Pink Autos Steer Change In Chennai, While Offering Safer Rides To Passengers
Launched amid growing concerns over crimes against women, the Pink Auto initiative seeks to improve women's safety while simultaneously transforming the lives of women through financial independence.
Mahindra bets on Growth Gems for next phase of growth beyond autos
Cholamandalam sees EVs disrupting entry-level 2W segment
Attempt to bribe TVK MLA: Senthilbalaji, his brother fail to appear for inquiry
Officers attached to the Triplicane police station had travelled to Rameswarapatti village in Karur district and served the summons on the brothers
TN police arrest 621, seize narcotics in statewide crackdown
Indian Air Force chopper makes emergency landing in Chengalpets Keerapakkam
Chennai police arrest 54 in week-long narcotics crackdown
Yelagiri Express train passes stop signal, Railways order inquiry
STEM and story labs, more experiments to come up at State Resource Centre
Task force rescues three minors in child labour inspections
Chief Minister Vijay visits desalination plants at Nemmeli
SC judge inaugurates MBA lecture series
HC asks govt to respond to PIL on Lok Ayukta Act
Metro Rail to begin work on commercial hub at Thirumangalam in September
Officials say the contract for building the four towers has been finalised, with the estimated cost being nearly 400 crore. The towers will be linked to the Phase II Metro station by a skywalk. From the date of award of contract, the firm will have two and a half years to complete the construction
33 drug cases registered, 54 arrested in Chennai during week-long crackdown against drugs
Seized items include 46.6 kg of ganja, 12 grams of methamphetamine, and 386 tablets
Man arrested after minor son causes fatal road accident in Pulianthope
Chennai Corporation defers new infrastructure projects, cancels tenders worth more than 600 crore
An official says the tender cancellations have been implemented mainly to stagger expenditure and improve planning. The civic body has also not released the annual ward maintenance funds for civic repairs and sanitation, leaving many buildings, including UPHCs, in a damaged state
In Chennai, Thousands Remain Homeless, Living Under Flyovers
They live beneath bridges, fly under the radar, with no access to welfare, jobs or education. Temporary shelters cannot replace long-term housing policy, say experts
Ammonia removal operations enter fourth day in Tiruvallur
Will raise issue of corrupt joining TVK in appropriate forum: TNCC chief
Sengottaiyan inaugurates renovated Bougainvillea Park
5 idols stolen from TN temples recovered in Karaikal, 2 held
Tamil Nadu may lose 650 MBBS seats, admissions to get tougher, fees set to soar
If three more colleges are granted deemed university status, the number will cross 700 govt quota seats and 50 seats under the 7.5% govt school students quota.
MEKEDATU ROW. FARMERS ALLEGE FRESH GROUNDWORK BY KARNATAKA
Vijay urges PM Modi to reconsider proposed NFSA amendment, cites risk to poor
Chennai: CM Visits Nemili Plant & New Project At Perur
Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay urged the authorities to maintain the Nemili facility properly and expedite work on the Perur plant: Reports
Micro-level audit planned for uninterrupted power supply during summer
Annamalai says corruption has been contained by TVK govt
Man arrested for stabbing friend to death at Virugambakkam in Chennai
AIADMK Thanjavur functionaries urge EPS to reinduct TTV Dhinakaran in party
Tamil Nadu defends CRZ approval granted for the proposed Mamallan Reservoir project
In its counter to a petition challenging theclearance issued in December 2025, the Tamil Nadu State Coastal Zone Management Authority says the project complies with theCRZNotification, 2011, and was subjected to multiple levels of technical scrutiny
School campus in education ministers constituency turns garbage ground
CM Vijay inspects under construction desalination plant in Perur near Chennai
The plant is being built at an estimated cost of Rs 5,814.57 crore to strengthen Chennais long-term drinking water supply.
Woman injured in bike accident last week dies of injuries in Chennai hospital
In most schools, teachers say only half the students have received the textbooks. Officials from the School Education Department say books have been distributed according to the needs mentioned by the school heads
Woman dies, seven injured in accident near Kancheepurams Tirupputkuzhi flyover
Shivam Dube Replaces Injured Nitish Kumar Reddy For ODIs Against England
Nitish Kumar Reddy: Seam-bowling all-rounder Shivam Dube has been drafted into Indias squad as a replacement for injured Nitish Kumar Reddy for the upcoming three-match ODI series against England, starting on July 14 in Birmingham. Devajit Saikia, the Secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), said on Monday that Dube, currently in England for the five-match T20I series, will stay back for ODIs as Reddy continues to recover from a quadriceps injury. The Selection Committee has named Shivam Dube as a replacement for Nitish Kumar Reddy in Indias squad for the ODI series against England, said Saikia. Reddy sustained the injury during the third ODI against Afghanistan in Chennai, and a timeline for his return to competitive cricket is yet to be firmed up. Reddy's ongoing rehabilitation had previously ruled him out of the T20I series against Ireland and England, as well as the upcoming three-game series against Zimbabwe. Dube, a two-time T20 World Cup winner, has played four ODIs so far and amassed 43 runs while picking up one scalp. His last ODI game came against Sri Lanka at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo in August 2024. The Selection Committee has named Shivam Dube as a replacement for Nitish Kumar Reddy in Indias squad for the ODI series against England, said Saikia. Reddy sustained the injury during the third ODI against Afghanistan in Chennai, and a timeline for his return to competitive cricket is yet to be firmed up. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Indias updated ODI squad: Shubman Gill (Captain), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer (Vice-Captain), KL Rahul (WK), Ishan Kishan (WK), Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Prasidh Krishna, Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Gurnoor Brar, and Shivam Dube Article Source: IANS
Chettinad Group donates 3 crore to CMs Relief Fund
Madurai Hosts 6th Leg of Kauvery Hospital-TNSTC Veterans Tennis Tournament 2026
Around 125 players from Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Kerala, Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Rajasthan participated in the tournament. A total prize money of Rs. 2 lakh was distributed among the winners, runners-up, and semi-finalists across all categories. The VIth Leg of the Kauvery Hospital-Tamil Nadu Senior Tennis Club (TNSTC) Veterans Tennis Tournament 2026 was held at the Madurai Union Club from June 26 to 28, featuring Singles and Doubles events across seven age categories (40+, 50+, 55+, 60+, 65+, 70+, and 75+). Tennis Tournament Around 125 players from Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Kerala, Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Rajasthan participated in the tournament, reflecting its growing popularity among veteran tennis players across the country. A total prize money of Rs. 2 lakh was distributed among the winners, runners-up, and semi-finalists across all categories. Trophies and Prize money were distributed by Mr. Jayaraman, Chairman, and Mr. N. Narayanasamy, Secretary, TNSTC. The tournament featured several accomplished veteran players who have represented India at the World Veterans Tennis Championships. They included Sanjay Kumar (Kerala) in the 60+ category, Suresh Murthati (Telangana) and Tulasiram (Karnataka) in the 70+ category, and Venkatachalam Swaminathan (Tamil Nadu) in the 75+ category. Sanjay Kumar and Venkatachalam Swaminathan have both captained the Indian team at the World Veterans Tennis Championships. One of the highlights of the tournament was the participation of two octogenarian players, Mr. R. Nagarajan and Mr. Shivamony Moorthy. In the singles events, Srikanth (40+), Ramesh S (50+), Srinivas Reddy (55+), Senthil Kumar (60+), V. Shankar (65+), Tulasiram (70+), and Venkatachalam Swaminathan (75+) emerged as champions in their respective categories. In the doubles events, Sathish Babu and M. Ramu (40+), Ramesh S and Sathish Babu (50+), Dinesh Thampi and Srinivas Reddy (55+), Sivakumar and Senthil Kumar (60+), Alapati Suresh and V. Shankar (65+), Tulasiram and Suresh Murthati (70+), and Venkatachalam Swaminathan and Veeramani K (75+) were the winners in their respective categories. TNSTC, one of the most active veteran tennis organisations in South India, has a membership of around 550 veteran players. The club conducts four non-ranking tournaments annually at Madurai, Coimbatore, Tiruchirappalli, and Chennai, providing veteran tennis enthusiasts with regular opportunities for competitive play and camaraderie. Kauvery Hospital played a key role in ensuring the health and safety of all participants. A dedicated medical team, supported by a fully equipped ambulance, remained on standby throughout the tournament to provide immediate medical assistance and first-aid support. The next leg of the Tamil Nadu Senior Tennis Club Veterans Tennis Tournament will be hosted in Tiruchirappalli during September 2026.
West Chromepet needs more lung spaces
Residents cite disparity in recreational facilities between eastern and western neighbourhoods; Corporation promises inspection
IAF Chetak helicopter makes emergency landing in Tamil Nadu
An Indian Air Force Chetak helicopter executed a safe emergency landing in a Chengalpattu agricultural field Monday morning due to a technical issue during a training flight. Pilots Vishal Bhaskar and a colleague skillfully landed the aircraft at Keerapakkam after detecting the snag. Following repairs by a recovery team from Tambaram Air Force Station, the helicopter successfully returned to base.
Polluted waterbodies, livelihood woes: Chennais coastal communities question blue economy projects
Several concerns were raised at the two-day public hearing organised by the Neithaliyal Collective in Ennore, where fishers and residents from Tiruvallur, Chennai, Chengalpattu, and Villupuram presented testimonies before a three-member panel
TVK challenges two provisions of T.N. governments SOP for political rallies before Madras High Court
Says, they amount to colourable exercise of power by the State government in order to stifle political activities of the petitioner party
Chennai Corporation completed work on more than 19,000 roads over five years
A Chennai resident successfully reclaimed his Section 54 tax exemption after a three-year construction delay on his new home, initially denied by the tax department. The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) ruled in his favour, citing the COVID-19 pandemic as an extraordinary circumstance beyond his control. The tribunal emphasized a liberal interpretation of the beneficial provision, allowing the exemption despite minor delays in finalising construction.
DMK hits out at Tamil Nadu govt over removal of Stalin's name from desalination project plaque
The DMK has strongly criticized the ruling TVK for allegedly removing a plaque bearing M K Stalin's name from a desalination project. This move escalates the political rivalry, with the DMK accusing the TVK of erasing their government's achievements. The project, crucial for Chennai's water supply, was commissioned by Stalin. Tensions are high following accusations of poaching legislators and a former DMK minister's arrest.
Plugging leakages can transform the states fiscal trajectory
Faceless assessments to boost revenue
Two college students killed in two separate road accidents near Tambaram
Ammonia gas removal operation at Tiruvallur factory to continue today
Mylapore Fine Arts Clubs drama festival inaugurated
GCC to levy 25,000 fine for violation of Solid Waste Management Rules
Currently, the Corporation collects a fine of 5,000 from bulk waste generators. It has set a 15-day deadline for them to register themselves on its portal; each district will constitute a special cell to monitor compliance with the rules
City Traffic police arrest eight persons in Tondiarpet
The police team also seized eight two-wheelers, including six high-end racing bikes
AI-powered tools can trace missing persons faster, with more accuracy, say experts
They can significantly improve speed and accuracy of investigations, especially when time is critical
Commuters put to hardship as Southern Railway cancels 41 suburban services
Over 1.6 lakh teachers across Tamil Nadu appear for eligibility test paper-II
Registration of properties has become easy, says Minister
Lawyers should be sensitive, empathetic and effective people managers: Justice Devan Ramachandran
Tasmac to regularise services of 23,000 workers at retail end
TNRERA chairman Shiv Das Meena and two members resign
Andhra Pradesh: KADA Signs Two MoUs To Promote Modern Farming In Kuppam
The MoU with the ITC is to develop fruit and vegetable clusters, apart from creating marketing opportunities for farmers of the area in Bengaluru, Chennai, and Hyderabad: Reports
TNRERA chairperson Shiv Das Meena, two members resign
They were appointed during the previous DMK government
Car overturns in Royapettah; no casualties
Over 230 Irula families in Ariyalur find steady income through cashew harvesting initiative
The Tribal Welfare Department facilitated financial support for people from the Irula community to participate in public auctions for cashew plantations managed by the Tamil Nadu Forest Plantation Corporation Limited to enable them to directly participate in cashew cultivation and marketing
Ninth arrest in 35 crore bribery case
Cops uncover plot to kill rowdy; 4 Puzhal inmates moved
Four labourers killed in road accident
Chennai airport sees decline in rankings as Kolkata closes gap
Poor Amenities Cited As One Of The Reasons
Tamil Nadu Government Faces November Deadline for Right to Services Act
Digitisation is only the first step. Tamil Nadu needs a law that makes timely delivery of public services a citizens right by default, not at an officials discretion
Governor should probe horse trading charges if he has powers to do so, says Thiruma
Curtains fall on Chennais Theyagaraja Theatre as 500-crore redevelopment begins
Lakeside snack stall in Madipakkam bolstered by an indomitable spirit
Unmindful of their locomotor disabilities, couplePrabhuL. andPriyaPrabhuhave made bold business moves and their efforts have paid off, going by the patronage they enjoy inMadipakkam
Ammonia removal operations in Tiruvallur to continue today
EYE WASH - Encroachments return to T Nagar pedestrian plaza 24 hours after GCC drive
Universities, colleges to introduce up to 20% higher order thinking questions in exams this year
GCC gives bulk waste generators 15 days to register online
Six more CM co-working spaces to open soon
Suburban rail leaves thousands stranded
Railway officials said that track improvement work is mandatory for better passenger safety
A majority of departments are yet to upload G.O.s on the Tamil Nadu government website
Only five departments have hosted theirG.O.sissued in May and June on the website. The orders that are not available on the site pertain to the creation ofSingappenSpecial Force and the provision of 100 additional units of electricity to domestic consumers who use 500 units bi-monthly
Residents of Narasingapuram municipality demand bus shelters
A passenger said that on both sides of the Salem-Chennai road that passed via the municipality, people had to wait on roads for the buses to go towards Chennai or Salem
Udhayanidhi Stalin declared the DMK government a protective fortress for minorities, vowing to counter malicious political campaigns. He highlighted the party's enduring loyalty from minority communities, contrasting it with those who left. Udhayanidhi also praised the dedication of party stalwart 'Thuraimugam' Kaja, recounting his past gesture of sportsmanship towards M. Karunanidhi. The event underscored the DMK's commitment to minority welfare.
'DMK to remain protective fortress of Muslims, minorites': Udhayanidhi Stalin
Speaking at the wedding of the granddaughter of DMK headquarters secretary 'Thuraimugam' Kaja in Thiruverkadu, Chennai, Udhayanidhi said the party's bond with minority communities remained strong despite political attacks and campaigns aimed at creating divisions. Taking an apparent swipe at political rivals without naming anyone, he said, some people left us as soon as a sofa arrived.
Ticket Examiner Salma Begum asked the lawyer if she possessed a valid ticket, to which the lawyer replied that she had come to see off a friend. Then Salma Begum asked to see a platform ticket, but the lawyer did not have one
The issue relates to a 2022 suo motu DVAC FIR, regarding corruption in issuing essentiality certificate to Vels Medical College, having been closed in 2024
Man cleared in Pocso case after DNA test proves innocence
A 32-year-old man from Salem, wrongfully imprisoned for nearly two years on rape and impregnation charges, has been acquitted by a Pocso court. He refused bail, confident in his innocence. A crucial DNA test proved he was not the father of the child, leading to his release and allowing him to return to his village with his reputation restored. The court concluded he was falsely accused.
GSU- ni gitcham Joint Secretary gimaenga
TURA: Garo Students Union (GSU) Raksamgre-Western Zone ni gitcham Joint Secretary-Chankey Ch. Momin July 1 tarikoni gimaenga. Momin batanggimin June 29 tarikoni Tambaram, Chennai-ona kam amsandina reangengon New Bongaigaon Railway Station oni rel gari no. AZA48749242-o ripengska baksa songreangenba July 01 tariko, Andhra Pradesh ni Samalkot junction sokahaon ripengska baksa songreaoni ekgrika jaman Momin antangni []
Access to GCC playgrounds restricted forgovt.-aided schools in George Town
The GCC has decided to collect charges from schools for access to its playgroundsduring school hours; this has led to disruption of sports activities in schools in the congested neighbourhood
Over 59,000 teachers take up TET exam across Tamil Nadu
In September 2025, the Supreme Court had ruled that all teachers, except those with less than five years of service, must clear TET to continue in their jobs, with no exceptions even for promotion
Sai Kishore looks to take bad patch in his stride
