World War 1 bunker found in American College, Madurai

Chennai, March 8 (BPNS) A bunker built by the British during the World War 1 was discovered accidentally at an old building in American College, Madurai. Principal of the College, Davamani Christober while speaking to BPNS said, “ During the WW1, British had built bunkers in any new buildings that were constructed. This bunker would […]

Liquor to cost more in TN from Monday

Chennai, March 7 (BPNS) The Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation (Tasmac) which is the official body to sell Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) in the state will hike the price from Monday.  The Tasmac in a statement on Sunday said that the price hike will provide additional revenue of Rs 4396 crore to the state […]

45th Chennai book fair concludes, 15 lakh people participated

Chennai, March 7 (BPNS) The 45th Chennai book fair held at the YMCA grounds, Nandanam, Chennai from February 16th concluded on March 6, Sunday. According to the organizers, Book Sellers and Publishers Association (BSAPA) around 15 lakh people participated in the book fair. The organizers said that books worth Rs 12 crore were sold during the book […]

PMK urges Stalin to convene all-party meet on Mekedatu dam issue

Chennai, March 7 (BPNS) Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) Youth Wing leader and former Union Minister, Anbumani Ramadoss has urged Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, M.K. Stalin to convene an all-party meet with immediate effect to discuss the Mekedatu dam issue. This is following the Karnataka Chief Minister, Basavaraj Bommai’s recent statement of its effort to construct […]