Tamil Nadu Government Considers Industrial Projects on Land Acquired for Parandur Airport
Chennai, August 25: The Tamil Nadu government is exploring alternative industrial uses for the 1,700 acres of land acquired for the proposed Parandur Greenfield Airport project, which has now been abandoned. Additionally, the government is searching for a new location for a second airport in Chennai. Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay announced this decision in ... Read more Tamil Nadu Government Considers Industrial Projects on Land Acquired for Parandur Airport
Engineer Returning From Dubai Goes Missing In Chennai
35-year-old civil engineer was landed at Chennai airport to reach his home in Tiruchy but gone missing according to complaint from his wife
Ex-Australia star picks 'perfect' coach for Chennai Super Kings
Stephen Fleming had been in charge of CSK for close to 16 years and guided the franchise to five IPL titles and two Champions League crowns. However, after a couple of disappointing seasons, Fleming stepped down. Hayden described the decision as a bold one while praising the partnership between Fleming and MS Dhoni.
Tamil Nadu Assembly to Discuss Grants for Natural Resources and Digital Services
Chennai, August 25: The Tamil Nadu Assembly will convene on Tuesday to discuss grant requests for key departments, including natural resources, industry, investment promotion, commerce, information technology, and digital services. This session follows the presentation of the governments first budget and has now entered the phase of departmental discussions. The general budget was presented on ... Read more Tamil Nadu Assembly to Discuss Grants for Natural Resources and Digital Services
Xera Robotics builds modular underwater robots for inspecting dams, ports and pipelines
The Chennai-based company makes remotely operated marine vehicles that can be reconfigured for different jobs and also builds electric propulsion for boats.
VyomIC is building a satellite constellation to replace GPS when losing signal isnt an option
The Chennai-based company is developing low Earth orbit positioning and timing services aimed at drones, autonomous vehicles and infrastructure that needs centimetre accuracy.
Brent crude remained around $92 a barrel as investors tracked US sanctions on Iran and risks around the Strait of Hormuz
Madras Day is being celebrated as a weeklong affair of immersive programming in Chennai, nudging us to think out aloud if Mumbai should also raise a toast over its date with history
Matthew Hayden Names 'Perfect' Head Coach For CSK. He's Indian, But Not MS Dhoni
Legendary Australia opener and former Chennai Super Kings (CSK) star Matthew Hayden suggested that the franchise needs to get a local coach.
Tamil Nadu plans four-district decarbonisation drive - The Times of India
Tamil Nadu Couple Arrested with 3 Kilograms of Hashish Destined for Sri Lanka
Chennai, August 25: The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has arrested a couple in Tamil Nadu for allegedly attempting to smuggle 3 kilograms of hashish to Sri Lanka. The estimated value of the seized drugs in the international market is around 7.5 million. The arrested individuals have been identified as Shivagamisundari and her husband, Gurumurthy. According ... Read more Tamil Nadu Couple Arrested with 3 Kilograms of Hashish Destined for Sri Lanka
DC Edit I Dropping Site of Greenfield Airport Will Cost Chennai
Mr Vijay mentioned in his announcement in the Assembly, the need for a second airport in Chennai, which has emerged as a throbbing industrial hub, cannot be questioned.
DC Edit | Dropping Site Of Greenfield Airport Will Cost Chennai
Potential investors may think twice before coming to the state where government decisions are altered by political expediency because scrapping the Parandur project was an election promise that the TVK fulfilled on coming to power in May
Broken Trolleys, Birds at Dining Tables Add to Passenger Woes at Chennai Airport
The passengers say the money used to buy the food is wasted and they have to go hungry most of the time.
Romance, longing, life, and cinema on Chennais beach
Gold ring scheme: Doctors body flags high security, logistics costs
In a district-level costing of the proposed hub-and-spoke model, the SDPGA said the hospital-based arrangement could cost roughly three times the State-wide administrative norm prescribed in the Government Order
From celluloid to digital: the changing face of Chennais cinema industry
Over 84 years, Kodambakkam, the heart of Tamil cinema, has changed beyond recognition, and so has the Tamil film world. Surviving all odds, cinemas have evolved from a single projector and four intervals to the IMAX of today, while filmmaking has moved on from the expensive process of shooting on celluloid to embracing digital technology
Part-time teachers association disappointed over no announcement of regularisation
TN appoints two senior-most professors as interim V-Cs of Alagappa University, MS University
WRD aims to complete Ennore backwaters dredging to remove invasive mussel by October
The work is being taken up in stretches between Kattupalli and Puzhuthivakkam where the invasive species has proliferated to remove them
Chief Minister Vijay Thalapathy announced the cancellation of second Chennai airport
Chief Minister Vijay Thalapathy announced the cancellation of second Chennai airport
Depose from anywhere: Madras high court releases witnesses from procedural shackles
Five arrested for stealing mobile phones in T.P. Chatram
Suspect arrested in sanitation workers murder case
41-crore drain work to be implemented for preventing floods in Chennais western parts
The stormwater drain work is aimed at flood mitigation in Villivakkam, Ambattur,Korattur, Padi, and Anna Nagar West. Sewage treatment plant at Tiruvottiyur will be upgraded at a cost of 42 cr.
TN-ARIVU curriculum to be introduced next academic year, says School Education Minister
This new curriculum will be based on a development framework called ARIVU Foundation for Classes I-V, ARIVU Discovery for Classes VI-VIII, and ARIVU Edge for Classes IX-XII
SIMS Chennai launches multidisciplinary Aesthetic Institute
TN to provide sports jerseys to govt school students: Minister Rajmohan
16th Finance Commission recommends 27,000cr for TN local bodies
Vijay packs welfare punch with free buses for women, three LPG cylinders in Tamil Nadu
Marie Wilson alleges corruption in giving permission to private schools in DMK regime
Air passengers disappointed over TVK-led governments decision to shelve Parandur project
They say the State risks losing out on the economic impact, flurry of industrial activity, and employment generation that a new airport drew for a city
Rangasamy presents Rs 14,300 crore tax-free budget for 2026-27 for Puducherry
Sri Lankan gangsters associate held with 3kg hashish
Rain lashes Chennai, leaves streets inundated
Tamil Nadu drops Parandur airport project. What now?
Doctors urge govt to use banks for newborn gold-ring scheme
Health Minister clarifies on gold ring scheme tender
The Minister said there are two components in the scheme - one being the gold price and the other being charges including making charges, for packing, transportation, insurance, and BIS hallmarking. The tender was floated not for the gold rate but the other component (additional charges)
PWD to colour-code school buildings based on safety levels
Tamil Nadu forest minister assures Gudalur man-eating tiger capture after attacks
Minister seeks action against DMK MLA over remarks against Vijay
Govt may raise Aavin milk procurement price to 44
He couldnt find Chenda training in Chennai, so he started a free school
As Onam approaches, the thunderous rhythms of Chenda Melam evoke the sounds of Keralas temple festivals. In Chennais Villivakkam, Sri Sastha Kshetra Vadya Sangam at Ayyappan Kovil, has been keeping the tradition alive and accessible through free Chenda classes that attract learners across generations.
Stalin moves Madras high court challenging election of TVK candidate in Kolathur
H1N1 scare: 7 things former WHO chief scientist Soumya Swaminathan wants you to know
Higher education minister Viswanathan apologises for circular about protests
Release Tiruppugazh committee report, expand urban local bodies: Nehru
DMK and TVK clash over alliance partners
Woman dies after falling into water-filled pit near stormwater drain in Anna Nagar
The deceaseds daughter Sangeetha alleged that her mother died of electrocution, claiming that the police had initially informed her that she might have suffered an electric shock. However, the police said the exact cause of death could be confirmed only after the post-mortem report was received
Chennais second airport search back on the agenda after Parandur setback
The focus could turn again on Kancheepuram and Chengalpattu districts
No more will students be called slow-learners, TN minister says
Aora Launches aoraspectrum.com, Moving into Direct-to-Consumer Retail in India
The Chennai-based wellness brand, backed by four and a half decades of industry experience, brings its supplement range and wellness platform together on a single website, with a head-to-toe product portfolio in development.
DMK chief Stalin moves High Court challenging TVK candidate V.S. Babus victory in Kolathur
He also sought a direction to the authorities to conduct 100% counting of VVPAT slips relating to Kolathur Assembly constituency and the checking and verification of all 286 machines deployed in Kolathur constituency.
Onion prices up 59%, govt ramps up 'Kanda Express' supplies to cool market
The Centre has started moving bulk onion stocks through dedicated railway rakes the 'Kanda Express' from Nashik in Maharashtra to major consuming centres, as part of efforts to augment supplies and check the seasonal rise in prices, a Consumer Affairs Secretary Nidhi Khare said on Monday. Stocks currently being loaded onto these rakes are expected to reach the identified centres by Wednesday, she said. PRICES UP SHARPLY ------------------------- Data maintained by the ministry shows the all-India average retail price of onion rose 59 per cent year-on-year to Rs 43.53/kg on August 24, from Rs 27.37/kg a year ago. The average wholesale price was up 68 per cent at Rs 35.58/kg, against Rs 21.23/kg in the year-ago period. Among major cities, retail onion prices on Monday stood at Rs 60/kg in Chennai (Rs 33 a year ago), Rs 55/kg in Delhi (Rs 35) and Rs 53/kg in Kolkata. Initially, the onion will be supplied to five major consumption centres, namely Chennai, Madurai, Delhi, Ernakulam
Remembering Chennais Pilot Theatre, once Royapettahs modern cinema
Opened in 1968, Pilot Theatre was a landmark of Madrass modern cinema culture, drawing audiences from across the city for decades
Repair works on Cauvery bridge on in full swing
Given the huge volume of traffic on the Chennai-Tiruchi-Madurai National Highway, the works are being taken up on two shifts to be completed well ahead of the festival season
Sounds of Onam: Keeping the Chenda beat alive in Chennai
Rajeev Kumars Sri Sastha Kshetra Vadya Sangam has been teaching to play the Chenda free of cost to enthusiasts in Chennai for over a decade.
Middle East War Disrupts India's Aviation Sector. This Airport Stands Out
Chennai and Hyderabad were the worst hit, with both airports recording declines of close to 20 per cent in flight operations during the two-month period.
Massive Christian Worship Centre Rises In Chennai
A massive 25,000-seat worship centre has emerged on Chennais PallavaramThoraipakkam corridor at Zamin Pallavaram, with the New Life Assembly of God (NLAG) now conducting regular multilingual services at the sprawling facility. The Christian worship complex is capable of accommodating tens of thousands of people. Wtf ! Christians in Chennai are building the Asias Largest Indoor [] The post Massive Christian Worship Centre Rises In Chennai appeared first on The Commune .
Why Vijay scrapped Chennais second airport plan at Parandur
Tamil Nadu Scraps Parandur Airport Project After Protests,Vijay Backs Farmers
Tamil Nadu shelves Chennais second airport project after protests over farmland, environment and livelihood concerns.
Parandur airport in Chennai scrapped by CM Vijay: What was the project?
CM Vijay has said that a new terminal, Terminal 5, would be developed in the north-western area of Chennai airport. Local villagers and farmers in Parandur had been protesting against the airport since 2022.
Parandur Airport Scrapped: Joseph Vijay
The Josephv Vijay TVK government on Monday, 24 August 2026, announced that it would abandon the proposed greenfield airport project at Parandur and identify an alternative location for Chennais second airport, citing concerns over the impact on farmers, agricultural land, waterbodies and residential settlements, as reported in The Hindu. Chief Minister Joseph Vijay announces that [] The post Parandur Airport Scrapped: Joseph Vijays Biggest Blow Yet To Tamil Nadus Development appeared first on The Commune .
Dropping Parandur airport project an irreversible setback for Tamil Nadu: M.K. Stalin
The former Chief Minister says the site had been carefully selected after evaluating all available alternatives; DMK MLAs stage walkout from Assembly
DMK MLAs remarks against CM Vijay trigger Assembly row; Speaker to examine privilege breach
Vijay govt scraps Parandur airport project, to identify alternative site
Vijay govt scraps Parandur airport project, to identify alternative site Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay on Monday announced that the state government would abandon the proposed greenfield airport project at Parandur and identify an alternative site that would cause minimal disruption to farmers and residents. Making a statement in the Legislative Assembly, [] The post Vijay govt scraps Parandur airport project, to identify alternative site appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Tamil Nadu Government Announces Three Free LPG Cylinders for 1.3 Million Families
Chennai, August 24: The Tamil Nadu government has unveiled a significant domestic assistance program, providing eligible families in the state with three free LPG cylinders annually. This initiative, named the Annapoorni Super Six scheme, is expected to benefit approximately 1.3 million families. It will be implemented starting January, coinciding with the Pongal festival. The government ... Read more Tamil Nadu Government Announces Three Free LPG Cylinders for 1.3 Million Families
Thangamayil Jewellery Opened 2 New Stores in Chennai
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], August 24: Leading jewellery retailer Thangamayil Jewellery has expanded its presence in Chennai with the opening of two new stores in Mogappair West and Purasaiwakkam on 23rd August 2026. The launch takes the brand's operational network to 66+ stores across Tamil Nadu.
Irreversible setback: Stalin slams TVK govts decision to drop Parandur airport
Could take at least 10 years: Annamalai opposes TVK govt decision to scrap Parandur airport project
Explained: Why Tamil Nadu Dropped Second Airport Near Chennai At Parandur - NDTV
Chennais Congruence Holdings to expand to 300 outlets across South India
The company currently operates 30 such stores across Tamil Nadu
Rain lashes Chennai on August 23
North Chennai desalination plant to restart at 20 MLD, DPR to restore full 100 MLD capacity
Street play campaign launched in Chennai to promote sexual and reproductive health
The organisation said the campaign would use accessible public performances to reach a wider audience and stimulate dialogue on issues that are often considered difficult to discuss
59-year-old woman dies after falling into rainwater-filled pit in Chennai
Chennai Murder Mystery: Woman's Remains Found on Tamil Nadu Express, Police Hunt Couple in Odisha
A shocking murder investigation has taken police from Chennai to Agra and Odisha. The mutilated remains of 38-year-old Hayathun Nisha were recovered from a trolley bag at Agra railway station after being found aboard the Tamil Nadu Express.The investigation led police to Nisha's rented accommodation in Guduvanchery, Chennai, where additional body parts were allegedly recovered. CCTV footage reportedly showed a man and woman boarding the train with a similar trolley bag. Chennai police are now searching multiple locations in Odisha for the suspected couple.
Parandur airport project to be dropped by Tamil Nadu government, announces CM Vijay
Alternative places identified; Terminal 5 to come up at Chennai Airport
Chennai, Aug 24 (IANS) Director Murugus upcoming family entertainer, Ninja, featuring actors G V Prakash Kumar and Prarthana in the lead, went on floors with a grand pooja ceremony in Thanjavur on Monday. The films shooting commenced with a traditional pooja ceremony that was held at Sripathy Cinemas in Thanjavur. Sources close to the unit []
Free and subsidised dialysis service providers in Chennai
Tata Group-owned IHCL announces all-stock merger with Oriental Hotels
Tata Group-owned Indian Hotels Company Ltd (IHCL) on Monday said Oriental Hotels Ltd will be merged with IHCL through an all-stock transaction. The Boards of Oriental Hotels and IHCL have approved a Scheme of Arrangement to this effect. The Scheme of Arrangement proposes a share swap ratio of 25 IHCL shares for every 117 OHL shares, and aims to complete the transaction in the second half of FY2028. In line with our Accelerate 2030 strategy of creating value, simplifying the group's holding structure and unlocking the full potential of OHL portfolio including iconic assets like Taj Coromandel, Chennai, Taj Fisherman's Cove Resort & Spa, Chennai and Taj Malabar Resort & Spa, Cochin, the Boards of IHCL and OHL have today approved this merger, Puneet Chhatwal, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, IHCL said. Oriental Hotels is an associate company of IHCL. The company has a portfolio of seven hotels with 825 rooms. This includes freehold assets: Taj Coromandel - ...
