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21 residents of Tamil Nadu rescued from Nepal arrive in Chennai

The pilgrims, who are from Chidambaram and Mayiladuthurai, were part of a group of friends and relatives who were travelling together

28 Aug 2026 11:22 pm
Chennai to step up rainwater harvesting campaign, audit structures from September

Besides preparing to begin the annual campaign to sensitise residents about harnessing rainwater during the ensuing monsoon season, Metrowater plans to audit buildings to check the maintenance of RWH structures across the city with the support of volunteers

28 Aug 2026 4:31 pm
Tamil Nadu Assembly | Self-certification limit for residential building approvals raised to 5,000 sq. ft.: Housing Minister

Minister B. Rajkumar said a scheme would be introduced for small commercial buildings with a floor area of up to 1,500 sq. ft. to obtain building permission through self-certification

28 Aug 2026 4:04 pm
RPP Infras 206-crore contract for Global Sports City in Chennai terminated

When contacted, a senior government official said the project was being re-examined. The area is prone to flooding. We are studying it, he added

28 Aug 2026 2:58 pm
What is the Tamil Nadu governments one-gram gold ring scheme? | Explained

Chief Minister Vijay has announced the launch of Thaimaman Thanga Mothiram Thittam. Heres all you need to know about the scheme.

28 Aug 2026 2:43 pm
The scrapping of Parandur airport project: a compilation

This is a compilation of The Hindus coverage on the dropping of Parandur airport project by the TVK-led Tamil Nadu government in August 2026 citing farmers opposition and ecological concerns after the site was finalised during the DMK regime in 2022.

28 Aug 2026 1:38 pm
Tamil Nadu notifies three new elephant corridors

The three corridors in the Hosur Forest Division will enable the trans-Cauvery migration of elephants and other large mammals between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu

28 Aug 2026 12:25 pm
The many stories hidden in Royapurams heritage landmarks

Hidden behind Royapurams Indo-Saracenic facades and historic places of worship are stories of a neighbourhood shaped by the people who once called it home.

28 Aug 2026 11:17 am
Rajinikanth, a secret Chennai park, and a Gandhi impersonator

Stories dont always begin with pitches; sometimes, they can emerge from unexpected gates and casual strolls

28 Aug 2026 12:45 am
T.N. Govt. mulls corridor linking Tambaram and Chengalpattu

It had already announced, during the demands for grantsfor the Public Works Department, a plan to create an eight-lane road between Chennai and Kanniyakumari, says Aadhav Arjuna

28 Aug 2026 12:13 am
Police question Sekarbabu over clash between DMK and TVK members on polling day

Ex-Minister Sekarbabu appeared before the inspector of police at the North Beach police station on Wednesday. His statement was recorded and then he was allowed to leave

28 Aug 2026 12:12 am
Can Chennai airport handle Code F aircraft?

Officials say that the airport can handle Code F aircraft on the main runway when certain procedures are in place. Antonov An-124 Ruslan, one of the largest cargo aircraft, was received in October last year

28 Aug 2026 12:08 am
Manickam Tagore demands release of 5,109 crore in Samagra Shiksha funds for Tamil Nadu

TNCC president says the Union government had withheld 1,788 crore in 2024-25, 1,496 crore in 2025-26 and 1,825 crore in the current financial year

27 Aug 2026 10:30 pm
400 missing mobile phones recovered from various States, handed over to owners

Police used the Central Equipment Identity Register (CEIR) portal to track the International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) numbers of the missing and stolen phones

27 Aug 2026 10:27 pm
DMK MLA Sekarbabu questioned over clash on polling day

Sekarbabu appeared before the inspector of police at the North Beach police station on Wednesday. His statement was recorded and then he was allowed to leave.

27 Aug 2026 8:55 pm
Newborn sold to A.P. couple for 9 lakh, seven arrested

The woman had allegedly sold her child to the childless couple from Andhra Pradesh due to financial constraints

27 Aug 2026 7:34 pm
Enhanced insurance coverage under CMCHIS to be implemented soon: Tamil Nadu Minister Arunraj

Coverage under CMCHIS will increase from 5 lakh to 25 lakh. Beneficiaries can continue to use their existing insurance cards, says Arunraj

27 Aug 2026 6:10 pm
Seasonal influenza under control in Tamil Nadu: Health Department

The public have been advised to seek medical help in case of symptoms, take up precautionary measures such as frequent handwashing and maintaining respiratory hygiene while coughing and sneezing

27 Aug 2026 6:03 pm
Dedicated centre for pinhole pupilloplasty launched at Chennai hospital

Pinhole pupilloplasty is a microsurgical technique developed by Amar Agarwal, chairman of Dr. Agarwals Eye Hospitals

27 Aug 2026 4:01 pm
Chennais sports culture is still going strong: Managing Director of MRF Ltd.

Rahul Mammen Mappillai is the Managing Director of MRF Ltd.

27 Aug 2026 1:07 pm
Food, music and Chennai favourites come together at The Hindus Food and Music Festival

As Chennai turns 387, the Made of Chennai festivities draw to a close with an evening of music, food, games and city-wide nostalgia at YMCA, Nandanam

27 Aug 2026 9:48 am
Grounded: On Tamil Nadus Parandur airport project

Chennai needs more runways, not just new terminals

27 Aug 2026 1:42 am
Doctors remove breast lump using vacuum-assisted technique

Two different approaches were adopted considering the location of the masses

27 Aug 2026 12:49 am
Second cab pick-up point at Chennai airport to open only in September

AAI officials say that planning needs to be donefor the opening of the plaza as the top brass from the Ministry of Civil Aviation will inaugurate it

27 Aug 2026 12:40 am
Seasonal influenza under control in T.N.: Health Department

The public have been advised to seek medical help in case of symptoms, take up precautionary measures such as frequent handwashing and maintaining respiratory hygiene while coughing and sneezing

27 Aug 2026 12:11 am
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

26 Aug 2026 7:52 pm
On why the plan to build a parallel runway at Chennai airport never took off

Nearly two decades ago, the AAI had planned to construct a parallel runway for the airport in a bid to enhance capacity and reduce congestion. However, at that time, the State government had plans to build a second airport for the city at Sriperumbudur and this was one of the reasons whyit was shelved

26 Aug 2026 7:24 pm
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

26 Aug 2026 6:51 pm
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

26 Aug 2026 6:47 pm
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

26 Aug 2026 6:18 pm
Tamil Nadu government appoints Ministers in-charge, Monitoring Officers to oversee development and disaster relief works in Chennai

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

26 Aug 2026 6:09 pm
Father, son die after inhaling toxic gas while cleaning well in Sowcarpet

The duo was hired to clean and remove silt from the well

26 Aug 2026 3:58 pm
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

26 Aug 2026 12:59 am