The Hindu

As Deepavali approaches,shops that traditionallypacked and shipped sweets, dresses and other festive items brought to themby customers, to addresses within India and abroad, might now be shopping for those items before having them packed. These are customers who would be strapped for time and expect the packing and shipping services provider to take care of the shopping component as well for an additional fee. K.M. Gani of Mylapore-based Queens Abroad Packers weighs in on this trend

According to officials of Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) the train services will continue as usual and there will not be any impact

Madhan succumbed to his injuries at the Government Royapettah Hospital

GCC is also exploring the establishment of dedicated paediatric dialysis facilities for children in the 1018 years age group at Valluvarkottam

Weather system to bring isolated heavy rainfall over a few north coastal districts; November rain most likely to be below normal in T.N., says IMD

NGT asks MAWS and GCC to explore the possibility of using incinerators, similar to those operating in Gujarat and other States, particularly to process bio-mined waste to handle bio-mined waste

The award recognises police officers across the country for their professionalism and exceptional contributions to investigation

A scenic, well-kept residential neighbourhood near Purushothaman Nagar in Chromepet is being let down by indiscriminate garbage dumping, sewage in an open canal and potholes on a key link road

As in the previous year, the church will be having a small event to honour cemetery workers

Co-founded by Coimbatore-based Aravindan R. and Abirami D., DoctorNet India bridges the information and empathy gaps in healthcare

Repeatedly adding fresh layers of bitumen and raising road levels must be avoided, Commissioner G.S. Sameeran said

DMK MP Kanimozhi accused CM Vijay of seeking childrens support to mobilise votes without ensuring their safety

On October 26, a group of 17 remand prisoners hatched a plan to escape from the Theni district jail under the cover of darkness. All of them were apprehended within 42 hours in a massive search operation involving various Tamil Nadu police teams and drones. But the jailbreak has raised larger questions about prison overcrowding, staff shortages, security, and the need for reform, reports L. Srikrishna

He orders officials to inspect commercial establishments that distribute one-time use plastics

The girls father sought action against the accused

It flags the risk of accidents in the event of strong winds during the monsoon; a survey found hoardings that are twice the legally permitted size and double-decker structures, the NGO says

The packets will include chana dal, moong dal, red chillies, dhaniya, garlic, and saunf

Under the Chief Ministers Integrated Urban Development Mission (CMIUDM), the stretch from Airport to Kathipara grade separator will get better greenery, lighting and artwork as part of the project

It adjourns the case to November 2.The investigating officer submits that the police must establish the movement of the alleged proceeds of the offence, examine the assets of Mr. Poyyamozhi and his family

The police said the boy from Krishnagiri district left home after a disagreement with his parents

However, State Public Prosecutor R. John Sathyan denies the allegation and says the police were actually invited into the office but they did not arrest the accused inside the lawyers office

Justice N. Ramesh poses the question after expressing shock over a 19-year-old college student having consumed liquor at a bar attached to a hotel reportedly run by the college management

The walkathon aimed to raise awareness about stroke prevention, early recognition of symptoms and timely medical intervention