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Concerned over the real estate industry, which is down in the dumps, the state has been working overtime and has unveiled a series of measures like reduction of guideline value, decentralisation of building approval plans and amendment in town planning rules to regularise illegal buildings.

Natural justice ill served

Government move to allow regularisation of illegal pre-2007 buildings is seen as negation of all logic and principles.

1 July 2017 7:19 AM IST

1.5 Lakh traders in the state have registered for GST but are clueless of the way forward.

Pre-GST Dhamaka: Discounts on electronics, watches

Prices of electronic goods will witness a huge increase of 13.5 percent as they are under the highest bracket of 28 per...

30 Jun 2017 1:40 AM IST

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Down syndrome people need support from family, society

Down syndrome is a condition that is caused by chromosomal abnormalities.

26 Jun 2017 1:49 AM IST

The building in Periamet, which also houses the Chintamani ration shop, in shambles. (Photo: DC)

Inmates of building don't vacate despite corporation demolition notice

The building on the verge of falling down is also popular among the local residents as two-ration shops function in a...

18 Jun 2017 1:46 AM IST

The income tax department has identified that black money transactions have been taking place from Vijayawada city through around 200 accounts.

MLA funds to revive Adambakkam lake

Lack of funds has been the root cause for the delay in the restoration of Adambakkam lake, which had shrunk from 86...

13 Jun 2017 6:21 AM IST

Fodder shortage, drought haunt TN livestock

Animal husbandry dept instructs officials to open fodder banks.

9 Jun 2017 6:19 AM IST

Volunteers along with kids prepare seed balls.

Saplings or seed balls, debate continues

Guava, papaya, custard apple (Seetha fruit), Jamun (Black plum) can be easily made into seed balls.

8 Jun 2017 1:39 AM IST

Dredging material being dumped by Kamarajar Port in other parts of the Ennore Creek. (Photo: DC)

Destruction continues at Ennore Creek

Mangroves hold a good capacity to withstand salinity and play a major role in preventing floods.

5 Jun 2017 2:07 AM IST

Open stormwater drain carrying sewage water in Villivakkam.

Stormwater drain a sewer in Villivakkam

The sewer-carrying drain has thus become the breeding ground for mosquitoes, posing the threat of contaminated diseases.

25 May 2017 6:24 AM IST

Sweet lime up for sale at Koyambedu fruit market on Monday. (Photo: DC)

Searing summer hits sale of fruits

Vendors blame it on the extreme heat wave conditions in Chennai for the dip in sales.

23 May 2017 1:45 AM IST