Tamil Nadu

Saravana Bhavan founder gets life term in murder case

Saravana Bhavan founder gets life term in murder caseChennai, Mar 19 : The Madras High Court on Thursday awarded a life sentence to P. Rajagopal, the founder of the Saravana Bhavan hotel chain.

Rajagopal, 59, was found guilty for murdering one of his employees, Prince Shantakumar, in 2001.

A bench comprising Justices P. K. Mishra and R. Banumathi announced the verdict on Rajagopal and six others in response to an appeal filed by the government to enhance on punishment for the accused in the case.

Rajagopal was earlier sentenced to 10 years imprisonment by a local court.

Apollo Launches Campaign To Make People Aware About Deep Vein Thrombosis

Apollo Launches Campaign To Make People Aware About Deep Vein ThrombosisTo make people aware regarding the implications of Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT), Apollo Hospitals has launched a programme in Chennai.

Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) is a potentially lethal blood clot, which forms in a vein deep in the body. Such clots occur when blood turns thick and clumps together.

Most deep vein blood clots take place in the lower leg or thigh. Moreover, they can also occur in other body parts.

Self-help groups empower rural women in Chennai

Self-help groups empower rural women in ChennaiChennai, Mar 18 : Self-help groups (SHGs) in Tamil Nadu are helping rural women become self-reliant by opening new employment avenues.

With help from the State and Central Governments, women residing in Krishnagiri District in Tamil Nadu have set up cottage industries to make various items ranging from soft toys to beautiful accessories.

Workers involved with the SHGs are earning a decent sum for their livelihood.

Jayalalitha warns Karunanidhi not to underestimate Third Front

Jayalalitha warns Karunanidhi not to underestimate Third Front

Self-employment schemes empower women in Tamil Nadu

Self-employment schemes empower women in Tamil NaduKrishnagiri (Tamil Nadu), Mar 16 : Women residing in the interior regions of Krishnagiri District in Tamil Nadu should be indebted to the National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (NREGS) for their recent good fortune.

Under the NREGS, women have been motivated to set up cottage industries to make different items of daily use.

Known as the Swarnajayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojana (SGSY), the primary objective of the scheme is to enhance livelihood security of households in rural areas. Around 8,500 rural women are working under this scheme.

Medical SEZ To Come Up In Elavur, Tamil Nadu

Medical SEZ To Come Up In Elavur, Tamil Nadu

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