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Everything you need to know about Dindigul: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Everything you need to know about Dindigul: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

I don't mind being called comedian: Karunaas

November 14, 2012 at 6:50 PM

Chennai, Nov 14 (IANS) Popular Tamil comedian Karunaas says that as long as he gets to act and entertain the audiences, he doesn't mind being tagged as a comedian.

Polish businesses seek ventures in Gujarat's 'vibrant economy'

September 23, 2012 at 1:15 PM

Warsaw, Sep 23 (IANS) Poland is keen to scale up trade and investment with India, especially in Gujarat where it intends to set up joint ventures in renewable energy. And, by the middle of next year, Polish airline LOT will start flying directly to New Delhi.

Two former DMK ministers arrested

June 4, 2012 at 11:15 PM

Chennai, June 4 (IANS) Two former DMK ministers -- Veerapandi S. Arumugam and I. Periyasamy -- were Monday arrested by Tamil Nadu Police on various charges, police said here.

Maoist leader arrested in Tamil Nadu

May 20, 2012 at 10:35 AM

Chennai, May 20 (IANS) A Maoist leader, who is alleged to have been providing arms training, has been arrested here, police said Sunday.

Ex-DMK minister's house searched by anti-graft officials

May 18, 2012 at 11:30 AM

Chennai, May 18 (IANS) The houses of former Tamil Nadu minister I. Periyasamy and his family members were searched by anti-corruption wing officials Friday in connection with a disproportionate assets case against him, the probe agency said.

Ex-CJI's three kins found in possession of black money: Income Tax department

February 26, 2011 at 9:06 PM

Kochi, Feb 26(ANI): Former Chief Justice of India (CJI) K.G. Balakrishnan's family members are in possession of wealth disproportionate to their known sources of income, Income Tax Director General (Investigation) of Kochi, E.T. Lukose, said on Saturday.

Income Tax returns: Moily defends former CJI Balakrishnan

February 15, 2011 at 9:18 PM

Bangalore, Feb 15 (ANI): Reacting on former Chief Justice of India K.G. Balakrishnan's reported refusal to make Income Tax returns public, Union Law and Justice Minister M. Veerappa Moily on Tuesday said the people, who have held such high positions should not be questioned.

Income Tax returns: 'I have nothing to hide', says former CJI

February 15, 2011 at 3:18 PM

New Delhi, Feb 15 (ANI): National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) chairperson and former Chief Justice of India, K.G. Balakrishnan, reacting to the controversy over his unwillingness to disclose his Income Tax returns has said he has nothing to hide.

Providing access to information holds the key to alleviate rural poverty, says Ansari

October 28, 2010 at 8:06 PM

Dindigul (Tamil Nadu), Oct.28 (ANI): Vice President Hamid Ansari on Thursday said that the key to alleviate rural poverty was to ensure access to information and enable seamless communication on a wide range of themes.

Hyderabad Air Force Academy's passing out parade

June 19, 2010 at 9:39 PM

Dundigal (Andhra Pradesh), June 19 (ANI): A ceremonial Passing out parade was held today at Air Force Academy, Dindigul, near Hyderabad, where 172 cadets passed out from the premier defence academy as flying officers.

Gauge conversion of 800 Km Railway Line announced

February 24, 2010 at 4:28 PM

New Delhi, Feb.24 (ANI): Minister for Railways Mamta Banerjee on Wednesday announced a target of 800 km has been fixed for gauge conversion for the following sections during the next financial year:

Hyderabad Air Force Academy's passing out parade

June 27, 2009 at 8:13 PM

Hyderabad, June 27 (ANI): A ceremonial Passing out parade was held today at Air Force Academy, Dindigul, near Hyderabad, where 173 cadets passed out from the premier defence academy as flying officers.

Violence in Tamil Nadu, MMK candidate demands re-poll

May 14, 2009 at 10:19 AM

Chennai, May 13 (IANS) One man was killed and 13 injured in election related clashes in three places in Tamil Nadu, including the state capital, Wednesday. Following the violence, the MMK's Central Chennai candidate Hyder Ali demanded re-polling in the parliamentary constituency.

One killed, 13 injured in poll violence in Tamil Nadu

May 14, 2009 at 10:17 AM

Chennai, May 13 (IANS) One man was killed and 13 injured in election related violence in three places in Tamil Nadu Wednesday, police said.

Sharad Yadav says JD (U) is with NDA

May 14, 2009 at 10:14 AM

New Delhi, May 13 (ANI): As confusion continues over the future of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, senior leader of Janata Dal (United) Sharad Yadav on Wednesday said his party was with the NDA.

Tiger, leopard skins seized in Tamil Nadu

April 6, 2009 at 8:22 PM

Dindigul (Tamil Nadu), April 6 (IANS) Skins of a tiger and a leopard have been seized from three people by forest officials here.

Vijaykanth launches campaign, rules out electoral alliances

March 26, 2009 at 6:20 PM

Kanyakumari (Tamil Nadu), March 26 (IANS) Actor-politician Vijaykanth Thursday told huge crowds that his DMDK party would not have any alliance with other political parties for the Lok Sabha polls and would prove it was a party to 'reckon with'.

Pro-LTTE group leader arrested for justifying Rajiv Gandhi's murder

March 2, 2009 at 8:45 PM

Dindigul (Tamil Nadu), Mar. 2 (ANI): Kolathur Mani, the leader of Thanthai Periyar Dravidar Kazhagam, was arrested on Monday for defending the LTTE for assassinating former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi.

Protestors smash bus screens in strike-hit Tamil Nadu

February 4, 2009 at 1:32 PM

Chennai, Feb 4 (ANI): Protestors of various political parties, excluding the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), today smashed the window screens of some state-owned vehicles in strike-hit Tamil Nadu.

Protestors smash bus screens in strike-hit Tamil Nadu

February 4, 2009 at 1:31 PM

Chennai, Feb 4 (ANI): Protestors of various political parties, excluding the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), today smashed the window screens of some state-owned vehicles in strike-hit Tamil Nadu.

Indian held hostage by Somali pirates

January 16, 2009 at 1:06 PM

Visakhapatnam, Jan 16 (ANI): Concerned over his safety after being kidnapped by Somalian pirates in the bordering waters at Kenya on January 7, the relatives of a maritime technician from the port city of Visakhapatanam voiced their anxiety.

Goods worth Rs.2.5 bn stranded in Tamil Nadu due to strike

January 11, 2009 at 10:21 PM

Chennai, Jan 11 (IANS) Tea, vegetables and perishables worth nearly Rs.2.5 billion (Rs.250 crore) were stranded in various parts of Tamil Nadu as the truckers' strike continued Sunday for the seventh straight day.

Goods worth nearly Rs.1 bn stranded in Tamil Nadu

January 10, 2009 at 4:58 PM

Chennai, Jan 10 (IANS) Tea, vegetables and perishables worth nearly Rs.100 crore (Rs.1 billion) are stranded in various districts in Tamil Nadu on account of the truckers' strike, which continued Saturday for the sixth straight day.

After disastrous 2008, Tamil film industry keeps fingers crossed

January 4, 2009 at 10:41 AM

Chennai, Jan 4 (IANS) The Tamil film industry is keen to put 2008 behind, as it saw 100 of the 115 films released crash at the box office, including the Rajnikant-starrer 'Kuselan'. The industry is banking on a few big-ticket releases in early 2009, even as it tries to find a strategy to minimise losses.

Media office attacked in TN; Azhagiri's supporters go on rampage

May 9, 2007 at 1:01 AM

Now you cannot go for independent surveys that seem to be the punch line of the recent vandalisation of Tamil daily office killing two of its employees, which dared to publish a