tamil Nadu

Doctors offer tips to roll back rise.

14 Nov 2018 6:35 AM IST