Await Odisha High Court Verdict: SC
Puducherry: The Supreme Court has refused to intervene in the dispute between the Aurobindo Ashram Trust and R Ramanathan and others over the former’s “failure” to confiscate copies of “The Lives of Sri Aurobindo” by Peter Heehs, as a case related to it is pending before the Odisha High Court.
Jaya condoles 23 policemen’s death
Chennai: Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa on Tuesday condoled the death of 23 police personnel in the recent past and announced `3 lakh solatium to each of the bereaved families.
Man Dies After Spat Turns Ugly
Chennai: A 35-year-old man died in Guduvancherry on Monday following a verbal spat with a neighbour and his son, which turned violent. The deceased, Mohanraj, picked up a quarrel when he saw his three-year-old son with his neighbour. The son was arrested.
2 Students Drown In Elliot’s Beach
Chennai: Two engineering students from Karnataka drowned at Elliot’s Beach on Monday evening despite being rescued while another is recovering. Suman (21), Joshva (21) and Salumi (20), were caught in a tide and were swept away. Police have registered a case.
Transgender Held Under Goondas Act
Chennai: A 24-year-old transgender train robber, has been detained under the Goondas Act in Tiruvallur district after orders were issued on January 9 by the district collector.