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The Minister, while participating in an event on a State-level intensified IEC campaign on HIV/AIDS, says the prevalence of HIV/AIDS has been down by half in the State; it has dropped from 0.40% in 2010 to 0.19% in 2023 as a result of sustained and intensive awareness efforts by the State government and NGOs
The investigators recorded the statements of Mr. Arun and IGs N. Kannan and A. Radhika, who were then serving as the Additional Commissioner of Police, South, and the Additional Commissioner of Police, Central Crime Branch, respectively, police sources say
Reacting to Tamil Nadu Congress Committee president Manickam Tagores claim that the DMK had stayed away from protests demanding the resignation of CEC Gyanesh Kumar out of fear of the BJP, the DMK said he should question Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijays absence from the agitation
Its arrival will coincide with the withdrawal of Southwest monsoon from the remaining parts of the country, says the Regional Meteorological Centre
Chennai Police Commissioner A. Amalraj said groups of youngsters were using platforms such as Instagram and X to mobilise participants for high-speed riding at short notice
Unlike the Phase I network where services begin as early as 5 a.m. and the last train departs at 11 p.m., trains in the Phase II network will be operated from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. only.
He served as Commissioner of Police, Tambaram, before taking charge as DVAC Director
He was driving an Audi at high speed, recklessly ramming into several parked vehicles in Vyasarpadi on October 8
Poor turnout for special camps conducted by the district election office in various parts of the city
The phase II network has several new features, such as charging points, half-height platform screen doors in the elevated stations, and digital route maps
Inaugurating a slew of projects, including the Chennai Metro Rail services on the Vadapalani-Poonamallee stretch, Mr. Modi says that while governments have changed, his commitment to the development of Tamil Nadu and his service to its people have remained the same
Chennaiites turn night owls to get a glimpse of bioluminescence
Two gas cylinder explosions ripped through a home in Mogappair West, as residents fled in fear while firefighters tackled the blaze and police probe the incident
Yukesh Kumar was riding a two-wheeler with Bharathi Kumar on the pillion when he lost control of the vehicle and dashed into a lorry transporting iron rods.
The passenger services will start on October 11, 2026) from 4 p.m.
An initiative by Chennai-based Care Earth Trust is training local women in Vedanthangal and Unamancheri to identify birds, lead nature walks and earn a livelihood while spreading biodiversity awareness
The wholesalers and retailers in this specific trade might be scattered, but George Town is still the place to visit ahead of the monsoon to be stocked up onrainwearandwinterwear. Through their personal experiences, two legacy enterprises illustrate why this is Chennaisrainwearhub. There is also character to the raingear on sale: among the most striking examples are umbrellas customized to reflect the colours representing political parties
The Greater Chennai Traffic Police have announced traffic diversions for commercial and heavy vehicles at several locations in the city on Sunday (October 11, 2026) in view of Prime Ministers visit to Chennai.
Environmental groups are turning to documentary film-making and biodiversity documentation and other strategies to create awareness on how the Mamallan reservoir project would reshape the KovalamNemmeli wetlands for the worse
The money transferred by the complainant through 13 transactions was subsequently routed through 20 layers of transactions involving 150 banks and 27 bank payment apps, eventually reaching a total of 8,574 bank accounts
More than 1,100 teams participated in the competition
Municipal corporations have been asked to prepare detailed project reports for the three categories of works and submit them to the department for administrative approval by November 15
He allegedly staged the protest to draw attention to medical negligence in the treatment of his 10-year-old daughter at the Institute of Child Health and Hospital for Children in Egmore
The murder of the woman came to light when an unclaimed suitcase found aboard the Tamil Nadu Express was found to contain a headless body
In the meeting held at Kalaignar Centenary Bus Terminus at Kilambakkam, discussions were held regarding the operation of special buses, omni buses, and basic amenities to be provided for passengers
While the ruling TVK has won both the constituencies Madurantakam and Dharapuram in the recent byelections, the question today is whether Tamil Nadu will shift to a bipolar political landscape, an arrangement it has been familiar with
In the initial period, 15 trains will be run from Poonamallee to Vadapalani, and commuters can access a train every 10 minutes during the peak hours
Speaking at the School Voice Educational Conference, he says the live telecast of Assembly proceedings has created an awareness among the youth on being a part of the government
Shweta Subbiah and nine-year-old Adhruth co-created The Reading Elf in Thoraipakkam, which stocks books for babies to young teens
He issues a statement regarding the temporary postings recently issued to service PGs and reiterates that all posts filled through these temporary postings will be notified in the upcoming counselling
With power demands having increased significantly over the years, many residential areas seek a new transformer or an upgrade of the existing one to prevent overloading
Prime Minister Narendra Modi attempting to silence dissenting voices through crackdowns, said Mr. Gandhi
Sri Ramana Vidyalaya Matriculation School in Tambaram lets farmers sell their organic produce from its premises every Second Sunday
Signage has been put up at all eleven Chennai Metro Rail stations to direct passengers to the nearest bus stops
The conference, held from October 9 to 11, is based on the theme: Fostering Inclusiveness, Changing Mindsets
The traffic police have urged motorists, the public, and transport operators to follow the diversion routes and plan their journeys accordingly to avoid inconvenience during the restricted hours
Seventy-six years since it began, Chennais Matsya Restaurant is returning to its Udupi roots, reviving heritage dishes alongside its much-loved midnight fare and filter coffee
During the scuffle, a protester sustained a head injury and was taken to hospital for treatment

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