53 dead in TN hooch tragedy, govt rules out CBI probe

The death toll in the Kallakurichi hooch tragedy rose to 53 on Saturday and the administration said the condition of 140 people is currently stable. IMAGE: Tamil Nadu Youth Welfare Minister......

Hooch tragedy rocks TN assembly as toll rises to 48; HC slams govt

The toll from the hooch tragedy in Tamil Nadu's Kallakurichi has risen to 48, state health minister Ma Subramanian said on Friday. IMAGE: Family members mourn near mortal remains of a victim who......

34 dead in Tami Nadu hooch tragedy, CM orders probe

The entire Karunapuram locality in Kallakurichi on Thursday echoed with the wails of the family members of the victims of illicit arrack, that claimed the lives of at least 34 persons and left some......

10 dead, over dozen ill after consuming illicit liquor in TN

Over 20 people from Kallakurichi district in the northern part of Tamil Nadu were hospitalised and at least 10 persons died after suspected consumption of illicit 'packet arrack', officials said on......

Teenage footballer dies after knee surgery in Chennai

IMAGE: Friends and relatives stage a protest, alleging medical negligence at the local hospital in Chennai, which resulted in the death of 17-year old Priya, an aspiring footballer. Photograph:......