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Pedestrian corridor with utility ducts planned at a cost of 71.9 cr. in Tondiarpet

The project includes provision for underground ducts to carry electric cables, drinking water and sewer pipelines, and data network lines

1 Jun 2026 10:20 pm
Residents of Tambaram Corporation shocked by arbitrary revision of water tax

Tambaram City Municipal Corporation has been levying water charges of 50.50 per month, but from April this year, the Corporation, without any prior intimation to consumers, has revised the charges to 150.50 per month

1 Jun 2026 9:54 pm
When students go on vacation, Chennai Metro Rail suffers a dent in ridership

Metro Rail saw an 11.5% decline in ridership over the past two months, averaging three lakh passengers every day in April and 2.90 lakh in May, compared to 3.28 lakh in March; the drop is attributed to the exam season and summer vacations, as school and college students make up nearly 30% of the total commuters

1 Jun 2026 9:33 pm
Boy dies after falling from tree near Poonamallee

He was trying to retrieve a kite that had become entangled in the tree

1 Jun 2026 8:44 pm
Safety concerns raised over Dexamethasone injection batch following cardiac complications in three patients

Following the adverse cardiac events, hospital authorities flagged concerns regarding the safety of the drug with health officials after which TNMSC has initiated testing of the drug batch

1 Jun 2026 8:11 pm
Postal Department to hold Dak Adalat in Tambaram division on June 15

Complaints must be sent through ordinary or registered post to reach the office on or before June 10

1 Jun 2026 6:41 pm
Madras Medical Mission gets new haemodialysis machine

The equipment was installed by TANKER Foundation

1 Jun 2026 6:32 pm
Who was Sathyendra? The Chennai cinephile who always had questions

The cinephile, whose viral Leo review made headlines, passed away recently. Chennais film community rose up to the occasion

1 Jun 2026 4:55 pm
Open government land in MMDA Mathur turns into waste dumpyard

Garbage collectors aaid residents had repeatedly been advised to keep their waste outside their homes for collection, but many failed to follow the instructions

1 Jun 2026 4:19 pm
The skills that dont make it to the syllabus

As schools and colleges focus on seminars and workshops on AI, young people say personal finance and health deserve similar attention

1 Jun 2026 3:05 pm
A photographer by profession, a Silambam teacher by passion

A photographer revisits a childhood passion which has led him to the avocation of teachingSilambamto enthusiasts. Currently, he runs two batches, one inVillivakkamand the other inKilpauk

1 Jun 2026 11:20 am
Namma Chennai selfie point at Marina Beach is damaged

Those accustomed to hanging out at NammaChennai selfie point at Marina Beach want it back at its clicking best once again

1 Jun 2026 11:08 am
Unused subway near Tambaram railway station set for revamp

Civic body plans food courts, recreational facilities around subway that remained locked for years

1 Jun 2026 10:56 am
Ebenezer Joseph: making theright moves at 60

Meet coach and counsellor Ebenezer Joseph who recently won three gold medals in the 60+ category at the Commonwealth Chess Championships

1 Jun 2026 10:44 am
Residents complain about rising flood risk in Velachery

Disaster management expert says the area would be floodedif the land reclamation in Kallukuttai lake by PWD is not stopped; residents associations want the government to shelve the project

1 Jun 2026 12:35 am
White Paper on State govt.s finances is being finalised

While assuming office last month, CM Vijay said his govt. would release the document, alleging that the DMK govt. left behind an empty treasury. It is likely to be out in a few days, says an official

31 May 2026 10:42 pm
Sri Lankan Tamil girl killed after gang rams SUV into two-wheeler on Koyambeduflyover

The six-member gang first picked a quarrel with her at a bar and then assaulted her before driving the SUV into her two-wheeler, says a senior officer of the Greater Chennai Police

31 May 2026 9:38 pm
Huge fire destroys two units in an automobile factory in Sriperumbudur

At about 3.30 p.m., a sudden fire erupted in the Hyundai Mobis factorys waste storage area; fire and rescue services personnel brought under control after more than four hours of operation in which two units in the factory have been completely destroyed.

31 May 2026 8:46 pm
Illegal gambling racket busted at private hotel in Teynampet

The team seized cash amounting to 81.17 lakh, playing cards, mobile phones, and a cash-counting machine from the spot

31 May 2026 12:53 am
Residents complain about delay in completing civic infrastructure projects in the city

Chennai Corporation officials said all the civic infrastructure projects will be expedited before the northeast monsoon

31 May 2026 12:44 am
Father shoots son for attacking his mother in Mamallapuram

The son suffered bullet injuries to both knees and was admitted to Chengalpattu Government Hospital. The police have initiated legal action against him for attacking his mother with the knife

31 May 2026 12:42 am
Krishna water inflow likely to pick up amid declining storage in citys reservoirs

Supply from A.P.s Kandaleru reservoir has resumedafter suspension over the maintenance of KP canal; official says reservoirs have sufficient storage to sustain water supply till northeast monsoon

31 May 2026 12:07 am
A teachers legacy:from classrooms to canopies

As she retires from service on May 31, biology teacher V. Kalaiselvi counts among her achievements a sense of stewardship towards nature particularly trees she instilled in her students. Here is a living testament to this attitude: robust trees at a neighbourhood in Maduravoyal that she helped plant 15 years ago directing a group of NSS volunteers from The Hindu Theological Higher Secondary School in Sowcarpet

30 May 2026 10:19 pm
Undertrial prisoners entitled to be treated at private hospitals of their choice: Madras High Court

Justices G.R. Swaminathan and V. Lakshminarayanan permit Devanathan Yadav of Mylapore Hindu Permanent Fund NidhiLimited to undergo treatment at a private hospital for 10 weeks

30 May 2026 4:37 pm
Ajith Kumars mother Mohini Mani passes away; TN CM Vijay, Kamal Haasan offer condolences

The funeral rites of Mohini Mani will be conducted in the presence of close family members

30 May 2026 1:43 pm
Pattabiram residents demand limited-use subway beneath ROB

Though one carriageway of the six-lane Rail Over Bridge (ROB) was opened to traffic in September 2024, no provision has been made for slow-moving traffic that also need to cross Level Crossing No. 2 (Railway Siding) at Pattabiram

30 May 2026 12:47 pm
NIEPMDs diploma programme equips students with skills for work and life

The one-year diploma programme offered byNIEPMDin association withBharathidasanUniversity strikes a commendable balance between technical and soft skills

30 May 2026 10:19 am