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Groundwater table available within a few feet of surface in many parts of city, says study

Groundwater was available at a depth of two feet to three feetin places like Vepery, R.A. Puram and Jafferkhanpet this March; the average water level in the city now stands at a depth of 9.6 feet

13 Mar 2026 12:36 am
Slowed down by Fast local trains heading towards Chennai Central

As they chug in from Arakkonam and Tirutanni and head towards Chennai Central, fast local trains do not have a platform on the fast line to halt at Ambattur railway station. As a result, commuters taking these trains to reach Ambattur have to do an extra train trip. Ambattur Rail Commuters Welfare Association wants Southern Railway to carry out yard remodelling and provide this much-needed platform

12 Mar 2026 9:01 pm
Pygmy sperm whale found dead on ECR coast

Preliminary observations suggested that the animal had died at the sea and was washed ashore by the tide

12 Mar 2026 8:32 pm
Velachery - St. Thomas Mount MRTS extension project gets provisional safety certificate for train operation

Maximum speed to be restricted to 55 km per hour initially; Southern Railway plans to launch services on March 15

12 Mar 2026 6:40 pm
Lion safari in Vandalur zoo to be closed to visitors for 10 days

The lion and deer safari will be closed from March 18 to March 28 due to urgent repair and maintenance works

12 Mar 2026 6:15 pm
Anbumani Ramadoss urges Centre to reduce GST on palm sugar to 5%

PMK leader Ramadoss urges Union government to raise 5% GST on palm sugar

12 Mar 2026 5:28 pm
AIs impact on healthcare to take centre stage at 10th edition of CAHOCON

Vijay Agarwal, president of CAHO, said that the conference is expected to bring together around 2,500 healthcare leaders, clinicians, administrators, and policymakers

12 Mar 2026 3:35 pm
Fuel stocks sufficient in T.N.: CM Stalin urges calm as motorists crowd outlets

Retail fuel outlets across the city, as well as in other cities and towns in the State, have been witnessing a sudden spike in customer volume since Wednesday afternoon

12 Mar 2026 3:24 pm
How Padmini Chettur and Preethi Athreya built a platform for contemporary dance in Chennai

March Dance, the festival they launched in 2017, aimed to address a vacuum for artistes who did not fit into the traditional dance forms. This years edition will be held on March 16, 20 and 21.

12 Mar 2026 2:10 pm
DMK has betrayed mandate given by people of Tamil Nadu in 2021: Modi

PM Modi criticises DMKs governance in Tamil Nadu, alleging corruption and unfulfilled promises

12 Mar 2026 1:15 pm
Country will successfully navigate the energy crisis triggered by the West Asia conflict: PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi urges people not to panic or believe in rumours

12 Mar 2026 12:43 pm
Chennai Ramadan food trail: Haleem, kebabs, nombu kanji and more

From Mannadys bustling snack counters to curated iftar boxes and expansive Ramzan buffets, Chennais iftar this year blends tradition with innovation

12 Mar 2026 9:45 am
KMCs multidisciplinary team treats 32-year-old pregnant woman with rare condition

The patients treatment was covered under CMCHIS and CEmONC operational costs funded by the government

12 Mar 2026 12:53 am
LPG shortage hits crematoria in city, contractors struggle to book supplies

The crematorium atAmbattursees an average of five cremations a dayand each crematorium requires about 10 kg of LPG; a Corporation official says that uninterrupted supply of LPG cylinders to crematoria across the city will be ensured

12 Mar 2026 12:49 am
Arumbakkam residents flag sewage contamination in drinking water

Two residents fall ill and about 600 households are affected; Metrowater officials say work is under way to repair the damaged pipelines and would be rectified in one or two days

12 Mar 2026 12:48 am
Consumers flock to LPG agencies as bookings fail

As commercial LPG gascylinder suppliesremaindismal, small standalone restaurantshave been trying to add wood-fired stoves to their kitchens

12 Mar 2026 12:48 am
RPF seizes 80 lakh in cash at Chennai Central railway station

The individual, identified as 47-year-old Radha Krishnan Kesavan of Salem, was intercepted upon the arrival of an express train from Coimbatore

12 Mar 2026 12:34 am
65-year-old man treated for severe heart rhythm disorder after repeat bypass surgery

Ventricular tachycardia storm is a condition where the heart develops repeated fast rhythms and requires immediate treatment as it can lead to cardiac arrest

12 Mar 2026 12:20 am
Flood escape channel from Buckingham Canal to sea awaits CRZ clearance

Uthandi residents raise concerns about potential impact on environment

11 Mar 2026 8:59 pm
Youth runs over head constable during vehicle check in Koyambedu

The youth was allegedly under the influence of alcohol

11 Mar 2026 7:37 pm
From Iran with hope: Nasrin Karimi brings Persian flavours to Chennai with a new outpost on KNK Road

Shiraz Art Cafe, Chennais Iranian restaurant, opens its new takeaway outlet on Khader Nawaz Khan Road

11 Mar 2026 7:24 pm
PIL in Madras High Court seeks SOP to ensure Chennai civic bodies work in tandem while digging up roads

Chief Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari and Justice G. Arul Murugan order notice to all four authorities and direct them to file their counter affidavits within two weeks

11 Mar 2026 4:25 pm
Saralas Art Centre marks six decades with a nostalgic exhibition in Chennai

From MF Husain to Akkitham Narayanan, Garden of Our Memories I traces artistic friendships shaped by one of Chennais oldest galleries

11 Mar 2026 4:11 pm
Where to find iftar specials across Chennai

Across Chennai, iftar is no longer just a moment to break the fast it has grown into a city-wide celebration of snacks, regional flavours and shared traditions.

11 Mar 2026 3:49 pm
The Uncut Diamond: Book explores the life of pioneering physicist and meteorologist Anna Mani

Researcher and writer Asha Gopinathan speaks about delving into the life of trailblazing physicist Anna Mani in her book Anna Mani: The Uncut Diamond, and the pioneering meteorologists Chennai connection

11 Mar 2026 1:06 pm
When an Institute of Technology preserves precious Madras heritage

The Heritage Centre at IIT Madras serves as a home for materials of heritage value and historical significance generated within the institute

11 Mar 2026 12:07 pm
LPG customers in panic mode in Chennai as West Asia war hits supply

Even customers with two cylinders are worried whether their liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) will last by the time the next one reaches them

11 Mar 2026 11:29 am
Motorists play blind mans buff on a major corridor in Chennai; and its median leaks bipeds and quadrupeds

Lack of lighting, except for a scatter of pathetically few high-mast lamps, and a ridiculously low median make Vandalur-KelambakkamRoad one of the deadliest corridors in Chennai

11 Mar 2026 8:53 am
Sivaji Ganesans gift of baby elephant to American children and his U.S. visit as state guest

Sivaji Ganesan was invited to the United States as part of the U.S.India Cultural Exchange Programme. During the trip, Sivaji was treated as a state guest, assigned two officials to assist him, and given a daily allowance of $160, a considerable sum at the time.

11 Mar 2026 7:43 am