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The Hindu, Kauvery Hospital to host stroke care webinar on October 28

The webinar will discuss early diagnosis, symptom recognition, and the importance of timely access to specialised care

27 Oct 2026 4:17 pm
Theni jailbreak: Efforts are on to nab escaped prisoners who are still absconding, says T.N. Law Minister Nirmal Kumar

C.T.R. Nirmal Kumar rejects political vendetta charge over former DMK Minister Anbil Maheshs arrest

27 Oct 2026 3:07 pm
CM Vijay inspects Chembarambakkam reservoir; stresses on round-the-clock monitoring

The Chief Minister inspected the sluice gates, water intake tower and bund areas and held detailed review on the lakes current water level, inflow and available flood cushion

27 Oct 2026 12:48 am
Motorcyclist dies after collision with goods van in T. Nagar

The police detained the goods van driver

27 Oct 2026 12:48 am
Revivo Clinic launches Type II diabetes remission program in Chennai

The physician-led program combines personalised medical care, nutrition, physical activity and lifestyle interventions, supported by regular monitoring of clinical outcomes

27 Oct 2026 12:48 am
Monsoon wet spell to pause over T.N.; rain likely to revive on November 1

Concerns raised over repair of ageing Chennai S-band doppler weather radar

27 Oct 2026 12:46 am
Unusual sighting of greater flamingos at Veeranam lake

Prof. Pandiyan said the birds were usually found in coastal habitats

27 Oct 2026 12:45 am
32-year-old man arrested for sexually assaulting girl in Ennore

The girl is currently undergoing treatment in hospital

27 Oct 2026 12:35 am
Health Minister clarifies on DPH circular

There is a fine difference between criticising the governments schemes and raising their department-related reasonable demands, the Minister said

27 Oct 2026 12:32 am
With majority of batchmates relieved without compulsory bond duty, non-service postgraduates seek shorter bond period

They say the government conducted haphazard and delayed counselling for bond postings and flag the lack of uniformity in the allotments

27 Oct 2026 12:28 am
State government relaxes norms for height restriction on non-high rise buildings

The State government has amended the Tamil Nadu Combined Development and Building Rules, 2019, relaxing height restriction on non-high rise buildings from 18.3 metres to 19.5 metres

27 Oct 2026 12:23 am
The Hindu Group, Cancer Institute launch book on comprehensive cancer care

Cancer 360 examines detection, treatment, rehabilitation and palliation

26 Oct 2026 9:48 pm
After slashing VAT on jet fuel, Tamil Nadu government asks airlines to add more services from Chennai airport

Sources said that the airlines have assured to expand services after the State government reduced the VAT on jet fuel from 29 per cent to 16 per cent; the airlines, however, have not given a timeframe for the implementation

26 Oct 2026 7:58 pm
Remembering Chef Damu: A life dedicated to Tamil Nadus culinary heritage

A tribute to the late Chef K Damodaran, who took Tamil Nadus cuisine to the world stage, documented forgotten dishes, shared cooking techniques through his television shows, and inspired thousands with his simple, no-nonsense approach to food

26 Oct 2026 6:51 pm
Chennai teen takes chess to underprivileged children

Sai Swaroop V. who uses his free time to take chess classes for those who cannot afford it

26 Oct 2026 2:52 pm
Gem Granites Veeramani case: SIT to file charge sheet soon, Madras High Court told

Justice V. Lakshminarayanan records the statement made by the SPP and adjourns two writ petitions pending before him to November 12, 2026

26 Oct 2026 1:35 pm
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

26 Oct 2026 12:54 pm
K.N. Nehru cash-for-jobs scam case: Madras High Court dismisses his review application

Chief Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari and Justice G. Arul Murugan refuse to modify the February 20 direction to the DVAC to register FIR

26 Oct 2026 12:23 pm
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

26 Oct 2026 12:04 am
Vellore Corporation desilts waterbodies in 49 areas prone to waterlogging

Corporation officials said that the civic body has also set up at 12 relief centres

25 Oct 2026 11:12 pm
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

25 Oct 2026 10:25 pm
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

25 Oct 2026 9:10 pm
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

25 Oct 2026 8:36 pm
25 Oct 2026 8:12 pm
Chef Damu passes away at 72

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.

25 Oct 2026 5:39 pm
Retired judges lobby hard to get appointed as arbitrators in high value commercial disputes, says Justice N. Anand Venkatesh

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

25 Oct 2026 5:21 pm
CPI launches signature campaign against Tamil Nadus new Secretariat project at Pattinapakkam

The signature campaign was launched by CPI State secretary M. Veerapandian.

25 Oct 2026 5:06 pm
When safety slips through a gaping hole in Chennais MRTS stations

A recent fatal accident at the Thirumayilai MRTS railway station has once again highlighted the huge gaps in the maintenance and safety of MRTS stations in Chennai. With the Railway Board giving the go-ahead for handing over the service to CMRL, this report throws light on what needs to be done

25 Oct 2026 3:24 pm
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

25 Oct 2026 1:34 pm
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

25 Oct 2026 7:49 am
Modification in pavement goes unnoticed in Nanganallur

Readers Write: B. Ramachandran notes that on a section of Sixth Main Road, from a confectionery to Independence Day Park in Nanganallur, the pavement has been fitted with ramps to facilitate easy parking and vehicle movement.

25 Oct 2026 2:33 am
Widen Pammal Road

Readers Write: Rajagopal J K, a reader, says the road has not been widened in the past four decades and is in dire need of this exercise

25 Oct 2026 2:29 am
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

25 Oct 2026 1:02 am
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

25 Oct 2026 1:01 am
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

25 Oct 2026 12:59 am
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

25 Oct 2026 12:51 am