Shortage of Green Packs Leads to Drop in Aavin Milk Sales in Chennai
Aavin milk sales in Chennai have plummeted due to a significant shortage of green packs, affecting daily customers. Shortage of Green Packs Leads to Drop in Aavin Milk Sales in Chennai
Bengaluru is most expensive for metro travel as compared to Chennai, Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai
While the city offers cheaper alternatives to Namma Metro for daily commute, none can beat the travel time reliability of the metro networkdue to the traffic congestion on the roads
Why living in Bengaluru is expensive as compared to Chennai, Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai
The farther a person stays from the central business district (CBD), greater the chances of lower cost for housing, but the Namma Metro in Bengaluru cannot take a commuter beyond 25 km from the core areas
Heavy Rainfall Forecast for 21 Districts in Tamil Nadu, Chennai to Experience Thunderstorms
Tamil Nadu is set for heavy rainfall across 21 districts, with Chennai expected to see thunderstorms and lightning this week. Heavy Rainfall Forecast for 21 Districts in Tamil Nadu, Chennai to Experience Thunderstorms
Bridge commercial EV, charging gaps for wider adoption
4,000 crore investment to strengthen Chennai production hub
Dengue cases in Tamil Nadu decline for third consecutive year as per government data
The State recorded 17,049 cases and nine deaths in 2026 up to September 19
Stopgap amenities to aid disabled at Egmore,Tambaram railway stations
T.N. mid-level healthcare providers demand job regularisation
AAI plans slew of changes at airport for improved passenger experience
Officials say they have identified issues faced by passengers and made a detailed plan to enhance various facilities.They will improve signage, create workstations, and upgrade furniture. Move follows T.N.s letter to Centre seeking to change airport operator
Experts discuss specific diagnosis and brain modulation in Alzheimers care
Experts discuss the importance of accurate diagnosis and the potential of non-invasive brain stimulation in dementia care
GCC sets up registration stalls for beach clean-ups
Vijay to campaign at Madurantakam on Sept 28
Man stabbed and robbed of gold chain
Nagapattinam youngsters make waves at FOTNA Sailing Cup 2026
High festive energy, but low seriousness towards environmental norms at idol immersion
Two held in Kundrathur murder case
North Chennai residents demand civic infrastructure, pollution control in Manali
United Nations Human Rights Office of the High Commissioner has recently accepted the report of the civil society in north Chennai as part of the study byHuman Rights Council Advisory Committee on pollution in the area
Wife held for murder of armed reserve SI in Chennai
TN researchers discover a new wild coriander species in Western Ghats in Munnar
Tiger trapped in Gudalur released at at Vandalur zoo
TN pvt varsities amendment bill sent to President'
20K fest advance, 6K uniform allowance for Tasmac staff
TN to give up to 22K to households for rooftop solar
HC orders review of seniority, promotions of municipal engineers
2.4 tonnes of waste removed from Palavakkam Beach
NHAI, Forest Department efforts provide Pichavaram another 25 hectares of mangroves
Sources in the NHAI say the plantation was done for 15 square metres of mangroves that were destroyed in Marakkanam during road widening works
Aravind Eye Care System: How one doctors vision helped one crore people see
Outdoor sports ups self-esteem, lifestyle among pre-teens: Study
Chennai Tourist Dies In Kerala Landslide, Friend Injured
Mud fell onto the road, trapping Sangeetha, who was riding a scooter. Her friend managed to escape with injuries.
Chennai records 4,600 fever cases so far in September: Corporation
Around 95% of dengue cases were self-limiting and managed at home, while about 5% required hospitalisation, GCC Commissioner G.S. Sameeran said
From TVK playbook to all-party race: Bypolls go the Instagram way
Candidates Across Parties Set Up Dedicated Teams, Pages and Influencers
Cooch Behar Trophy: Aman Mokhade has already worn an India A shirt, but he believes the upcoming red-ball games against Australia A, starting in Puducherry on September 22, will be the biggest matches of his career so far. The Nagpur-based Mokhade doesn't think he will need anyone to fire him up for putting his best foot forward. These games will probably be the biggest matches of my life in terms of level. For that, I don't think there is a need for motivation. It comes from within. The tricolour and the logo of BCCI is on your chest. So I don't think you need any motivation to get up and do well. No matter how much you work on it, it comes from within because growing up is the feeling we need as a cricketer and do good for India, right? Mokhade told IANS in an exclusive chat. The opener will not be short of familiar company, as his state team-mates Yash Rathod, Praful Hinge and Nachiketa Bhute will be there. We have played together since childhood and they will also be in the India 'A 'team. So the atmosphere of the team is similar to what it is in Vidarbha. Its because when we went to Sri Lanka, I was with Yash (Thakur) and Harsh (Dubey) and I didn't feel anything new. It didn't take long to get along with the other players, he added. The Australia A series comes after Mokhade got his first taste of India A cricket via a tour of Sri Lanka that they A won 1-0 and made scores of 38 and 11 not out in Galle. But the tour began for Mokhade, in Bengaluru, where the squad received their match shirts before flying out to Sri Lanka. Overcome by emotions, Mokhade wore his India A jersey to bed that night. It was a very good feeling. While growing up, every cricketer dreams about earning it. So, it is always a good experience for that dream to become a reality. When I got the India shirt, I went to sleep wearing it. The material was also soft. So, it was a very special feeling. I mean, I actually got the same feeling which MS Dhoni's character got on getting his first India jersey with his surname and number behind in that movie in 2016. Mokhade said the tour to Sri Lanka was as much about the conversations as the cricket. That was a very great experience. enjoyed it a lot and I got to interact with a lot of players. I got to learn a lot. It was fun. The overall experience was really good. I spoke to Ruturaj (Gaikwad) for a long time. We both are from Maharashtra and we had a connection. Ruturaj bhaiya is very helpful. If I have to ask him about batting, he would tell me a lot. I used to bat alongside Sai Sudarshan. Hes also an opener, just like me. While batting in nets, we talked a lot about cricket and batting. So, it was fun talking to both of them. Adjusting took little effort, he said, with no time difference and weather much like what he had played while in Chennai and Goa, and enjoyed the local crowds that turned up for the A games. Puducherry, though, will not be Mokhade's first encounter with an Australian side. His earliest brush with international cricket came while being on ball boy duties in Nagpur, a role reserved for the best performers from the Under-14 camps, at a time when Nagpur hosted only one or two international games every few years. A couple of years later, he talked his way into the nets. Being a net bowler happened after 2-3 years. Net bowlers are people who are U19 or U23 players. As a batter, I knew I won't get the chance to be there and convinced one of the coaches that I will bowl leg-spin. At that time, the Australian team and Indian team wanted some leg-spinners to be as a net bowler. After convincing my coach that I would love to go and have a bowl, I just wanted to see how they the likes of Virat Kohli and KL Rahul - prepare before a game. I just wanted to be as close to that and there was the time I went in there to have a bowl to them. It was in 2017, where Rohit Sharma scored a century and MSD was also there in that game. Mokhades cricketing journey began on the playground outside his home, where the older boys of the neighbourhood saw some potential in him and suggested to his mother Manisha that he join a club. In India, at every playground, there are hundreds of people playing cricket. So, that is how I started my cricketing journey. I used to play there and all the boys from the colony used to come and play cricket there. That is how I started and I used to play with senior people the bade bhaiya log. When I used to play, they told my mom that you can try him in professional cricket because there was a cricket club near our house. My dad took me there one day in the cricket club and then that is how I started into professional cricket. It was a club called PHCA, from where I started. At the club, under coach Nitin Kanade, Mokhade spent his first week only fielding. With the nets full of batters and few willing to bowl in the Nagpur heat, he volunteered to bowl fast, and batting time came gradually. He still enjoys bowling and has sent down overs in senior cricket. Nobody in Mokhade's family had played sport seriously, though his father Ravindra harboured an ambition for being a professional cricketer. Most of his family members are engineers, doctors or teachers, and studies came first. Lean patches were usually met with suggestions that he return to his books. The turning point came in his Under-16 season, when he finished as the second-highest run-getter behind Tilak Varma and later captained Vidarbha in Cooch Behar Trophy. That convinced his family that cricket could be a viable career for him, and the pressure around academics eased. Until then, homework went with him to matches and exams waited until his games were over. He still has one or two papers left to complete his postgraduate degree after completing his B.Com course. Mokhade credits Mumbai-based coach Umesh Patwal, who was in VCA academy at that time, with first telling him, as an Under-16 player, that he could play for India. Jwala (Singh) sir had a good impact. But before that, I worked a lot with Umesh Patwal sir in Mumbai as well. When I was under 16 that time, he saw some potential in me and that time only, he said that you can play for India and can do good there. Before that, I had never heard someone say that to me. If someone is saying you at that point of time, it feels like it is a very good feeling and you actually start believing in yourself ki, you can also do good at that level. He has worked with Patwal on and off since 2016, and also leans on Jwala, who has nurtured India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal. Jwala sir has an amazing set-up and if you go there, whatever a top level cricketer needs, he has all the facilities there. He knows what exactly is important to play at that level. It actually helps whenever I feel like talking cricket to anyone. I do give him a call and these two have had a very good impact. Even coaches and good people around you, who know you in and out and who are there for you whenever you need them, are actually a blessing. Mokhade's breakthrough domestic season last year featured making 760 runs in 11 Ranji Trophy innings at an average of 76 and scoring 814 runs in a victorious 2025/26 Vijay Hazare Trophy run for Vidarbha, including hitting five centuries to be the tournament's leading run-scorer. But Mokhade, who had to wait for his chance to break into Vidarbha playing eleven after debuting in 2022/23, rejected the idea that anything had suddenly clicked for him and pointed to his steady returns in age-group cricket. The shift, he said, was in going bigger when it mattered the most. If you want to be a top-run getter, you have to score in the knockouts. Consistently, you have to. But if you score in the knockout games, you will get one more chance to play. That's how you get to the top and my coaches told me the same. I was working on it for a while. I was lucky enough that when the phase came, I was able to learn everything from my age group. When the phase came, I was able to play in my senior cricket. So, I'm grateful for that. He considers himself an all-format batter, and in red-ball cricket, he said, going after the bowlers from the outset rarely works, and a batter has to respect good spells before cashing in. It is a mixture of both. That is the beauty of red ball cricket. If you see T20s and one day, if you get the momentum, you just bat into that momentum. But in red ball cricket, you have to grind and then you can dominate as well. But there is a thing that it has sessions. So, your momentum will break, your focus will go down and you have to start again. So, thats it - you have to be a mixture of everything. In the Vidarbha dressing room, two senior players shaped him India pacer Umesh Yadav and batter Karun Nair. Umesh bhai was with us for a long time when I was in the senior team. So, he was there and you know the kind of a guy he is. He will be always willing to play for his team. He doesn't see if it is a state match or any match. If he is there, he will come to the game and he will guide everyone. He is not someone like, I have played such and such level or I will not talk to these guys or not say anything. When I was young in the team, he guided me a lot and told me that I can play and belong here. So, that is always a good influence to have. Mokhade recalled Nair was solid but not dominant in his first season after moving from Karnataka, as he adjusted from black-soil pitches to Vidarbha's bouncier red-soil surfaces. By the next pre-season camp, the work was showing. When Karun Nair came, I thought that he had so many options for scoring runs. We knew he was going to do wonders in that season because he had adapted to our conditions. I saw him practicing a lot of shots which are required on the red soil wickets. So, his way of approaching batting gave me a lot of options into my batting as well because he has so many options of scoring runs. Mokhade recalled Nair was solid but not dominant in his first season after moving from Karnataka, as he adjusted from black-soil pitches to Vidarbha's bouncier red-soil surfaces. By the next pre-season camp, the work was showing. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Mokhades competitive streak carries over to anything he plays, including PUBG and now Call of Duty on his phone, though he keeps screen time in check during matches. With a journey built on quiet grit and self-belief, whenever Mokhade gets a chance to play in Puducherry, trust him to be ready to write the most crucial chapter of his career yet - one ball and one session at a time. Article Source: IANS
When Jaya Prada spoke about flirtatious nature of Dharmendra
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 20 (IANS) Actress Jaya Prada once revealed that of all the actors, Dharmendra was the most flirtatious. An old clip from one of Kapil Sharmas shows has resurfaced on the Internet, and it shows the actress walking down the memory lane. When Kapil asked her, So, ma'am, who used to flirt the most?, the actress said, Shall I say it?, after a bit of nudging she said, Dharmendra, as she burst out into laughter. The conversation then shifted towards who used to arrive late on the sets. Talking about the same, the actress said, Rajesh Khanna used to come very late. Really? Yes. Normally, I am from the South and I used to work a lot in the South. So, I used to be on set at 7:00 am. But, after coming here, the makers used to call me on set at 9:00 am. After coming on the sets, I used to do my make-up. He used to come around 8:00 pm. After coming here, he used to eat Vada Pav. After that, he used to give one shoot, and pack-up at 9:00 pm. She then spoke about doing 5 shifts in a day, as she said, I used to do five shifts and all were stars. So, for the film, Sharaabi, I used to travel from Ooty and travel by train in the evening. I used to reach Chennai. I used to take a bath at the airport in Chennai. I used to take a bath and board the flight. I used to do my make-up in the flight. Then I used to reach Coimbatore. So, I had to manage like this. I couldnt refuse them. But it's the same in South India as well. They are all big heroes, icons. NTR, Rajkumar sir and all. So, I was a young girl compared to them. I was 16 or 17 years old. So, I used to panic. It was tough but it is a pride, she added.
Tamil Nadu youngsters make waves at FOTNA Sailing Cup 2026
DMDK flags crimes, farm distress and civic concerns in TN
Digital Desk | Chennai, Sep 20 (IANS) DMDK general secretary and Vriddhachalam MLA Premalatha Vijayakant on Sunday sought urgent intervention by the TVK government on several issues, ranging from violent crimes and farmers welfare to dengue, electricity disruptions, and paddy procurement. Expressing concern over the states law-and-order situation, she referred to the Sivaganga double murder and killings reported in Madurai and Krishnagiri. Such incidents, she said, required swift investigation and firm action to restore a sense of security among residents. Premalatha urged the police to identify and arrest those responsible and ensure stringent punishment through legal proceedings. She also asked the government to take preventive steps to curb similar incidents. She called for stronger measures to prevent dengue and other mosquito-borne diseases. Local bodies must intensify mosquito-control operations, while government hospitals should have adequate beds, medicines, and diagnostic facilities. Premalatha expressed concern over reports of dengue infections among Anna University students and sought urgent preventive action on campus. Highlighting the farmers protest at Samayapuram, she demanded a complete waiver of agricultural loans. Referring to reports that crop loans amounting to Rs 247.15 crore had been waived for 50,779 farmers in Tiruchy district, she sought similar relief for eligible farmers across Tamil Nadu. The DMDK leader also urged the government to resolve concerns raised by fishermen in Pattinapakkam and ensure adequate security during Vinayaka Chaturthi processions. She asked the state to exert pressure on Karnataka to secure Tamil Nadus legitimate share of Cauvery water. On the power situation, Premalatha said the government must address complaints of unannounced outages in different parts of Tamil Nadu immediately. She also called for faster procurement of rain-exposed paddy in Tirunelveli and Vriddhachalam to prevent farmers from suffering avoidable financial losses. Premalatha said the government must treat these concerns as priorities and announce time-bound measures to resolve them. Its credibility, she added, would depend on how quickly it protected public safety, supported farmers, and ensured uninterrupted delivery of essential services.
TN: DMK accuses BJP of intimidating regional parties
Digital Desk | Chennai, Sep 20 (IANS) DMK leader T.K.S. Elangovan on Sunday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of using investigative agencies to intimidate regional parties, saying they have emerged as the ruling partys principal political opponents as the Congress remains weakened nationally. Elangovan referred to the summons issued to Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha in connection with a land case, and notices reportedly sent to family members of AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal in Delhi. He alleged that such actions were part of a systematic campaign against regional forces. The BJP was apprehensive about regional parties joining hands to challenge it, he claimed. He said the parties were strengthening cooperation and preparing to present their political and ideological opposition to the BJP before voters across the country. Supporting the CPI(M)s call for the broadest possible opposition unity instead of a separate third front, Elangovan said parties opposed to the BJP should work together. Their common objective should be to highlight what he described as the BJPs failures and policies before seeking public support. Accusing the BJP of undermining democratic values, Elangovan claimed it was attempting to transform India into a monopolistic political system. He alleged that those in power were behaving like rulers with unchecked authority and were unwilling to hear or resolve public grievances. Elangovan also targeted the TVK government in Tamil Nadu, alleging that it had failed to maintain law and order during its first 100 days in office. Citing eight murders reportedly committed within a day, he said the government was reviving allegations dating back five decades against the DMK to divert attention from its present shortcomings. Responding to questions surrounding DMK president M.K. Stalins arrest during the Emergency, Elangovan said Stalin did not need to produce fresh proof that he had been detained under the Maintenance of Internal Security Act. The Justice Ismail Commission, appointed by the state government, had already confirmed the arrest, he said. The DMK leader also backed Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhis contention that the system was suppressing students. He maintained that every citizen had the fundamental right to protest peacefully against the government over a genuine cause. Elangovan said elected governments had a constitutional responsibility to engage with protesters, listen to their concerns, and provide remedies. Attempts to suppress agitations without addressing the issues that prompted them were inconsistent with democratic governance, he added.
CPI(M) warns TVK govt. not to take unilateral decisions
Addressing a demonstration on Saturday in Chennai, demanding that the government drop its proposal to construct a new Secretariat at Pattinapakkam, Mr. Shanmugam said the TVK government had been elected with the support of 34% of the voters and not 100% of the people of Tamil Nadu.
Vinayagar idol immersion processions held across Chennai
Public consultations on Tamil Nadu auto fare revision on Sep 23
Digital Desk | Chennai, Sep 20 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu Transport Department has directed district Collectors to hold public consultation meetings on September 23 as part of the governments move to revise auto-rickshaw fares across the state. Representatives of auto-rickshaw unions, consumer organisations, commuters and other stakeholders are expected to participate in the meetings, and their views will be considered before the government finalises the revised fare structure. Tamil Nadu has around 3.46 lakh registered auto-rickshaws. The fares currently in force were fixed in 2013 and have remained unchanged despite repeated demands from drivers associations for a revision. Under the existing structure, passengers are charged Rs 25 for the first 1.8 kilometres and Rs 12 for every subsequent kilometre. Auto-rickshaw unions have argued that the existing rates are no longer viable because of the increase in fuel prices and the rising cost of maintenance, insurance, spare parts, and other essential expenses. They have demanded that the minimum fare be raised to Rs 45 and that passengers be charged Rs 20 for every additional kilometre. The Transport Commissionerate has asked district administrations to consult consumer groups and other stakeholders before submitting their recommendations. The process is intended to arrive at a fare structure that safeguards the livelihood of drivers without imposing an unreasonable financial burden on passengers. Tamil Nadu Progressive Consumer Centre President Sadagopan urged the government to complete the consultation process and announce the revised fares without further delay. He said an early decision was particularly important as passenger demand was likely to rise during the approaching Ayudha Puja and Deepavali festival seasons. Supporting the demand raised by auto-rickshaw unions, Sadagopan proposed a minimum fare of Rs 45 and Rs 20 for every kilometre travelled thereafter. He also called for stronger regulatory measures to ensure transparency and prevent disputes between passengers and drivers. He urged the government to make digital fare meters and Global Positioning System devices compulsory in all auto-rickshaws. These measures would help calculate fares accurately, strengthen passenger safety and enable the authorities to monitor compliance. The government is expected to examine the suggestions collected during the district-level meetings before announcing its decision. The revision will affect lakhs of commuters and drivers who depend on auto-rickshaws for their daily travel and livelihood.
Chennai Corporation Intensifies Anti-Mosquito, Dengue Control Operations
According to the official, to strengthen field operations, Domestic Breeding Checkers (DBCs) and public health staff are undergoing continuous monitoring and coordination training
Aggrieved depositors of MHPFNL plan to go on mass protest in Egmore on September 21
More than 6,000 depositors comprising senior citizens and persons with disabilities have lost their funds due to a financial fraud which happened under the management of T. Devanthan Yadav, chairman and Managing Director
Facing Career Crossroads, Richardson Sets Sight On Reviving Test Chances Via India A Clash
West Coast Eagles: As he turns 30 on Sunday, Australia pacer Jhye Richardson said he has set his sights on reviving his Test cricket career through the upcoming red-ball series against India A, starting in Puducherry on September 22. It (turning 30) is quite scary knowing careers can end abruptly. But I still feel strong in myself and I'm enjoying the game and playing for my country. Senior bowler, junior - whatever it is - doesn't bother me too much as long as I'm enjoying my cricket. That's always the plan - to play Test cricket. I'd love to play Test cricket. Again, I've played a few games now, had a taste of Test cricket, but with shoulder issues and other issues, I haven't played as much as I would have liked. That (Border-Gavaskar Trophy) is always in the background. My mentality this year is just to be where my feet are. That's in Chennai right now and then in Puducherry for two four-day games against India A. Hopefully get through those two games and ultimately if I perform well, I can play Test cricket again, Richardson was quoted as saying by Cricinfo on Sunday. To prepare for the demanding red-ball stretch ahead, Richardson completed his maiden county stint with Yorkshire, where he shared a dressing room with current England Test captain Joe Root. Joe is amazing off the field. He's one of the best players in the world. But you know, some of the conversations that we have off the field don't regard cricket whatsoever. He's very intelligent and he thinks a lot about what he says. So it was a lot of fun with Joe and I'd love to go back next year. It was a great experience, obviously playing against him in the Ashes and then getting to know him a bit more off the field, he added. Reflecting on his workload management so far, Richardson said, The last couple of years with injury...I haven't had a long string of games together. So the idea was to finish the season strong, and then pretty much head straight into playing some county cricket, get some games there, and then prepare for GSL, which luckily I've gotten through so far. And then coming back with some new staff members coming into the WA set-up - new head coach (Beau Casson), new S&C [Strength and Conditioning] coach as well, who's brought a nice spin on things. He comes from an AFL background, was at the West Coast Eagles for 12 years. He's come in and pushed us really hard. Reflecting on his workload management so far, Richardson said, The last couple of years with injury...I haven't had a long string of games together. So the idea was to finish the season strong, and then pretty much head straight into playing some county cricket, get some games there, and then prepare for GSL, which luckily I've gotten through so far. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories We all know how much India loves its cricket. The stadiums are always packed out and super loud, so hopefully we can recreate something with that here. We might have to put in a good word around Chennai to try and get them on the Scorchers' side. Article Source: IANS
Delivery agent killed in accident
A senior official of the Avadi police Commissionerate said V. Dileep, who was a resident of Lakshmi Nagar in Alapakkamnear Maduravoyal, was working as a delivery agent for a private online delivery company
Vijay, Palaniswami, Stalin set to campaign in TN's Madurantakam for bypoll
Digital Desk | Chennai, Sep 20 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and TVK President C. Joseph Vijay, AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami, and DMK President M K Stalin are set to campaign in Madurantakam as political activity gathers momentum ahead of the October 6 Assembly by-election. Vijay will address a major public meeting on September 28, while Palaniswami is scheduled to campaign on September 25 and 26. Stalin is also expected to canvass for his partys candidate. Preparations for Vijays public meeting have begun at a sprawling 10-acre site owned by the Mylam Bomma Mutt Adheenam near the foothills of the Vajragiri Hills at Acharapakkam. The event is expected to attract TVK supporters from Madurantakam and neighbouring areas. Preliminary construction of the main stage has commenced, while separate areas are being prepared for the public, party leaders, media personnel and campaign workers. Arrangements are also being made for vehicle parking, crowd movement, drinking water, lighting and other essential facilities. TVK leaders are coordinating with local functionaries to mobilise supporters from different parts of the constituency. Party workers have been assigned responsibilities for managing the venue, receiving participants and ensuring that the meeting proceeds smoothly. Vijays rally is expected to be one of the most important events in TVKs bypoll campaign. The Chief Minister is likely to highlight the programmes implemented by his government and appeal to voters to support the partys candidate. His address is also expected to set the tone for the final phase of campaigning. Candidates and their supporters have intensified door-to-door canvassing, neighbourhood meetings and direct interactions with voters across the constituency. The entry of senior leaders into the campaign is expected to turn the bypoll into a closely watched political contest. Palaniswami will campaign for the AIADMK candidate over two days before Vijay addresses the TVK rally. Stalins campaign schedule is expected to be announced shortly by the DMK. Leader of the Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin and Naam Tamilar Katchi chief coordinator Seeman are also expected to visit the constituency and seek support for their respective candidates. With several prominent leaders lining up campaign meetings and roadshows, political activity in Madurantakam is expected to intensify in the coming days. Parties are now strengthening their booth-level networks and focusing on direct voter outreach ahead of polling.
PMK asks TN government scrap Cuddalore SIPCOT, NLC land acquisition
Digital Desk | Chennai, Sep 20 (IANS) PMK leader Anbumani Ramadoss has urged the Tamil Nadu government to abandon its plans to acquire additional land for a new SIPCOT industrial complex and the expansion of NLC mines in Cuddalore district, warning of a major protest if the proposals are pursued. In a statement, Ramadoss said the government had issued a fresh notification to acquire 164.20 acres in Thiagavalli and Kayalpattu villages, in addition to 1,097 acres already notified for the proposed SIPCOT complex, even as area residents had been continuously protesting against the earlier acquisition order. Much of the land had previously been purchased from farmers at low prices by two large private companies, and local people were demanding its return, he said, adding that the governments attempt to acquire it now was unacceptable. According to Ramadoss, the new industrial complex would cover 1,283 acres. When added to the existing 2,625-acre SIPCOT estate in Cuddalore, the district would have industrial estates spread across 3,908 acres. Such large-scale industrialisation would not represent development but would expose the district to further environmental damage, he said. He also opposed the proposed acquisition of residential plots for the expansion of NLCs Mine-I. The government had announced plans to acquire 68 plots covering 12.60 acres in Gangaikondan village and 77 plots covering 3.21 acres in Vanathirayapuram. More than 100 families could be rendered homeless if the acquisition proceeded, the PMK chief claimed. He also alleged that untreated waste discharged by chemical industries in the existing SIPCOT complex had already polluted Cuddalores soil, groundwater and air. He claimed that hazardous substances, including carcinogenic dioxins, had been detected in the region and that NLCs mining activities were affecting people across the district. He said the agricultural lands proposed for acquisition were fertile and could generate annual income of up to Rs 10 lakh. However, the guideline value in some areas had been fixed at only Rs 3.31 lakh an acre. Even the enhanced compensation offered by the government would be far below the prevailing market value, he alleged. Questioning why the government had abandoned the Parandur airport project but continued acquiring land in Cuddalore, Anbumani demanded the withdrawal of notifications covering 1,277 acres for SIPCOT and NLC projects. The PMK would mobilise affected residents and launch a major agitation if the government failed to act, he warned.
Gem Granite Veeramani a stone coldperpetrator
Gem Granite Veeramani, an influential industrialist now finds himself at the centre of a widening investigation under thePOCSOAct into the allegations of paedophilia. While he was under investigation from last year, a fresh probe, ordered by the court, led the police to recover additional digital evidence and identify multiple victims.This report examines what has been labelled the Epstein case of Tamil Nadu, only to discover that while the scale of operations was nowhere near that of the American offender, a subterranean network ofsexual abusers and their enablers did operate for years
Chennai Airport Privatisation Proposal Draws Opposition Across Tamil Nadu Political Spectrum
An extended andgreen Ganesh Chaturthi
An initiative to recycle clay Ganeshas started by Teynampet resident Malini Kalyanam has impacted many resident groups in Chennai and beyond. Under the aegis of The PALM, headquartered in Tiruvallur, the Beautiful Bharat Save Clay drive has found volunteer groups across Tamil Nadu
Chennai Prepares for Ganesh Visarjan with Enhanced Security Measures
Chennai ramps up security for Ganesh Visarjan with 16,500 police deployed to ensure a peaceful celebration and smooth traffic management. Chennai Prepares for Ganesh Visarjan with Enhanced Security Measures
When Boney Kapoor boosted late wife Sridevi's fee from 10 Lakh to 25 Lakh per film
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 20 (IANS) Producer Boney Kapoor once shared how he ended up increasing his late wife, Sridevi's fees from 10 Lakh per movie to 25 Lakh per movie with a simple trick. As the filmmaker appeared on 'The Kapil Sharma Show', he shared how he offered to pay Sridevi 11 lakhs for 'Mr India' when her mother asked for only 10 lakhs. However, Boney has kept one condition, which played a significant role in increasing Sridevi's remuneration per movie. Boney shared, We were shooting in a bungalow in Ruia Park. So I went to Chennai to meet her mom. We started talking. She didn't know Hindi or English. But my communication skills were so perfect that I could understand her gestures. So she said, Pappi, price INR 10 rupees. INR 10 rupees meant INR 10 lakhs. I had done some research and inquired in the market as to how much Sridevi charged for her last film. At that time, she had signed the last film for INR 8.5 lakhs. So I thought, She signed for INR 8.5 lakhs; I'll give her 9. When she said, 10 rupees, I said, No. So she froze for 10 seconds. I said, I'll pay 11. After that, she froze for 15 seconds. She then said, The staff money is separate, INR 30,000 rupees. So I said, No, I'll pay 50,000. So, I gave her 11 lakhs. However, there was a condition that they would charge INR 15 lakhs for Sridevi's next film. Her mother said, Who will pay INR 15 lakhs. So I spoke to Yash Chopra and made her sign Chandni' for INR 15 lakhs. So they were happy. When Boney went to speak with Sridevi's mother for the next film, he applied the same trick. The producer recalled their conversation, saying, She said, For you, 14. I said, Why? I'll pay INR 16 lakhs. But on one condition: next film, she has to sign for INR 25 lakhs. She said, Who will give 25?. So, in Khuda Gawah, she was paid INR 25 lakhs.
PMK signals alliance rethink, TVK emerges as possible partner
Digital Desk | Chennai, Sep 20 (IANS) The PMKs decision to stay away from the Tamil Nadu bypolls has intensified speculation about a possible change in its alliance strategy. The party is currently aligned with the AIADMK, but sources say it could explore joining the ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam-led coalition. PMK President Anbumani Ramadoss has announced the party would neither contest nor extend support to any political party in the October 6 bypolls to the Madurantakam and Dharapuram Assembly constituencies, both reserved for Scheduled Caste candidates. The decision was finalised following discussions with the PMKs state-level office-bearers and functionaries from the two constituencies. The announcement is significant as the party was expected to campaign for the AIADMK nominees under the existing alliance arrangement. According to party sources, the PMK was displeased with the AIADMK leadership for selecting and announcing its candidates without holding consultations with its ally. Its withdrawal from the campaign is being viewed as a setback for the AIADMK, particularly in Madurantakam, where the PMK has a considerable support base. The development comes amid a broader realignment in Tamil Nadu politics following TVKs victory in the 2026 Assembly election. The Congress, the CPI, the CPI-M, the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi, and the Indian Union Muslim League departed from their traditional political alignments and supported the TVK in forming the government. However, differences have since emerged within the ruling alliance. The CPI and the CPI-M have fielded separate candidates in Madurantakam and Dharapuram, respectively, turning the bypolls into five-cornered contests. PMK sources said the party believes the long-standing bipolar contest between the DMK and the AIADMK has weakened following the Vijay-led TVKs emergence. The leadership is therefore reportedly willing to examine new alliance possibilities. The TVK governments decision to conduct a caste census, a long-standing PMK demand, has also generated goodwill among the partys functionaries and cadres. A section of the PMK reportedly believes an alliance with TVK could revive the partys electoral fortunes and improve its chances of securing representation in the state cabinet. Recent interactions between leaders of the two parties have further fuelled speculation. Ramadoss's wife Sowmiya Anbumani recently met Water Resources Management Minister N. Anand to discuss various water-management projects in the state. Adding to the uncertainty, Ramadoss recently declined to clarify whether the PMK remained part of the AIADMK-led alliance when the question was raised during a press conference. Sources said the PMK leadership may assess the outcome of the two bypolls before taking a final decision on its political future. Any formal announcement about continuing with the AIADMK or moving towards the TVK-led front is therefore expected only after the results.
Heavy Rain Forecast for 15 Districts in Tamil Nadu, Light Showers Expected in Chennai
Tamil Nadu braces for heavy rain across 15 districts, with light showers anticipated in Chennai on Sunday evening. Heavy Rain Forecast for 15 Districts in Tamil Nadu, Light Showers Expected in Chennai
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Heavy rain forecast in 15 TN districts, Chennai may receive evening showers
Digital Desk | Chennai, Sep 20 (IANS) Several parts of Tamil Nadu, including Chennai and the districts of Kancheepuram, Chengalpattu and Tiruvallur, are likely to receive rainfall on Sunday, the Regional Meteorological Centre said. A north-south trough extending from coastal Andhra Pradesh to the Gulf of Mannar, passing through parts of Tamil Nadu at about 0.9 km above sea level, is influencing the weather. Heavy rain accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds reaching 4050 kmph is likely at isolated places in the Nilgiris, Coimbatore, Cuddalore, Krishnagiri, Salem, Tirupattur, Dharmapuri, Tiruvannamalai, Villupuram, Kallakurichi, Vellore, Perambalur, Ariyalur, Tiruchirappalli and Madurai districts on Sunday and Monday. Puducherry may also experience similar weather. Moderate thunderstorms are forecast over the remaining Western Ghats districts and Chennai, Kancheepuram, Chengalpattu, Tiruvallur, Sivaganga, Erode, Ramanathapuram, Namakkal, Mayiladuthurai, Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Karur, Pudukottai and Nagapattinam, besides Karaikal. Light thundershowers are possible elsewhere in the State. On September 22, moderate to heavy rain may occur at isolated places in the Western Ghats districts and several coastal and interior districts, including Chennai and Madurai. Gusty winds of 4050 kmph are also likely. From September 23 to 25, light to moderate rain is expected across the Western Ghats and northern coastal districts. Maximum temperatures are unlikely to change significantly until September 23 and are expected to remain close to normal. In Chennai and its suburbs, the sky will remain partly cloudy. Light to moderate rain with thunderstorms may occur at a few places during the evening or night. The maximum temperature is likely to range between 36 degrees Celsius and 37 degrees Celsius, while the minimum may remain between 26 and 27 degrees Celsius. Fishermen have been advised not to venture into the sea in the notified areas. Squally winds reaching 4555 kmph and occasionally 65 kmph are forecast over the Gulf of Mannar, adjoining Comorin area and the southern Tamil Nadu coast on Monday. Winds may strengthen further over parts of the Bay of Bengal on September 22 and 23, reaching 5060 kmph and occasionally 70 kmph.
Residents association at Thirumoolar Colony in Anna Nagar sets upa study hall
It accepts donation of books meant for competitive examinations
16,500 police personnel deployed in Chennai for mass Ganesh idol immersion
Digital Desk | Chennai, Sep 20 (IANS) Elaborate security and traffic arrangements have been made across Chennai as hundreds of large Ganesh idols are set to be taken out in processions and immersed in the sea on Sunday. Ganesh Chaturthi was celebrated on September 14, with around 37,000 idols installed at public places across Tamil Nadu after obtaining police permission. Of these, 1,562 idols were placed and worshipped in Chennai. While some idols have already been immersed, most of the larger ones will be taken in processions to designated immersion points on Sunday. The Greater Chennai Police have deployed 16,500 police personnel and 2,000 Home Guards to ensure that the processions and immersions are conducted peacefully. Police will take legal action against those who violate restrictions or disturb public order. Four coastal locations have been designated for immersion: Srinivasa Puram in Pattinapakkam, University Nagar in Neelankarai, Kasimedu Fishing Harbour and the area behind the Popular Weighing Platform in Tiruvottiyur. Special arrangements have been made at these sites in coordination with Greater Chennai Corporation officials. Police said idols should be transported only along approved routes and immersed at the locations assigned by the authorities. Authorities have established temporary control rooms and assistance centres at all immersion points. Equipment required for the immersion process has been provided, while boats will also be used to take larger idols into the sea. Fire engines, ambulances, motorboats and volunteers trained in swimming have been kept ready to handle emergencies. Watchtowers have been installed at key locations, and police personnel will monitor the processions and immersion sites using binoculars and drones. Mounted police teams will also undertake intensive patrols to prevent criminal activity and respond quickly to any untoward incident. Additional arrangements have been made at Nambikkai Nagar in Srinivasa Puram, Pattinapakkam, for this year's idol immersion. Traffic diversions will be introduced as processions approach the beachfront. Meanwhile, more than 75 idols installed in Tambaram, Chromepet, Pallikaranai, Pallavaram, Velachery and Kovilambakkam were taken in a procession led by Shiv Sena members on Saturday. Accompanied by drums, the idols were transported in vans to the Palavakkam seashore and immersed with the assistance of two trolleys and two cranes. A heavy police presence was maintained throughout the procession and immersion.
Minister Calls on New Government Employees to Serve with Integrity at Employment Fair 2026
Minister Chandra Shekhar Pemmashani urges new government employees to commit to integrity and lifelong learning at Chennais Employment Fair. Minister Calls on New Government Employees to Serve with Integrity at Employment Fair 2026
Parties React to Vijay Wanting AAI Out
Claiming that such a move would lead to privatizing the airport, the CPI State secretary M Veerapandian said the State executive of the CPI said Chennai airport was not a commercial enterprise or a private property.
Justice D. Bharatha Chakravarthy refuses to direct Chennai Port Trust to pay full pension and disburse other terminal benefits to the employee who had attained the age of superannuation after 32 years of service
Sensitive communication on dementia important: Minister Srinath
Sensitive communication on dementia important: Minister Srinath
An influential industrialist now finds himself at the centre of a widening investigation under thePOCSOAct into the allegations of paedophilia. While he was under investigation from last year, a fresh probe, ordered by the court, led the police to recover additional digital evidence and identify multiple victims.This report examines what has been labelled the Epstein case of Tamil Nadu, only to discover that while the scale of operations was nowhere near that of the American offender, a subterranean network ofsexual abusers and their enablers did operate for years
Chennais commons belong to those who live, work and depend on them: Porombokkiyal 2026
Chennais commons belong to those who live, work and depend on them: Porombokkiyal 2026
Police conduct surprise checks at private student accommodations in Potheri
Police conduct surprise checks at private student accommodations in Potheri
17th convocation ceremony of Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science held
Councillors complain about a rise in dengue cases
Chennai Corporation to check mosquito breeding sources in 3103 educational institutions in the city
Stalin calls TVK govt dysfunctional, says bypolls opportunity to teach CM a lesson
Chennai: 27 Candidates in Fray for Madurantakam By-Poll
Of the 27 candidates now in the fray, 10 are candidates of recognised and unrecognised political parties, while 17 are Independents.
Three persons arrested for possession of 600 narcotic tablets in Arakkonam
The police said the gang was on their way to the railway station to go to Chennai, where they planned to sell in retail, when they were intercepted
Chennai: Over 300 Volunteers Remove 2.4 Tonnes of Waste from Palavakkam Beach
Participants removed from the beach and surrounding areas plastic waste and other debris that could pose a threat to the coastal and marine environment.
Five accused in Armstrong murder case granted bail
They have been granted bail as the CBI is yet to file a final reportand they have spent over two years in prison; judge says the probe remains at FIR stage after earlier final report was quashed
Life is a marathon race, not a sprint: TATA sons chairman
Rain to continue in Chennai and nearby districts for next few days
Chennai Metrowater: Homes in added areas must apply online
Doctors association opposes interview process for DME appointment
Researchers develop database to track aquaculture chemicals in Chennai
Courts cant refuse to hold trials via video-conferencing, rules Madras HC
INSV Neelkanth to sail from Visakhapatnam to Andamans for ANCs Silver Jubilee Celebrations
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Sep 19 (IANS) The INSV Neelkanth, an ocean-going sailing vessel of the Indian Navy, will sail from the Eastern Naval Command (ENC) headquarters at Visakhapatnam to Sri Vijaya Puram in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The sail ship will embark on a nearly 661.2 nautical miles voyage as part of the Silver Jubilee celebrations of the Andaman and Nicobar Command (ANC), headquartered at Sri Vijaya Puram (earlier Port Blair). Vice Admiral Vineet McCarty, Commander-in-Chief, ANC (CINCAN), interacted with the crew of INSV Neelkanth at Visakhapatnam ahead of the voyage on Saturday, September 19, 2026. The interaction focused on key lessons for the voyage and inspiring the future of sailing in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, the ANC said. The INSV Neelkanth is a nearly 40-foot-long sailing yacht or ocean-racing vessel. It is one of six ocean-going sailing vessels the Navy uses for expeditions and training. The others are INSV Mhadei, INSV Tarini, INSV Bulbul, INSV Hariyali, and INSV Kadalpura. In 2023, the INSV Neelkanth won first place in the Inter Command Ocean Sailing Race by covering 360 nautical miles from Kochi to Goa. During the race, the crew, comprising both men and women, encountered heavy rain and sea states of up to 04, along with speeds gusting over 25 knots for two days. In 2024, the sailing vessel undertook a 100-nautical-mile expedition in 24 hours to mark the Golden Jubilee of the Navys submarine training school INS Satavahana. Earlier, in 2021, it sailed from Chennai to Visakhapatnam to celebrate the Golden Jubilee of the Navys submarine base INS Virbahu. While these expeditions were along the Indian coastline, the voyage to the Andamans will be through open seas. The crew may experience rough weather when approaching the Andaman Sea, with the possibility of a low-pressure system developing over the area. Southwest winds of 2025 knots may blow over the South Andaman Sea, and the sea state may be rough, with poor visibility. The crew is extremely well-trained, and the vessel is capable of handling all weather conditions. In fact, it will be a very good experience for those participating in the expedition, an official said. The ANC is Indias first and only tri-services Command, established on October 1, 2001. The Command, comprising the Indian Navy, Indian Army, Indian Air Force, and Indian Coast Guard, was created to defend the strategic Andaman and Nicobar Islands. In addition to regular surveillance along Indias Exclusive Economic Zone around the archipelago for defence purposes, the ANC also protects the region's fragile ecosystem. It is also tasked with Marine Search and Rescue (MSAR) operations in one of the worlds busiest maritime zones. The ANC has planned a series of activities for its Silver Jubilee celebrations, some of which, involving island residents, have already begun.
Parties React To Vijays Call For Change In Chennai Airport Operator
Political parties in Tamil Nadu have reacted to CM C. Joseph Vijays request to replace AAI as the operator of Chennai airport
Govt releases 24 lakh to research scholar after backlash over delay
Madras high court moved to stop TN govts plan to build secretariat at Pattinapakkam
Anna University student dies of scrub typhus; another student admitted with dengue
Masters in physiotherapy & occupational therapy should not be awarded as general degrees: UGC
Anna University to give training to final-year students to clear arrears
10 days after assault in Chennai, man dies in hospital; two arrested
