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Villas in, homestay out?
The serviced villa programme was launched by the Tourism Department two years ago in a bid to promote affordable lodging facilities for tourists to meet the growing demands.
Alleged move to shift hostel sparks a row
The Scheduled Caste Development Departments reported move to shift a portion of the decades-old Model Hostel for SC and ST students at Vellayambalam in the city has evoked strong resentment among the inmates.
Corporation launching plastic waste collection Tuesday
The City Corporation will start collecting plastic waste from roadsides and households from October 2, Gandhi Jayanti Day. Mayor K Chandrika will collect plastic waste from Chief Minister Oommen Chandy at Cliff House to launch the campaign.
Security forces on high alert
On the first day of the Martyrs Week, vehicles remained off the roads and govt offices were closed in many districts
TN: Boys discover 500-year-old Vishnu head while playing
The head of a statue of Lord Vishnu, believed to be around five hundred years old, was found on patta land in Kalanipakkam, near Vellore on Sunday. It was added to the treasure trove of the Vellore Government Museum on Monday.
