India
Fraternity Tower gets technical sanction
KOZHIKODE: The government has given the technical sanction for the first phase work of the proposed Fraternity Tower, an iconic to..
Mani urges banks to reduce interest rates
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Finance Minister K M Mani has urged commercial banks in the state to slash the high interest rates for educati..
No crackdown on erring cracker units in Kerala
KOCHI/THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Cracker units turn killers on and off in the state. But the deafening sounds emanating from explod..
Road Transport Budget eases the ride ahead
VELLORE: The state budget for 2012-13 will reduce road accidents and improve driving on roads, according to transport officials an..
Infra push in surplus Budget
CHENNAI: Augmentation of fiscal resources, big push for infrastructure development, poverty eradication, skill building and remov..
Proposal to revamp DICs in TN Budget welcomed
COIMBATORE: Industrial associations here have welcomed the announcement in the State Budget to revamp all District Industries Cent..
SSC exams begin without hitch
HYDERABAD: SSC public examinations commenced on a smooth note at 5,849 centres across the state amidst tight security.Many stu..
Strauss-Kahn under investigation in pimping case
Strauss-Kahn, 62, was a strong contender to be France's next president until he was hit with sex-assault charges in May 2011.
Actor Jose Prakash laid to rest
KOCHI: The mortal remains of actor Jose Prakash, who breathed his last here on Saturday after prolonged illness, were laid to rest..
Largesse to temples continues
BANGALORE: The prevailing drought situation in two-thirds of taluks has not deterred the government to open up its coffers to temp..
Idling low-floor buses to ply on Vyttila route
KOCHI: The low-floor buses, which have been lying idle for the past many months in the Ernakulam depot, are likely to ..
Ambedkar Bhavan in KR Puram to be ready in 2014
BANGALORE: The indecisive nature of the Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) has resulted in yet another projects delay...
A masterpiece all the way
Though an avid reader and someone who love books, I wouldnt put my money into something that isnt entirely worth its salt.B..
Rs 10crore fillip to post-mortem facilities
CHENNAI: The very thought of a mortuary in any government-run hospital can be depressing old air conditioners, dim lights, corps..
Power shutdown on Wednesday
Power supply will be suspended in the following areas on March 28 (Wednesday) from 9am to 5.30pm for maintenance work. Supply will..
BHEL gets a pat on the shoulder
S Sundareshan, IAS, Secretary to Govt.Of India, Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises visited Bharat Heavy Elect..