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The law officer says, most of the preventive detention orders get quashed by the High Court because they get passed in trifling cases too and not necessarily in those which affect public order
Now open at Ashvitas flagship gallery in Ozone Premia, Mylapore, until July 17, the showcase explores the relationship between digital technology and human identity, prompting visitors to reflect on themes of data, memory, and surveillance. Through immersive artworks, the exhibition challenges audiences to consider the implications of their online footprints and the blurred lines between reality and its digital representations
Artist Zehra Marikar explores womanhood, superstition, and mythology through a series of deeply personal works at the third edition of The Madras Art Salon
As women-only sports and wellness communities grow across Chennai, fitness is becoming a by-product of friendship, fun, and the joy of trying something new
Renowned Tamil film director Bharathiraja passed away in Chennai on Wednesday (June 10, 2026). The ace director, who had been ailing for some time, was 84.
In a 2008s press screening of Bommalattam in 2008, Bharathiraja threw a challenge to journalists: predict the climax if you can
In April 2013 former Chief Minister Jayalalithaa had announced that the road would be widened into a six lane facility.
Bharathiraja inspired his assistant directors to carve their own path, and K. Bhagyaraj, R. Parthiban and Pandiarajan all evolved from the Bharathiraja school of thought
A book on the Nicholases, The Keeper of the Wells, is all set to be launched at the Victoria Public Hall on June 11
Bharathiraja was a transformative force in not just Tamil but Indian cinema
The intruders allegedly assaulted the security guard, tied his hands and legs, and stuffed a cloth in his mouth, causing him to lose consciousness
The victim worked as a driver and was a resident of Nesapakkam
The stretch of road is under the control of the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), which had earlier planned to construct an elevated corridor
A total of 28 trees and saplings will be cut inside the park for the constructionof the Chennai Port-Maduravoyal Elevated Corridor; NHAI source says that the park will be restored after the corridor is built, and its functioning will not be affected
Crimes against women and children are owing to the spread of narcotic substances. This problem did not emerge suddenly in May 2026. It has existed for many years. It has spread because it was ignored for long, says the Chief Minister
The Governor and the Chief Minister should work in harmonyfor State universities to function smoothly. We cant allow the Governor to usurp the States powers: P.Viswanathan
The Service Doctors and Post Graduates Association urges the Health Department to fill the vacancies with eligible senior doctors from the dean/directors panel and joint directors panel as per existing norms
The crime, which happened in December 2025, was captured on video by the attackers and uploaded to social media
While 18 hard disks were reported stolen, the police found 34 hard disks in the possession of the suspect in Bengaluru. The case has been transferred toCB-CID from the Greater Chennai Police
Ancient sculptures and temple pillars seized and repatriated by the Tamil Nadu Idol Wing lie lye amid construction equipment during ongoing renovation work at Chennais Egmore Government Museum, prompting concerns
Ameer Ali was murdered by his wife, Rahima Khatun (30) and her friend, Asraf Ali (36), both from Assam. She alleged that her husband frequently assaulted her and was involved with other women, which caused her mental distress.
Light or moderate rainfall with thundershowers may occur during evening hours in Chennai
GCC commissioner G.S.Sameeran and City Police Commissioner A.Amalraj conduct a joint inspection of the Marina beach on Monday to assess the safety and security of visitors
The Chief Minister also called for restoration of the Cooum river and Buckingham canal along with the ongoing Adyar River Restoration project
Experts from healthcare, education, rehabilitation, and technology sectors discussed collaborative approaches to improve access and opportunities for persons with vision loss
At around 2.30 a.m., nearly 100 residents laid siege to the EB office in Arumbakkam, demanding immediate restoration of power; similar protests were witnessed in Washermenpet, Tiruvottiyur, Ambattur, Madhavaram, Manali, Avadi, Poonamallee, Thirunindravur, Medavakkam, and Velachery
Stand-up comedian Ramkumar Natarajan aka IT Manager Annachi has a new show Retired Not Hurt about realisation and mental transformation
Commuters say it is disappointing that the stretch has not been openedeven after a four-month delay, and that they should not be made to wait any longer. Sources say that the stretch will be inaugurated shortly
Police teams carried out extensive checks across the bus terminus and its surrounding areas during night
The Chief Minister also called for restoration of the Cooum river and Buckingham canal along with the ongoing Adyar River Restoration project
Several court cases related to regularisation of workers services are still pending
Light or moderate rainfall with thundershowers may occur during evening hours in Chennai
The accident occurred at the Moolakothalam junction on Tiruvottiyur High Road when vehicles were waiting at a traffic signal
Robotic-assisted cancer surgery, often limited by high cost and infrastructure needs, has been made more accessible through institutional support, donor funding and a subsidised care model
GCC commissioner G.S.Sameeran and City Police Commissioner A.Amalraj conduct a joint inspection of the Marina beach on Monday to assess the safety and security of visitors
He says the initiative to grant house e-pattas was among the governments top priorities and improving the condition of SC/ST hostels is another of its priorities
While 18 hard disks were reported stolen, the police found 34 hard disks in the possession of the suspect in Bengaluru. The case has been transferred toCB-CID from the Greater Chennai Police

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