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Tamil Biennale will be held in January 2027, Stalin says at Global Tourism Summit

State govt. signs 127 MoUs worth 22,794 crore, which are likely to create 65,937 jobs. Tourism infrastructure such as theme parks and camping sites will be set up at 31 locations, says CM

3 Feb 2026 1:06 am
Building permit ban near Pallikaranai marshland triggers protest

The CMDA circular halted all construction activity in the area pending the definition of a zone of influence by the Tamil Nadu Wetlands Authority

3 Feb 2026 1:03 am
GCC to set up shelters for homeless persons recovering from illnesses

The civic body will identify land near hospitals to construct the shelters. It is also exploring the feasibility of establishing the facilities in buildings being constructed near tertiary care hospitals. Surveys to assess shelter gaps will begin soon, say officials

3 Feb 2026 1:01 am
T.N. gets more than 7,500 crore in the railway budget 2026-27

In a press note shared by the Southern Railway, total work costing 35,701 crore was under progress, comprising track construction, station redevelopment, and safety enhancements

3 Feb 2026 1:00 am
Oral storytelling takes adults back in time

When we think of storytelling, it is mostly the childrens territory where storytellers perform stories with voice modulation and expression to hold their attention. What happened here was a reversal of that assumption, however

3 Feb 2026 12:58 am
Ambattur residents renew long-pending demand for better healthcare, education

Residents want a State-run hospital and educational institutions to be built in the area. Ambattur MLA says land has been identified to construct a government college, higher secondary school

3 Feb 2026 12:31 am
Free eye camp for senior citizens to be held on February 5

It will be organised at Kalpavriksha Seva Centre in West Mambalam from 9.30 a.m. to 3.30 p.m.

2 Feb 2026 9:15 pm
Greater Chennai Corporation to regularise nearly two lakh internet service poles, introduces fee for new installations

The move comes after the civic body found that ISPs install infrastructure in excess of the permitted numbers and at unauthorised locations

2 Feb 2026 8:03 pm
Two arrested for dacoity at businessmans house in Puzhal

Police said efforts are under way to trace and arrest the remaining suspects involved in the case

2 Feb 2026 7:49 pm
Chennai hospital performs wrist-based procedure for ruptured brain aneurysm

The patient is expected to remain hospitalised for two to three weeks for monitoring and blood pressure control

2 Feb 2026 3:54 pm
CPI veteran R. Nallakannu hospitalised in Chennai

Mr. Nallakannu, who turned 101 in December 2025, was admitted on Sunday (February 1, 2026) evening after a couple of bouts of vomiting

2 Feb 2026 3:35 pm
105 arrested in two-day special drive against drugs in Chennai

The police said that during the operation, they seized 26 kg of ganja, 1,888 painkiller tablets, cash, and four two-wheelers

2 Feb 2026 3:27 pm
Ensure easy vehicular movement on Dr. Ambedkar Road located near ICF, residents tell Railways

Readers Write: T. Sajeev notes that he chaos is mainly due to the parking of trucks used for the movement of coach manufacturing equipments of ICF, on both sides of Dr. Ambedkar Road

2 Feb 2026 12:03 pm
Britannia Nagar residents reiterate call for re-rerouting S67

Readers Write: V. Vairamuthu is joint secretary of Britannia Nagar Residents Welfare Association points out that effecting the suggested changes in the current route will hugely benefit school and college students

2 Feb 2026 7:49 am
Union Budget 2026-27 will ensure sustained economic growth: Edappadi Palaniswami

Highlighting the measures announced for MSMEs, Mr. Palaniswami said the allocation of 2,000 crore to ensure credit access and 10,000 crore for MSME growth financing would greatly benefit entrepreneurs and small industries

1 Feb 2026 6:24 pm
Tiruvottiyur highway to be called Vallalar Nedunchalai: Stalin

Mr. Stalin announced that a conference on Vallalar will be held in Chennai on February 15

1 Feb 2026 4:21 pm
Murals based on Tamil culture beneath Madhya Kailash flyover to add to art on OMR

Sources in the Highways Department said that the murals were chosen from the arts - literature, music, and theatre reflecting Tamil culture

1 Feb 2026 12:48 am
T.N. Assembly Elections: Chennai Corporation issues strict guidelines to erect temporary flagpoles

Under the new procedure, any individual, political party, or religious organisation planning to erect temporary flagpoles for events such as conferences, election campaigns, processions, or festivals must apply through the corporations website

1 Feb 2026 12:40 am
Chennai Corporation to spend 3.3 crore monthly on burial ground upkeep

The decision follows complaints from ward committees and the council regarding lack of hygiene and sanitation at burial grounds

1 Feb 2026 12:35 am
Part of Rajiv Gandhi Salai shut over sewer line repairs

A former Highways engineer said that this was the fourth time that sinking had occured at various locations on Rajiv Gandhi Salai due to the same sewer line

1 Feb 2026 12:33 am
60-year-old woman with rare pancreatic tumour treated successfully at Kauvery Hospital

As the tumour measured 1.3 cm and was at the neck of the pancreas, the surgical team used a robotic-assisted approach with robotic intraoperative ultrasound to localise it with precision and remove it safely

1 Feb 2026 12:25 am
Government doctors launch next phase of protests

The FOGDA had already announced a series of protests, starting with a 48-hour token fast from January 28, to draw the attention of the Chief Minister to the issue

31 Jan 2026 12:35 am
Man dies after setting himself on fire at State Human Rights Commission office

During the inquiry, it was revealed that two months ago, a woman named had lodged a complaint against Albert at the Virudhunagar Cyber Crime Police Station

31 Jan 2026 12:31 am
SCARF conducts dissemination meeting on Juveniles Accessing Mental Health Services

According to SCARF Chennai, the project improves access to quality, child-centred mental healthcare for children and adolescents living in Child Care Institutions in Tamil Nadu and Odisha

31 Jan 2026 12:27 am
VCK Councillor alleges narcotics sale at eateries

VCK councillor C. Ambethvalavan, aka C. Kumarasamy, raised the issue during the council meeting at the Ripon Buildings on Friday

31 Jan 2026 12:08 am
British Councils physical library in Chennai turns its last page

A communication from British Council Chennai notes the facility shuts down on February 15. Library services will however continue in an enhanced digital format. In a larger development, the Council will be shifting to a new space, relinquishing its famous address, 737 Anna Salai

30 Jan 2026 10:27 pm