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Hosur airport not recommended to prioritise defence projects of national importance, says Civil Aviation Minister

He was responding to a question raised by DMK MP S. Kalyanasundaram in the Rajya Sabha on whether the Centre has examined the Hosur airport proposal sent by the State government and the reasons for the delay in granting in-principle approval, airspace clearance and other such permissions

10 Feb 2026 12:31 am
Chief Secretary holds meeting to monitor avian influenza in Chennai

Following the reports of avian influenza, GCC has examined the caretakers and people working in a park for respiratory infection

10 Feb 2026 12:30 am
Fisherfolk protest at site of proposed Mamallan Reservoir

According to a community leader, the fishing community was not given any opportunity toraise objections to the project that will lead to thousands of families losing their livelihoods

9 Feb 2026 9:43 pm
Fog, mist to persist across T.N. as winter conditions extend into mid-February

The RMC has forecast shallow to moderate fog over pockets of districts including Ranipet, Vellore, Theni, Tirupattur, Dharmapuri, and the Nilgiris till February 13

9 Feb 2026 8:43 pm
TNPSC reschedules cancelled Group II, IIA main exams to March 15

The hall ticketsof all candidates will be uploaded online by February 28, and details will be shared by email and SMS

9 Feb 2026 8:32 pm
Sunidhi Chauhans Chennai concert turned into a karaoke night for millennials

From viral mashups to Tamil cinema favourites, Sunidhi Chauhan delivered a high-voltage set in Chennai that had the arena singing every word back to her

9 Feb 2026 6:47 pm
Apollo centres launch Zero to Hero campaign to stress early cancer detection

As part of the campaign, the centres hosted an expert-led interaction focusing on the benefits of early detection across cancer types

9 Feb 2026 6:39 pm
Rameswaram airport: AAI finds site near Keelakarai feasible

When compared to the site near Uchipuli, which has a lot of trees, paddy fields, groundwater wells, and residents, the site close to Keelakarai has lesser obstacles and residents as seen from the initial inspection

9 Feb 2026 5:46 pm
Jana Nayagan producer to withdraw writ petition from Madras High Court

The writ petition is expected to be listed under the caption For Withdrawal before Justice P.T. Asha on Tuesday since KVN Productions LLP has agreed for the reference to the revising committee

9 Feb 2026 5:24 pm
9 Feb 2026 1:24 pm
417 Chennai schools impartcleanliness coachingto students

Assessing cleanliness-related behavioural change programmes in schools is a new criterion in the 10th edition of Swachh Survekshan

9 Feb 2026 10:00 am
Marinas new toilets shut at night due to infrastructure issues

Workers say toilets are closed as they are unable to pump waterdue to power cuts. GCC explores keeping toilets open 24X7 in crowded areas

9 Feb 2026 12:58 am
Rameswaram airport: AAI submits pre-feasibility report, finds site near Keelakarai feasible

When compared to the site near Uchipuli, which has a lot of trees, paddy fields, groundwater wells, and residents, the site close to Keelakarai has lesser obstacles and residents as seen from the initial inspection

9 Feb 2026 12:55 am
MMA to host its annual convention 2026

There will be sessions on the theme Growth Arenas for India by C. Rangarajan, former Governor RBI and Chairman, Economic Advisory Council; and four special sessions with industry experts alongside Q & A rounds

9 Feb 2026 12:54 am
Real estate dealer arrested for defrauding film company of over 20 crore

The Tambaram police said a complaint was filed by Vels Film International against Santosh Reddy of the EVP group and his associates

9 Feb 2026 12:34 am
KNK Road goes pedestrian; traffic, parking chaos hit Wallace Garden and Rutland Gate

Vehicles are diverted to smaller streets of Wallace Garden and Rutland Gate as KNK Road allows only one-way traffic towards Uttamar Gandhi Salai

9 Feb 2026 12:28 am
Kennel Club of India secretary Sudarsan no more

Sudarsan was also the president of The Madras Canine Club

9 Feb 2026 12:02 am
Lack of feed affects milk production in T.N.; Karnataka does better

According to Basic Animal Husbandry(BAH)statistics, Tamil Nadu has lost area under fodder crops, while Karnataka has improved its coverage

8 Feb 2026 11:52 pm
Biotechnology to steer accelerated green growth of the future, say experts

At the webinar presented by the Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Chennai, and The Hindu, the speakers underlined that biotechnology is the sunrise sector in India, set to accelerate industrial growth, and thus emerges as an impactful career choice

8 Feb 2026 10:14 pm
T.N. Deputy CM Udhayanidhi inaugurates Mudhalvar Thirumana Maaligai in Chennai

Mr. Udhayanidhi said the State government had earlier constructed marriage halls in the names of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar and former Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi. This was the first time a marriage hall was being opened in the name of the Chief Minister.

8 Feb 2026 4:39 pm
TNPSC postpones Feb. 8 Group II, IIA main examination after allotting wrong centres in Chennai; opposition parties flay

On February 8, candidatesprotested in Chennai aftermany of them were not permitted to appear for the examination at the designated centre allocated for them.

8 Feb 2026 2:13 pm
Penalties, warnings fail to curb wrong-side driving on city roads

Police should conduct a special drive, raise awareness to prevent such violations, say residents; traffic police official says they have identified 230 spots where people are prone to drive on wrong side, and have installed cameras to issue challans

8 Feb 2026 1:00 am
Milk from Chennai Corporation cow sheds becomes a hit among residents

A GCC official says the main aim of running shelters is to reduce instances of man-animal conflict on the streets

8 Feb 2026 12:19 am
DMK MP moves Bill seeking reservation in higher judiciary

DMK MP P Wilson in his private members bill argued that the current composition of the higher judiciary is not representative of the countrys social diversity.

7 Feb 2026 11:59 pm
27-storey landmark takes shape at Central Square, to be ready in 2027

CMRL officials say nearly 20% of the work has been completed; the 350-crore building will house a rooftop hotel, office spaces, retail outlets, and a multiplex; it will be linked to the Central Metro Rail Station and Park Town MRTS station

7 Feb 2026 11:55 pm
A memorable golden jubilee reunion

Students of 1975-1976 batch of Seventh Day Adventist School inVeperymeet up on the campus and renew old bonds

7 Feb 2026 10:36 pm
An enduring love for erasers and sharpeners

AnuradhaShekheris finding a new space for her collection of erasers, shifting them fromMandavelito California

7 Feb 2026 10:21 pm
Delay in land acquisition stalls work on Orathur reservoir for three years

Only 68% of the work has been completed; the 55.84-crore project that was initiated in 2020 to mitigate flood risk in southern suburbs and augment water supply has run into legal hurdles

7 Feb 2026 12:41 am
CUMTA writes to AAI over shifting cargo terminal to rear side of Chennai airport

The plan aims to reduce traffic congestion in the city by re-routing cargo movement by creating an exclusive corridor for cargo connectivity

7 Feb 2026 12:10 am