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Dengue cases in Tamil Nadu decline for third consecutive year as per government data

The State recorded 17,049 cases and nine deaths in 2026 up to September 19

21 Sep 2026 12:20 am
AAI plans slew of changes at airport for improved passenger experience

Officials say they have identified issues faced by passengers and made a detailed plan to enhance various facilities.They will improve signage, create workstations, and upgrade furniture. Move follows T.N.s letter to Centre seeking to change airport operator

21 Sep 2026 12:17 am
Experts discuss specific diagnosis and brain modulation in Alzheimers care

Experts discuss the importance of accurate diagnosis and the potential of non-invasive brain stimulation in dementia care

21 Sep 2026 12:13 am
North Chennai residents demand civic infrastructure, pollution control in Manali

United Nations Human Rights Office of the High Commissioner has recently accepted the report of the civil society in north Chennai as part of the study byHuman Rights Council Advisory Committee on pollution in the area

21 Sep 2026 12:04 am
NHAI, Forest Department efforts provide Pichavaram another 25 hectares of mangroves

Sources in the NHAI say the plantation was done for 15 square metres of mangroves that were destroyed in Marakkanam during road widening works

20 Sep 2026 11:45 pm
Depositors of finance firm to stage protest on September 21

More than 6,000 depositors comprising senior citizens and persons with disabilities have lost their funds due to a financial fraud which happened under the management of T. Devanthan Yadav, chairman and Managing Director

20 Sep 2026 11:11 pm
Chennai records 4,600 fever cases so far in September: Corporation

Around 95% of dengue cases were self-limiting and managed at home, while about 5% required hospitalisation, GCC Commissioner G.S. Sameeran said

20 Sep 2026 11:10 pm
Aggrieved depositors of MHPFNL plan to go on mass protest in Egmore on September 21

More than 6,000 depositors comprising senior citizens and persons with disabilities have lost their funds due to a financial fraud which happened under the management of T. Devanthan Yadav, chairman and Managing Director

20 Sep 2026 4:39 pm
Delivery agent killed in accident

A senior official of the Avadi police Commissionerate said V. Dileep, who was a resident of Lakshmi Nagar in Alapakkamnear Maduravoyal, was working as a delivery agent for a private online delivery company

20 Sep 2026 4:23 pm
Gem Granite Veeramani a stone coldperpetrator

Gem Granite Veeramani, an influential industrialist now finds himself at the centre of a widening investigation under thePOCSOAct into the allegations of paedophilia. While he was under investigation from last year, a fresh probe, ordered by the court, led the police to recover additional digital evidence and identify multiple victims.This report examines what has been labelled the Epstein case of Tamil Nadu, only to discover that while the scale of operations was nowhere near that of the Americ

20 Sep 2026 12:38 pm
An extended andgreen Ganesh Chaturthi

An initiative to recycle clay Ganeshas started by Teynampet resident Malini Kalyanam has impacted many resident groups in Chennai and beyond. Under the aegis of The PALM, headquartered in Tiruvallur, the Beautiful Bharat Save Clay drive has found volunteer groups across Tamil Nadu

20 Sep 2026 10:59 am
Medians needed atsharp bendsinGuindy

Adambakkam resident K.Thilagavathy points out that in the absence of this safety feature, it is often touch-and-go for motorists, and on unfortunate occasions, there have been accidents

20 Sep 2026 9:20 am
Residents association at Thirumoolar Colony in Anna Nagar sets upa study hall

It accepts donation of books meant for competitive examinations

20 Sep 2026 8:51 am
16,500 police personnel deployed for Vinayaka idol immersion

Police Commissioner A. Amalraj directed officials to ensure that the processions were conducted peacefully and without any untoward incidents

20 Sep 2026 12:24 am
A stone coldperpetrator

An influential industrialist now finds himself at the centre of a widening investigation under thePOCSOAct into the allegations of paedophilia. While he was under investigation from last year, a fresh probe, ordered by the court, led the police to recover additional digital evidence and identify multiple victims.This report examines what has been labelled the Epstein case of Tamil Nadu, only to discover that while the scale of operations was nowhere near that of the American offender, a subterra

20 Sep 2026 12:11 am
Councillors complain about a rise in dengue cases

Chennai Corporation to check mosquito breeding sources in 3103 educational institutions in the city

20 Sep 2026 12:03 am
Five accused in Armstrong murder case granted bail

They have been granted bail as the CBI is yet to file a final reportand they have spent over two years in prison; judge says the probe remains at FIR stage after earlier final report was quashed

19 Sep 2026 11:47 pm
Drop your old, unusedresources at these spots in Mylapore, RA Puram

Resource Revival Drive organised byEcoKonnectorsandSprecois happening on September 27 at various locations in and aroundMylapore

19 Sep 2026 9:16 pm
Chennais littleKrishnas andRadhassteal the limelight

More than 1,000 children from across Chennai and the neighbouring districts of Kancheepuram, Tiruvallur and Chengalpattu participated in this edition of The Hindu Downtown Maya Kannan

19 Sep 2026 9:10 pm
Month-long campaign on understanding dementia

Through the The Empty Chair, Dignity Foundation is beginning a conversation about dementia

19 Sep 2026 8:57 pm
Man wanted in a murder case in Tiruvottiyur apprehended after 19 years

The man was among five persons arrested in 2007 in connection with the murder of Pandiyamani in Tiruvottiyur; however, after securing bail, he failed to appear before the court

19 Sep 2026 3:42 pm
Residents in merged areas can apply online for water, sewer connections

Metrowater has outlined the procedures and charges for obtaining connections; the online process has been simplified to make it easier for residents to apply and remit charges and the connections will be provided within 15 days of verification

19 Sep 2026 12:42 am
Two youth held for stealing money garland from Vinayagar idol in Tondiarpet

The police also apprehended four juveniles in connection with the crime

18 Sep 2026 10:32 pm
Former School Education Minister Anbil Mahesh questioned by CCB Police

The case is about alleged collection of money from private school managements on the promise of securing government approvals from the School Education Department

18 Sep 2026 10:27 pm
T.N. to develop State Dementia Action Plan: Health Minister

K.G. Arunraj says the plan will provide a framework for strengthening awareness, early identification, screening, diagnosis, care pathways, caregiver support, capacity building, and research across the State

18 Sep 2026 10:01 pm
Chennai Corporation to divert 700 Vinayaka idols for immersion from Pattinapakkam, Palavakkam to Ennore, Kovalam

The decision followed discussions on the practical implications of excluding Pattinapakkam and Neelankarai, which the NGT had observed fall within the CRZ-I area

18 Sep 2026 3:57 pm
Under tight security, divine umbrellas from Chennai reach Tirupati for Tirumala Brahmotsavams

Nine of the 11 divine umbrellas go up to Tirumala for Saturdays Garuda Seva and two to the Padmavati temple at Tiruchanur; security has been tight since a 2013 plot to plant bombs in them was foiled at Puttur

18 Sep 2026 2:03 pm