Chennai Sangamam to feature fashion show by folk artistes sporting Co-optex products
Speaking to reporters, DMK Parliamentary Party leader Kanimozhi, who is instrumental in organising the festival, said that over 30 artistes would take part in the fashion show
Six persons get life imprisonment for murder of fruit vendor in Periamet in 2013
The prosecution said A1, identified as B. Kala, 42, of Pammal, had borrowed 10 lakh from Velu, a fruit vendor, and failed to repay the amount. Following a fallout between the two over the unpaid loan, Kala planned to kill Velu
The Hindu Lit for Life 2026 | Nirmala Lakshman on Indias sharpest lit fest
Nirmala Lakshman, Chairperson, The Hindu Group, speaks to Team MetroPlus about the evolution of The Hindu Lit for Life since its first edition. She also speaks about reactions to her book The Tamils: A Portrait of a Community and her guilty pleasure, vanilla ice cream
T.N. CM Stalin hands over appointment orders to trans persons inducted into Home Guard services
In the first phase, five transgender people will be deployed in Chennai, 15 in Tambaram, 10 in Avadi, seven each in Coimbatore and Madurai, and six in Tiruchi
Four police personnel suspended for failing to prevent history-sheeters murder at KMC
Adhi, of Kolathur, was brutally hacked to death in the early hours of Monday while sleeping in a drunken state at the waiting area outside the maternity ward of KMC
TN govt issues appointment orders to 831 contract nurses, completes regularisation of 1,000
The Tamil Nadu government has issued appointment orders to 831 contract nurses, completing the regularization of 1,000 nurses announced after protests. This move, considered a 'Pongal gift,' follows the regularization of 169 nurses last year. The minister highlighted significant regularization efforts since 2021 and announced future plans for more nurses.
Centres Institute of Urban Transport raises queries on Chennai Metro Rails three extension projects
We are responding to the queries. We need approvals from the Centre for these three project proposals, and it may take anywhere between six months to one year to receive them, a CMRL official said
At a time when recent B1/B2 visa rejections have sparked concerns with no clear reason being given to the application, a man in a Reddit post shared 'sporty' hacks that how he got his visa approved in just two minutes at the Chennai Consulate. He emphasized strong ties to India and a clear return intention, highlighting the importance of a detailed itinerary and transparent communication to overcome heightened scrutiny.
Tamil Nadu gets new food secretary
Satyabrata Sahoo, secretaryof the Cooperation,Food, and Consumer Protection Department, has been transferred and now posted as secretary, Youth Welfare and Sports Development. K.S Palanisami has now been posted as secretaryof the Cooperation,Food, and Consumer Protection Department
SC allows withdrawal of plea against Savarkar portraits in public buildings, places
Bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant criticised the petitioner, a Chennai-based former Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officer, B. Balamurugan, for wasting the time of the court
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has voiced his support for actor Vijay's upcoming film 'Jananayagan', criticizing the I&B Ministry's alleged attempt to block its certification as an attack on Tamil culture. Gandhi previously backed Vijay's film 'Mersal' in 2017 and offered condolences after a stampede at a political event last year.
T.N. CM Stalin to flag off Alanganallur jallikattu on January 17
On January 16, Mr. Stalinwill launch the cultural event, Chennai Sangamam 2026, in the city
Chennai Airports T2 Expansion Project urged for timely completion
The Phase II expansion, covering an area of 86,135 sq mt, is being developed to enhance passenger handling capacity to 35 million passengers per annum
Chennai weather today: Tamil Nadu is in festive mood for Pongal celebrations which begin tomorrow but the main question is whether rain dampen the festive mood in Chennai and the southern state? According to the IMD forecast, light to moderate rain is expected at isolated places over Tamil Nadu, Puducherry & Karaikal area. No major rainfall warning has been issued and dry weather is likely to prevail in the state from January 15.
Systems set up at OMR in 2025 go into 2026 and beyond
Readers Write: The co-founder of Federation of OMR Residents Association Harsha Koda notes that exercises around voter IDs, bus route mapping and environment studies stood out in the year that went by
Pay fine of 5,000 for littering on Marina, other beaches: GCC
Congestion on, under Koyambedu flyover
On January 13, 2026, gold prices in India range from Rs 13,621 per 1 gram for 24K gold and Rs 12,486 per 1 gram for 22K gold. Silver is priced at Rs 2,42,100 per kilogram. Check city-wise rates here.
Road diversions, heavy vehicle curbs planned ahead of Pongal
Disabled boy dies in fire near Madurantakam
Six state universities to hold convocations from Jan 22 to Feb 5
Students of govt model schools paint with light at city exhibition
Student run over by MTC bus, dies
Families witness CRPF recruits complete passing out parade
Stalls selling comics, used books draw heavy crowds
Chennai Central stations retiring rooms & dorms to get makeover
Rahul invites TN Congress leaders to Delhi on Jan 18
Madras university to train 5,000 students in AI & coding
3 TVK men held as film banner falls on 64-yr-old
Cong leaders in TN back Vijay over film
Annamalai hits back at Thackerays, defends his remark on Mumbai
Double bonanza for voters as DMK ministers distribute Pongal hampers
Chennai Metrowater inches closer to goal of continuous water supply in Adyar zone
Residents of zone XIII, currently receiving 35 million litres of water daily (mld), would get 50 mld of water once the 271.50 crore project is completed in two years
Newspaper of the Future challenge held at IIT Saarang 2026
DmK govt rescued close to 2400 Tamils in last 3 years, says Stalin
Man misses work, consumer forum fines pvt bus operator 12K
Two nabbed for smuggling ganja
IAS academy in Chennai distributes The Hindu year book 2026 to its students
Annual premium of over 1,200 crore for CMCHIS paid to insurance company
The amount of 1,237.80 crore comprised 1,173.66 crore towards 95% of the annual premium for the coverage period, benefitting 1,45,51,697 families, in addition to 64.13 crore being the remaining 5% premium from last year
Congress sticks to TN power share demand despite DMK's rejection
State governement assured the workers that nearly 1,400 of them would be reinstated under NULM with the Chennai Corporation. Six workers would be taken back at a later stage, as their health condition improves, said Uzhaippor Urimai Iyakkam.
Guru Pooja in Tamil Nadu: From Tradition to Political Tool
Guru pooja, a Hindu ritual honoring mentors, has evolved into a significant political tool in Tamil Nadu. Initially a solemn remembrance, it now marks the death anniversaries of leaders like Pasumpon Muthuramalinga Thevar and Vijayakant, influencing community mobilization and electoral alliances. These events, often amplified by social media, highlight the intersection of tradition and contemporary politics.
Naganthaangal Lake Revival: Groundwater, Water Quality, and Biodiversity Boom in Upparapalayam
Naganthaangal lake near Tirumullaivoyal has been revived. Tata Communications Limited restored the lake. Groundwater levels have risen. Water quality has improved. Bird species have returned. A community hall was also built. This project offers a model for other urban fringe lakes.
Madras high court stays unauthorised use of Kamal Haasans image, name
PIL seeks 7% quota for disabled people in Parliament, assemblies
TNRDA added that extended bond periods also contribute to resident burnout and may adversely affect super-speciality academic progression and long-term workforce sustainability
New Class 1-5 T.N. syllabus focuses on learning objectives, competencies, and pedagogical approaches
From poster making in English to jigsaws and map-reading in science, the syllabus points out activities and the various skillsets a child is supposed to achieve
Gang demands human meat, ransacks hotel in TN
College students take part in run to mark National Youth Day
Pongal holidays to start for TN school students on Jan 14
Spirit of MylaporeAward 2026 presented toSri Vidhya Nilayam
50 lakh MT of legacy waste cleared through bio mining in Chennai: CM Stalin
Chennai police deploy 16,000 personnel for Kaanum Pongal security
At Marina Beach, three temporary mini control rooms have been set up between the Labour Statue and the Lighthouse, along with police assistance booths at service road entry points
Chennai hospital treats aged woman with multiple brain tumours
Two held in Man-in-the-Middle cyber fraud case
Based on these findings, the cybercrime police team went to Mysuru and Bengaluru and arrested the accused
TVS Supply Chain secures contract from Daimler India Commercial Vehicles to manage warehouse ops
TVS Supply Chain Solutions has secured a three-year contract with Daimler India Commercial Vehicles to manage in-plant warehouse operations at their Chennai manufacturing facility. This partnership aims to ensure seamless material flow, optimized inventory, and enhanced operational efficiency, leveraging TVS SCS's global experience and expertise in in-plant logistics and automation.
Outgoing IMA-CGP dean honoured at convocation in Chennai
ELGi establishes new assembly line for vacuum products
Bangladesh row: Chennai, Trivandrum considered as alternate venues? BCCI responds
India and Sri Lanka are scheduled to co-host the T20 World Cup from February 7. The Bangladesh Cricket Board had written to the ICC requesting that its matches be moved to Sri Lanka, citing security concerns due to tensions between the two countries.
T.N. govt.s Overseas Manpower Corporation Ltd. inks pact with VIT Chennai
The memorandum, pertaining to the mobility of students for education and employment to foreign countries, was signed in the presence of Chief Minister M.K. Stalin.
Double-decker EV bus to take tourists to sites of historical, cultural significance in Chennai
Chief Minister M.K. Stalin flagged off the bus from Chennai Trade Centre, where he took part in the World Tamil Diaspora Day 2026 celebrations.
Kamal Haasan secures interim relief in personality rights suit before Madras High Court
Justice Senthilkumar Ramamoorthy restrains all known and unknown individuals/entities from unauthorised commercial exploitation of his name, image and persona
T20 WC Bangladesh: BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia said that the Board of Control for Cricket in India has not received any update from the International Cricket Council regarding a reported shift in venue for Bangladeshs T20 World Cup matches, stating that its a matter of discussion between the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) and the ICC. India and Sri Lanka are set to co-host the T20 World Cup, starting February 7. However, Bangladeshs cricketing board wrote a letter to the ICC requesting that its matches be shifted to Sri Lanka, citing security concerns amid growing tensions between the two neighbouring nations. The BCB also stated that they had received a response from the ICC, with the governing council assuring them that they would look into the matter. On Monday, reports indicated that the ICC is considering alternative venues for Bangladeshs matches, and it seems unlikely that Bangladesh will play in Sri Lanka, a venue they preferred, with Chennai and Trivandrum reportedly emerging as the potential options instead of the originally designated venues in Kolkata and Mumbai. However, Saikia stated that the Indian cricket board has not received any information about this. On Monday, reports indicated that the ICC is considering alternative venues for Bangladeshs matches, and it seems unlikely that Bangladesh will play in Sri Lanka, a venue they preferred, with Chennai and Trivandrum reportedly emerging as the potential options instead of the originally designated venues in Kolkata and Mumbai. Also Read: Live Cricket Score According to the current schedule, Bangladesh are scheduled to play three games against the West Indies (February 7), against Italy (February 9), and against England (February 14) in Kolkata before moving to Mumbai to face Nepal on February 17. Article Source: IANS
Tamil Nadu: Keeladi weavers used indigo to dye clothes, finds new study
Analysis of organic compounds from Keeladi has revealed the use of plant-based indigo dyes by Sangam-age weavers, indicating ancient textile dyeing units. Researchers identified indigo-related compounds and anthraquinones, confirming the existence of specialized industrial installations for dyeing approximately 2,000 years ago.
DMK has officially rejected calls from a section of Tamil Nadu Congress leaders for a share in power, asserting that the state will continue to be governed by a single party. Senior DMK leader I Periyasamy stated that Chief Minister M K Stalin is firm on maintaining this tradition, despite Congress leaders' right to demand power sharing.
Anand Mahindra in his social media post on Monday spoke about Chennai's Perungudi dumpyard, once a massive landfill, which has been transformed using bio-mining technology from Blue Planet Environmental Solutions. The tech mogul said if 50 years of garbage can be re-invented, then there is hope for India and there is room for more growth stories.
Karur stampede case: TVK chief Vijay arrives in Delhi to appear before CBI
Mr. Vijay was accompanied by party office-bearers Aadhav Arjuna, Nirmal Kumar, and five others
VinFast off to a fast start, crosses 1,000 EV sales in India
Puducherry horror: 14-year-old locked and gang-raped by teen boyfriend, his 3 pals; rescued by cops
A 14-year-old girl was gang-raped by four minors, including her boyfriend, in Puducherry. The school dropouts, aged 17, allegedly drugged the victim and locked her in a room. Police have arrested the four accused and are searching for two more individuals aware of the incident.
Chennai is experiencing unusual and unexpected cold weather conditions, and social media users feel the weather in Tamil Nadu's capital is similar to that of Ooty or Bangalore. Chennai is likely to experience light to moderate rainfall today. The skies are expected to remain cloudy with intermittent rainfall in some areas, the IMD said.
IIT Jammu partners with Skill-Lync to launch certificate courses in future mobility engineering
JAMMU/CHENNAI: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Jammu has partnered with Skill-Lync to offer certificate courses in future mobility engineering, aimed at addressing the rapid transformation underway in Indias automotive sector. Under the partnership, Skill-Lync, which entered into joint venture the Institute Incubation and Innovation Council of IIT, will introduce a portfolio of future-focused learning []
On January 12, 2026, gold prices in India range from Rs 13,621 per 1 gram for 24K gold and Rs 12,486 per 1 gram for 22K gold. Silver is priced at Rs 2,42,100 per kilogram. Check city-wise rates here.
Over 2,500 students receive degrees at Crescent Institute
A total of 2,991 students including 65 Ph.D., 774 postgraduate and 2,152 undergraduate candidates received their degree at the ceremony
Corporation starts removing shops for second phase of Blue Flag area on Marina beach
The second phase is expected to be launched by the end of this month on the Marina beach
City residents feel the chill as temperature drops
The Regional Meteorological Centre forecast light to moderate rain for Monday at a few places over Tamil Nadu,Puducherry,and Karaikal
CCB registers 661 cases, arrests over 600 accused in 2025
The HinduLit For Life Treasure Hunt sees huge turnout
Chennai shivers on an unusually chilly Sunday
Cops nab two cyber scamsters from Erode
Fight over pongal gift, two held
Airport tells people not to burn things this Bhogi
CM to launch double-decker sightseeing bus today
Non-resident Tamils play a significant role in TN's economy
Child authors get bigger reception at book fair
Sanitation worker hands over 45 sovereigns of gold
Metro trial run a success: Ops on Poonamallee-Vadapalani line in Feb
Elderly woman found dead near Ponneri
Draft women-centric campaigns, Nitin tells BJP cadres
TNCC to DMK: Bring resolution against VBGRAMG
