Cyclone 'Nisha' crosses TN coast Nov 27, 2008
Trees were uprooted and power cables snapped in Thanjavur, Nagapattinam, Tiruvarur and Cuddalore districts, bearing the brunt of the rains. Many small rivers are in spate and a number of breaches have been reported in these areas, they said. (Sify)
Doctors discover organ donor is not brain dead Oct 29, 2008
His kidneys were immediately transplanted to Muruganandam (27) of Boodalur in Thanjavur and Muthuselvan (43) of Manapparai in Tiruchi. TNN. (Times of India)
* SUNDAY PROFILE: Indian couple spend lifetime working for social justice Oct 5, 2008
The Jagannathans started their work on land reform in Tamil Nadus Thanjavur district in 1968 after the Kilvelmani massacre, in which 42 dalits, mostly women and children, were burned alive in a remote village in the district by a landlords hired goons over a wage dispute. Land for the Tillers Freedom was an outcome of the Jagannathans decades-long struggle for the landless. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Kunnakudi Vaidyanathan passes away Sep 9, 2008
He was also the Secretary of Thyaga Bramha Sabha, Tiruvaiyaru in Thanjavur district, which organised the annual Aradhana festival of the great Carnatic music composer Saint Thyagaraja. . (Sify.com, India)
Ministry denies report claiming toxic Ayurvedic medicine Sep 5, 2008
The ministry also said that after the report published on August 27, samples of 600 Indian medicinal plants accumulated from the wild as well as various medicinal plant gardens in India were tested in three top laboratories - Indian Institute of Toxicological Research, Lucknow, Sri Ram Institute of Industrial Toxicology, New Delhi, and Centre for Research in Indian Medicine, Shastra University, Thanjavur. The thorough testing revealed that Lead, Mercury and Arsenic present in these Indian... (Newstrack India)
Earthquake in Andamans triggers tremors in Chennai Aug 11, 2008
An expert on earthquakes, Dr N Venkatanathan of Sastra University, Thanjavur told TOI that shallow earthquakes occurring at a depth of 10 kms were very likely to cause a tsunami. Another earthquake of moderate intensity measuring 5. (Times of India)
Chennai remembers Semmangudi Srinivasa Iyer with 100-hour concert Aug 5, 2008
Srinivasa Iyer was born July 25, 1908, at Semmangudi village in Thanjavur district, and began his music training at the age of eight, under gurus like Gottuvadyam Sakharama Rao and Maharajapuram Viswanatha Iyer ... Former President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, a keen musician himself, opening the memorial celebrations at a function here last week and urged the establishment of an institution of music at Semmangudi Srinivasa Iyer's house in Thanjavur, in the next two years. (Sify.com, India)
Arasu Cable TV operations launched Jul 16, 2008
NEW INITIATIVE: Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi inaugurating the digital control room of Arasu Cable TV Corporation in Thanjavur, through video conferencing from Chennai ... Inaugurating ACTVC s Thanjavur digital control room through video conferencing, Mr. Karunanidhi said it would provide digital feeds to registered LCOs without bias ... Having rolled out its services in Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Tiruchi, Nagapattinam, Perambalur and Ariyalur, ACTVC will charge Rs. (Hindu)
TN Arasu cable TV to begin telecast from tomorrow Jul 14, 2008
The corporation would provide feed to the people in Thanjavur, Nagapattinam, Tiruvarur and Tiruchirapalli districts from tomorrow. The corporation was being started to help the people, who had been paying monthly charges ranging from Rs. (Sify.com, India)
Why Andamans shakes Jun 30, 2008
"These earthquakes are quite common. A settling process is happening and energy is being released from one plate, which is normal," Dr N Venkatanathan of Sastra University, Thanjavur, who has conducted extensive studies on earthquakes, told The Times of India. He also attributed the tremors felt in Chennai as a result of the 6. (Times of India)
Will protect delivery of justice: CM Jun 25, 2008
CM M Karunanidhi and Chief Justice of India Justice K G Balakrishnan at the bicentenary celebrations of Thanjavur District Court on Tuesday. THANJAVUR: We, the descendants of Justice Party, will never conduct ourselves to the detriment of justice, but will behave so as to protect it, Chief Minister M Karunanidhi said ... Delivering the presidential address on the occasion of the bicentenary celebrations of the constitution of Thanjavur District Court on the campus of Tamil University here on... (Newindpress)
Readerspeak: The Australian team should apologise also Jan 8, 2008
Imayan, Thanjavur, says: The two umpires deliberately committed mistakes which warrants severe action, and the proposal for their deletion from the panel of umpires is correct and they deserve it. Jeetendra, Nasik, says: They must be removed forever from umpires' elite panel. (India Times, India)
Readerspeak: Aussies are now feeling the heat Jan 6, 2008
Arul, Thanjavur, says: The game should be viewed and assessed in true spirit, devoid of any bias. Expectation or motivation of any kind will lead to a more complex situation. (India Times, India)
Redearspeak: It is time to revamp intelligence system Jan 3, 2008
Imayan, Thanjavur, says: We are trying to find out excuses for terrorists attacks by blaming laxity in security arrangements. When the parliament attack happened the security personnel took cent per cent precaution and laid their precious lives in safeguarding our sensitive places and leaders. (India Times, India)
At leat five killed in Tamil Nadu road mishap Dec 17, 2007
While eight persons were admitted to the government hospital here, seven others were referred to the Medical College Hospital in Thanjavur. The Kerala-bound van carried 13 Ayyappa devotees, while the jeep from Tirunelveli had seven DMK workers onboard. (India Times, India -- Community News)
Sea Tiger, two aides arrested Dec 10, 2007
He left the wing and came to India and on the request of the wing leader, Susai, had stayed in Thanjavur in March ... The Q branch seized the boat at Mallipattinam in Thanjavur district. (Hindu)
Readerspeak: Proper vigilance can combat terror Nov 25, 2007
Imayanisaac, Thanjavur, says : True. The modus operandi of the terrorists differs which is difficult to be identified by intelligent agencies. (India Times, India)
Chef told to work 365 days a year, court told Oct 11, 2007
The court was told Rasalingam had told the Immigration Department that Mr Anbalagan, from Thanjavur, southern India, would be paid $40,000 a year to work as a cook, 38 hours a week, in his Blue Mountains restaurants. But Mr Anbalagan said Rasalingam had ordered him to hand over his passport and air ticket immediately after he touched down in Australia. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Indian chef 'forced to work every day' Oct 10, 2007
Anbalagan Rajendran, 25, from Thanjavur in southern India, was flown to Australia by Blue Mountains man Yogalingam Rasalingam to work in his restaurant kitchen in June last year. Rasalingam allegedly forged a job offer for the chef, telling the Department of Immigration he would pay him $40,000 to work 38 hours a week. (The Age)
Short story sculpted into a film Oct 8, 2007
At the Brihadeeswarar temple at Thanjavur, only 81 of the 108 karnas, or dance poses, have been recorded in the sculptures. The fictional account of why it was left incomplete forms the tale of Uliyin Osai. (Hindu)
Readerspeak: Private banks don't care for human values Sep 30, 2007
Arul, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, says: There had been widespread complaints about the coercive actions by the banks for the recovery of the dues and the suicide by Savarkar is an eye opener. Already the suicides due to Maharashtra Cooperative Banks loans have seized attention. (India Times, India)
Intel's World Ahead Moves To Tier II Institutes Apr 1, 2007
Intel India has announced the following ten institutes: College of Engineering, Guindy; Harcourt Butler Technological Institute, Kanpur; International Institute of Information Technology, Bengaluru; International Institute of Information Technology, Hyderabad; International Institute of Information Technology, Pune; Kalasalingham University, Krishnan Koil; PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore; Shanmugha Arts, Science, Technology rch Academy (SASTRA), Thanjavur; Thiagarajar College of... (EFYTimes)
Intel to Develop Institutes as COE Mar 30, 2007
We hope that through continuous interaction with Intel mentors, students would be better prepared to face the demands of the industry in their future workplaces (Techtree.com)
Karunanidhi marks 50 years in politics Mar 27, 2007
He was re-elected from Thanjavur in 1962. Then he decided that Chennai was the place to be in, if he was to be in the centre stage of Dravidian politics. (Gulf News)
Two Indians travel on fake passports Mar 25, 2007
Officials said the duo travelled on fake passports issued to two other persons - one in Thanjavur in Tamil Nadu and one in Vishakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh. The two had traveled in the names of Ahmad Maroof Ahmad Amin from Thanjavur and Kiran Kumar from Vishakapatnam. (NDTV.com)
