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Chief Justices Bench also orders notices to the Deputy Chief Minister, Red Giant Movies, Snow Housing and Union Ministry of Corporate Affairs
Elderly individuals can call 99444 59444 to schedule their vaccination appointments at Geri Care
An official of the Federation of All Traders Associations of Koyambedu Wholesale Market Complex said trucks bringing produce will stop arriving at the market starting from the night of April 22
The accused was involved in more than five criminal cases
Chief Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari and Justice G. Arul Murugan ask Additional Solicitor General AR.L. Sundaresan to file the report by April 20, 2026
Call it the perfect match. How this wacky wedding invitation celebrates Chennai Super Kings
The Chennai District Election Office has launched various programmes to achieve 100% turnout in the 16 constituencies of the district
Even 30 years ago, Khader Nawaz Khan Road, or KNK as it is spoken of now, was a quiet residential area, with bungalows on both sides
Within theTVK, there is an educated group of people keen on defeating theBJPfront which, they believe, is acting against Tamil Nadus interests. Many of them recognise that voting forVijaymay not yield benefits. They understand that theDMK-led alliance has an edge over theAIADMK-led front, says M. Veerapandian
We will establish a world-class library and knowledge hub near the upcoming Villivakkam Metro station, says Karthik Mohan.Skill development centres for the youth will be established in every ward, along with entrepreneurship hubs that offer mentorship and digital literacy training, he adds
As a mark of respect, the officers placed wreaths at the martyrs column and observed silence
Within theTVK, there is an educated group of people keen on defeating theBJPfront which, they believe, is acting against Tamil Nadus interests. Many of them recognise that voting forVijaymay not yield benefits. They understand that theDMK-led alliance has an edge over theAIADMK-led front, says M. Veerapandian
There was a time when only a few media houses came up with animations of political candidates during the election season, but now, almost anyone can create them with the help of AI
The operations were conducted as part of intensified surveillance ahead of the upcoming election
The police arrested two residents of Pulianthope
Six persons were arrested in connection with the incident on Sunday
Investigators said that threats from the same email id had earlier been issued, targeting the residences of Rajinikanth and Dhanush in Poes Garden
The campaign, titled Blue Green Clean Election, calls upon residents to post short videosurging candidates to prioritise protection of waterbodies and nature conservation in their constituency
The parole was sanctioned after a petition was submitted by Mr. Shankars counsel on April 13, 2026, stating that the detenus mother had passed away on Monday
Police said the incident occurred around when a group of six students climbed a hill located near Anumanthapuram firing range without permission
Workers should also speak to beneficiaries of government schemes and record their experiences to build trust among voters, he says
The passenger slipped while trying to get onto the moving train and was dragged along the platform, officials said
Officials of the Regional Meteorological Centre said though the State falls in the rain shadow region, the SW monsoon contributes to an average of 33 cm rainfall
Chennai Poll Canvas is an election special programme from The Hindu, offering a comprehensive constituency roundup from in and around Chennai for the Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections 2026.
The contest is essentially between theDMK-ledfront and theAIADMK-ledalliance.Our achievements and electoral promises have captured the imagination of the people. The outcome will disprove the notion that theDMKcannot win two consecutive elections, says theDMKpresident
What should we be looking for when we vote is a short story where three young minds question what it really means to choose. What begins as a simple conversation on their walk home slowly unfolds into deeper thoughtsreminding us that some questions lie beyond textbooks, in philosophy.
In 2011, a year of higher participation across the State, the city recorded 67.47%, still some distance from the State average. However, that momentum did not carry forward. In the elections that followed, the turnout dropped, and has since remained largely unchanged, staying in the range of 61%-62%

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