The Hindu

A thought to keep as Deepavali shopping is likely to gain momentum this week: by buying products at Mathi Experience Store in Nungambakkam, a flagship initiative of Tamil Nadu Corporation for Development of Women, one would be helping women self-help groups

Readers Write: B. Ramachandran notes that on a section of Sixth Main Road, from a confectionery to Independence Day Park in Nanganallur, the pavement has been fitted with ramps to facilitate easy parking and vehicle movement.

Readers Write: Rajagopal J K, a reader, says the road has not been widened in the past four decades and is in dire need of this exercise

The Kilpauk Traffic investigation police have filed a case and are searching for the driver of the car

The concern comes in the wake of the deaths of two workers who allegedly inhaled toxic gas while cleaning GCCs 20-foot-deep stormwater drainage sump in Kodungaiyur

Participants discussed the importance of strengthening heat action planning, improving public awareness and using research and local data to identify vulnerable communities

Residents complain of rats and snake skins found in sludge after desilting work; Mayor R. Priya had earlier said that leaving silt unattended on roadsides would defeat the purpose of desilting

GCC is coordinating with other departments and monitoring reservoirs and waterbodies in the suburbs, including Poondi, Puzhal, Cholavaram, Kesavapuram and Thervoy Kandigai, in real time

Isolated places in Theni, Dindigul and Madurai districts are likely to get extremely heavy rainfall and have been issued red alert; Till 8.30 a.m. on Saturday, rainfall occurred at around 80% places over Tamil Nadu

The creation of an Additional DME (Research) post at the directorate in Chennai has also also been proposed for coordinating and strengthening research activities, says a recent official communication from the Directorate of Medical Education and Research

The State governments letter in August asked the Centre to replace the AAI as the airports operator; in September, it sent a letter asking for a pre-feasibility study on two sites Gummidipoondi and Cheyyur shortlisted for Chennais second airport

A total of 70 students received scholarships at the fourth edition of Sumangala Steels Ungal Kuzhandayum Aagalaam Engineer initiative

A recent fatal accident at the Thirumayilai MRTS railway station has once again highlighted the huge gaps in the maintenance and safety of MRTS stations in Chennai. With the Railway Board giving the go-ahead for handing over the service to CMRL, this report throws light on what needs to be done

Contributions from private companies should not be misinterpreted as privatisation of the space agency, says the chairperson

While a new traffic arrangement has eased congestion at Vels College junction on the PallavaramThoraipakkam Radial Road, commuters continue to face delays on a crucial link road in Zamin Royapettah owing to potholes and unregulated vehicular movement

More than 270 artists to take part in Tattva 2026 - V-Excel Educational Trusts flagship event

The North East Monsoon has started a series of tests for the newly renovated Nageswara Rao Park in Mylapore, and in the first round, the indiscriminately concreted green facility has fared poorly in two sections: the childrens play area and, to some extent, in the pathways, say residents

More than 50 numismatics from different states are taking part in this three-day event

Readers Write: N. Kothandan highlights the poor upkeep of Kumaran Nagar bus terminus

Readers Write: Vanitha Paulchamy points out the sorry state of the pedestrian subway at Saidapet railway station

Readers Write: Mohammed Yusufdeen highlights the need to prune the trees

Readers Write: K N Srinivas points out that until two years ago, Karukku Old Road never witnessed inundation even during heavy downpours

A CMDA official says water stagnation on main roads reduced after a drain was constructed. However, clogging persists near the L and M blocks and inside the flower market, where old drains require cleaning

Arunachalam, a frequent commuter, said he often faced issues with the ticketing gates on the newly opened stretch, wherein it took multiple attempts to open them

The association said that the order curtailed the freedom of speech guaranteed to citizens by the Constitution

The zoo authorities have requested the public to cooperate with their staff and to follow the instructions issued during the visit

The sessions aim to improve disease awareness, address misconceptions and support informed decision-making and long-term disease management

During interrogation, the two allegedly told the police that an altercation had broken out while they were under the influence of alcohol

Residents welcome the reopening of Nageswara Rao Park, renovated by GCC at a cost of 8.49 cr.; while some prefer the old park for its familiarity, others want more childrens play equipment

The accused was arrested in connection with the 2017 murder of Samidas in Korattur

Justice G.K. Ilanthiraiyan says there must also be independent documentary material to establish returned candidates alleged involvement in corrupt practices