While the government encourages the publicto opt for green firecrackers, there is no strict enforcement; residents are unaware of what green firecrackers are, or how to identify them

GCC creates temporary arrangements to drain water with heavy rains expected this week

According to officials of Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL), a total of 32 Metro Rail organisations across the world took part in the survey.

Under its influence, enhanced rainfall activity is likely over north Tamil Nadu and Puducherry between October 22 and 24

The house onVivasayaStreet atThandurainearPattabhiram also functioned as a shop selling country-made firecrackers. The concrete roof and a few other portions of the house collapsed in the explosion that occurred around 3p.m.

The amendment would equally reverse the respectful treatment rendered to the teachers and employees in government and government-aided colleges, MUTA statement said

Tragic accident in Arumbakkam results in the death of a 33-year-old woman after being hit by an omni bus

Thetunnel boring machineswere waiting closer to the station for quite some time, as there were delays in finishing the diaphragm wall of the Mandaveli station, say the sources

Intense downpour is likely to shift to north coastal districts, including Chennai, from October 22

Private marriage halls, private schools and buildings being converted to relief centres across the city as heavy rains expected this monsoon

The Water Resources Dept. plans to continue minimal outflow from the reservoirs to accommodate additional inflow during the monsoon

The body says just allocating 25 crore per month would resolve the salary issue, calling it an investment in public health

Guru Bruno, who travelled by Vande Bharat Express and reached Chennai Egmore around 11 p.m. on Friday, realised after reaching home that he had forgotten his wristwatch inside the trains restroom.

According to officials, since there have been persistent requests from passengers and a rise in the number of travellers at Saidapet and Anna Nagar East, they are taking measures to open all the ticket counters and the ticketing gates in these stations

A riverfront development exercise being carried out at Swami Sivananda Salai, it is expected to pay attention to the old navigational locks found there

A resident of DLF Garden City sets up a meaningful book corner during a collection drive for Goonj

There are diagnostic features that help tell one bird from another

The Hindu Downtown Kolu Kondattam is more than a contest; it signifies a deep connection with Chennai and its people. Here are highlights from this years edition of the event

A fishing community leader says this does not comply with the CRZ Notification; according to activists, a concrete building offers little benefit to dugongs, whose conservation depends on protecting their natural habitat

Bus termini being built at Ambattur, Mullai Nagar, and Udhayasuriyan Nagar to be unveiled

Chennai residentJuwairiya H teaches children how to explore the outdoors and collect materials to create art that is natural and sustainable

From deep cleaning to timely refurbishments, this initiative ensures toilets in Triplicane remain functional and hygienic

This is an interesting time for journalists as well as a challenging period for the media, he says

The police arrested the driver of the vehicle

The Bill seeks to postponethe achievement of zero revenue deficit and 3% fiscal deficit by another year,R.N.Ravi said while returning the Bill

She says GCC will take measures to open relief centres and facilitate supply of food in low-lying areas during heavy rain

He was speaking at the three-day international medical conference Future of Medicine 2.0 organised by the Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University

The residents want the Greater Chennai Corporation to adopt a Green Chennai Initiative in the locality

Government departments and agencies responsible for restoration works have largely failed to meet their commitments and there is a lack of coordination among the departments, says report brought out by Save Ennore Creek Campaign

Here as part of an Australian delegation, Karlene Maywald, South Australian Water Ambassador, highlights her countrys vast experience in tackling various challenges from scarce rainfall to floods and says want to share this with the State, and Chennai in particular

To enhance security in busy areas, 16 temporary watchtowers and control rooms and assistance centres have been set up; additional parking arrangements have been made in shopping hubs

To drive home his point, the Finance Minister says the Centre has withheld nearly 4,000 crore earmarked for school education and released only 450 crore for implementing the Right to Education Act. The State, he says, has been paying for teacher salaries, student programmes, and school infrastructure from its own resources

Transport officials have collected 43,55,961 in penalties so far; helplines launched

Rotary District 3234 and The Hindu hosted a webinar on polio eradication, highlighting the progress made and the critical challenges remaining to eliminate the disease globally

The police swiftly responded, securing the area and carrying out extensive searches; no explosive was found on the premises, and authorities later declared the threat a hoax