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Tamil Nadu Government has permitted Nadigar Sangam office-bearers to continue in office without elections, Madras High Court told

A G.O. was issued on October 14, 2025 granting exemption to the artistes association from Section 15(4) of Tamil Nadu Societies Registration Act, 1975

15 Mar 2026 2:55 pm
Sangita Kalanidhi to be presented to veena player Jayanthi Kumaresh at Music Academys 100th Conference and Concerts

Ms. Kumaresh is one of the foremost exponents of the Saraswati veena and has collaborated with the late tabla maestro Zakir Hussain

15 Mar 2026 1:21 pm
A wallet with eyes: help for the visually challenged with currencies

National Association for the Blind Tamil Nadu has launched an initiative to distribute Vision Wallets to visually impaired individuals with an event organised at its office in Chennai on March 13. The assistive device spells out the denomination of a currency note

15 Mar 2026 6:33 am
Poonamallee-Vadapalani of Metro Rail stretch further delayed, may open in April

As the Model Code of Conduct is likely to come into effect shortly for the upcoming Assembly poll, it is not clear whether the stretch will be opened in April or will be delayed further

15 Mar 2026 1:07 am
Madhavaram Retteri lake set to have boating, tourism facilities in a few days

According to sources, two motorboats and floating jetties would be set up, and a cafeteria would be established in the island to attract visitors and also generate revenue through tickets and parking fee

15 Mar 2026 12:47 am
Women homemakers tend to have more anxiety than their men counterparts, experts say

A psychiatrist pointed out that being socially connected with people helps with physical and mental health

15 Mar 2026 12:07 am
Amma canteens in Chennai see an increase in sales as LPG crisis forces hotels to shut

Corporation officials said adequate stocks of LPG cylinders will be made available for Amma Canteens to facilitate an increase in the quantity of food cooked

15 Mar 2026 12:07 am
Gateway to the world, fromMadurai

In the light of the Union government granting international airport status to the Maduraiairport, S. Sundartraces the long history of such a demand and highlights what the new status will mean for the ever-growing tourism, connectivity, and industrial needs of districts in southern Tamil Nadu

14 Mar 2026 11:56 pm
Fire breaks out at Kodungaiyur dumpyard

Officials said the blaze was brought under control by evening

14 Mar 2026 11:44 pm
International status for Madurai airport will draw more tourists, pilgrims, says Union Minister

Formally according the status to Madurai airport, Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu says the move will also help create more jobs and greatly boost hospitality, MSME, and agricultural sectors in the district; he also inaugurates new air traffic control tower set up at cost of 94 crore

14 Mar 2026 11:37 pm
Toll rates at 66 plazas across Tamil Nadu to be revised from April 1

The NHAI has also revised the cost of the annual Fastag pass from 3,000 to 3,075

14 Mar 2026 11:27 pm
Bottlenecks persiston Radha Nagar Main Road despite new subway

Illegal parking, encroachments and lack of traffic regulation slow movement at key junctions; police say action will be taken and patrol stepped up

14 Mar 2026 11:07 pm
Coffee table book on wildlife of Tamil Nadu launched

The book, published jointly by The Hindu Group and the Department of Tourism, presents a visual and narrative journey through the States diverse natural landscapes, ecological systems, and cultural history

14 Mar 2026 10:18 pm
When students take classes in organ donation

Through Angels of Change, Chennai-based Mohan Foundation is raising youngstersto serve as advocates for organ donation; its programme reaches out to institutions across India

14 Mar 2026 8:08 pm
Will the LPG scarcity causesustainable cooking to gain a toehold in commercial kitchens?

An enterprise that runs monthly subscription-based catering services and another selling traditional cookware weigh in on the question

14 Mar 2026 7:46 pm
Karur stampede: TVK chief Vijay leaves for Delhi to appear for CBI inquiry

On Saturday, Mr. Vijay left for the capital along with party functionary C.T.R. Nirmal Kumar and others from the Chennai airport.

14 Mar 2026 4:23 pm
Milind Soman interview: On Muthu Engira Kaattaan and his secret to staying fit at 60

Actor Milind Soman speaks about returning to Tamil film industry with the web-series Muthu Engira Kaattaan, working with Vijay Sethupathi and filmmaker M Manikandan, and why consistency is the secret to staying fit at 60

14 Mar 2026 4:18 pm
Watch: Wallajah Big Mosque in Chennai gets grand reopening

This historic Wallajah Big Mosque which was originally built in 1795 by the Nawab of the Carnatic, Muhammad Ali Wallajah, ancestor of the Prince of Arcot, reopened after months of renovation on Tuesday, 10 March 2026.

14 Mar 2026 4:13 pm
Want to save fuel while cooking? Here is how you can use a pressure cooker effectively

A pressure cooker makes cooking faster, easier, and more fuel-efficient. With a few simple habits, you can cut cooking time and significantly reduce fuel use. says B Ramakrishnan, creator of the OPOS cooking technique

14 Mar 2026 3:53 pm
Tamil Nadu govt. appoints senior IPS officer Bala Naga Devi as DGP, Intelligence

Last December, she was promoted as DGP, Economic Offences Wing, and was also holding the post of DGP, Civil Supplies CID

14 Mar 2026 3:13 pm
Vijay Sethupathi confirms new film with Mani Ratnam

The upcoming film marks a reunion between Vijay and Mani Ratnam after their 2018 film Chekka Chivantha Vaanam

14 Mar 2026 2:27 pm
Vijay Sethupathi interview: Cinema is not just about claps and whistles

Ahead of the release of his Tamil web-series Muthu Engira Kaattaan, actor Vijay Sethupathi speaks about how the project healed him, his upcoming slate including Pocket Novel and Mani Ratnams next, his thoughts on pan-Indian films and more

14 Mar 2026 2:14 pm
MRTS train services begin on Velachery-St. Thomas Mount extended section

People who reside in Nanganallur, Puzhuthivakkam, Adambakkam, Madipakkam, and adjoining areas will benefit from this service

14 Mar 2026 10:43 am
Metrowater to hold open house meetings on March 14

Such meetings are organised on the second Saturday of every month

13 Mar 2026 9:55 pm
LPG crisis: no issues at hospitals so far, says Health Minister

Alternative measures, such as using electric stoves and firewood, were being discussed to ensure that patients receive their diets without any disruption, he says

13 Mar 2026 9:47 pm
Sales dip at Koyambedu wholesale market as LPG shortage hits bulk buyers

Merchants say the prices of most vegetables have dropped as many slashed rates to clear their stocks; traders add that they will have no option but to dump unsold produce

13 Mar 2026 9:15 pm
23 kg of ganja seized in Red Hills; Odisha man held

According to the police, preliminary inquiry revealed that the accused had allegedly procured the ganja from Odisha

13 Mar 2026 8:13 pm
MRTS gets new time table from March 14 as train services to St. Thomas Mount begin

Southern Railway says 43 pairs of train services have been extended. It will also operate five pairs of shuttles, with two pairs between Chennai Beach and Velachery and three between Velachery and St. Thomas Mount

13 Mar 2026 8:05 pm
TANKER Foundation holds awareness drives to mark World Kidney Day

The outreach activities aimed to educate the public on kidney health and prevention of kidney disease

13 Mar 2026 6:50 pm
Two arrested for duping Chennai businessman of 4.62 crore under guise of land deal

The accused promised the complainant they could arrange around 100 acres of agricultural land in areas under Maraimalai Nagar taluk and Anumanthapuram village by purchasing it from various landowners

13 Mar 2026 4:30 pm
RPF seizes unaccounted cash, gold worth 69.23 lakh from train passenger at Perambur station

Officials found 1,19,000 in cash and 450 grams of gold biscuits and ornaments (valued at approximately 68,04,000) upon inspection of shoulder bag.

13 Mar 2026 2:36 pm
Sun TV Network sues Chennai Super Kings for using Jailer, Jailer 2 and Coolie songs in its jersey promo

Justice Senthilkumar Ramamoorthy adjourns the hearing of the copyright infringment suit to Monday for CSK Limited to file an affidavit that it shall not use the songs without authorisation

13 Mar 2026 12:46 pm
NolamburUnion Road will undermine effectiveness of two new bridges

NolamburUnion Road which runs along theCouumriver bank, is tasked with distributing traffic from these two bridges originating atPoonamalleeHigh Road, into the interior roads ofMogappairandNolambur. This road can serve its calling only if attention is paid to its bottlenecks, says Nolambur resident Umanath V.

13 Mar 2026 11:13 am