19 Bills passed in TN Assembly

The Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly passed 19 bills yesterday, including proposals to levy taxes on mineral-rich lands and impose entertainment tax on events conducted in educational institutions.

Heavy rainfall alert Issued for 17 districts

The Regional Meteorological Centre in Chennai has issued a heavy rainfall alert for 17 districts in Tamil Nadu today, December 11. According to S. Balachandran, Head of the Southern Region Meteorological Centre, a low-pressure area has formed over the southeastern Bay of Bengal and adjacent East Indian Ocean near the equatorial region.

Sri Lanka repatriates 21 Tamil fishermen

Twenty-one Indian fishermen arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy for allegedly poaching in the island nation’s waters have been repatriated, according to the Indian mission here.

Gukesh, Liren head for close finish

A handy lead has slipped through his grip but Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh will rely on his steely resolve to bounce back when he takes on enigmatic defending champion Ding Liren in the 13th game of the World Chess Championship that has been quite a roller-coaster ride for the players.

Opening day of Boxing Day Test sold out

The opening day tickets of the Boxing Day Test between India and Australia of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series has been sold out, Cricket Australia announced on Tuesday.

Indian team hits nets in Adelaide

Virat Kohli, KL Rahul and skipper Rohit Sharma were among the players to hit the nets in Adelaide ahead of the third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia, starting December 14 in Brisbane.

Poor form

Rohit Sharma, the “Hitman” known for his elegant strokes and big innings, seems to have hit a rough patch with the bat during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT).