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RPA To Direct 10-Years Passport Validity For Karti Chidambaram
Union former P Chidambaram's son Karti Chidambaram will get a new passport with 13-year passport validity. The Madras HC bench led by Justice M Govindaraj asked the Regional Passport Authority (RPA) to issue the passport. He allowed a writ petition from Karti, dismissing petition ordered dated April 8. 2021 and August 24, 2021, of the RPA, which turned down Karti's plea for passport valid for 10 years.
Tags: Union Minister, India, P chidambaram, Chennai, Passport
Courtesy: The Indian Express
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MK Stalin Urge Centre To Evacuate Indian-Tamils Stranded In Ukraine
Amid the Russia-Ukraine crisis, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin appealed to the Centre to arrange special flights to rescue TN students. Almost 5000 students of Tamil Nadu are stranded in Ukraine. "I request the Government of India to arrange for Special Mission flights like Vande Bharath Mission to evacuate them from various parts of Ukraine," said Stalin. However, on February 24, Russia declared war against Ukraine.
… read-moreTags: Chennai, M K Stalin, Tamil Nadu, Ukraine, Vande Bharath Mission
Courtesy: The Indian Express
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Petrol Bombs Hurled At BJP HQ In Chennai, K Annamalai Demands NIA Probe
After petrol bombs were thrown at BJP headquarters in Chennai, President K Annamalai demanded NIA investigation. On February 10, K Annamalai said, "By 1.20 am, unknown persons have hurled three petrol bombs at our party HQ Kamalalayam in Chennai T Nagar. Police have cleaned the place where petrol bombs were thrown". Moreover, the police arrested an accused with a criminal record protesting over NEET exam. Further investigation is underway. … read-more
Tags: Chennai, K Annamalai, Tamil Nadu, Bharatiya Janata Party, Petrol Bomb
Courtesy: ANI
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Autorickshaw Driver Offers Free Rides, Chocolates, Laptop For Passengers: Chennai
A 38-year-old autorickshaw driver in Chennai, doesn’t charge a single penny from passengers and whenever he does, always uses the meter. His 'Amazing Auto' offers a laptop, Google Nest, and even chocolates and beverages to passengers. “To me, customers are everything,'' stated Annadurai. He earns thrice than normal autorickshaw drivers because of customers' admiration. Notably, Annadurai's story began to trend on social media after being… read-more
Tags: bizzare story, Autorickshaw, Chennai, free rides, customer hospitality
Courtesy: India Today
Journalist Wins Cancer Patients' Hearts With Hefty Donation; Medicines, Diapers
Manashaa G, a journalist by profession, won the hearts of people at Chennai's Egmore Children's Government Hospital after she raised funds and donated over 120 bundles of adult diapers and medicines to cancer patients. Manashaa, whose aunt succumbed to cancer in 2019, said, "instead of donating money, people should talk to… read-more
Tags: journalist, Cancer, Chennai, Adult diapers, Medicines
Courtesy: Brifly News
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Telugu Cartoonist Devulapalli Subbaraya Shastri Passes Away In Chennai
Telugu cartoonist Devulapalli Subbaraya Shastri, passed away during the night of January 27 in Chennai. He is considered as the "Father of Indian Comics". Devulapalli died due to prolonged age related illness. Notably, the 91-year-old, a native of Andhra Pradesh, gained popularity for Panchatantra and Bujjai. He also received "Bala Bandu" award in 1992 by the then Andhra Pradesh Government.
Tags: Cartoonists, Father of Indian Comics, Telugu, Chennai, passed away
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All Animals In Chennai's Vandalur Zoo Test COVID-19 Negative, Confirms Authorities
In Chennai's Arignar Anna Zoological Park at Suburban Vandalur, all the animals are said to be COVID-19 negative. The tests were conducted after 70 staff of the zoo tested positive for COVID-19. Reportedly, the tests were sent to the National Institute of High Security Animal Diseases (NIHSAD). Meanwhile, the zoological park has been temporarily closed from January 17.
Tags: Chennai, Covid-19, Animal COVID-19, Tamil Nadu, zoo
Courtesy: The Hindu
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IMD Issues Heavy Rainfall Alert For Tamil Tadu
The Tamil Nadu government issued a red alert for rainfall in the four districts of the state that includes Chennai, Kanchipuram, Thiruvallur, and Chinglepet. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) also said that heavy rainfall is expected over Villupuram, Cuddalore, Chengalpattu, Nagapattinam, Puducherry, and Karaikal area on December 31 and January 1. Besides, heavy rainfall is likely over south coastal Andhra Pradesh till January 1,… read-more
Tags: Tamil Nadu, Heavy Rain, Chennai, IMD, Red Alert
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Chennai's Dr Aishwarya Selvaraj Wins Style Icon 'Doctor Of The Year' Award
Brand Impact presented the Style Icon "Doctor of the year" award to Dr Aishwarya Selvaraj at the Golden Glory Awards. Selvaraj is the Founder and Managing Director of Skin Envy, which is one of the most popular skin clinics in Chennai. Meanwhile, Malaika Arora was the chief guest of the ceremony. ''I was born and brought up in Chennai. Getting this award pushes me to work hard,'' said Selvaraj.
Tags: Golden Glory Award, Brands Impact, Chennai, Skin Envy, Style Icon Doctor
Courtesy: ANI
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K S Sethumadhavan Known For Malayalam Films Dies In Chennai
K S Sethumadhavan, famous as a filmmaker in the Malayalam language, died at the age of 90 in Chennai, on December 24. He was ailing due to age-related issues for some time, reported PTI. He started his career in the early 1960s and directed over 60 movies. He also worked in Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi languages. Born in Kerala's Palakkad, Sethumadhavan is survived by wife Valsala and three children.
Tags: Chennai, Malayalam, filmmaker, Kerala, Tamil Nadu
Courtesy: Press Trust Of India
