UT of Puducherry aiming to move ahead with new projects in 2022
Puducherry, Dec 29 (BPNS) The Union Territory of Puducherry which elected an NDA government for the first time in its history is now expecting good projects to move ahead with central government support. Chief Minister of Puducherry,N. Rangasami who has the experience of having ruled the territory earlier also is a tough bargainer and the […]
Madras Bridal Fashion show pays tribute to weavers
Chennai, Dec 29 Madras Bridal Fashion show true to its tradition has respected the hands that crafted the beautiful sarees, lehengas, veshtis , shervanis and dresses that were on display in the fifth edition of the show here on Boxing day. The show honoured six traditional weavers. The event was organized by Shand and Dene […]
Puducherry man flees away from vaccination, climbs tree
Puducherry, Dec 29 (BPNS) A person in a village at Vilianur in Puducherry climbed a tree on Tuesday to avoid being administered Covid -19 vaccine. The man who spotted the health authorities coming towards his house ran away and later climbed the tree to prevent him from being vaccinated. Puducherry health authorities said that the […]
Puducherry to allow festivities even in Omicron scare
Puducherry, Dec 29( BPNS) With the Union Territory reporting two cases of Omicron with an Octogenarian and a 21-year-old woman testing positive on Tuesday, there were apprehensions that the New Year festivities would be curtailed. However, the administration of the Union Territory has permitted the New Year celebrations to be carried out by strictly adhering […]
New potential breast cancer drug identified
By Seema Hakhu Kachru Scientists, including an Indian-American researcher, have identified a molecule that can help treat breast cancer, giving hope to patients who have become resistant to traditional therapies. The first-in-class molecule shuts down oestrogen-sensitive breast cancer in a new way, researchers said. First-in-class drugs are those that work by a unique mechanism – […]
Kerala logs 1,636 fresh COVID-19 cases, 236 deaths
Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 27 Kerala continued to report less than 2,000 fresh COVID-19 cases for the second day running with the state logging 1,636 new infections on Monday, which took the caseload to 52,24,929 to date. Also, the State reported 236 deaths, which raised the toll to 46,822 so far, an official press release said. Of […]
ED attaches assets in Chennai Port Trust fraud case
New Delhi, Dec 27 The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday said it has attached assets worth Rs 5.74 crore in connection with a money-laundering probe linked to alleged fraud in the Chennai Port Trust. The case pertains to some suspects submitting “fake” fixed deposit receipts with the port trust. “By retaining the original fixed deposits […]
TN ranked second in health index by Niti Aayog
Chennai, Dec 27 (bpNS) The think tank of the Government of India, Niti Aayog has ranked the state of Tamil Nadu second in the health parameters after Kerala which continued with its position of number one. Telangana state follows Tamil Nadu for the third place, according to a statement from the Government of India body. […]
O.Panneerselvan demands inquiry into fraudulent job recruitment in AICTE
Chennai, Dec 27 (BPNS) The former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu and AIADMK leader, O. Panneerselvam (OPS) has demanded a detailed inquiry into the recruitment of 18 persons in the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), Southern Region. In a statement on Monday, the AIADMK leader said that the AICTE officials have said that […]
