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State govt. signs 127 MoUs worth 22,794 crore, which are likely to create 65,937 jobs. Tourism infrastructure such as theme parks and camping sites will be set up at 31 locations, says CM
The CMDA circular halted all construction activity in the area pending the definition of a zone of influence by the Tamil Nadu Wetlands Authority
The civic body will identify land near hospitals to construct the shelters. It is also exploring the feasibility of establishing the facilities in buildings being constructed near tertiary care hospitals. Surveys to assess shelter gaps will begin soon, say officials
In a press note shared by the Southern Railway, total work costing 35,701 crore was under progress, comprising track construction, station redevelopment, and safety enhancements
When we think of storytelling, it is mostly the childrens territory where storytellers perform stories with voice modulation and expression to hold their attention. What happened here was a reversal of that assumption, however
Residents want a State-run hospital and educational institutions to be built in the area. Ambattur MLA says land has been identified to construct a government college, higher secondary school
It will be organised at Kalpavriksha Seva Centre in West Mambalam from 9.30 a.m. to 3.30 p.m.
The move comes after the civic body found that ISPs install infrastructure in excess of the permitted numbers and at unauthorised locations
Police said efforts are under way to trace and arrest the remaining suspects involved in the case
The patient is expected to remain hospitalised for two to three weeks for monitoring and blood pressure control
Mr. Nallakannu, who turned 101 in December 2025, was admitted on Sunday (February 1, 2026) evening after a couple of bouts of vomiting
The police said that during the operation, they seized 26 kg of ganja, 1,888 painkiller tablets, cash, and four two-wheelers
Readers Write: T. Sajeev notes that he chaos is mainly due to the parking of trucks used for the movement of coach manufacturing equipments of ICF, on both sides of Dr. Ambedkar Road
Readers Write: V. Vairamuthu is joint secretary of Britannia Nagar Residents Welfare Association points out that effecting the suggested changes in the current route will hugely benefit school and college students
Highlighting the measures announced for MSMEs, Mr. Palaniswami said the allocation of 2,000 crore to ensure credit access and 10,000 crore for MSME growth financing would greatly benefit entrepreneurs and small industries
Mr. Stalin announced that a conference on Vallalar will be held in Chennai on February 15
Sources in the Highways Department said that the murals were chosen from the arts - literature, music, and theatre reflecting Tamil culture
Under the new procedure, any individual, political party, or religious organisation planning to erect temporary flagpoles for events such as conferences, election campaigns, processions, or festivals must apply through the corporations website
The decision follows complaints from ward committees and the council regarding lack of hygiene and sanitation at burial grounds
A former Highways engineer said that this was the fourth time that sinking had occured at various locations on Rajiv Gandhi Salai due to the same sewer line
As the tumour measured 1.3 cm and was at the neck of the pancreas, the surgical team used a robotic-assisted approach with robotic intraoperative ultrasound to localise it with precision and remove it safely
The FOGDA had already announced a series of protests, starting with a 48-hour token fast from January 28, to draw the attention of the Chief Minister to the issue
During the inquiry, it was revealed that two months ago, a woman named had lodged a complaint against Albert at the Virudhunagar Cyber Crime Police Station
According to SCARF Chennai, the project improves access to quality, child-centred mental healthcare for children and adolescents living in Child Care Institutions in Tamil Nadu and Odisha
VCK councillor C. Ambethvalavan, aka C. Kumarasamy, raised the issue during the council meeting at the Ripon Buildings on Friday
A communication from British Council Chennai notes the facility shuts down on February 15. Library services will however continue in an enhanced digital format. In a larger development, the Council will be shifting to a new space, relinquishing its famous address, 737 Anna Salai

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