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Tiruvallurgrapples with connectivity and traffic issues

Residents of constituency want the new bus stand to be opened for public useat the earliest; traffic congestion remains key concern; farmers inPerambakkamregion hit by falling groundwater level

29 Mar 2026 1:25 am
Neelankarai residents face water shortage as SWD work disrupt pipelines

Residents noted that portions of the roads are being dug up to check water lines. But residents are still waiting for supply with adequate pressure to be restored

29 Mar 2026 1:25 am
CMRL completes construction of 26 deck slabs, a key requirement for operation of services

Chennai Metro Rail will now submit a compliance report to the office of Commissioner of Metro Railway Safety; it has also requested for the removal of curbs on the frequency and speed of trains on the stretch

29 Mar 2026 1:15 am
50 lakh seized from car near Vepery; two held for questioning

As the occupants failed to produce valid documents for the money, the amount was seized

29 Mar 2026 1:15 am
Duo snatches chain from elderly woman near Sevvapet

Though the woman raised an alarm, the duo sped away before passersby could react

29 Mar 2026 1:15 am
T.N. Assembly election: Vijay calls on CEO, given nod to hold public meeting at Perambur in Chennai

In a petition submitted to the official, he says law and order mechanisms were not being applied uniformly, seeks immediate transfer of key officials including the Director-General of Police

29 Mar 2026 12:25 am
Super-speciality medical seats falling vacant year after year not a healthy sign, caution specialists

A section of senior doctors are cautioning that super-speciality seats falling vacant year after year will impact the States government healthcare services in the long run

29 Mar 2026 12:15 am
High up, and soaring

From core city neighbourhoods to fast-growing suburbs, Chennais rental market is witnessing a sharp upswing. Nearly 49% of the households in the city still depend on rental accommodation, data show. More often than not, tenants are forced to compromise on space and budget.This report presents a list of emerging rental trends

28 Mar 2026 11:48 pm
Mega career counselling fairon April 11 and 12

Conducted byThe HinduEducationPlus, the fair is in its 23rdedition

28 Mar 2026 10:56 pm
Listen in to Park Singers at Nageswara Rao Park in Mylapore

Park Singers will be felicitated by Sangeetha Kalaimamani S. N. Surendar on March 29

28 Mar 2026 10:46 pm
BIS organises awareness programme on hallmarking

The programme was organised to enhance awareness among jewellers on BIS Hallmarking standards and the digital services offered by BIS for voluntary compliance

28 Mar 2026 6:56 pm
Tamil Nadu Assembly election: DMK announces candidates for 164 constituencies

Notably, former Chief Minister O. Panneerselvam is set to contest from Bodinayakanur, while V. Senthilbalaji has shifted from Karur to Coimbatore South

28 Mar 2026 5:40 pm
Geetham used a trade identity deceptively similar to Sangeethas between June 2022 and Nov. 2023: Madras HC

Justice Senthilkumar Ramamoorthy directs the owners of Geetham to hand over the profits earned during that period to owners of Sangeetha

28 Mar 2026 4:27 pm
Lace garlands woven by artisans inChintadripettake on a new character ahead of Assembly elections

Based on orders from political parties in Tamil Nadu, they personalise the lace garlands and kritams (crowns) with the faces of leaders of those institutions.

28 Mar 2026 3:20 pm
Sri Lankan journalist and The Hindu franchisee K.V.S. Mohan passes away

Mr. Mohan was the founder-editor of Kadambam, one of Sri Lankas earliest Tamil magazines, launched in 1959, and ran it for over three decades

28 Mar 2026 11:40 am
The pink route to empowering women

On March 31, Rotary District 3234 will be distributing its second batch of pinkautosto beneficiaries it has selected with a fine-tooth comb

28 Mar 2026 10:29 am
LPG shortagecasts shadow onPanguniPeruvizha

Annadhanamorganisers are tweaking menu or restricting distribution to certain days of the 10-day festival

28 Mar 2026 10:19 am
28 Mar 2026 1:04 am
Colitis & Crohns Foundation launches Tamil Nadu chapter to boost IBD awareness

CCFI noted a higher prevalence of Crohns disease in southern India, with paediatric cases accounting for nearly 10% of the disease burden in Tamil Nadu

28 Mar 2026 1:02 am
T.N. Assembly election: AIADMK releases second list of candidates, retains 30 sitting legislators

Prominent among those who didnot figure in the list are former Ministers V. Saroja, V.M. Rajalakshmi, Vaigaichelvan, and Mafoi K. Pandiarajan, all of whom lost in the 2021 election

28 Mar 2026 12:56 am
Residents want closure of waste disposal facility and restoration of Thamarai lake

Some of the burning issues faced by residents of Gummidipoondi constituency are the expansion of the industrial waste disposal facilityin SIPCOT industrial complex and health hazards, discharge of sewage into Thamarai lake, lack of public transport facilities, and poor health infrastructure

28 Mar 2026 12:54 am
WoW Awards 2026: The Hindu celebrates women across various fields

Achievers from multiple spheres, ranging from healthcare to rural development, were felicitated and the immense contributions they made, breaking barriers along the way, were acknowledged

28 Mar 2026 12:41 am
Capturing the political acumen of DMKmen in a short story

Vaaku Porukkikal is a short story by Sahitya AkademiAward-winning writer Nanjil Nadanthat explores how the then DMK leaders and candidates represented the aspirations of the people, leading to the victory of the party in 1967

27 Mar 2026 11:21 pm
Senior Anna University professor arrested after student alleges sexual harassment

A final-year undergraduate student said in a complaint that the professor subjected her to sustained sexual harassment over the past three years, both in person and through obscene messages

27 Mar 2026 10:23 pm
The Hindu World of Women (WoW) Awards 2026: Full list of winners

The WoW awards recognises exceptional women across business, science, arts, culture, education, sports and beyond.

27 Mar 2026 9:38 pm
TVK chief Vijay accuses Chennai police, officials of denying permission for his Perambur campaign

Every time I plan an election campaign, the DMK government continues to delay or deny permission citing various reasons, he stated.

27 Mar 2026 6:52 pm
Sangita Reddy of Apollo Hospitals is now president of NATHEALTH

Dr. Reddy succeeds Ameera Shah, promoter and executive chairperson, Metropolis Healthcare Ltd.

27 Mar 2026 5:25 pm
2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly election will be a close battle, says P. Chidambaram

Congress leader P. Chidambaram says 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly election will not be one sided like 2024 Lok Sabha polls; rules out inevitability of coalition government

27 Mar 2026 5:03 pm
T.N. election 2026: Water woes, poor sewer network mar Avadi constituency in transition

Most arterial roads have been laid or relaid recently, but interior streets are either not laidor poorly finished; a resident says garbage collection is irregular, leading to accumulation and contributing to a rise in stray dog presence in the area

27 Mar 2026 5:00 pm
Meet the Farmer: Eco bazaar highlights organic food and sustainable living in Chennai

An Eco Bazaar this weekend offers a chance to connect with the journey of food from farm to table, as visitors interact with organic farmers, explore sustainable products, and take part in craft workshops and cultural activities

27 Mar 2026 4:32 pm