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22 Feb 2025 12:34 am
NGT warns of summoning WRD and State coastal authority officials over slow progress in removing invasive mussels from Ennore-Pulicat wetlands

The reports submitted to the tribunal mentions dredging in a 500-m stretch between the Ennore Creek flyover and the North Chennai Thermal Power Station but failed to provide information on the method of removal, the scale of the operation, and a timeline for complete eradication

22 Feb 2025 12:19 am
Greater Chennai Corporation takes steps to improve sanitation and surveillance in northern part of city

The RDC said that further inspections will be conducted alongwith cleaning drives in tenement areas across North Chennai to identify issues and improve conditions.

22 Feb 2025 12:10 am
Health team from Maharashtra visits Tamil Nadu

The 12-member team is on a visit to take a look at the health infrastructure of the State

22 Feb 2025 12:03 am
Retired electricity officials and unions highlight the huge expenditure involved in the installation of smart meters

They point out that the Energy Department will require 30,000 crore for buying threecroresmart meters to automate consumption assessment and tariff collection

21 Feb 2025 10:41 pm
Chennai airport gets new instrument landing system

AAI officials say it is a critical system as it helps guide an aircraft during approach and landing, particularly during low visibility and bad weather conditions

21 Feb 2025 9:49 pm
WRD to expand study to assess groundwater vulnerability in Minjur belt

The project will help in adopting measures for optimal groundwater infiltration with the support of Danish technology. It is also aimed at mitigating seawater intrusion

21 Feb 2025 8:52 pm
Tamil Nadu Fire and Rescue Services personnel undergo snake rescue training in Vandalur

The session was organised by the Forest Departments Advanced Institute for Wildlife Conservation at the Arignar Anna Zoological Park

21 Feb 2025 8:10 pm
Six women honoured for their contributions to society at Sakthi Awards 2025

The theme for Sakthi Awards 2025 was Accelerate Actions towards Achieving Gender Equality

21 Feb 2025 7:42 pm
Chief Ministers Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme policy claims continue to be denied on flimsy grounds

Documents accessed by The Hindu show that during 2024-2025 (as of January 29, 2025), nearly 29,000 policy claims from various government hospitals amounting to around 36 crore were denied.

21 Feb 2025 7:30 pm
Chennai Metro Rail submits DPR for Koyambedu-Pattabiram line

The network, which will have 19 stations, will run for a distance of 21.76 km

21 Feb 2025 6:40 pm
AVM Productions family dispute reaches Madras High Court

One of the great granddaughters of the founder A.V. Meiyappan insists upon partitioning the family properties

21 Feb 2025 5:18 pm
Samsung workers protest enters 17th day; CITU plans massive strike on March 8

A section of Samsung India workers have been on strike since February 5, 2025, over the suspension of three union members

21 Feb 2025 12:15 pm
Residents of various zones demand larger buildings for ration shops

They want amenities such as a waiting hall and toilets. Councillors have called for the construction of new shop buildings on Greater Chennai Corporation land

21 Feb 2025 1:05 am
Foot overbridge to be built at Poonamallee Bypass Metro Rail station

This is being done to make it easy for people to access the station, which is part of the Phase II Projects Corridor 4 that connects Poonamallee and Light House

20 Feb 2025 9:48 pm
Court orders action against police officials who handed over material evidence to accused

The judge says their action can be considered a serious violation of law and gross dereliction of duty

20 Feb 2025 9:09 pm
Animal welfare activists raise concern over abandonment of pedigree pets

Any dog that starts its life in a home and is later abandoned faces significant challenges in surviving, they say

20 Feb 2025 8:36 pm
Lorry owners body urges govt. to open river sand quarries in T.N.

They say the shortage of sand has led to the rising of M-sand prices

20 Feb 2025 7:40 pm
Metrowater to scale up tertiary treated water use in Chennai, says official

As part of its move to minimise freshwater consumption, the agency is investing in tertiary treated ultrafiltration plants in locations including Perungudi and Perumbakkam

20 Feb 2025 7:26 pm
KMC holds conference on neurovascular surgery and neurosurgery

The event centred on novel therapeutic approaches for stroke, bypass surgical interventions in the context of stroke, and advancements aimed at enhancing patient outcomes

20 Feb 2025 6:54 pm
ED attaches properties of film director Shankar

The Directorate of Enforcement action follows a complaint that alleged that the storyline of the movie Enthiran (Robot) starring Rajinikanth and directed by Mr. Shankar, was copied from a story titled Jiguba authored by him thereby rendering Mr. Shankar liable for violations

20 Feb 2025 6:51 pm
Shreya Ghoshal interview: On All Hearts Tour, memorable film recordings and AI in music

Singer Shreya Ghoshal on mastering the art of singing in regional languages and the changing musical landscape

20 Feb 2025 5:55 pm
Retteri lake to store fresh water by next monsoon, supply drinking water

While the Water Resources Department (WRD) is expected to complete its ambitious restoration project by June, residents flag concerns about encroachments and sewage outfalls that prove a hindrance to comprehensive lake restoration

19 Feb 2025 10:37 pm
International hotel chain Pullman comes to Chennai. Heres a sneak peek

In partnership with the Ceebros Group, Accor-owned Pullman on Anna Salai has 232 rooms and 11 suites

19 Feb 2025 1:38 pm
To sir, with love: A tribute to Prof Mithra G Augustine of Madras Christian College

Professor Mithra, who passed away recently, was a well-loved principal and teacher of the august Chennai institution

19 Feb 2025 12:03 pm
Remembering Dr. Mithra G. Augustine, former Principal of Madras Christian College

Dr. Mithra G. Augustine, renowned educationalist and former MCC Principal, leaves behind a legacy of academic excellence and integrity

19 Feb 2025 8:19 am