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Low-pressure area likely to form over Bay of Bengal, ease rain deficit in State

Regional Meteorological Centre watches next weather system likely for rainfall prospects over Tamil Nadu

12 Nov 2026 12:32 am
VS Hospitals introduces digital mammography system for breast cancer detection

The system uses a 50-micron detector to capture detailed images of breast tissue, helping radiologists examine tiny microcalcifications that may be associated with early breast abnormalities

12 Nov 2026 12:31 am
Man kills daughters friend in drunken altercation

The victim was a resident of Permabur

12 Nov 2026 12:04 am
New integrated command centre to bring Metrowaters monitoring units under one roof

The integrated facility would monitor operations of bulk water meters and household meters to fix leaks in water supply and track water quality parameters

11 Nov 2026 11:52 pm
Govt. clears infrastructure works for 376 crore across State; roads set for upgrade

The govt. clears 2,880 works to improve water supply, waterbodies, parks, and retaining walls in Chennai Corporation areas, other municipal corporations, municipalities, and town panchayats

11 Nov 2026 11:42 pm
Committee to be set up for transparent procurement of library books in Tamil Nadu: Minister Rajmohan

The Minister says that the TVK government has not brought any books

11 Nov 2026 6:54 pm
Man accused in private school scam involving ex-DMK Minister Anbil Mahesh surrenders at Chennai court

The judge remanded him in judicial custody till November 25 and ordered that he be lodged in Puzhal Central Prison

11 Nov 2026 6:23 pm
Madras Musical Association to host an evening of orchestral and choral music

When music is the host, who can reject an RSVP? Another musical evening is around the corner, as the group will showcase a symphony orchestra along with choral works

11 Nov 2026 4:52 pm
Conduct of area sabhas, ward fund allocation cause recurring friction between Chennai Corporation councillors and officials

GCC councillors also flag official apathy, fund curbs and delays in civic works during the council meeting

11 Nov 2026 3:54 pm
Tamil Nadu to push green cracker production in meeting with Sivakasi manufacturers this month: Minister V.K. Rajeev

On Chennai recording higher pollution levels this Deepavali, the Minister said the government would take up targeted awareness campaigns in Valasaravakkam, where the air quality levels were the highest in the city on Deepavali

11 Nov 2026 12:58 pm
Gang robs bank agent of 1.50 crore collected from Tasmac outlets in Kancheepuram

A small group of unidentified persons hijacked the bank agents car, which contained the cash collected from the Tasmac outlets

11 Nov 2026 12:30 pm
Nature in every thread

Prash & Ki brings together rich Indian silks, contemporary silhouettes and intricate hand embroidery inspired by birds and animals, creating distinctive, handcrafted couture.

11 Nov 2026 11:39 am
Madras first weaver village

Colletpet near Tiruvottriyur, now known as Kaladipettai, was set up as a weaving village by Governor Joseph Collet in 1717

11 Nov 2026 11:21 am
Focus on Tamil during Kandasashthi: Minister

He urged temples under the purview of the department to ensure that Odhuvars chant/sing the Thirupugazh, Thirumurai, and Kandasashthi kavacham

11 Nov 2026 12:33 am
Recent repairs on OMR come undone

The Sholinganallur junction has a particularly bad patch that is riddled with potholes

11 Nov 2026 12:19 am
Corporation to monitor air quality in Chennai; installs sensors at 93 places

Digital boards have been put up to display real-time air quality index in 75 places; the Integrated Command and Control Centre is expected to play a central role in monitoring, analysing, coordinating, and managing air quality across the city

11 Nov 2026 12:17 am
Over 74 lakh voters missing from Tamil Nadu electoral rolls, says citizens collective

The collective has announced a rally on Anna Salai on November 26, as part of a nationwide day of action against the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls

10 Nov 2026 11:45 pm
Heaps of biomedical waste dumped along Adyar river in Gerugambakkam

Under the Biomedical Waste Management Rules, 2016, biomedical waste must be segregated, collected, and disposed of through authorised treatment facilities

10 Nov 2026 11:24 pm
Committee to be set up for transparent procurement of library books: Minister Rajmohan

The Minister says that the TVK government has not brought any books

10 Nov 2026 10:05 pm
Cybercriminals siphon off 22.30 crore from Tamil Nadu Rural Development Directorate account

The account, held in the name of the Director of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj, contains funds released by the Union and State governments under the Fifteenth Finance Commission Health Sector Grants

10 Nov 2026 7:57 pm
Speaker inaugurates Radiance Scans and Labs in Chennai

The laboratory offers a comprehensive range of diagnostic services, including 1.5 Tesla MRI, advanced CT imaging, cardiac imaging, fetal MRI, ultrasound, fetal medicine scans, mammography, X-ray, interventional radiology and other health services

10 Nov 2026 7:42 pm
Chennai police arrest 36 persons in citywide crackdown on rowdies

Commissioner Amalraj warned that legal action would be taken against those involved in criminal activities or acts that threaten law and order

10 Nov 2026 4:17 pm
Community dog feeder hacked to death after argument over bursting firecrackers in Chennai

He was riding his motorcycle along Vanniyar Street when a group of friends was bursting firecrackers on the road. Some of the crackers reportedly landed on him

10 Nov 2026 3:00 pm
Private monitors record AQI above 1,200 in Chennai on Deepavali night

A shift to easterly winds, which bring in air from the Bay of Bengal, is expected to aid the dispersal of pollutants and improve air quality

10 Nov 2026 12:50 am
Fisherfolk seek higher compensation for men who died in Murasu cyclone

Neithal Makkal Katchis K. Bharathi said the amount of 7 lakh was hardly enough to safeguard the interests of families of those who have lost their sole breadwinners

10 Nov 2026 12:43 am
Women engineers take the helm at Chennai Metrowater

Their rise reflects a gradual change in an organisation where women were once largely assigned to execution and office work. The milestone comes at a time when women account for 56% of the agencys workforce

10 Nov 2026 12:36 am
Narcotics officials search actor Balaji Murugadosss residence at Thiruverkadu

The Avadi City Police Commissionerate stated on social media that the search was conducted based on an input regarding drugs

10 Nov 2026 12:07 am
Tasmacs Deepavali sales touch 441 crore amid POS machine glitches

Chennai recorded liquor sales worth 95.85 crore, while the Tiruchi zone clocked 98.97 crore, followed by Madurai at 88.38 crore

10 Nov 2026 12:06 am
Over 1,600 injured while bursting crackers across Tamil Nadu over two days

A total of 1,654 people were injured on Sunday and Monday. Of them 1,450 were treated as outpatients and 204 required hospitalisation

9 Nov 2026 7:57 pm
Chennai sees dozens of cracker-related eye injuries; doctors call for caution

The Regional Institute of Ophthalmology and Government Ophthalmic Hospital received around 50 cases, with about 10 cases having to be admitted, a senior official said.

9 Nov 2026 5:28 pm
Two men arrested in Rajasthan, West Bengal for cybercrimes targeting Chennai residents

The Cyber Crime Police, East Zone arrested a man in Rajasthan for allegedly cheating a Chennai-based businessman by promising high returns through an online trading platform and a man in West Bengal for allegedly cheating a Chennai resident by promising to provide a premium credit card with attractive benefits.

9 Nov 2026 4:03 pm
18-year-old youth murdered by gang in Chennais Vyasarpadi

Police sources said the victims elder brother had running feuds with the key accused.

9 Nov 2026 3:08 pm
Tamil Nadu government approves establishment of new body to execute construction projects worth over 200 crore

Tamil Nadu Infrastructure and Construction Corporation (TNICC) will float and manage tenders, while the execution of works will be carried out by contractors. It may also provide project formulation, design and quality-control services to government departments.

9 Nov 2026 1:56 pm
Why cant helicopters be used for sea drowning rescue operations, asks Madras High Court

Justices A.D. Jagadish Chandira and B. Karthikeyan suo motu implead Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre in a habeas corpus plea related to a 17-year-old reportedly swept away by high tides

9 Nov 2026 12:54 pm