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Metrowater officials also agreed to hold discussions on the pending demands and resolve them in a phased manner

Police said the accused had been staying at the complainants house while working there

The fire broke out around 6.30 a.m. when the warehouse was closed

Around 25% of the onions were rotten, had sprouted or were affected by fungus; and 50% did not meet the requisite size standards

His family members alleged that medical negligence at the clinic led to his death

The passengers brother subsequently pulled the alarm chain, bringing the train to a halt

The peninsulas hot semi-arid zone has nearly halved, with much of it turning into a tropical savannah climate, while north-west India has become drier and hotter

The Chief Ministers Integrated Urban Development Mission has sanctioned theconstruction of new schools at two locations, while seven more schools are expected to be redeveloped shortly.At least nine GCC-run schools are expected to be redeveloped across the city

Actor Ajiths film, Thunivu was released on Thursday; actor Vijays Varisu too, was released; hundreds of fans gathered at Rohini theatre in Koyambedu where glass panes were broken, leading to police intervention

investigations reveal the suspects have multiple cases pending against them across various police stations for allegedly cheating various people of over 100 crore

The Department has directed all district collectors and local bodies to coordinate with other government agencies to implement the proposed measures throughout the State; the guidelines has specified RWH methods to be adopted in various types of buildings and public spaces

The accused was managing two hostels and misappropriated around 15 lakh, collecting rent through her Google Pay account

The applicants will have to approach competent authority such as District Revenue Officer in districts and Commissioner of Police in cities for obtaining a licence based on NOC

If stories are etched on the bark of trees, would you take a closer look to and read them? A tree-sketching walk organised by Palluyir Trust encourages participants to slow down, observe and trace the stories of trees on paper

Special teams were formed after multiple incidents were reported on the same day on October 30, 2026

This near-15 km stretch from Koyambedu to Alandur is likely to be opened by March 2027

The consultation, which was originally scheduled for Tuesday, has been rescheduled to Thursday. Chennai Collectorate officials declined to provide details regarding the postponement of the meeting. Meanwhile, the TNHB has floated a tender for demolishing 96 houses in Foreshore Estate

He had allegedly switched off power supply or changed the angle of the surveillance cameras when victims were brought to the house

The observations were made while granting anticipatory bail to a 60-year-old Councillor, D. Sudha of the DMK, who had allegedly abused Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay

Police said the accused is a history-sheeter at the Kodungaiyur police station and has 15 criminal cases against him, including an attempt-to-murder case

As a part of the initiative, Village Health Nurses and medical officers are being trained to screen pregnant women for mental health problems, particularly depression, during the antenatal and postnatal periods and facilitate timely and appropriate care

The proposed service is primarily oriented towards leisure and tourism traffic betweenthe three destinations, supplemented by the potential for general passengermovement

However, rainfall intensity is expected to reduce from Tuesday (November 3) after the system makes landfall

Besides inquiring into the security lapses that led to the Theni prison escape, the committee will examine security infrastructure, standard operating procedures (SOPs), technological gaps and manpower deployment in prisons across Tamil Nadu, and submit recommendations to the government

Chennai recorded an average of 2.08 mm rain between 6 a.m. and 2 p.m. During this eight-hour period, 47 stations recorded very light rain and 16 recorded light rain. Ennore recorded the highest rainfall at 5.6 mm.

Additional RPF personnel have been deployed at entry and exit points, platforms and other crowded areas to regulate queues, manage crowds and enhance security

During the 24-hour period ending 6 a.m. on November 2, 2026, Parrys Corner in George Town received the highest rainfall in Chennai, recording 149.2 mm.

Murasu is the first Tamil name to be assigned to a tropical cyclone since the naming of cyclones over north Indian Ocean began in September 2004. Murasu refers to a traditional Tamil percussion instrument.

A fresh medical fitness certificate must also be obtained and submitted to the court when he is produced after the completion of the interrogation, said the Special Court for Cases under the Prevention of Corruption Act.

Officials say the reduced commute time on the 14.6-km stretch could benefit commuters during peak hours; with the number of stops reduced, the train halts only at Valasaravakkam, Saligramam

Cyclone Murasu comes just days after Cyclone Arnab made landfall in Andhra Pradesh on October 27,2026.

Airports Authority of India (AAI) said, flights to and from destinations including Vijayawada, Kadapa, Rajahmundry and Tiruchi will be cancelled

Chennai and Tiruvallur District Collectors have announced that schools and colleges in the districts will be closed on November 2 because of heavy rain

The system may continue to move northwestwards and cross south Andhra Pradesh coast

According to him, for the first time in Tamil Nadu, every Minister in the Cabinet hates bribery and corruption

Justice P.B. Balaji refuses to follow Supreme Courts 2017 verdict in M.C. Subramaniams case and instead follows the top courts 2010 judgment in Afcons Infrastructure case

The Special Investigation Team (SIT) constituted to probe the POCSO Act cases involving the businessman and others conducted an Identification Parade at the Puzhal central prison for one of the victims to identify the accused persons.

The autorickshaw driver allegedly sexually assaulted the girl while she was travelling to school in his vehicle