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CPCL looking to be a part of the renewable energy growth journey: H. Shankar

CBG (compressed bio-gas) is fuel that can be a good form of energy we can invest in. With SAF (sustainable aviation fuel), we can be a part of sustainability in aviation fuel, the Managing Director of the Navratna company says

23 Sep 2026 11:30 pm
Start-ups need support from ideation stage to drive energy transition: panellists

Speakers call for greater collaboration between industries, academic institutions and start-ups; they stress need to introduce entrepreneurship as a subject at school level

23 Sep 2026 11:25 pm
Several banks offer rebate on interest rates for green buildings, says expert

Panellists at sustainability summit call for State government incentivising green buildings

23 Sep 2026 11:15 pm
The Hindu Sustainability Summit: Treat waste water as an economic resource

Oil majors seek to replace fresh water intake with treated water; dismissing the myth that desalination is expensive, expert calls for leveraging Chennais coastline; IIT-M prof says technology can help monitor groundwater situation

23 Sep 2026 11:02 pm
Traffic police withdraw new OMR U-turn as trial triggers 2-to-3-hour traffic delays

The traffic congestion eased in the afternoon as the traffic police withdrew the changes and allowed the movement of vehicle like earlier

23 Sep 2026 10:13 pm
Mindset shift needed to drive sustainable CSR, say speakers at The Hindu Sustainability Summit

Stress measurable outcomes, ESG data and collaboration to move beyond compliance-driven CSR

23 Sep 2026 10:09 pm
In Chennais Periamet, historic restaurants meet bachelor canteens

From the National Durbar Restaurant to canteens feeding the migrant workforce, Periamet serves memorable meals amid some of Chennais most iconic buildings. Rediscover its old eateries, biryani joints and canteens with us

23 Sep 2026 4:22 pm
Sustainability must be backed by measurable outcomes, practical action: Tamil Nadu Minister V.K. Rajeev

The Minister was speaking at the inauguration of The Hindu Sustainability Summit 2026 in Chennai on Wednesday

23 Sep 2026 4:00 pm
Chennais Sunflower Tape Machine puts noise at the centre of his debut album

After the release of his debut album, Chennai-based musician Aryaman Singh, who goes by Sunflower Tape Machine is all set to perform at Music Matters in Singapore this October

23 Sep 2026 3:55 pm
The story of a Government Farm Village in Madras

At one time, Government Farm now located in the Guindy/Saidapet region spanned 300 acres with a fence all around it. The idea of Governor Sir William Denison, it was set up in 1865

23 Sep 2026 3:05 am
GCC to expedite drain linking work to reduce flood risk at 68 locations

The civic body has asked residents to call 1913 helpline to complain about civic issues during the monsoon

23 Sep 2026 12:36 am
Madras High Court allows foreign national aged above 50 to undergo IVF treatment

Justice D. Bharatha Chakravarthy says, the Parliament had fixed upper age limit under the Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Act, 2021 only by taking into consideration the life expectancy in India and not elsewhere

23 Sep 2026 12:22 am
Suspect who set hospital worker on fire shot while trying to evade arrest

When a police team tried to apprehend the suspect, he allegedly attacked a police officer with a sickle, injuring him

23 Sep 2026 12:01 am
Comprehensive OSH framework for unorganised labourers still in the works

Health officials say a number of recommendations made during consultations remain on paper

22 Sep 2026 11:45 pm
Torpedo jar fragment, ring wells found in underwater archaeological exploration off the Poompuhar coast in Mayiladuthuraidistrict

A broken piece of a torpedo jar, believed to have been brought from West Asia during the early historic period, has been found by archaeologists of the Tamil Nadu State Department of Archaeology during the third phase of the survey. The archaeologists also found four ancient ring wells with diameters ranging from 60 cm to 65 cm. According to Mr. Kumar, the discovery of the ring wells indicates that apalaeochannelmight have been present at the location.

22 Sep 2026 9:51 pm
Robust mechanism in place to address any supply gap in essential medicines

In a social media post, the Health Minister responded to a report published by The Hindu on the shortage of surfactants for the past few months

22 Sep 2026 9:46 pm
6 juveniles held for assaulting man with knives in Kasimedu

The attack occurred after a dispute over the victims relationship with a married woman

22 Sep 2026 8:24 pm
A. Myilvaganan posted Joint CEO of T.N. Sports Development Authority

He will function under the overall control of the Member Secretary, Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu

22 Sep 2026 7:56 pm
Take strict action in sexual assault allegations against R. Veeramani, AIDWA urges T.N. government

It demands a detailed inquiry into the initial handling of the case by the police, the alleged delay in the investigation, and the alleged negligence

22 Sep 2026 6:46 pm
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay reviews Cooum restoration, development plans

He reviewed the progress of work on preparing the DPR for the Cooum river restoration project

22 Sep 2026 4:17 pm
Chennai hospital introduces low-dose CT imaging for early cancer, heart disease detection

Doctors said the approach substantially reduces radiation exposure while preserving the lung architecture needed for diagnosis

22 Sep 2026 3:37 pm
Gem Granites Veeramani POCSO case: Former employee arrested for withholding video from police

Ganeshan, who had worked at Gem Granites for 23 years, had in his possession a video purportedly showing Veeramani engaging in an obscene act with a minor girl

22 Sep 2026 3:23 pm
New dengue figures come up in public domain

The State Health departments newly released figures show 56,863 dengue cases in 2023, 46,971 in 2024, and 25,585 in 2025. These are substantially higher than the corresponding figures published by NCVBDC

21 Sep 2026 11:44 pm
Delegation from Ghana visits crime records bureau in T.N. to study digital policing initiatives

The delegation was briefed on the implementation of the Crime and Criminal Tracking Network and Systems 2.0, a major component of the States digital policing infrastructure

21 Sep 2026 11:41 pm
Tamil Nadu government hospitals running short of critical medicines for pre-term babies

Surfactant medicines are essential to inflate the lungs of preterm babies in need of the therapy. Inquiries with a number of hospitals and doctors reveal that a number of centres have been facing short supply of surfactant drugs

21 Sep 2026 10:51 pm
T.N. Energy Resources Minister launches State solar subsidy scheme

Consumers who have applied from August 5 would be eligible to receive the combined Central and State government subsidy of 35,000 for 1 kilo watt (kW), 70,000 for 2kW, and1,00,000 for 3 kW

21 Sep 2026 10:45 pm
MMA wins AIMAs best management association award for 16th consecutive year

MMA executive director R. Vijayakumar said the award reflected the associations focus on management education, professional excellence, thought leadership and lifelong learning.

21 Sep 2026 10:41 pm
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay reviews preparations for expansion of Vetri Payanam scheme

The CM had recently announced that the free bus travel scheme for women, previously called Vidiyal Payanam, would be expanded to Express, LSS, Deluxe, Mofussil Ordinary, and Ghat Ordinary buses

21 Sep 2026 2:24 pm
Tamil Nadu bypolls: DMK urges Election Commission to cancel TVKs list of star campaigners from other parties

The TVK has named leaders of its alliance partners in its list of star campaigners for the Madurantakam and Dharapuram bypolls

21 Sep 2026 1:37 pm
Woman arrested for murder of her husband, a sub-inspector, in Nungambakkam

The police said she initially claimed she found her husband dead in a room filled with smoke in their house; they later found she had laced his food with sleeping pills

21 Sep 2026 1:17 pm
Stalin warns of massive protest over proposed Tamil Nadu Secretariat complex at Pattinapakkam

In a statement, he said the TVK-led government should pay heed to the cry of fishermen and withdraw the order for constructing the new Secretariat at Pattinapakkam

21 Sep 2026 1:02 pm
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