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WRD plans community-led effort to rejuvenate upper reaches of the Cooum river

The WRD held joint inspection with various stakeholders in a portion of the river on Wednesday

25 Jun 2026 12:41 am
15policeofficers transferred, given new postings

Five of them were promoted from the Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) to SPs

25 Jun 2026 12:40 am
Rotary Club gifts blood donation van worth 35 lakh

The state-of-the-art van will take blood donation services directly to apartments, educational institutions, corporates, associations, and community groups across Chennai at no cost

25 Jun 2026 12:31 am
Freemasons celebrate universal brotherhood day

The event saw the participation of more than 500 members

25 Jun 2026 12:30 am
Health Department to roll out Healthy and Hygienic Food Streets on pilot basis

Health Minister said they have come up with the initiative to ensure that food served by street food vendors is of quality and hygiene

25 Jun 2026 12:26 am
Behind the transformation of Chennais Indira Nagar MRTS mural

As a new mural rises on the Indira Nagar MRTS facade, Chennai debates public art, advertising and collective memory

24 Jun 2026 5:47 pm
Get ready for Chennais Rainbow Pride March on June 28

In Chennai, a transformative coalition of queer individuals have come together for 18 years to celebrate identity, politics, and years of advocacy, to live as they are. Their annual pride march on June 28 proves that the rainbow flag will continue to flutter high despite impediments

24 Jun 2026 4:57 pm
Tiruvallur ammonia gas leak: Death toll rises to 10

A total of 83 individuals were reported as affected by the incident that occurred on June 21.

24 Jun 2026 2:52 pm
Police constable injured in road accident on Chennai-Bengaluru Highway dies

On Sunday night, a speeding luxury car rammed three police personnel; an armed reserve constable was killed on the spot; a police constable succumbed to his injuries on Wednesday

24 Jun 2026 12:32 pm
When Chennais Veeranam drinking water project hogged the headlines for all the wrong reasons

Decades ago, the Veeranam project, meant for bringing water to Chennai, had continued to evoke controversy for long

24 Jun 2026 11:36 am
The goddess of instant gratification

Was the Nimishamba temple built when the first wave of settlers came? Or was it in the second wave when the company induced them to stay?

24 Jun 2026 10:56 am
Registrations open for Kattaikkuttu diploma course

Registration is open at https://www.kattaikkuttu.org/ or in person at the Sangams office before July 31

24 Jun 2026 12:22 am
TNEA rank list will be released on July 1, says T.N. Higher Education Minister

The counselling dates for engineering admissions will also be announced on the same date, he adds

24 Jun 2026 12:16 am
Greater Chennai Corporation Commissioner inspects civic works in Perambur constituency

He instructs officials to expedite the work in various areas

23 Jun 2026 9:19 pm
Three months after MRTS extensions launch, halts at Adambakkam station yet to begin

Stoppage provisions were not provided at Adambakkam due to a platform alignment issue that was detected during an inspection by the Chief Commissioner of Railway Safety. An official says a design is being prepared and the work will be completed by July

23 Jun 2026 9:05 pm
Webinar on scoliosis to be organised on June 26

Ahead of International Scoliosis Awareness Day (June 27), the event will explore early signs and symptoms of the condition, importance of regular screening, advances in diagnostic techniques, and the latest treatment options available

23 Jun 2026 8:54 pm
Metro stations on Poonamallee-Vadapalani stretch ready to open but reports of rainwater leakage persist

Rainwater leakage was reported at the concourse, ticket issuing spaces, and equipment storage rooms of stations including Mullaithottam and Kattupakkam. Officials say the they have already started the work to plug the leaks

23 Jun 2026 7:23 pm
EB department staff arrested on graft charges

He had demanded a bride of 1.3 lakh for processing a suspended employees reinstatement order

23 Jun 2026 6:37 pm
Inside Chennais summer pickling season: From Vadu Manga to Avakkai

From the vegetable stalls of Mylapore to home kitchens across the city, seasoned picklers are sourcing vadu manga, avakkai mangoes and mahali kizhangu, preserving recipes and traditions that have been passed down for generations

23 Jun 2026 1:30 pm
Ammonia gas leak toll climbs to nine

A total of 69 persons are currently undergoing treatment in various hospitals

23 Jun 2026 9:56 am
How British Council Library is evolving: Digital bookshelves and a rural Karnataka model

While Chennais BCL is among the most recent libraries to go fully digital, the future of reading lies in hybrid discovery

23 Jun 2026 9:20 am
Activists flag safety, accommodation lapses after Tiruvallur seafood unit ammonia leak

The workers, many of them young women from Odisha and Assam aged between 19 and 25, were off duty and resting in the dormitory when the leak occurred

23 Jun 2026 12:43 am
77 arrested in week-long anti-drug crackdown in Chennai

Police teams conducted intensive surveillance and vehicle checks across the city between June 14 and 20

23 Jun 2026 12:40 am
Citizens interests and conservation

Efforts to preserve the Pallikaranai wetland should not overlook legal landowners

23 Jun 2026 12:38 am
GCC Congress councillors demand reassessment of rules introduced by the DMK to reduce the powers of councillors

The Congress councillors also demanded separate seating arrangements for them in the Council ahead of a meeting on June 24

23 Jun 2026 12:34 am
Chennai Corporation relaxes working hours for conservancy workers owing to heat wave

The civic body also planned to improve conservancy operations in residential areas, expedite work on toilet construction for women conservancy workers in all wards and create facilities for the welfare of workers

23 Jun 2026 12:32 am
Chennai Traffic Police book over 2,800 violators in special enforcement drive

During the three-day enforcement drive, the police registered a total of 2,825 cases

23 Jun 2026 12:31 am
Armed Reserve Police constable dies, two others injured after car mows them down near Poonamallee

A car moving along the highway veered out of control and rammed them

23 Jun 2026 12:30 am
Man arrested for allegedly killing brother in Ambattur

A scuffle between the siblings resulted in the elder brother pushing the younger to the ground, causing him to lose consciousness

23 Jun 2026 12:29 am
Helpline 1091 is designated helpline of Singappen Special Force

To ensure prompt attention to every distress call, additional dedicated call-attending desks were established at the State Police Master Control Room exclusively for SSF Helpline 1091

23 Jun 2026 12:28 am
Waste catches fire at BPCLs Tondiarpet facility

Sources in BPCL said thatthere was noloss of property or life

23 Jun 2026 12:28 am
Masterclass in abdominal wall reconstruction held

International experts also held discussions on the issue

23 Jun 2026 12:26 am
Work on installing smart meters at water-intensive buildings across city begins

Chennai Metrowater has identified a concessionaire to install and operate smart water meters in water-intensive buildings

23 Jun 2026 12:23 am
Ammonia gas leak: authorities investigate seafood processing plant at Periyapalayam; three persons arrested

A team of officials from the Odisha government arrive at the spot and are working with authorities to ascertain the identity of the victims

22 Jun 2026 10:59 pm