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TN Assembly to debate grants for four key departments today

Chennai, Aug 31 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly will reconvene on Monday after a two-day weekend break, with demands for grants concerning four key departments scheduled to be taken up for discussion. The House has so far completed debates on the demands for grants of 32 departments as part of the ongoing Budget Session []

bhaskarlive 31 Aug 2026 8:34 am

Gold Rate Today: Check 24K, 22K Gold Prices In Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru On August 31

Gold prices declined more than 4% over the past week but remained 50.7% higher over a year. Check 24K and 22K gold rates across Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai and other cities.

NDTV 31 Aug 2026 7:36 am

Petrol, Diesel Prices On August 31: Check New Fuel Rates In Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kolkata And More

Oil prices ended lower last week as traders weighed stalled US-Iran diplomatic efforts against the resumption of some crude flows through the Strait of Hormuz.

NDTV 31 Aug 2026 6:34 am

Tamil Nadu must now begin focusing on new growth engines

The Times of India 31 Aug 2026 4:00 am

Gold fuels credit boom

The Times of India 31 Aug 2026 4:00 am

Tidying up corporate KYC landscape

The Times of India 31 Aug 2026 4:00 am

Torso in bag case: arrested couple brought to city

The Times of India 31 Aug 2026 1:22 am

Farmers associations seek lifting of toddy ban in Tamil Nadu

C. Nallasamy, coordinator, Tamil Nadu Toddy Movement, says the lifting of the band will create jobs and help many families

The Hindu 31 Aug 2026 12:39 am

The Banyan Academy launches Dr. Parasuraman Lived Experience Writing Award

The awardees will have a mentor and editor to assist them in writing their books and telling stories of distress and resilience

The Hindu 31 Aug 2026 12:31 am

219 more Tamils traced in Nepal, set to return today

The Times of India 31 Aug 2026 12:08 am

Womans murder: couple arrested in Manipur being brought to Chennai

The murder came to light on August 5, when the body was found in the rear general compartment of the Tamil Nadu Express in Agra

The Hindu 30 Aug 2026 11:55 pm

Create a large reservoir in Parandur: Anbumani

Chennai needs a second airport since the runway at the current airport is not of the same standard or convenience as those at international airports, says PMK leader

The Hindu 30 Aug 2026 11:49 pm

Madras, a place where women found home, and freedom, says Kalpana Karunakaran

Kalpana Karunakaran is the author of A Woman of No Consequence: Memory, Letters and Resistance in Madras

The Hindu 30 Aug 2026 11:43 pm

Six minors among 10 held for racing bikes

The Times of India 30 Aug 2026 11:43 pm

History-sheeter hacked to death; 4 held

The Times of India 30 Aug 2026 11:40 pm

Residents seek BHS status for Agaramthen sacred grove

Researchers said the groves biodiversity has not been comprehensively documented earlier and that the latest survey provides important baseline information for conservation

The Hindu 30 Aug 2026 10:32 pm

School holiday tomorrow, August 31, 2026: Are schools closed due to rain? Check status in Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru and other states

As of now, there are no confirmed nationwide school holidays for August 31, 2026. Heavy monsoon rains are predicted to affect eastern India and the Himalayan regions, potentially leading to localized school closures. Parents are advised to monitor official school and district announcements for real-time updates. Regular school schedules are expected to continue unless otherwise stated.

The Economic Times 30 Aug 2026 9:58 pm

Three of a family die as share auto rams truck

The Times of India 30 Aug 2026 9:53 pm

Experts stress outdoor time and public health measures to tackle childhood myopia

Reduced outdoor time and prolonged near-work, including screen use, may be contributing to rising myopia among children, experts said, stressing the need for early screening and stronger public health measures

The Hindu 30 Aug 2026 7:41 pm

Tamil Nadu Congress Leader Criticizes DMK for Cheap Politics Post-Election Loss

Chennai, August 30: Ruby R. Manoharan, the treasurer of the Tamil Nadu Congress Committee, has sharply criticized the DMK. He questioned the DMKs right to make derogatory comments about Satyamurthy Bhavan, the Congress headquarters, or to demand its name change. In his statement, Manoharan accused the DMK and its spokespersons of politically motivated attacks after ... Read more Tamil Nadu Congress Leader Criticizes DMK for Cheap Politics Post-Election Loss

Morningstar 30 Aug 2026 7:34 pm

Karav Roberson and Rehan Khan Triumph at IAME Series India 2026

Chennai, August 30: In a thrilling conclusion to the inaugural IAME Series India 2026, Chennais Karav Roberson (MSport) emerged victorious in the Senior Class, while Rehan Khan Rashid (Momentum Motorsports) claimed the Junior Class title. The event wrapped up on Sunday at the Madras International Karting Arena (MIKA). Despite a rain delay, the competition remained ... Read more Karav Roberson and Rehan Khan Triumph at IAME Series India 2026

Morningstar 30 Aug 2026 7:15 pm

Bricklin Road thrown out of kilter

Residents note that slow-moving stormwater drain work is proving a challenge to those navigating the road either on foot or by wheels

The Hindu 30 Aug 2026 6:30 pm

Tamil Nadus business houses line up for the IPO route

Chennai-headquartered drone technology company Garuda Aerospace and a consumer durables company Sathya Agencies are expected to join the IPO queue.

The Hindu 30 Aug 2026 5:10 pm

Nepal floods: 219 residents rescued; search on for 100, says TN Minister

Nepal floods: 219 residents rescued; search on for 100, says TN Minister Chennai: At least 219 of the 319 Tamil Nadu residents stranded in flood-ravaged Nepal have been rescued, while search operations are continuing to locate the remaining 100, Minister Rajmohan said on Sunday. Speaking to reporters at Chennai airport after returning from New Delhi, [] The post Nepal floods: 219 residents rescued; search on for 100, says TN Minister appeared first on Mangalorean.com .

Mangalorean 30 Aug 2026 4:18 pm

Two men from Chennai killed, six injured as SUV rams into SETC bus near Cuddalore

Police said seven persons from Chennai were returning from Velankanni when the accident occurred.

The Hindu 30 Aug 2026 3:21 pm

Par panel suggests establishing dedicated NCLT benches for insolvency cases

A Parliamentary panel has suggested establishing dedicated benches or verticals for insolvency cases at the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) to expedite disposal of such matters as well as ensure that the tribunal gives equal attention for cases under the companies law. Apart from the principal bench and the New Delhi bench, NCLT has benches in Allahabad, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Chennai, Cuttack, Hyderabad, Indore, Kolkata, Kochi, and Mumbai. The recommendations are part of a report prepared by the Department-Related Parliamentary Standing Committee on Personnel, Public Grievances, Law and Justice. The report on 'Review of Functioning of Tribunal System in the Country' was tabled in Parliament earlier this month. The panel said steadily expanding insolvency jurisdiction of the tribunal should not dilute its equally important responsibilities under the Companies Act, 2013, including matters relating to mergers and amalgamations, corporate governance, and protection of

Business Standard 30 Aug 2026 2:35 pm

Woman, two young sons run over by train near Arakkonam railway station

The victims were identified as K. Valli (27), and her two sons K. Bharath (7) and K. Santhosh (3). When they were walking across the track near Arakkonam railway station, they were hit and run over by Chennai Central Suburban Tiruchanur MEMU train.

The Hindu 30 Aug 2026 1:03 pm

Chennai Sets Aside Rs 100 Crore to Brace for Northeast Monsoon, El Nio

A decision was taken in this regard in a recent review meeting chaired by Corporation Commissioner G S Sameeran, a senior official from the Corporation here on Sunday said

Deccan Chronicle 30 Aug 2026 1:01 pm

Chennai to Manipur: How cops cracked Odisha woman's murder case

Police have arrested Manik Uddin Laskar and Bhagabati Majhi, the prime suspects in the murder of a 38-year-old woman whose dismembered body was found in a suitcase on the Tamil Nadu Express in Agra. The couple was apprehended in Manipur after a multi-state search, following an investigation that traced their movements from Chennai and uncovered further gruesome details at their rented home.

Rediff 30 Aug 2026 12:39 pm

Industrialist, 2 aides arrested for sexually abusing minor in Chennai

Industrialist aides arrested for sexually abusing minor in Chennai

India Today 30 Aug 2026 12:34 pm

TN govt plans to sell onions at subsidised rates through ration shops

Chennai The Tamil Nadu cooperative sector is preparing to sell onions at subsidised prices through ration shops after a rise The post TN govt plans to sell onions at subsidised rates through ration shops appeared first on Bilkul Online .

Bilkulonline 30 Aug 2026 12:16 pm

Flood Risk Rises in Chennais Vyasarpadi Canal Due to Water Hyacinth

Chennai, August 30: Residents of Vyasarpadis Shastri Nagar are increasingly worried about flooding as continuous rainfall has severely obstructed the canal with water hyacinth and debris. A section of the Vyasarpadi canal along Shastri Nagar First Street is covered with water hyacinth, leaving little room for water to flow. The canal resembles a green carpet, ... Read more Flood Risk Rises in Chennais Vyasarpadi Canal Due to Water Hyacinth

Morningstar 30 Aug 2026 11:29 am

Chennai Corporation allocates 100 crore for monsoon preparedness

A decision was made during a recent review meeting chaired by Corporation Commissioner G S Sameeran, a senior official said Sunday

The Hindu Businessline 30 Aug 2026 11:07 am

Tensions Rise in Congress Over Campaign to Promote CM Vijay as Prime Ministerial Candidate

Chennai, August 30: The campaign to present Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay as a candidate for Prime Minister has sparked signs of discord between the ruling party, Tamilga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK), and its ally, Congress. Reports indicate that Congress leadership is concerned about posters and videos promoting Vijay for the countrys highest office. ... Read more Tensions Rise in Congress Over Campaign to Promote CM Vijay as Prime Ministerial Candidate

Morningstar 30 Aug 2026 11:04 am

Chennai Corporation allocates Rs 100 cr for monsoon preparedness

Chennai Corporation has allocated Rs 100 crore for monsoon and El Nino preparedness. Officials are directed to complete all preparatory works by the end of September. Funds will desilt stormwater drains and support localized disaster mitigation efforts. Tenders will repair damaged roads and deploy pumps in low-lying areas. Emergency kits and temporary workers will also be engaged for monsoon duties.

The Economic Times 30 Aug 2026 10:57 am

Park your car over your open well

With the right design, an open well need not be a space taker; it can instead offer space for parking or anything else in addition to providing water-related benefits, as these communities in Chennai discovered with the help of The Rain Centre

The Hindu 30 Aug 2026 10:46 am

Watch: Parandur airport scrapped: What do the youth say? | The Hindu Ground Report

Following Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijays announcement to officially drop the proposed greenfield airport at Parandur, social media and political corridors have been consumed by debates over Chennais aviation capacity, economic growth, and ecological preservation. This ground report focuses on the voices living with the immediate consequences: the local youth across Parandurs affected belt, whose lives and careers have been split into two distinct paths.

The Hindu 30 Aug 2026 10:21 am

TN to introduce AI, machine learning courses in 50 govt ITIs

TN to introduce AI, machine learning courses in 50 govt ITIs Chennai: The Tamil Nadu government will introduce Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) as new trades in 50 government Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs), as part of a five-year plan to modernise vocational education and improve students employment prospects. The initiative, announced in the [] The post TN to introduce AI, machine learning courses in 50 govt ITIs appeared first on Mangalorean.com .

Mangalorean 30 Aug 2026 9:56 am

Security Level of Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Stalin Reduced After Review

Chennai, August 30: The Tamil Nadu police have downgraded the security of former Chief Minister and DMK leader M.K. Stalin from Z+ to Z category. This decision follows a periodic review of threats faced by political leaders who receive security. The assessment took place at the state secretariat, involving key officials such as Chief Secretary ... Read more Security Level of Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Stalin Reduced After Review

Morningstar 30 Aug 2026 9:45 am

JUST SPAMMING | Now CUMTA to Curb Fleecing by Autorickshaw Drivers

Chennai has been notorious for its auto drivers for a long time. Unlike most cities, the autos here have no working meters to show the rates

Deccan Chronicle 30 Aug 2026 7:47 am

Kanchi-Vandavasi Road Widening will Smoothen Goods Flow to Ennore Port

The road will also be connected to the Chennai Peripheral Ring Road (CPRR) to Manampathi to ensure smooth freight movement from the industrial corridor towards the Chennai port

Deccan Chronicle 30 Aug 2026 7:38 am

Land Acquisition Begins for Second Phase of CPRR Project

The CPRR, which allows travel at a speed of 120 kilometre per hour, will link the Chennai-Tiruchi national highway, Chennai-Bengaluru expressway, Chennai-Kolkata highway, Chennai-Tirupati national highway and the East Coast Road

Deccan Chronicle 30 Aug 2026 7:31 am

Chennais second airport: grounded until take-off

With the Parandur airport now a closed chapter, Tamil Nadu has to press ahead with another alternative, viable site for Chennais second airport. This report takes a look at the options ahead of the State and the processes involved in establishing a new airport. Cheyyur in Chengalpattu district and Gummidipoondi in Tiruvallur district are the top contenders for Chennais second airport

The Hindu 30 Aug 2026 5:24 am

Teachers Protest Transfer of Law Ministers Wife Amidst Suspension of Counseling Process

Chennai, August 30: Teachers in Chennai have voiced their concerns following the transfer of the wife of Law Minister C.T.R. Nirmal Kumar from a government secondary school in Pallavaram to an institution in Triplicane. This transfer has sparked criticism, especially as the general transfer counseling process has been halted due to court orders. Before her ... Read more Teachers Protest Transfer of Law Ministers Wife Amidst Suspension of Counseling Process

Morningstar 30 Aug 2026 4:19 am

Tamil Nadu: TASMAC Extends Bar and Waste Collection Contracts Amid Tender Delays

Chennai, August 30: The Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation (TASMAC) has temporarily extended existing contracts related to food sales in bars and the collection of empty liquor bottles from its retail outlets. This decision comes as the process for selecting new contractors is still underway. These agreements, originally set to expire on August 31, will ... Read more Tamil Nadu: TASMAC Extends Bar and Waste Collection Contracts Amid Tender Delays

Morningstar 30 Aug 2026 3:40 am

21 Pilgrims From TN Return To Chennai

he people who returned to Chennai were welcomed by State Minister for rural development N Anand. They had an emotional reunion with their family members.

Deccan Chronicle 30 Aug 2026 2:54 am

3 live bullets, magazine seized from woman at airport

The Times of India 30 Aug 2026 12:44 am

Indian Chest Congress held to discuss advances and challenges in respiratory care

The programme covers chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, tuberculosis and post-tuberculosis lung disease, interstitial lung diseases, lung cancer, air pollution-related respiratory disorders, sleep medicine, critical care and pulmonary rehabilitation

The Hindu 30 Aug 2026 12:44 am

Metrowater seeks additional release from Mettur dam to augment Veeranam storage

Officials say the water is expected to reach the tank by first week of September; the tank has only 15% storage against its full capacity of 1,465 mcft and continues to supply 179 mld to Chennai

The Hindu 30 Aug 2026 12:39 am

Murder of AP woman near Uthukottai solved; one arrested

The Times of India 30 Aug 2026 12:22 am

We have produced some of Indias top intellectuals, thanks to our institutions

Dr. Priya Selvaraj is Director, GG Hospital, Fertility Research and Womens Specialty Centre, Chennai

The Hindu 30 Aug 2026 12:08 am

Elderly Face Rising Mobile Addiction, Chennai Study Finds One-Third at Risk

Excessive mobile usage in the elderly is rarely addressed and often goes unnoticed

The Times of India 29 Aug 2026 11:59 pm

Metrowater installs flow meters to plug water losses

The Times of India 29 Aug 2026 11:51 pm

Former basketball coach turns author

Choolaimedu resident M. Sathiyaseelan, former Physical Education Director of Loyola College, launches two books on sports

The Hindu 29 Aug 2026 11:11 pm