The city is poorer by losing a giant of an educationist and a cultural ambassador in the death of Mrs YGP’s, as Rajalakshmi Parthasarathy preferred to be known.
24/7 fever clinic in city to tackle monsoon menace
“We have been observing a trend that many patients coming in with fever are not diagnosed on time, which leads to several complications and particularly during monsoon period fever cases are raising steadily year on year. Early diagnosis is the key to avoid complications due to fever hence it’s imperative to educate patients on preventive measures.”
Smith is the best Test batsman we have ever seen: Paine
Australia captain Tim Paine on Monday hailed Steve Smith as ‘probably the best Test batsman we’ve ever seen’ after his man-of-the-match performance in the first Ashes Test at Edgbaston.
Industries Minister inaugurates feeder services at Nandanam Metro station
he proposed feeder operation route covers a distance of 6-8 km from each of the stations, and it would collect passengers from Metro station and drop them at their respective destinations at flat fare of Rs 10. The ticketing collection system for this service is also integrated with Chennai Metro Smart Card system and Chennai Metro Rail mobile app system.
Brendon McCullum retires from all forms of cricket
Former New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum announced his retirement from all forms of competitive cricket after the conclusion of the ongoing Global T20 Canada.
Power shutdown in Chennai 7 August
TANGEDCO has announced that electricity supply will be suspended in a few places in the city, Wednesday from 9 am to 4 pm for maintenance work. According to a press release, power supply will resume even before 4 pm if the works are completed.
Nobel laureate Satyarthi asks SRM to lead global campaign to save kids
A Centre of Child Rights would be established at the SRM Institute of Science and Technology in partnership with the Dr Kailash Satyarthi Foundation. Kailash said he wanted the SRM Institute of Science and Technology to be the first Indian university to lead the global 100 million campaign for social transformation.
Aadhaar details must for government school students
Information including parents must be collected by the schools and uploaded in Educational Management Information System (EMIS) portal managed by the State government, said reports.
Dindigul Dragons seals top spot
Dindigul Dragons sealed the top spot in the Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) with another emphatic victory at the NPR College Ground, here on Monday.
Research into rota virus gains ground
“Tamilnadu has been progressing well in bringing down incidences of the viral infection as it has good public health indicators compared to other States. Access to health care is much better”

