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Minister Nirmalkumarsclaims on Parandur site a false propaganda: T.N. BJP

Nainar Nagenthran charged that the TVK-led government under Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has undertaken steps to stall the economic development of Tamil Nadu and the employment prospects of the youth of the State.

9 Jul 2026 1:20 pm
Man arrested for posting morphed image of BJP leader Tamilisai Soundararajan on social media

A complaint alleged that unidentified social media accounts had been repeatedly posting obscene and derogatory content targeting Dr. Soundararajan, with the intent to insult and defame her

9 Jul 2026 12:42 pm
Textbook shortage due to new admissions; no delay in printing or supply: T.N. School Education dept.

The clarification came after The Hindu reported that many government schools across the State were yet to receive textbooks, particularly those for Classes IV and V

9 Jul 2026 11:21 am
CMDA plans to shelve projects as it grapples with outstanding liabilities up to 3,500 cr.

The liabilities are mainly due to the construction work, land acquisition, and the Vada Chennai Valarchi Thittam, which constitutes 1,000 crore. A source says that CMDA took up a lot of works without realising the financial burden and cannot take up new works in the present financial position

9 Jul 2026 12:57 am
Gleneagles Hospital helps brain cancer patient to recover through indigenous CAR-T cell therapy

Following the treatment, the patient had developed several serious health complications associated with the CAR-T cell therapy, but a dedicated multidisciplinary helped in providing the necessary recovery to the patient

9 Jul 2026 12:55 am
There is a need to build a national front against BJP: Thirumavalavan

There is a necessity to build a national anti-BJP front both the TVK and DMK should be a part of it. This is my point of view...but many would say that I am confusing everyone, Mr. Thirumavalavan said

9 Jul 2026 12:53 am
Man found hacked to death inside math in Vyasarpadi; police launch probe

He was found lying in a pool of blood with severe injuries and his face mutilated

9 Jul 2026 12:53 am
34 electricity substations to come up in city, three neighbouring districts

This is to improve the distribution network in Chennai, Tiruvallur, Chengalpattu, and Kancheepuram. Citys power demand crosses previous peak of 5,000 MW. While overall availability remains adequate, localised outages continue to occur: official

9 Jul 2026 12:53 am
Teachers assocation urges School Education Department to relax TET qualifying marks

In September 2025, the Supreme Court ruled that all teachers, except those with less than five years of service, must clear TET to continue in their jobs, with no exceptions even for promotions

9 Jul 2026 12:52 am
FMG wing raises concern over examination results as only 12.78% of candidates clear it

Out of 37,428 registered candidates, 36,280 appeared for the examination. Of these, only 4,635 candidates cleared it, while 31,645 did not qualify

9 Jul 2026 12:22 am
Tamil Nadu to move court after three private medical colleges get deemed university status

Tamil Nadu stands to lose 461 medical seats from the State quota, says Health Minister

9 Jul 2026 12:04 am
8 Jul 2026 7:26 pm
Chennai reading communities and book clubs are helping readers rekindle a lost habit

Can you tackle your reading slump with some help from Chennais book clubs and silent reading groups?

8 Jul 2026 3:29 pm
Chennais The Pole Camp takes the stage with Becoming, a thematic showcase

Founded by dancer and pole artiste Anusha Swamy, Chennai-based The Pole Camp stages Becoming , highlighting movement, fluidity and emotion in a one-of-its-kind stage showcase in the city

8 Jul 2026 1:09 pm
Temperature levels high as monsoon remains subdued

Chennai has been experiencing elevated day temperatures and hot afternoons since the start of the week

8 Jul 2026 12:53 am
Minister S. Rajeshkumar various tourism development works at annual review meeting

He directs officials to expedite project implementation after consultations with district administrations

8 Jul 2026 12:12 am
Health WhatsApp chatbot service to be launched on pilot basis

The service will be implemented on a pilot basis at the Department of Respiratory Medicine at Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital starting on Wednesday

8 Jul 2026 12:01 am
CREDAI seeks review of planning freeze imposed around Pallikaranai Ramsar Site

The office-bearers of the Chennai chapter call for a scientific delineation of the present 1-km influence zone. They allege that the curbs have affected over 1 lakh patta holders and may impact business activity worth more than 51,700 crore

7 Jul 2026 11:57 pm
Tamil Nadu drew lower quantity of rice than its share underAntyodayaAnna Yojana in five of the last seven years

From 2019-20 to 2025-26, it was during the COVID-19 pandemic year (2020-21) that thedrawalwas almost close to the allocated figure of around 6.99lakhtonnes, with the off-take being about 98%. In the remaining four years, it varied from around 73% during 2022-23 and 2023-24 to 79% during 2024-25

7 Jul 2026 10:10 pm
Man injured after tree falls on two-wheeler at Duraisamy Subway

The traffic in the subway was restored after more than an hour

7 Jul 2026 9:03 pm
Search on for two persons for murder of youth on Walltax Road

The police are investigating if the crime is a fallout of a road rage incident or linked to the victims personal relationship

7 Jul 2026 8:23 pm
Child rights body demands probe into reinstatement of YMCA College principal with POCSO Act cases against him

The Tamil Nadu Child Rights Watch wants the government to ensure the safety, dignity, and educational rights of a survivor of child sexual abuse and to uphold the safety of women students studying at the college

7 Jul 2026 6:59 pm
Magnetic compression procedure used to treat bile duct blockage at private hospital in Chennai

The patient had undergone a living donor liver transplant in 2025. A year later, she developed itching and jaundice, and evaluation found she was suffering from a complete bile duct blockage

7 Jul 2026 6:46 pm
Karur stampede: TVK chief Vijay speaks to victims families on video calls

A core team of TVK functionaries has been facilitating the interactions through video calls, connecting Mr. Vijay. The cadres have requested the families not to record or photograph the calls.

7 Jul 2026 3:39 pm
Crack in railway track slows down operation of suburban trains in Chennai

The slow movement of the suburban trains resulted in a delay of more than 30 minutes for a commuter to reach Egmore railway station

7 Jul 2026 11:55 am
Attempt to bribe TVK MLA: Senthilbalaji, his brother fail to appear for inquiry

Officers attached to the Triplicane police station had travelled to Rameswarapatti village in Karur district and served the summons on the brothers

7 Jul 2026 12:24 am
Metro Rail to begin work on commercial hub at Thirumangalam in September

Officials say the contract for building the four towers has been finalised, with the estimated cost being nearly 400 crore. The towers will be linked to the Phase II Metro station by a skywalk. From the date of award of contract, the firm will have two and a half years to complete the construction

6 Jul 2026 11:43 pm
300 barricades donated to Greater Chennai Traffic Police

The donation comprised 200 iron barricades, 50 steel barricades, and 50 foldable barricades

6 Jul 2026 11:34 pm
33 drug cases registered, 54 arrested in Chennai during week-long crackdown against drugs

Seized items include 46.6 kg of ganja, 12 grams of methamphetamine, and 386 tablets

6 Jul 2026 11:31 pm
Chief Minister Vijay visits desalination plants and drinks water

An official release said that Mr. Vijay directed officials to ensure proper maintenance of the Nemmeli desalination plants so that drinking water is supplied to the public without interruption

6 Jul 2026 11:24 pm
Chennai Corporation defers new infrastructure projects, cancels tenders worth more than 600 crore

An official says the tender cancellations have been implemented mainly to stagger expenditure and improve planning. The civic body has also not released the annual ward maintenance funds for civic repairs and sanitation, leaving many buildings, including UPHCs, in a damaged state

6 Jul 2026 11:18 pm
Tamil Nadu defends CRZ approval granted for the proposed Mamallan Reservoir project

In its counter to a petition challenging theclearance issued in December 2025, the Tamil Nadu State Coastal Zone Management Authority says the project complies with theCRZNotification, 2011, and was subjected to multiple levels of technical scrutiny

6 Jul 2026 9:23 pm
A month after reopening, many students in government schools across T.N. yet to receive some textbooks

In most schools, teachers say only half the students have received the textbooks. Officials from the School Education Department say books have been distributed according to the needs mentioned by the school heads

6 Jul 2026 8:23 pm