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Class 12 student killed in road accident on Ennore Expressway; classmate suffers minor injuries

The girl reportedly fell in the path of a container lorry and was run over, and died of injuries at the Stanley Government Hospital

18 Jun 2026 10:47 pm
Nadaswaram, thavil vidwans felicitated at Thyaga Brahma Gana Sabha festival

The three-day event will feature performances by artistes such as Nagaswara Kalanidhi Thirumeignanam T.P.N. Ramanathan and Kalaimamani Semponnarkoil S.R.G.S. Mohandas

18 Jun 2026 9:52 pm
Rajalakshmi Engineering College opens off-campus centre in Perungudi

The facility, which will house the IT, computer science and engineering, AI and data science, and electronics departments, is aimed at strengthening industry-academia collaboration and providing students with greater exposure to industry practices and opportunities

18 Jun 2026 9:07 pm
Devotees to be frisked at Thiruchendur temple from July 1

This is to implement the ban on mobile phones, which has been implemented since 2022

18 Jun 2026 8:47 pm
Dr. Agarwals Eye Hospital offers free consultations till July 31

The group recently launched its 89th hospital in Guduvanchery

18 Jun 2026 8:40 pm
Three held for stealing 2 crore from finance firm in Shastri Nagar

One of the arrested worked as a driver at the company

18 Jun 2026 8:16 pm
T.N. Governors address meant for social media reels of TVK, alleges Udhayanidhi Stalin

Mr. Udhayanidhi stated that during the DMK regime, the Governor often made changes to the address prepared by the government and did not read it in full

18 Jun 2026 7:25 pm
Petition to CM Vijay seeks protection of livelihoods of 7,000 fisherwomen from Mamallan Reservoir impact

In a representation, the association said fisherfolk from more than 16 villages depend on the coastal wetlands and backwaters in the project area for their livelihood

18 Jun 2026 4:23 pm
Madras High Court refuses to grant relief to MBBS student whose college fees was seized by NIA

Chief Justices Bench says the medical student cannot assert an equitable right to benefit from the fruits of a crime

18 Jun 2026 4:23 pm
Pachaiyappas College to admit women students at undergraduate level

As the first woman principal of this legacy institution, I feel privileged to be part of history, principal Baby Gulnaz said

18 Jun 2026 4:05 pm
Tamil Nadu Assured Pension Scheme: Government frames rules, procedures

The rules provide for a two-stage exit option from the TAPS framework in case eligible government staff wish to exit TAPS

18 Jun 2026 3:12 pm
Two arrested with methamphetamine in Muthialpet; 800 grams of drugs seized

Police said efforts are under way to trace and arrest other absconding suspects linked to the case

18 Jun 2026 1:12 pm
T.N. Governors address: Two-language policy to continue in Tamil Nadu; govt. to conduct Social Justice Survey

Governor, in his address to the House, reiterated the governments opposition to NEP, NEET

18 Jun 2026 12:15 pm
Governors address in T.N. Assembly: Illicit mining and tax evasion will be dealt with an iron hand, says Arlekar

The Governor was giving his first address to the State Assembly after the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK)-led coalition government headed by Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay assumed office

18 Jun 2026 11:44 am
Ashvitas Vessels of Vulnerability Celebrates R Varadarajans enduring artistic legacy

On view at Ashvitas until July 17, this retrospective traces a lifelong engagement with abstraction, emotion and human vulnerability, offering a poignant reflection on grief, and memory

18 Jun 2026 11:20 am
Tamil Nadu Assembly LIVE: Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar to address House for the first time

DMK MLAs, led by Udhayanidhi Stalin, stage a protest outside the Tamil Nadu Assembly, raising slogans against TVK government and Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay over law and order issues

18 Jun 2026 9:51 am
GCC reiterates stand against bulk parcel takeaways at Amma Canteens

A worker at an Amma Canteen in the Ambattur zone said that many outlets lacked sufficient staff to cater to both dine-in customers and those placing bulk parcel orders.

18 Jun 2026 7:57 am
18 Jun 2026 12:45 am
Kalaignar International Convention Centre project on track; likely to be ready by December or early next year

The 525 crore project, coming up on 37.99 acres at Muttukadu on East Coast Road, is expected to emerge as a key hub for large-scale national and international events. Plans are afoot to lease a parcel of land for constructing a luxury hotel

18 Jun 2026 12:40 am
Daily wage worker jumps into Retteri Lake to avoid being apprehended by police, dies

The deceased was a resident of Rajamangalam near Villivakkam

18 Jun 2026 12:33 am
Fourth line fails to ease travel woes of Tambaram-Beach EMU commuters

Passengers say local trains continue to face unscheduled halts, often between Chetpet and Egmore, during morning peak hours as fast and AC EMU services are diverted to the suburban corridor due to infrastructural constraints at Fort station

18 Jun 2026 12:03 am
R. Muralidharan explores Bharatanatyams rhythmic dimensions

R. Muralidharan presents seven margams in seven talas at a three-day festival in Chennai.

17 Jun 2026 6:03 pm
Sounds of the City: Chennais music scene opens up this June

From Fte de la Musique at Alliance Franaise of Madras to Mothertongue Musics listening session at Vinyl & Brew, here is where to experience Chennais evolving music scene this June

17 Jun 2026 4:44 pm
Milan Chaats, a popular chaat shop, returns to Chennais streets

Some tastes never leave us. For many old-time Chennaiites, the unmistakable taste of Milans bhel puri is one such memory

17 Jun 2026 3:39 pm
Narikuravas seek Tamil Nadu govt.s help to retrieve lands meant for community

These lands, and more, were donated by various persons and trusts for the welfare of the Narikuravar community, for use as schools, hostels and gurukulams

17 Jun 2026 12:57 am
What makes Thanjavur S. Kalyanaramans thillanas unique?

A new book SKR Gems: Volume 1 - Thillana, released recently in Chennai, showcases the veteran musicians compositional expertise in weaving Hindustani raags into these Carnatic songs

16 Jun 2026 12:51 pm
Metro Rail to submit project report of Light House-Madras HC line to State govt. soon

Sources said the Detailed Project Report was completed recentlyand were planning to submit the document to the State government within a week; an extension of corridor 4, this metro line will be a 5.69-km underground stretch that is expected to benefit lakhs of commuters

16 Jun 2026 12:14 am
GCC takes up stormwater drain works worth 56.73 crore

The Commissioner also reviewed desilting operations being carried out using an amphibious machine in Korattur North Avenue Road and along the surplus water canal connected to Korattur Lake

15 Jun 2026 12:30 am
Railway Board likely to give approval for CMRL takeover of MRTS in four to six weeks

Sources said a joint proposal was sent to the board recentlyand no further delay is expected; the MoU between Southern Railway and State government will be signed after the approval is granted

14 Jun 2026 11:30 pm
Opening of Chennai airports second cab pick-up point deferred again

Airport Director says the project faces some legal issues and it is being taken up with caution to protect the interest of the public; a trial run for free flow of traffic will be initiated and a study will be taken up

14 Jun 2026 1:10 am
Beyond high temperatures: understanding heat stress in Tamil Nadu

It is no longer only about how high the temperature soars. As Tamil Nadu rolls out a Heat Action Plan and meteorologists track ElNino, attention is shifting towards understanding heat stress and how communities can adapt to a warming future

14 Jun 2026 12:57 am
CBSE Class 9 students yet to get textbooks for this year

Some schools have received their English and Science textbookswhile most have not received their subject books; an NCERT book supplier says the situation will likely ease by next week

14 Jun 2026 12:39 am
The murals that united a neighbourhood

Over 2 decades after artist Kamla Ravikumar painted the walls of a park in Kalakshetra Colony in 2003, she found her work damaged; she repainted the six walls over several months with the help of the neighbourhood children, their parents, students of Stella Maris College, and professional artists

13 Jun 2026 11:40 pm
Vertical expansion ahead: Chennai Port to soon build a multi-level car parking facility

In the financial year 2025-26, Chennai Port exported 2,04,165 units of cars

11 Jun 2026 12:19 am
Residents want NHAI to take up elevated corridor between Madhavaram junction and Nallur toll plaza

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

10 Jun 2026 12:53 am