Railway Ministry identifies Chennai as part of the high density route expansion
Anti-drug awareness held at 62 autorickshaw stands across Chennai
In Chennai the beach finds its way into love and heartbreak
When mobility paves the way for citys development
From operating one of Indias earliest train and tramcar services to nationalising public transport in 1947, Chennai has been a trendsetter in the public transport scene. Today, residents can choose from suburban, MTC, MRTS and Metro Rail services
Tamil Nadu Government Appoints Ministers for Development Oversight in Chennai
Chennai, August 26: The Tamil Nadu government has appointed ministers to closely monitor development projects across all 15 zones of the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC). This initiative aims to effectively implement welfare schemes throughout the city. Minister Aadhav Arjun, responsible for Chennai district, will coordinate the activities of these ministers and oversee the comprehensive implementation ... Read more Tamil Nadu Government Appoints Ministers for Development Oversight in Chennai
Accenture to support development of Eco Action & Learning Hub in Chennai
The hub will help local communities learn about sustainability and take part in environmental action
DVAC seizes 69,000 in cash from Tangedco staff during raid
Tamil Nadu govt assigns ministers to monitor development across Chennai
Chennai, Aug 26 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu government, led by Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay, has assigned ministers to each of the 15 zones of the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) to closely monitor development projects and ensure the effective implementation of welfare schemes across the city. Chennai district in-charge Minister Aadhav Arjuna will coordinate the []
Pregnant teens shut out of maternity aid, but Tamil Nadu govt offers gold rings to newborns
Enhanced insurance coverage to be implemented soon: Health Minister
Coverage under CMCHIS will increase from 5 lakh to 25 lakh. Beneficiaries can continue to use their existing insurance cards, says Arunraj
Man, Son Die After Inhaling Toxic Gas While Cleaning Well In Chennai
Police said the two men had been hired by Prashanth, a businessman based in Sowcarpet, to clean a well located inside his house.
BIS seizes plywood sheets bearing spurious ISI mark
Tamil Nadu Health Minister Defends Finance Minister Amid Corruption Allegations
Chennai, August 26: Tamil Nadus Health Minister K. Arun Raj defended Finance Minister N. Mari Wilson on Wednesday. Wilson had admitted to paying a bribe. Arun Raj described him as a whistleblower and a victim of systematic extortion during the previous DMK government. Arun Raj responded to demands from state BJP president Nainar Nagendran, who ... Read more Tamil Nadu Health Minister Defends Finance Minister Amid Corruption Allegations
CPI-M Demands Return of Land to Farmers for Proposed Parandur Airport in Tamil Nadu
Chennai, August 26: The CPI-M Tamil Nadu State Secretary, P. Shanmugam, has urged the government to return land acquired for the proposed Parandur Greenfield Airport to the farmers. This demand comes after the airport project was canceled, and there are discussions about repurposing the land for alternative industrial projects. In a statement, Shanmugam expressed concerns ... Read more CPI-M Demands Return of Land to Farmers for Proposed Parandur Airport in Tamil Nadu
TN govt amends law to guarantee jobs of people recruited under Tamil medium quota
Couple arrested after 10 years in 1.05-crore investment fraud case
The accused were identified as D. Rajalakshmi, 41, and her husband J. Dharani, 49, both residents of Nanmangalam
Man arrested for threatening woman with social media posts in Choolaimedu
According to the complaint, the accused, Suhail, allegedly pressured the victim to to marry him, and threatened to upload photographs taken during their association on Instagram
Retired Madras high court judge, former IAS official appointed SHRC members
A.P. Man held for womans death in Saligramam
Madras HC orders closure of eight resorts in Anaikatti hills over missing approvals
Direction issued on a petition filed by a Chennai resident seeking regulation of resorts in Anaikatti and measures to protect elephants; in a status report filed by District Collector, court notes that only two of the 10 resorts in the area have proper planning permission
Buckingham Canal back in the limelight
Running along the east coast of India for about 450 km (250 km in Andhra Pradesh and 200 km in Tamil Nadu), the Buckingham Canal, taken together with the Krishna and Godavari irrigation canal systems, was once a continuous, navigable stretch of about 650 km
First Amrit Bharat 3.0 Trainset Leaves Chennais ICF With 22 Coaches
Minister Aadhav Arjuna, who is the Minister in-charge of Chennai district, has been appointed as the coordinator for all 15 zones in Greater Chennai Corporation
CEC Gyanesh Kumar to chair Regional Conference on Electoral Literacy Clubs and ECINET in Chennai
The initiative aims to strengthen voter outreach, foster constitutional literacy among future voters and harness digital platforms for electoral operations
2nd Test: SL Fight Back Against India To Reach 229/4 Before Rain Ends Day 4 Early
Sinhalese Sports Club Ground: Indias decision to enforce the follow-on came under serious scrutiny before their bowlers regained control late on the fourth day of the second Test against Sri Lanka, with rain eventually forcing an early close at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground. Sri Lanka, bowled out for 290 in their first innings after resuming the day at 265 for eight, were asked to bat again after falling 213 runs short of Indias imposing 503 for nine declared. By close of day, the hosts had reached 227 for six, a lead of 16, leaving India four wickets away from victory but with the weather threatening to become the decisive factor. India made early inroads when Mohammed Siraj removed Lahiru Udara for three, before Ravindra Jadeja accounted for Kamil Mishara for 32. But the hosts then produced their best batting passage of the match. Pasindu Sooriyabandara, who had made a composed 80 in the first innings, again stood between India and a possible victory. He combined aggression against the spinners with sound defence to build a substantial third-wicket stand with Kamindu Mendis. The pair added 115 runs, taking Sri Lanka from 63 for two to 178 for three and, for a period, making India's follow-on decision look increasingly costly. Both batters reached their half-centuries, with Mendis particularly fluent. Sri Lanka's growing confidence was reflected in India's body language as the deficit rapidly diminished. The breakthrough, when it came, was a product of pressure and an excellent piece of fielding. Prasidh Krishna went short to Mendis, who attempted to pull, only for the ball to balloon towards square leg. Shubman Gill ran back and across before completing a superb catch. Mendis departed for 55 off 92 balls, ending a partnership that had put Sri Lanka firmly back in contention. At tea, Sri Lanka were 199 for three, still 14 runs behind, with Sooriyabandara unbeaten on 90. India had been made to wait for the wicket that could turn the innings, but the final session finally provided it. Manav Suthar broke through when Sri Lankan captain Dhananjaya de Silva, having made 23, inside-edged a flatter delivery onto his thigh pad, with Devdutt Padikkal taking the resulting catch. Sooriyabandara then fell for 92 off 173 balls, again missing out on a maiden Test hundred. Having survived an LBW review after an inside edge, he charged Suthar the very next ball, only to be beaten by a slower delivery and stumped by Rishabh Pant. The dismissal was the product of sharp thinking by Pant, who sensed that Sooriyabandara was becoming restless and warned the field accordingly. Sri Lanka slipped further when Saransh Jain trapped Niroshan Dickwella LBW for six, leaving the hosts at 218 for six. Sonal Dinusha and Keshara Nuwantha then dug in, but the innings became increasingly defensive as India tightened the screws. The final phase also exposed an untidy aspect of Indias bowling. The spinners repeatedly overstepped, with Ravindra Jadeja and Saransh Jain both conceding no-balls. India bowled 10 no-balls through their spin attack, the most by a spin attack in a Test since 2021, behind Afghanistan's 15 against Bangladesh in Mirpur in 2023 and India's own 14 against England in Chennai in 2021. Jadeja's three no-balls also took his career tally to 88 in Tests, the most by a spinner since 2021. Just as India appeared capable of making further progress, rain intervened at 227 for six. The players left the field at 4.37 pm local time and, with the rain growing heavier and the square fully covered, the umpires eventually abandoned play for the day. For much of the day, Sri Lanka had threatened to overturn the narrative. After being bowled out for 290 in the morning, they responded to the follow-on with considerably greater resolve. Sooriyabandara's twin half-centuries, Mendis' 55 and the 115-run third-wicket partnership briefly raised the prospect of Sri Lanka forcing India to bat again. Instead, India's late burst has restored the visitors' advantage. Sri Lanka lead by only 16 runs, with four wickets remaining, and India's second new ball is now less than eight overs away. The forecast predicts more rain on the last day, but if enough play is allowed, India will aim to quickly dismiss the remaining four wickets and chase what should still be a modest target. Sri Lanka, on the other hand, will depend on their lower order to extend the lead sufficiently, giving both the weather and their bowlers a chance to turn a risky situation into a contest. After a day marked by rapid shifts in momentum, the outcome remains within India's reach, although the rain might ultimately decide the result. The forecast predicts more rain on the last day, but if enough play is allowed, India will aim to quickly dismiss the remaining four wickets and chase what should still be a modest target. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories India 503/9 decl. trail Sri Lanka 290 and (f/o) 229/6 in 72.4 overs (Pasindu Sooriyabandara 92 not out, Kamindu Mendis 55; Manav Suthar 2-81, Mohammed Siraj 1-11, Ravindra Jadeja 1-48) by 16 runs. Article Source: IANS
Tamil Nadu Governor Approves 20% Quota for Tamil Medium Candidates in Government Jobs
Chennai, August 26: The Governor of Tamil Nadu, Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, has approved a 20% quota for candidates who have studied in Tamil medium for government jobs. This law will apply solely to direct recruitment appointments. Tamil Nadu first implemented this quota through legislation in 2010, reserving 20% of vacancies for eligible Tamil medium candidates. ... Read more Tamil Nadu Governor Approves 20% Quota for Tamil Medium Candidates in Government Jobs
Parandur airport: Vijay keeps a poll promise, good for him. Is it good for Chennai?
Parandur airport Vijay keeps a poll promise good for him Is it good for Chennai
Offering services related to maternity care, obstetrics and gynaecology, fertility, neonatology, paediatrics and paediatric critical care
Father, son die after inhaling toxic gas while cleaning well in Sowcarpet
The duo was hired to clean and remove silt from the well
Chennais The Dipshit Ladies are turning everyday life into silly songs
Led by Nyma Singh Merchant, Neerja Ramnath and Radha Sunder, their upcoming performance on August 29 at Kat and Kin Coffee Roasters promises a mix of old and new material, along with musings from everyday life
7th High-Level Meeting between Indian Coast Guard and Vietnam Coast Guard held in Chennai
The 7th High-Level Meeting (HLM) between the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and Vietnam Coast Guard (VCG) was held in Chennai on August 25, 2026 under the framework of the 2015 Memorandum of Understanding on Coast Guard Cooperation. The meeting was co-chaired by Director General Paramesh Sivamani, Director General, Indian Coast Guard, and Major General Luong []
Health Minister Inaugurates 120-Bed Women & Child Hospital In Chennai
A dedicated 120-bed hospital for women and children, offering an extensive range of services under one roof, was inaugurated today.
From sacred fire to darkness: Navia Natarajans choreographic exploration of Agni
Navia Natarajan combined mythology and Tamil literature to depict fire as a creator, destroyer and purifier at Natyarangams Pancha Bhootha Bharatham festival in Chennai.
Madras Crocodile Bank turns 50: How does this reptilian zoo run?
Fifty years after Rom and Zai Whitaker founded the Madras Crocodile Bank Trust with wedding gifts and a shared conservation dream, the Chennai reptile zoo now shelters gharials, crocodiles, turtles, and snakes; and a devoted community of handlers, educators, and researchers still fighting for reptile conservation across India
22, 24 carat Gold prices remain steady across metro cities on August 26
Operation Tral teaser offers a high-impact glimpse into Jayasuryas high-stakes NIA mission!
Chennai, Aug 26(IANS) The makers of director Ratheesh Vegas pan-Indian investigative action thriller Operation Tral, featuring actor Jayasurya in the lead, on Wednesday, released a gripping teaser of the film, much to the delight of fans and film buffs. Taking to its Instagram page, Goodwill Entertainments, the production house producing the film, wrote, Not every []
When Chennais sea food edged out catch from rivers, estuaries in the city
Chennai Port Authority Superintending Engineer Recruitment 2026 - Apply Offline
Chennai Port Authority has released the Recruitment 2026 notification for 2 Superintending Engineer (Civil) posts. Eligible candidates can submit their offline applications from the notification publication date to 07-10-2026. The prescribed application form and detailed notification are available on the official website.
North Chennais neighbourhood bookstores
For the longest time, North Chennai lacked bookstores that doubled up as spaces that sparked literary discussions. Two new stores in Thiruvottriyur and Old Washermanpet are looking to filling that gap
Chennai Canvas: Madras Week Episode 1 | Citys changing skyline, coastline and memories
Chennai Canvas: Madras Week, a week-long series by The Hindu, explores the many stories that have shaped Chennai and its identity as Madras. The first episode looks at the citys transformation from a largely flat landscape to a skyline of skyscrapers, the evolution of its coastline through ports, urbanisation and erosion, and the cultural memory of Safire Theatre. The series revisits the citys changing landscapes, iconic places and enduring memories
Chennai Airports proposed Terminal 5 likely to be positioned between two runways
The expansion will happen without disturbing the two runways
K. Annamalai Launches Month-Long Womens Safety Campaign in Tamil Nadu
Chennai, August 26: Politician and former IPS officer K. Annamalai is set to launch a month-long awareness campaign focused on womens safety across Tamil Nadu in September. This initiative will be conducted under the banner of Annamalais organization, We the Leaders. The campaign aims to raise awareness about the challenges women face and the importance ... Read more K. Annamalai Launches Month-Long Womens Safety Campaign in Tamil Nadu
Light to Moderate Rain Expected in Western Ghats of Tamil Nadu Over Next Six Days
Chennai, August 26: The Regional Meteorological Center has predicted light to moderate rain in the Western Ghats districts of Tamil Nadu over the next six days. According to the weather department, favorable conditions for rainfall are developing in the Western Ghats starting Wednesday. This rainy spell is expected to provide some relief from the current ... Read more Light to Moderate Rain Expected in Western Ghats of Tamil Nadu Over Next Six Days
Vijay scrapping Parandur a costly call? How critical is 2nd airport for Chennai?
Vijay scrapping Parandur a costly call How critical is nd airport for Chennai
Gold price today: 24K gold stood at Rs 1,63,430 per 10gm, while silver was at Rs 2,45,540 per kg on Aug. 26. Gold prices rose 3.18% over the past week.
India, Vietnam Coast Guards Hold High-Level Meeting
The bilateral meeting was subsequently held at the Coast Guard Regional Headquarters in Chennai, with Sivamani leading the Indian delegation and Major General Hung heading the Vietnamese delegation.
As deadline for completing e-KYC nears, consumers line up at gas agencies
Some consumers find that they are unable to link theirAadhaar withthe14-digit long LPG IDs
Winners of The Hindu Margazhi competition get to perform before Vice-President, Governor
Gang steals ninelakhfrom ATM near Somangalam
Man held on charge of assaulting mother forquarrellingwith his wife inMaduravoyal
The accused, Karthik, a resident of Cholan Nagar, attacked his mother Kanniyammal, 70, after she questioned his wife over talking to women from the neighbourhood outside their house
Couple, finance company manager held for 21-crore mortgage fraud
The arrested persons were identified as Devendran, 51, and his wife Sasikala, 43, both from Anna Nagar, and R.G. Harinath Karthik, 51, of Perungudi, manager of the Anna Nagar branch of Repco Home Finance Limited
App to access govt. services to be launched: IT Minister
According to the Minsiter, the app will enable citizens to directly access 500 government services, including birth certificates, family cards (ration cards), and drivers license renewals, right through their mobile phones
Madras built the engine, Chennai is shifting gears
From a colonial trading centre to a manufacturing hub and now a diversified global business destination, the city has repeatedly reinvented itself. Chennai is now home to leading global firms, building on the foundation laid by Madras
How Tamil Nadu can bridge the Cauvery water shortfall
HC warns of imposing cost on Vijay in election case
Gang cuts open ATM, blocks CCTV and disables alarm
Sanitation workers storm Ripon Building, ask job permanency
Sardar Patel Road widening stuck; IIT-junction a chicken-neck
Forest department accountant forged seals, siphoned off 48 lakh
Decoding Chennais commute: Car may not be the fastest mode of transport for those living in suburbs
RayTech Group plans factory in India
Chennai Canvas: Madras Week Episode 3 | Food, films and memories of Chennai
In Episode 3 of Chennai Canvas: Madras Week, we explore three different threads that reveal the citys enduring character. From the unmistakable flavours of Chennais beachside food, shaped as much by the sea, salt air and atmosphere as by the food itself, to the story of how National Theatre brought cinema to the western suburbs, the episode travels through the citys culinary and cinematic past. Actors Nalini Nair, Nassar and Pasupathy also revisit favourite Chennai food memories, connecting personal nostalgia with the citys changing food culture.
Chennai Canvas: Madras Week Episode 3 | Food, films and memories of Chennai
In Episode 3 of Chennai Canvas: Madras Week, we explore three different threads that reveal the citys enduring character. From the unmistakable flavours of Chennais beachside food, shaped as much by the sea, salt air and atmosphere as by the food itself, to the story of how National Theatre brought cinema to the western suburbs, the episode travels through the citys culinary and cinematic past. Actors Nalini Nair, Nassar and Pasupathy also revisit favourite Chennai food memories, connecting personal nostalgia with the citys changing food culture.
Chennai Canvas: Madras Week Episode 2 | Nights, Beaches & Cinema
In Episode 2 of Chennai Canvas | Madras Week, we explore three stories that offer a glimpse into the changing face of the city from how Chennai transformed from a city that went to bed early into one that stays awake, to the beach as a shared space for everyone, and the memories of Udhayam Theatre that remain part of Chennais cinema culture.
Chennai Canvas: Madras Week Episode 2 | Nights, Beaches & Cinema
In Episode 2 of Chennai Canvas | Madras Week, we explore three stories that offer a glimpse into the changing face of the city from how Chennai transformed from a city that went to bed early into one that stays awake, to the beach as a shared space for everyone, and the memories of Udhayam Theatre that remain part of Chennais cinema culture.
Chennai Canvas: Madras Week Episode 4 |How cinema became part of Chennai
Cinema is woven into the fabric of Chennais cultural memory. From romance, longing and movie-inspired moments on the citys beaches to the dramatic shift from celluloid reels to digital projection, Chennais relationship with the big screen has constantly evolved. At the heart of that journey are theatres that became landmarks in their own right, including Royapettahs Pilot Theatre. Episode 4 of Chennai Canvas, for Madras Week, revisits these spaces, memories and technological changes to explore why, for generations of Chennai residents, the city and cinema have been inseparable.
Chennai Canvas: Madras Week Episode 4 |How cinema became part of Chennai
Cinema is woven into the fabric of Chennais cultural memory. From romance, longing and movie-inspired moments on the citys beaches to the dramatic shift from celluloid reels to digital projection, Chennais relationship with the big screen has constantly evolved. At the heart of that journey are theatres that became landmarks in their own right, including Royapettahs Pilot Theatre. Episode 4 of Chennai Canvas, for Madras Week, revisits these spaces, memories and technological changes to explore why, for generations of Chennai residents, the city and cinema have been inseparable.
Keerthanaannounces new industrial parks and accommodation for more than 2,500SIPCOT workers
The accommodation for the workers of the industrial units at theSIPCOTIndustrial Park at Gangaikondan will be built by Tamil Nadu Industrial Housing Private Limited with public and private participation, the Minister for Industries says in the Tamil Nadu Assembly
Stakeholders discuss research, nutrition, culinary applications of blueberries
At a meet in Chennai, an expert panel discussed on translating scientific findings into responsible and practical dietary guidance
Vijay flags off 250 buses for MTC, SETC
Maa Kauvery hospital for women and children inaugurated in Chennai
The hospital will provide 24/7 maternity care, including management of normal and high-risk pregnancies
TTD Board member urges Union Minister to expedite work on Chennai-Tirupati highway
Police on lookout for gang that vandalised shop, house, and vehicles in Kolathur
The police are analysing CCTV camera footage from the locality to identify and trace the suspects
Yash Says Vijay Has Capacity to Live Up to Responsibility Given by Tamil People
Yash praises Tamil Nadu CM Vijay at the Toxic pre-release event in Chennai, calling him disciplined, dedicated and capable of living up to the responsibility entrusted by the people. As Vijay completes 100 days in office, we look at his key initiatives, from new buses and anti-drug campaigns to investment and welfare measures.
It held that VGP Housing Limited had taken up construction of the 120 metre long structure in violation of the CRZ Notification, 2011
It held that VGP Housing Limited had taken up construction of the 120 metre long structure in violation of the CRZ Notification, 2011
Five persons held for hacking to death man near Pagalmedu in Tiruvallur district
Police suspect the gang had previous enmity with the victim. A probe is under way
Madras high court warns of imposing cost on Vijay in election case
Hyundai & Jio-BP in pact to integrate EV charging networks across India
Mr. Vijay said he was not against developmental projects but they should not come at the cost of environmental degradation
The uncertain flight of Parandur airport
The proposed Parandur airport project in Tamil Nadu has been put on hold, though there is no official announcement yet. While the protesting residents of Ekanapuram, the village that falls within both the proposed runways, are happy that the government plans to drop the project, residents of other villages remain uncertain about their future. Sunitha S. reports on the challenges surrounding a project that has left many frustrated
Dhinakaran urges Tamil Nadu governor to act against horse-trading by TVK govt
GT Bharathi Group plans 4,000-crore WTC Kanchipuram as an integrated industrial township
The Chennai-based group has got a licence from the World Trade Centers Association to develop a World Trade Center business in Kanchipuram and in Chengalpattu district of Tamil Nadu
Oriental Rail Infrastructure wins order of Rs 1.75 cr from ICF, Chennai
The order entails the manufacturing, supply and installation of 27 sets of one coach set of seats for MEMU/DMC5/3PH, MEMU/DMC6/3PH AND MEMU/NDMC2/3PH COACHES TO DRG.NO. MEMU/DMC5/3PH
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay Launches 130 AC Electric Buses As Chennai Expands Cleaner Public Transport
Vijay expands welfare, launches electric buses and shelves Parandur airport amid concerns over livelihoods and development.
How Chennais Neurostellar is measuring the mental stamina of Chess players
Chennai deep tech startups device used by World Chess Champion Gukesh among others; available for pre-order at $250
Oriental Rail Infra jumps after bagging Rs 2-cr order
Oriental Rail Infrastructure surged 9.93% to Rs 132.30 after the company announced that it has secured an order worth Rs 1.75 crore from Integral Coach Factory (ICF), Chennai, Indian Railways.
