Thripunithura struggles, Maradu claims success

Municipal authorities are finding it difficult to implement the ban on plastic carry bags of thickness less than 50 microns in Thripunithura.  Better response is required from the residents to make it a success.  The merchants in town had agreed to stop using plastic carry bags below 50 microns but the mission of…

Tamil Nadu faces political vacuum after Iron lady Jayalalitha’s death

Jayalalitha, 68, who was serving her fifth term as chief minister, suffered a cardiac arrest on Sunday night. Dramatic displays of emotion are not unusual in southern Indian politics and Jayalalitha, with her queenly manner and numerous subsidies for the poor, had inspired a cult of personality. Many in Tamil Nadu…

Pakistan International Airlines crash in Abbottabad, all 48 aboard killed

A passenger plane crashed into a steep hillside Wednesday in northern Pakistan, killing all 48 people on board, including one of the country’s most famous recording artists. A senior Pakistan International Airlines official told NBC News that that one of the engines on the plane had developed a technical fault. The…

Irani cafes switch to card transactions

 In Hyderabad the Irani café which had waiters with money in their palms no more need to have money due to demonetisation of Rs.500 and Rs.1000 currency.  Many Iranicafes have moved on to card transactions,thanks to the cash crunch and its effect on their business.  These Iranicafes serve breakfast ,lunch and…

Ajith and Shalini paid their respects to  ‘Amma’ at Marina

Actor Ajith who is shooting in Bulgaria for his upcoming film directed by Siruthai Siva, Yesterday he expressed his deep condolence message over the death of Tamil Nadu chief minister J Jayalalithaa. Today, early morning Thala Ajith and Shalini paid their respects to puratchi Thalaivi Amma at marina. Thala Ajith took…

Jayalalithaa’s name and fame will remain forever: DMK leader Karunanidhi

While they were poles apart politically, Arch rival of Jayalalithaa, DMK Chief Karunanidhi says ,“Even though she died at a relatively young age, “Jayalalithaa’s name and fame will remain forever”. In his condolence message, Mr. Karunanidhi, who is in the intensive care unit of the Kauvery Hospital,…

Thuglak editor Cho Ramaswamy Died at Age 82 A Day After Jayalalithaa’s Death

Journalist, political analyst and comedian Cho Ramaswamy passed away on Wednesday, December 7 at 4.00 am, in Apollo Hospital due to cardiac arrest. He was 82 and is survived by his wife, son and daughter. The 82-year-old, former BJP Rajya Sabha member, according to media reports, Ramaswamy was admitted in the hospital…

Ajith’s condolence message from Bulgaria for Jayalalitha’s demise

Actor Ajith who is shooting in Bulgaria for his upcoming film directed by Siruthai Siva has expressed his deep condolence message over the death of Tamil Nadu chief minister J Jayalalithaa. “I express my deepest condolences to my fellow citizens of Tamil Nadu and to the cadres of AIADMK on the demise of our beloved…

Jayalalithaa’s Body at Rajaji Hall For People To Pay Last Respects

Tamil Nadu’s chief minister and one of the country’s most popular political leaders, J. Jayalalithaa, died after a prolonged illness, hospital authorities announced late Monday night. Ms Jayalalithaa’s body was first taken to her Poes Garden residence from Apollo Hospital, and from there was moved to…