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IT hiring picking momentum

2009-07-19T06:12:00.001-07:00

According to a popular job search engine naukri.com, the hiring procedures for IT are gaining momentum gradually. According to it, Chennai has seen a slight rise in job hiring activities. Mumbai and Bangalore are the other cities faring in recruitment over the past months. IT sector saw 12 pc rise in jobs while banking insurance also accounted to 12 pc rise. Financial acounting and accounts jobs

Chennai to get financial city: Stalin

2009-07-15T00:51:00.001-07:00

In an effort to put Chennai in the economic stream like other cities, Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister M K Stalin has unveiled his plans to attract Chennai as an investment hub. As a part of this, Stalin announced that a financial city could be set up near Chennai with private- public patnership mode that would comprise of banks, insurance companies, mutual fund firms, and stock market players.

TN gear up against Palar river project

2009-07-15T00:50:00.001-07:00

The Tamilnadu government has strongly objected to the Andhra Pradesh governmnent's move to construct dam across the Palar river at Kuppam in Andhra. The Tamil Nadu Chief Minister also warned of legal consequences if Andhra goes ahead with the project. He also called for the Center government's intervention to take immediate steps to resolve the issue. The inflow from Palar river to the Tamil

Electric car Bavina to roll out from TN

2009-07-12T04:12:00.001-07:00

After Reva Electric cars, now its Bavina Cars who is about to make its presence felt in India. This time its Tamil Nadu's Ranipet which is identified for the company's manufacturing plant for which the State government has offered around 100 acres under the Special economic zone. The company plans to invest around Rs.300 crore and expectes to roll out its battery operated electric cars from 2011

Toshiba JSw to set up turbine plant in Chennai

2009-07-07T23:17:00.001-07:00

The Japan based Toshiba and the JSW group has entered into a joint venture to set up a turbine plant in Chennai. to manufacture steam turbines and generators for thermal power plants. The firm plans to invest would invest $160 million for the purpose over a span of five years which will include constructing manufacturing and production unit for steam turbines and generators. The companty hopes to

Assembly condoles death of Cong MLA

2009-07-07T00:29:00.001-07:00

State Assembly has condoled the death of Congress MLA D Selvaraj from Srivaikuntam constituency, who passed away in Chennai on Sunday following cardiac arrest. To mark tribute to the deceased member, two minutes of silence was obserbed at the House and later the Speaker adjourned the House for the day. He was 59 and survived by wife and three children. With his death, the Cong strength in the

Chennai Silk showroom opens in Kochi

2009-07-07T00:27:00.001-07:00

Chennai Silks has opened its first outlet in Kerala at M G Road in Kochi. Housed at a 9 floor showroom with over 1.25-lakh sq.ft area, the shop features variety of collections for women, men kids, home furnishings etc. The Chennai Silks is also popular for its silk sarees which also comes along with Synthetic Sarees, Fancy and designer Sarees etc. The textile showroom has a special wedding

Jaya says Raja threatened judge

2009-07-02T23:40:00.001-07:00

AIADMK leader and opposition leader J Jayalalithaa has said that it was Union information technology and communications Minister A Raja who has threatened the Madras HC judge in connection with the marks forgery case. Earlier on Tuesday the judge has informed before the court that a Union Minister has tried to influence him to to grant anticipatory bail for the father son duo who were arrested

Chennai gets NSG hub

2009-07-01T08:56:00.000-07:00

The National Security Guard(NSG) regional unit in Chennai is going operational from July 1st onwards. The Chennai hub will be inaugurated by Union Home Minister P Chidambaram. The NSG hub will be set up in 85 acres of land at Vandalur near Chennai and till it becomes functional, the unit will continue operating from Police Training Centre in Chennai. By setting up new bases, the government

Blame game over Katchatheevu issue

2009-06-22T23:07:00.001-07:00

Both DMK and opposition party AIADMK are fighting over the Katchatheevu issue. When AIADMK leader Jayalalitha blamed Karunanidhi for not taking proper measures to save the Katchatheevu, the DMK leader hit back saying that it was Jayalalitha's party which did not support the motion when it was presented in the Assembly in 1974 and then staged a walkout in the Assembly. Karunanidhi also

Wi5 unveiled in Chennai

2009-06-16T23:28:00.001-07:00

Chennai City is going wireless with the WiFi broadband services launched by a leading software solutions provider. The wireless system named 'Wi5 services' is provided by Zylog Systems is implemented using mesh network architecture and the firm also plans to extend these services to other major cities of India. Once operational these cities will be Wifi enabled zones and customers in these

Rs 550cr for Chennai Metro Rail

2009-06-10T23:05:00.001-07:00

The Tamil Nadu government has set aside Rs 550cr towards the first phase for the construction of the Chennai Metro Rail Project. The project is also being allocated a Rs 13 crore fund from the Center overnment. The initial phase would comprise of two corridors with a total length of 45 km which is likely to begin operation in 5 years. Corridor 1 will conenct Washermanpet to Airport via Anna

MCI to probe on capitation fee scam

2009-06-10T00:27:00.001-07:00

In the wake of reports of alleged corruption charges involved with capitation fee scam in State medical college, the Medical Council of India (MCI) has sought detailed investigations into the matter.The MCI has said that it would send its team to inquire on the incident which was brought out by a stint operation which claim that admissions for medical degrees are sold for crores of rupees. This

States warned of LeT threat

2009-06-05T10:26:00.001-07:00

The State government has stepped up the security measures in the wake of fresh warnings from the Center of possible terror threats by the LeT in the southern States. Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu have been alerted based on intelligence inputs. The alert comes in the wake of the recent release of the LeT Chief Hafiz Saeed by Pakistan, the key suspect behind the 26/11 terrror attacks which was

CM clelebrates 86th bday

2009-06-04T02:59:00.001-07:00

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK leader M. Karunanidhi's 86th birtday couldnt have come at a better occassion with his party making a stunning victory at the recent LS elections. With this, the party a key ally of the Congress has even fetched 7 ministers at the Center including his elder son. Following this his younger son Stalin was elevated as Dy Chief Minister. Thousands of party workers

Salaries go up for govt staff

2009-05-31T08:34:00.001-07:00

Tamil Nadu government has implemented the extension of the Sixth Pay Commission recommendations to its staff which is expected to benefit as many as 12 lakh government employees across the State. The move will also benefit pensioners and those working on noon meal schemes who will also get allowances on House Rent and City Compensatory Allowance that will be doubled. The revised 30 percent hike

Stalin is Deputy CM

2009-05-29T02:34:00.001-07:00

DMK Chief and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanaidhi has opened doors for his son M K Stalin appointing him as the Deputy Chief Minister of the State. This is also an indication that his son Stalin would be the political heir ending speculations on who would be Karunanidhi's successor. This comes soon after Karunanidhi's elder son M K Azhagiri inducted as cabinet minister. --MP

Puducherry tops in CBSE Class X

2009-05-27T03:47:00.001-07:00

Puducherry has witnessed a 99.72 pass per cent,thus listed among the top of the states and union territories in the CBSE class X results announced for the the Chennai region.This is slightly higher than the Puducherry's last year pass percentsge of 99.69. Tamil Nadu stood at 5th position registering a pass percentage of more than 98.74 per cent of which girls had comparatively fared better than

Wind energy brings cheer to industries

2009-05-27T03:46:00.001-07:00

The generation of more wind energy in the State has brought some good news for industries in Tamil Nadu. The TamilNadu Electricity Board has announced that there would be relaxation in power cuts on industries due to the 1500 MW generated by wind. The 20 per cent power cut imposed on small scale industries and commercial complexes has come to an end from May 26. The TNEB in its press release

Kanimozhi opts out

2009-05-26T01:05:00.001-07:00

With DMK set to join the UPA government at he Center, 7 of its leaders are expected to be inducted into the government with 3 cabinet berths and 4 MoS berths. However DMK Chief Karunanidhi's daughter Kanimozhi who was offered a MoS berth is said to have opted out of the race stating that she would atleast for now prefer to work for the party rather than join the government. Her brother M K

Cabinet berths for Azhagiri, Maran, Raaja

2009-05-24T11:18:00.001-07:00

The Congress-DMK deadlock over the decision to join the government has finally come to an end with a consensus finally reached on the DMK's share of ministerial berths. According to sources, DMK has shortlisted Karunanidhi's son M K Azhagiri, his grandnephew Dayananidhi Maran and A Raja for the post as Cabinet Ministers while his daughter Kanimozhi is likely to get MoS. This will mean Union

DMK likely to join govt

2009-05-23T11:05:00.001-07:00

Ruling out speculations, Congress has said that DMK was still in good rapport with the Congress and was hopeful of joining the government soon. After the DMK walking out of the discussions, Congress is learnt to have negotioted further again on the number of ministerial berths it could allot to its ally and DMK is expected to take a final decision on this. This was informed by Gulam Nabi

DMK to support from outside

2009-05-21T09:56:00.001-07:00

Upset over the ministerial allocation put forward by the Congress, the Karunanidhi's DMK, the loyal ally of the UPA has decided to stay out of the government and provide only outside support to the Manmohan Singh government at the Center. Meanwhile Congress claimed the DMK's demands for 8 berths as unreasonable but maintained that the dialoges were still on with the DM to reach on a favorable

Sri Lankan refugees anger

2009-05-20T08:06:00.001-07:00

Nayan: A bus belonging to metro transport corporation was set on fire at Red Hills by a group of Sri Lankan refugees from Puzhal camp angered by reports of the death of LTTE leader Prabhakaran. They also stoned two buses and shouted slogans in support of Prabhakaran and Tamil Eelam. Protesters also stoned transport buses in other districts across the state."We have arrested eight persons, all

TNTDC unpopular with honeymoon packages

2009-05-20T08:04:00.001-07:00

Nayan: Newly-weds scan maps to find the perfect honeymoon destinations. But to their surprise, they would discover that there aren't many destinations that match their requirements in Tamil Nadu. The reason: the destinations here are not well-marketed. Those approaching the Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation (TTDC) are invariably turned away saying such a tour does not exist. In fact, the