*Residents of Serangadu at Pandalur taluk in Gudalur have appealed to the authorities to initiate steps to ensure that the hospital in their area functions properly.

*A lorry, carrying construction material, went out of control as a result of which it moved backwards and completely damaged eight vehicles parked in a residential area in Coonoor.

*For the first time in the history of horse racing, the Udhagamandalam Race Club will allow even a five-year-old to place betting on horses this year.