NGT-appointed panel says Sterlite can operate in Thoothukudi

The National Green Tribunal (NGT)-appointed committee, led by former Meghalaya High Court Chief Justice Tarun Agrawal, today, in its hearing, dismissed the State government’s ruling to permanently shut Vedanta’s copper smelter unit, Sterlite, and ordered continuation of operation of the facility at Thoothukudi.

Vijay Sethupathi and Ayya are inseparable for ‘Seethakathi’ star Archana

When asked about her co-star Vijay Sethupathi, she instantly says, “Yes, as I said, it’s Ayya and I am not able to separate him from Vijay Sethupathi. It is not just during the shoot, even when I see his pictures and visuals from the film, I can’t think of separating them. I am sure it is not just for me but everyone else in the team. It will be so for the audience as well.”

Sindhu keeps clean slate, Sameer qualifies

Olympic silver medallist P V Sindhu continued her unbeaten run while debutant Sameer Verma also qualified for the knockout stage with a straight-game win in his last group B match at the BWF World Tour Finals, here Friday.

Rithwik takes pole at Intercollege battle

Hindustan University’s Rithwik Vijay Shekhar finished first followed by R Shiyam (MGR university) and Mervin Kiran (Hindustan University) on day one of Intercollege battle 2018 car racing championship preliminary round at Madras Motor Race Track, Irungatukottai yesterday.

Rajiv Sethu sets pace with pole position

Rajiv Sethu of Honda Ten10 Racing snatched the pole position in the premier Super Sport 165cc category with a flying lap of 01:54.906 to set up an intriguing clash with his TVS Racing rivals.

Velammal students win big

Two Students from the Velammal main school, Mugappair, won gold and bronze medals in the National Chess Tournament, organised by SGFI Dadra and Nagar, Haveli in Mumbai, held recently.

‘NT’ is socially conscious: Dr Mohan Rajan

Chairman and Medical Director of Rajan Eye Care Hospital Pvt Ltd, Dr Mohan Rajan in his greeting message to ‘News Today’ said, “In my opinion, ‘News Today’ is the best newspaper giving a 360-degree coverage to the news.”