Madras High Court denies anticipatory bail to Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi in party fund collection case
Justice V. Lakshminarayanan dismisses his advance bail plea in a case being investigated by the Chennai Central Crime Branch police
Cyclone Arnab: Warning signal no 2 at nine ports in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry
Digital Desk | Chennai, Oct 26 (IANS) Cyclone warning signal No. 2 has been issued at nine ports across Tamil Nadu and Puducherry following the formation of Cyclone Arnab over the Bay of Bengal, officials said on Monday. Signal No. 2 brings stronger gale-force winds of 62 to 88 km/h expected within 24 hours, posing a moderate threat to life and property. Fishermen already at sea have been advised to return to shore immediately as the weather system strengthens. The ports placed under the warning are Chennai, Ennore, Kattupalli, Cuddalore, Nagapattinam, Pamban and Thoothukudi in Tamil Nadu, and Puducherry and Karaikal in the Union Territory. The alerts came as the cyclone moved towards the Andhra Pradesh coast. The weather system, which originated as a low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal, intensified through successive stages before developing into a cyclonic storm on Monday. It was located over the east-central Bay of Bengal and the adjoining west-central waters, according to the weather information provided. Named Arnab, the storm is expected to move northwestwards and strengthen further into a severe cyclonic storm on Tuesday. It is subsequently expected to cross the Andhra Pradesh coast. However, the precise timing and location of landfall are not clearly specified. The cyclone is expected to bring rainfall to parts of Andhra Pradesh as it approaches the coast. Its movement and further intensification will determine the areas affected and the extent of rainfall associated with the system. For Tamil Nadu, the available forecast does not indicate rainfall directly associated with the cyclone. The rainfall already experienced in the state has also been described as unrelated to this weather system. The distinction is significant amid continuing public concern over rain and the developing storm. Despite the absence of a direct cyclone-related rainfall forecast for Tamil Nadu, warnings have been raised at ports along its coastline and in Puducherry. These alerts concern the developing weather conditions at sea and should be considered separately from expectations of rainfall over land, officials said. The instruction to fishermen to return immediately is a key precaution as the storm gathers strength over the Bay of Bengal. Fishing communities along the affected coastline have been alerted to the changing conditions offshore. For coastal communities, the immediate focus remains on port warnings and the direction issued to fishermen at sea, while the storm continues its movement towards Andhra Pradesh. aalskp
DMK leader TKS Elangovan on Monday criticised the Tamil Nadu government over post-rain damage in Chennai, alleging that it was not concerned about the public and claiming that the previous DMK government
Gold rate today: Gold rates showed a slight increase today in major Indian cities like Delhi, Mumbai, and Chennai. The rates reflect a rise compared to the previous day with increased demand anticipated during the festive season.
TN teachers push for cameras, stricter supervision at public exam centres
Digital Desk | Chennai, Oct 26 (IANS) Installing CCTV cameras at public examination centres and reforming the appointment of invigilators are among the measures government school teachers have proposed to strengthen the conduct of Tamil Nadus Class 10 and Class 12 examinations in 2026-27. The teachers have also urged the school education department to reduce gaps between papers and reconsider allowing chief invigilators to use mobile phones during the opening hour of examinations. Questions over unusually high concentrations of perfect scores in certain private schools have prompted the demands. In one institution, over 100 of its 148 Class 12 candidates secured centums in Chemistry in 2025, while none achieved the same score in 2026. Such variations at a few private schools had led the department to appoint officers on special duty to oversee examinations at those institutions in 2026. R. Srinivasan, state general secretary of the Tamil Nadu Higher Secondary Headmasters Association, advocated camera surveillance as a safeguard for students and a means of improving accountability during examinations. He referred to cases registered under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act against government teachers serving as invigilators. Students had alleged sexual assault, while the teachers maintained they were checking for malpractice, he said Citing circulars from the CBSE and Karnatakas school education department that he said mandated CCTV coverage, Srinivasan sought similar arrangements in Tamil Nadu. However, Directorate of Government Examinations officials pointed to the cost of installing cameras at more than 7,000 examination centres, each containing several halls. With around 8.5 lakh candidates and 20 students accommodated per hall, approximately 42,000 halls would require coverage, according to the estimates cited. As an alternative, Srinivasan proposed fitting randomly selected centres with plug-and-play cameras during examinations. Teachers also argued that lengthy intervals between papers weakened students concentration. Assigning government teachers to examination duty in private schools additionally disrupted regular lessons for lower classes, they said. Another concern is the provision permitting chief invigilators to use phones for an hour after examinations begin to communicate attendance and other details. Teachers sought its withdrawal, citing the possibility of misuse. Demanding computerised random allocation of examination personnel, the teachers alleged that local influence sometimes determined postings, enabling lenient invigilators to be assigned to selected schools. They said randomisation would help make appointments more transparent and ensure consistent supervision across centres throughout the state.
Climate-Safe Future: UNEP Urges Emission Cuts And Resilient Cities
Chennai must urgently transform into a heat-resilient, flood-safe city by expanding tree cover, adopting cool roofs, protecting lakes and wetlands, and strengthening stormwater drainage says a Chennai based Environmental and Social Expert Dr. Abraham Lingan.
Chennai May Get Another Spell of Rain Today
The developing Cyclone Arnab and the associated low-pressure system over the Arabian Sea are expected to influence wind patterns, with the circulation likely to shift towards the Bay of Bengal, off the north Tamil Nadu coast, by Monday.
Gold Rate Today: Check 24K, 22K Prices in Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru On Oct. 26
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Democratising data for startups
TNs wind power OEMs to gain from FTA-led export wave
Ex-army captain held for suspected spying, leaking military information to woman on Whatsapp
Chennais beloved Damu Appa passes away at 72
GCC ready for accommodating 40,000 residents in relief shelters
GCC Commissioner G.S. Sameeran says 15 new shelters were added this year, using GCC institutions, aided schools for cooking, and additional classrooms in private colleges to boost capacity, ensuring timely food, medicines, and essentials for vulnerable groups during floods and waterlogging
Polio awareness campaign held at five Metro Rail stations in Chennai
Doubt if TVK govt will last for six months, says DMK president Stalin
Vijay, Tamil Nadu leaders pay tribute to chef Damu
NGO-led protest seeks curb on increasing height of roads
Dhanush holds fan association meet in Chennai, avoids political talk; Congress calls it BJPs Plan C
TNPDCL gets nod to buy 600MW solar power with battery storage at 3.12 per unit
Many places in T.N., Puducherry likely to receive moderate rain on October 26
The Regional Meteorological Centre has forecast heavy to very heavy rain at isolated places in Pudukottai, Sivaganga and Ramanathapuram districts
Elderly man run over by car in Chengalpet
Chennai police arrest three for meth possession in Virugambakkam
Chennai bus-motorcycle collision injures three teens, driver assaulted
Chennai woman dies by suicide after jumping from Oragadam flyover
SRMIST, The Hindu to organise Semiconductor Summit 2026 on October 27
Industry leaders, researchers, policymakers, academics and students will participate in the summit to discuss developments in semiconductor technology and the challenges and opportunities shaping Indias semiconductor ecosystem
Chennai Commercial Taxes Employee Dies in Fall While Evading Police
MS Dhoni's Advice to Gen Z, Gen Alpha and Millennials On Food Habits Goes Viral
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Another Pocso case filed against Veeramani
INDIA bloc will continue protests until Gyanesh Kumar resigns, says Praveen Chakravarty
The protest is not about the Special Intensive Revision, not about a State or a party, or who won or who lost. It is about the invaluable voting right of every Indian, which has been taken away, says the Congress Rajya Sabha Member
Corruption can be eradicated only when people speak up, say activists
Granite baron Veeramani faces 8th case after minors complaint of sexual abuse
Gem Granites Veeramani case: Chennai Police issue LOC restraining five suspects from leaving India
One more POCSO Act case against Gem Granites owner Veeramani
Gem Granites Veeramani case: Chennai Police issue LOC restraining five suspects from leaving India
One more POCSO Act case against Gem Granites owner Veeramani
No rain for Chennai for a week as cyclone threat shifts north
Commuters welcome long-awaited AC train service, but flag high fares, omission of key stations
Pallikaranai marsh turns year-round home for spot-billed pelicans
University of Madras plans portal upgrade after four cyberattacks in six months
In 2010, Chef Damu entered the Guinness Book of World Records by cooking 617 dishes in 24 hours. He, a recipient of Padma Shri, was one of the judges on the popular television series Cooku With Comali.
The Madras High Court Judge also says very few sitting judges possess the expertise to deal with applications under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. He feels that change of arbitration portfolio from one judge to another every three months may not help in speedy delivery of justice
CPI launches signature campaign against Tamil Nadus new Secretariat project at Pattinapakkam
The signature campaign was launched by CPI State secretary M. Veerapandian.
When safety slips through a gaping hole in Chennais MRTS stations
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Retired army captain arrested for 'leaking' military secrets to woman on WhatsApp
Mahendra Singh Dhoni provided an update regarding his future in IPL 2027 during a recent event. He mentioned that his participation will depend on the results of fitness tests conducted before December. Dhoni emphasized the importance of assessing his physical condition before making a final decision about playing. He also reflected on Chennai Super Kings' performance, acknowledging their struggles in the past two seasons.
Amid political buzz, actor Dhanush to address women's wing following fan club restructuring
Stalin calls on DMK cadres to prepare to oust TVK-led government soon in Tamil Nadu
Even those who had voted for the TVK had been regretting their decision, said the DMK president while speaking in Chennai
Modi highlights exports, local products and deep-tech start-ups in Mann Ki Baat
PM lauds growing overseas markets for Indian farm products, rising Khadi sales and Chennais deep-tech ecosystem
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Sridevi Apalla on her role in Haiku: Even after dubbing, I found it difficult to let go!
Digital Desk | Chennai, Oct 25 (IANS) Actress Sridevi Apalla, who is now making her debut in Tamil cinema with 'Haiku' after having impressed audiences and critics with her performance in the superhit Telugu court drama Court: State Vs Nobody, says that the character she portrayed in 'Haiku' continued to stay with her even after she completed dubbing for it. Following her memorable Telugu debut in Court: State Vs Nobody, where her understated performance won her appreciation beyond the Telugu-speaking audience, Sridevi has now entered Tamil cinema with the recently released Haiku. Speaking about the emotional hold her character had on her, she said, When Yuvaraj narrated the script, I could sense that my character carried so many layers of emotion. There were days when I would return home after the shoot, but a part of me would still be living in that character. Even after I completed dubbing, I found it difficult to let go. It was as though the character had left a little bit of herself within me, and I was still carrying those emotions. That is something I will always cherish about Haiku. She went on to add, I am deeply thankful to my producers and director for trusting me with this opportunity, and to my co-star Aegan for being part of this wonderful experience. Some roles end when the work is done, but a few stay with you in ways words can hardly explain. This character will always be one of those roles for me. For the unaware, Haiku has been written and directed by Yuvaraj Chinnaswamy and stars Aegan, Sridevi and Femina George in the lead. Apart from the lead actors, the film also features Adirchi Arun, Subramaniya Sethu, Adhiyaman, Mime Gopi and Indhumathi Manigandan, among others. Produced by Dr. D. Arulanandhu and Mathewo Arulanandhu under the Vision Cinema House banner, the film features music by Siddhu Kumar, cinematography by Priyesh Gurusamy, editing by Sakthi Praneesh P and additional screenplay by Hariharan Ram. B. Sakthivelan of Sakthi Film Factory has released the film in Tamil Nadu.
MS Dhoni shares update on IPL 2027 availability after missing out entire 2026 season due to injury
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As many as 24 companies will turn ex-record date for dividends, stock splits and rights issues during the week starting October 26. Key names include Shriram Finance, CRISIL, Cyient, Chennai Petroleum and L&T Technology Services.
Gold, silver prices today, 25 October: Check the retail price of 18K, 22K and 24K gold and 999 Fine silver in Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata, and Mumbai today.
TN clears 50,000 free power connections for farmers; over 3 lakh still await supply
Digital Desk | Chennai, Oct 25 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu government has approved 50,000 new agricultural electricity connections this year, providing relief to farmers awaiting power supply for irrigation, while committing to subsidise their electricity consumption. The Energy Department has issued a government order authorising the Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Limited (TNPDCL) to implement the programme. The approval follows a proposal submitted by the utility after Electricity Minister C.T.R Nirmal Kumar announced the initiative during the Assemblys budget session in August. Of the connections approved, 20,000 will be provided under the normal category, with the government meeting the entire cost. Another 3,372 connections will be issued through the self-financing scheme, under which farmers deposit the amount required for their sanctioned electricity load. The largest share, comprising 25,282 connections, has been allocated to the Tatkal fast-track scheme, which offers applicants a shorter waiting period. The remaining 1,346 connections will be provided under various government schemes. The government will subsidise the recurring electricity consumption charges for the additional connections, estimated at Rs 127.56 crore. TNPDCL will bear the installation expenditure, which is expected to be around Rs 750 crore. The allocations cover connections under different payment and application arrangements, while extending the states free electricity policy to the agricultural consumers brought into the network through the programme during the year. Tamil Nadu provides free electricity to agricultural consumers as a policy measure, compensating the distribution utility through government subsidies. Around 24 lakh agricultural electricity connections across the state currently benefit from the arrangement. In the 2025-26 financial year, the government released more than Rs 7,000 crore towards the subsidy for free agricultural power. The newly approved connections will add to the number of beneficiaries covered by the continuing support programme. The decision comes against the backdrop of a substantial backlog of applications. More than three lakh farmers are still waiting for agricultural electricity connections, highlighting the continuing demand for access to power for farming operations. The previous DMK government provided 1.70 lakh free agricultural connections between 2021 and 2026. Despite those additions, the waiting list has remained sizeable. The latest approval sets out the number of connections to be released under each category, and the financial responsibilities of the government and TNPDCL. Its implementation will bring another 50,000 agricultural consumers into the electricity network, although a significant backlog will remain.
Chennai reservoirs record significant boost in storage after nine days of rain
Digital Desk | Chennai, Oct 25 (IANS) Nine days of sustained rainfall have boosted Chennais drinking water reserves, adding nearly one thousand million cubic feet (TMC) to the six reservoirs supplying the city as the northeast monsoon gathers strength. Combined storage rose by 984.98 million cubic feet (mcft), from 4,485.68 mcft on October 15 to 5,470.66 mcft on October 24. The reservoirs now hold 41.38 per cent of their total capacity of 13,222 mcft, improving the citys water availability ahead of further monsoon rainfall. The additional water amounts to approximately 27.89 billion litres. This is equivalent to nearly 29 days of the current withdrawal from reservoirs, or about 23 days of Chennais total daily supply when other sources are included. The Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (CMWSSB) supplies 1,237.71 million litres a day (MLD), including 61.29 MLD for industries, bulk consumers and municipal requirements. Reservoirs contribute 968.41 MLD, accounting for approximately 78 per cent of the overall supply. Other sources include two desalination plants at Nemmeli, which together provide 200 MLD. Quarries contribute 28 MLD, wells and borewells supply 16 MLD, sources in the added areas provide 14 MLD, and Porur contributes another five MLD. Red Hills registered the largest increase among the six reservoirs, reinforcing its position as a major source of drinking water for Chennai. Its storage climbed by 539 mcft, from 1,876 mcft on October 15 to 2,415 mcft in the latest figures provided. The reservoir has reached 73.18 per cent of its capacity of 3,300 mcft. Its gain accounts for more than half the overall increase recorded across the six waterbodies during the period. Chembarambakkam also recorded a substantial improvement, with storage rising from 1,319 mcft to 1,497 mcft. Veeranams reserves increased from 526.68 mcft to 677.56 mcft, making it another significant contributor to the improvement in combined storage. Poondis storage rose from 412 mcft to 490 mcft, while Cholavaram increased from 120 mcft to 144 mcft. Kannankottai-Thervoy Kandigai recorded a smaller gain, with its reserves moving from 232 mcft to 247 mcft. The widespread gains have strengthened the reservoir network on which Chennai depends for most of its daily water requirements. However, combined storage remains below half the total capacity, leaving considerable room for further replenishment during the northeast monsoon, even after the recent spell of persistent rain across the region.
Red alert for Theni, Dindigul, Madurai amid heavy rain forecast for TN
Digital Desk | Chennai, Oct 25 (IANS) A red alert has been issued for Theni, Dindigul and Madurai districts, with the Regional Meteorological Centre forecasting extremely heavy rainfall at isolated places on Sunday as the northeast monsoon remains vigorous over Tamil Nadu. The three districts could receive more than 20 centimetres of rain at one or two locations, accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds. The warning comes amid widespread rainfall across the state and the strengthening of a weather system over the Bay of Bengal. An orange alert has also been issued for Cuddalore, Mayiladuthurai, Nagapattinam, Tiruvarur, Thanjavur, Pudukkottai, Ariyalur, Perambalur, Tiruchi, Karur, the Nilgiris, Coimbatore, Tiruppur and Sivaganga districts, besides the Karaikal region. These areas are likely to experience heavy to very heavy rainfall with thunder and lightning. The forecast places southern districts under particular scrutiny, while several central, delta, and western districts also face the prospect of intense rainfall. The alerts indicate that the severity of rain is expected to vary across the affected regions. According to the weather departments report, the Nilgiris recorded exceptionally heavy rainfall during the 24 hours ending at 8.30 a.m. on Saturday. Burliar registered the highest rainfall of 25 centimetres, followed by Lower Kotagiri Estate with 20 centimetres and Coonoor with 17 centimetres. The substantial rainfall in the hill district adds to concerns over the continuing monsoon spell, with further heavy rain forecast for the Nilgiris and neighbouring western districts covered by the orange alert. Meanwhile, the low-pressure area over the east-central and adjoining southeast Bay of Bengal intensified into a well-marked low-pressure area on Saturday and subsequently developed into a depression, the department said. The system is expected to move west-northwestwards and strengthen into a deep depression on Sunday. It could intensify further into a cyclonic storm over the west-central Bay of Bengal by Monday morning. Thereafter, the weather system is likely to continue moving west-northwestwards and reach the west-central Bay of Bengal off the Andhra Pradesh coast by the morning of October 28. The forecast describes the systems expected movement and intensification over the sea. It does not specify a landfall location or time. With the northeast monsoon active and the Bay of Bengal system gathering strength, the departments latest forecast points to another spell of intense rain across multiple parts of Tamil Nadu on Sunday.
How Good You Are On Paper Hardly Matters: MS Dhoni Reveals How RCB Have Leapfrogged CSK
Indian and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) legend MS Dhoni spoke on Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)'s rise in the Indian Premier League (IPL) with back-to-back wins in the past two years and the downfall of his franchise.
RSS to hold route marches across TN today after Madras HC's permission
Digital Desk | Chennai, Oct 25 (IANS) The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) will hold route marches in Chennai and other parts of Tamil Nadu on Sunday, following a Madras High Court order permitting the organisation to conduct processions at 128 locations across the state on October 25 and November 2. Seven locations in Chennai and its suburban areas have been identified for Sundays marches: Tiruvottiyur, Kolathur, Egmore, Korattur, Ayyappanthangal, Medavakkam and Chromepet. The processions form part of the organisations annual Vijayadashami observances, during which uniformed volunteers participate in marches and public meetings. In Egmore, the procession is scheduled to begin near the Ramada Hotel at 4 p.m. and conclude near the Rajarathinam Stadium. A public meeting will be held at the concluding venue, according to the programme announced by the organisation. The Kolathur march will start at 3 p.m. near the Kamaraj statue at Peravallur. The organisation has announced separate starting times and venues for the processions, with participants assembling at the designated locations before the marches begin. The courts permission followed a petition filed by RSS State secretary Jagadeeshan after the Vijay government denied approval for the proposed events. Hearing the petition, the High Court allowed marches at the 128 locations on the two specified dates. The organisation had sought permission for the statewide programme as part of its centenary celebrations. Founded on Vijayadashami in 1925, the RSS completed 100 years in 2025 and is now marking its entry into its second century through programmes in different parts of the country. Vijayadashami holds particular significance for the organisation because it commemorates its founding. Its annual observances traditionally include processions involving volunteers in uniform, followed by gatherings at which speakers address participants and supporters. According to the RSS, route marches have been organised in Tamil Nadu for about seven decades. Permission for these events has, however, been the subject of disputes between the organisation and the state authorities in previous years. During the tenure of the previous DMK government, the organisation approached the courts after permissions were refused. It subsequently conducted marches after securing judicial clearance, including through proceedings before the Supreme Court. Sundays events will take place under the latest High Court order. The remaining processions covered by the permission are scheduled for November 2, completing the organisations planned programme across the states 128 approved locations.
Five-day fishing ban from today as TN braces for heavy rain
Digital Desk | Chennai, Oct 25 (IANS) Fishermen have been prohibited from venturing into the sea for five days from Sunday following a warning about a possible cyclonic storm developing over the Bay of Bengal, while heavy rain and gusty winds are forecast across several parts of Tamil Nadu. The restriction will remain in force until October 29. The Chennai weather departments forecast indicates that rainfall will be widespread initially, with conditions expected to improve over much of the state towards the end of the period. According to an earlier weather bulletin, a low-pressure area that lay over the Comorin region and adjoining southern Tamil Nadu and Kerala on October 22 was positioned over the southeast Arabian Sea and neighbouring Lakshadweep region at 8.30 a.m. on October 23. The bulletin also referred to an atmospheric circulation extending from the southeast Arabian Sea and adjoining Lakshadweep region towards the northern Tamil Nadu coast through Kerala, at approximately 1.5 kilometres above sea level. Heavy rain accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and winds reaching 40-50 kmph is likely at isolated places in the Nilgiris, Coimbatore, Theni, Dindigul, Madurai, Perambalur, Ariyalur and Tiruchirappalli districts during the initial phase of the forecast. Several other interior and coastal districts, including Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, Chengalpattu, Cuddalore, Thanjavur, Tiruvarur and Nagapattinam, could also receive rain accompanied by thunderstorms and gusty winds. Similar conditions are forecast for Puducherry and Karaikal. On Monday, isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely in the Nilgiris, Coimbatore, Theni, Madurai, Sivaganga, Ramanathapuram and Pudukkottai districts, along with thunderstorms, lightning and winds of 40-50 kmph. Heavy rainfall is also forecast at isolated places in several districts, including Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Nagapattinam, Mayiladuthurai, Erode, Salem, Namakkal, Karur, Tiruppur, Dindigul, Virudhunagar, Thoothukudi, Perambalur, Ariyalur, Kallakurichi, Cuddalore and Tiruvannamalai. Puducherry and Karaikal could experience similar weather. Other parts of Tamil Nadu may receive moderate rainfall at some places, accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds. Rainfall is expected to ease on October 27, with isolated light to moderate showers likely in Kanniyakumari, Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi and Ramanathapuram. Elsewhere in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal, isolated light rain is forecast. On October 28 and 29, isolated light to moderate rainfall is likely over the state's southern coastal districts. Generally, dry weather is expected across the remaining parts of the state and in Puducherry also during these two days.
Deepavali countdown: an address for mindful festive shopping in Chennai
A thought to keep as Deepavali shopping is likely to gain momentum this week: by buying products at Mathi Experience Store in Nungambakkam, a flagship initiative of Tamil Nadu Corporation for Development of Women, one would be helping women self-help groups
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The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has forecast heavy to very heavy rain at isolated places in Tamil Nadu's Chennai, northern, delta and western districts
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Historic Performances at National Junior Athletics Championship in Chennai
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Three injured after speeding car rams them in Otteri
The Kilpauk Traffic investigation police have filed a case and are searching for the driver of the car
SRM Medical College holds national geriatric summit
Workers clear drains without adequate safety gear in Chennai
The concern comes in the wake of the deaths of two workers who allegedly inhaled toxic gas while cleaning GCCs 20-foot-deep stormwater drainage sump in Kodungaiyur
Association questions DPH over gag order for govt. doctors
Citizens and experts discuss ways to boost Chennais climate resilience
Participants discussed the importance of strengthening heat action planning, improving public awareness and using research and local data to identify vulnerable communities
Corporation RDCs inspect drain cleaning across Chennai
Woman killed in hit-and-run case on ECR in Neelankarai
Residents flag safety risk as silt removed from canals piles up along city roads
Residents complain of rats and snake skins found in sludge after desilting work; Mayor R. Priya had earlier said that leaving silt unattended on roadsides would defeat the purpose of desilting
Chennai Corporation readies drones, zonal control rooms ahead of heavy rain forecast
GCC is coordinating with other departments and monitoring reservoirs and waterbodies in the suburbs, including Poondi, Puzhal, Cholavaram, Kesavapuram and Thervoy Kandigai, in real time
Heavy rain to hit Chennai, northern, delta and western districts on Sunday: IMD
Isolated places in Theni, Dindigul and Madurai districts are likely to get extremely heavy rainfall and have been issued red alert; Till 8.30 a.m. on Saturday, rainfall occurred at around 80% places over Tamil Nadu
Hero Cycles bags free-cycle tender, bid 115 crore above budget
Elderly woman knocked down by luxury car in Chennai; driver on run nabbed
Thai Airways To Operate Additional Daytime Flights From Chennai
The airline, which currently operates daily flights between the two cities during the night, will operate the additional services four days a week Sundays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
Couple found dead at Ambattur home
Four launch pads to be operational by 2029, says Isro chairman Narayanan
80-crore stormwater drain to ease flooding in Korattur
Tamil Nadu govt approves 50,000 free power service to farmers this year
Health Department to create four Regional Director of Medical Education posts
The creation of an Additional DME (Research) post at the directorate in Chennai has also also been proposed for coordinating and strengthening research activities, says a recent official communication from the Directorate of Medical Education and Research
Welcome Move For Aviation Sector: Vijay Gets Rare Praise From Centre
Vijay's government had yesterday cut the value added tax (VAT) on aviation turbine fuel (ATF) from 29% to 16% at Chennai airport and to 1% at other airports in the state.
T.N. awaits Centres response to letters regarding Chennais existing and proposed airports
The State governments letter in August asked the Centre to replace the AAI as the airports operator; in September, it sent a letter asking for a pre-feasibility study on two sites Gummidipoondi and Cheyyur shortlisted for Chennais second airport
Sumangala Steel commits 2.8 crore for scholarships for 70 engineering students
A total of 70 students received scholarships at the fourth edition of Sumangala Steels Ungal Kuzhandayum Aagalaam Engineer initiative
When safety slips through a gaping hole
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ISRO will not be privatised, says chairperson Narayanan
Contributions from private companies should not be misinterpreted as privatisation of the space agency, says the chairperson
Ward 126 councillor launches QR code and helpline number for residents to raise rain-related issues
Siruthuli requests Railways to rename Coimbatore-Chennai Superfast Express as Noyyal Express.
