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Vaidhya Veeraraghavaswamy temple car festival held

As the chariot, which weighs 75 tonnes, moved, the chants of Govinda Govinda rent the air

29 Apr 2026 12:50 am
Police register case over false social media posts on medical emergency at Loyola College

Police said that cadres of political parties and independents circulated rumours on social media, creating unnecessary suspicion about an ambulance movement inside the counting centre

29 Apr 2026 12:44 am
Man arrested for sexually assaulting elderly woman in Pulianthope

The accused was a local plumber known to the victims family

29 Apr 2026 12:26 am
Chennai strengthens preparedness for heat wave conditions

From Wednesday, Amma canteens will distribute oral rehydration salts to the public, while Metrowater has been directed to ensure the availability of clean drinking water at bus stops

29 Apr 2026 12:14 am
Union government speaking to Anthropic about concerns over Mythos: topMeitYofficial

The impact of artificial intelligence on cybersecurity has emerged as a very real threatand it has come up in very real terms with the release of Mythos by Anthropic:MeitYSecretary S.Krishnan

28 Apr 2026 7:26 pm
Travel fares skyrocket as voters head home to Tamil Nadu on polling day

A plane full of passengers fly across the seas to cast their vote

28 Apr 2026 5:22 pm
Uthandi residents raise concerns over 91-crore flood canal project, flag environmental and groundwater risks

The 91-crore project involves constructing a 1.05-kilometre canal linking the Buckingham Canal to the Bay of Bengal at Uthandi, to tackle flooding in south Chennai; residents question why more straightforward alternatives were not pursued

28 Apr 2026 5:20 pm
Migrant worker dies after inhaling toxic fumes while cleaning water tank near Gummidipoondi

Four other workers have been hospitalised with breathing difficulties

28 Apr 2026 5:17 pm
Hot Westerly winds set to increase temperatures from May 1 in city

However, this rise in temperature in coastal regions will be brought down by the daily onset of the sea breeze that will bring some respite for the coastal areas, says a senior meteorologist

28 Apr 2026 12:27 am
CMRLs Koyambedu-Chennai Trade Centre stretch delayed, likely to be launched in August

There is a shortage of manpower to build the stationsas hundreds of workers have gone to vote in the Assembly polls in West Bengal; sources say that it is difficult to meet even the August deadline

28 Apr 2026 12:27 am
Ennore police apprehend five, including two minors, for attempted two-wheeler theft

Police sources said the suspects used to steal vehicles, parked on streets, without side locks

28 Apr 2026 12:16 am
Man arrested for theft at fruit shop

The accused had stolen mobile phones and cash

27 Apr 2026 11:49 pm
Chennai police crackdown on underage driving during summer

Under Section 199A of the Motor Vehicles Act, if a juvenile commits an offence, the guardian or vehicle owner is deemed guilty, unless they can prove lack of knowledge

27 Apr 2026 11:29 pm
Despite high prices, crowds flock to Kasimedu to buy fish

Vanjaram, that was selling at 800 a kg before the ban, was sold at 1,200 a kg. Paarai that was available at 530/kg was sold at 950/kg, and nethili which was sold at 370/kg was sold at 600/kg, said a trader

27 Apr 2026 12:25 am
Gridlock at Hasthinapuram bus stand junction due to shopfront encroachments

Encroachments by shops and haphazard parking continue to choke Hasthinapuram bus stand junction, a key link to GST Road

27 Apr 2026 12:25 am
Engineers association urges State govt. to delegate more powers to Greater Chennai Corporation

It seeks powers to the civic body to approve buildings with up to 50 dwelling unitsthat have a stilt-plus-five-floor or ground-plus-four-floor structure, besides powers to clear bigger layouts

26 Apr 2026 12:49 am
Polling booths in some gated communities across Chennai help boost turnout

Group housing societies and large residential buildings in southern fringes like Navalur, Egattur, and Sholinganallur missed out on such faclilities despite applying for it

24 Apr 2026 1:29 am
Mylapore and Saidapet record lowest voter turnout in city

While voters were largely satisfied with the polling process, there were some grievances as well

24 Apr 2026 1:29 am
Voters upset over SIR-related deletions

A resident says that her family filled out the forms and submitted all the required documents, but the names were removed from the list after SIR exercise. We did not get any response even after we reached out to several officials, she adds

24 Apr 2026 1:24 am
Accessible elections remain out of reach for persons with disabilities

As most polling stations were situated in schools, the grounds were filled with sand or gravel making it unsuitable for wheelchairs to navigate

24 Apr 2026 12:18 am
Scorching summer heat puts elderly at risk, doctors call for caution

Confusion is often the earliest and most overlooked sign of heat-related illness in the elderly, a dcotor said

23 Apr 2026 2:02 am
Sign language interpreters to help the hearing impaired vote

Persons with disability and senior citizens in Chennai can avail free vehicle facilities arranged by the Chennai district to enable them to go to polling booths on voting day

22 Apr 2026 11:41 pm
Complaint against TVK candidate Marie Wilson for cheating

The complainant further claimed that Maria Wilson had cheated him of around 1.10 crore

22 Apr 2026 3:00 am
A step towards inclusion: Institute of Mental Health residents set to vote in T.N. Assembly polls again

It was in 2019 that IMH scripted history after 156 of its residents voted for the first time in the Lok Sabha polls

22 Apr 2026 3:00 am
Comprehensive poll preparedness in place in Chennai, says Additional District Election Officer

Basic amenities such as drinking water and adequate seating arrangements have been made availablefor polling personnel, polling agents, and priority voters like senior citizens, pregnant women, and Persons with Disabilities, saysKattaRaviTeja, Additional District Election Officer, GCC

22 Apr 2026 2:40 am
Man held for prostitution racket in Chennai

According to police sources the accused was apprehended following complaints from residents about frequent movement of strangers to a house on Central Cross Street

21 Apr 2026 4:06 am
DMK candidate outlines civic plans for Mylapore constituency

Dha Velu said the focus, if re-elected, would be on expediting ongoing infrastructure projects, particularly Metro Rail construction that is causing traffic congestion for commuters

21 Apr 2026 1:00 am
15-year-old from South America treated for scoliosis at Chennai hospital

Following the surgeries, Sedis spine was 75% corrected, Appaji Krishnan, senior consultant, spine surgery said, noting that the entire process was a team effort

20 Apr 2026 11:30 pm
Sholinganallur candidates promise piped water supply, infrastructure development

Sitting MLA of the DMK Aravind Ramesh, AIADMK candidate K.P. Kandan, NTKs Jayalakshmi Raman, and TVKs P. Saravanamoorthy promise that all the needs of the constituency will be met

20 Apr 2026 12:48 am
Aribboncalled OMR; and what voters in Tiruporur constituency want

Old Mahabalipuram Road displays signs of ribbon development, and nowhere as prominently as in localities such as Thalambur and Siruseri in Tiruporur Assembly Constituency

19 Apr 2026 8:16 am
Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections 2026 | Pattas, startups and safety top priority in Saidapet, says TVKs Arul Prakasam

There is recognition and affection for Thalapathy [C. Joseph Vijay] and people are clearly looking for a change, and so, a 100% victory is certain, he said.

19 Apr 2026 12:57 am
Residents flag civic neglect acrossPallavarambelt

At a pre-election public forum, citizens of Chromepet, Pallavaram and Pammal call out laxity in management of waterbodies, recurrent sewage-related issues and the lack of a robust civic infrastructure

18 Apr 2026 4:38 pm
Cleanliness, safety, housing top agenda of many women candidates contesting in Chennai

NTKsAyeshasays traffic congestion has to be addressed immediately inTriplicane; AIADMKs Gokula Indira seeks increased patrol for womens safety and designated spaces for food carts

16 Apr 2026 1:00 am