Seven waterbirds at the Vedanthangal enclosure of Vandalur Zoo died of H5N1 avian influenza, a national laboratory confirmed on Wednesday. The result comes seven months after 40 birds died at Guindy Children’s Park.
Two inmates -- a Nepalese undertrial and a convict serving a sentence in a Pocso case -- escaped from the Central Prison at Puzhal here, raising concerns about jail security in Tamil Nadu. Both are unrelated separate incidents that occurred within a span of 24 hours.
Two inmates escaped Puzhal Central Prison in 24 hours: Nepalese undertrial Sujith Buhari and Pocso convict Suresh; police review CCTV and launch search.
The state govt has reconstituted the Tamil Nadu Real Estate Regulatory Authority (TNRERA), appointing retired IAS officer K Phanindra Reddy as its chairperson.
A day after financial consultant and social media influencer V Harish died by suicide at his rented villa in Muttukadu, Kanathur police on Wednesday registered a case of abetment to suicide following a complaint from his father alleging sustained cyberbullying and online harassment.
CEO announces Special Summary Revision of Photo Electoral Rolls in Puducherry; citizens urged to apply online or via forms for inclusion ahead of 2027 deadline.
Bus conductor Parameswaran rushed to the driver’s cabin and applied the brake, bringing the vehicle to a halt.
Former BJP Tamil Nadu president poses a series of questions on the Centre’s handling of the Cockroach Janta Party’s protest in New Delhi
Officials said that the National Institute of High Security Animal Diseases (NIHSAD) in Bhopal on Wednesday confirmed H5N1 avian influenza virus in the waterbirds