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13 Nov 2026 5:41 pm
Sriperumbudur toll plaza gets MLFF

The scanners will read FASTag cards and number plates, and the system will automatically collect the amount due at the toll

13 Nov 2026 6:34 am
Metrowater prepares plan to expand services across Chennai Metropolitan Area

A feasibility report has been prepared mapping the existing assets related to water and sewer facilities and assessing the infra gaps; it has also examined the availability of water sources

13 Nov 2026 1:04 am
As Chennai Corporation intensifies planting of saplings, waterlogging emerges a deterrent to green cover expansion

GCC seeks to increase green cover in the city from 18% to 33% in a few years

13 Nov 2026 12:52 am
Eight-year-old undergoes endoscopic treatment for rare swallowing disorder

The child, diagnosed with Type II achalasia, underwent a minimally invasive procedure at Rela Hospital in Chennai

13 Nov 2026 12:10 am
Book publishers association condemns unlawful activities in industry

This comes against the backdrop of the library book scam in Tamil Nadu

12 Nov 2026 5:40 pm
Sanction granted by PMO to prosecute two IAS officers in Tamil Nadu, Madras High Court told

Justice N. Anand Venkatesh directs DVAC to proceed with the process of filing charge sheet against former AIADMK Minister S.P. Velmunai and IAS officers K.S. Kandasamy and K. Vijaya Karthikeyan in the 98.25-crore corporation tender irregularities case

12 Nov 2026 5:02 pm
1,401 crore earmarked to build 6,157 flats for economically weaker sections in Chennai: CM Vijay

The flats will be constructed by the Tamil Nadu Urban Habitat Development Board

12 Nov 2026 4:36 pm
Tamil Nadu Cyber Crime Wing busts illegal SIM box racket in Chennai; two arrested

Equipment and 182 SIM cards seized; setup linked to 301 cybercrime complaints across India, including 52 in Tamil Nadu

12 Nov 2026 3:51 pm
Chennai draft electoral roll records 29.14 lakh voters

Perambur has the highest number of electors at 2,28,139, followed by Velachery with 2,19,352 and Kolathur with 2,13,539. Harbour has the lowest electorate at 1,20,852

12 Nov 2026 3:23 pm
Madras High Court suspends IAS officer Anshul Mishras one-month sentence in contempt plea

A Division Bench of Justices M.S. Ramesh and V. Lakshminarayanan direct the officer to deposit 25,000 with the Registrar (Judicial) of the High Court

12 Nov 2026 3:02 pm
Gem Granites Veeramani POCSO case: First charge sheet filed, State Public Prosecutor tells Madras High Court told

Justice V. Lakshminarayanan told that the charge sheet was filed before a special court for POCSO cases in Chennai on November 11, 2026, and that the SIT intends to file multiple charge sheets in the next few days

12 Nov 2026 3:00 pm
Low-pressure area likely to form over Bay of Bengal, ease rain deficit in State

Regional Meteorological Centre watches next weather system likely for rainfall prospects over Tamil Nadu

12 Nov 2026 12:32 am
VS Hospitals introduces digital mammography system for breast cancer detection

The system uses a 50-micron detector to capture detailed images of breast tissue, helping radiologists examine tiny microcalcifications that may be associated with early breast abnormalities

12 Nov 2026 12:31 am
Man kills daughters friend in drunken altercation

The victim was a resident of Permabur

12 Nov 2026 12:04 am
New integrated command centre to bring Metrowaters monitoring units under one roof

The integrated facility would monitor operations of bulk water meters and household meters to fix leaks in water supply and track water quality parameters

11 Nov 2026 11:52 pm
Govt. clears infrastructure works for 376 crore across State; roads set for upgrade

The govt. clears 2,880 works to improve water supply, waterbodies, parks, and retaining walls in Chennai Corporation areas, other municipal corporations, municipalities, and town panchayats

11 Nov 2026 11:42 pm
Committee to be set up for transparent procurement of library books in Tamil Nadu: Minister Rajmohan

The Minister says that the TVK government has not brought any books

11 Nov 2026 6:54 pm
Man accused in private school scam involving ex-DMK Minister Anbil Mahesh surrenders at Chennai court

The judge remanded him in judicial custody till November 25 and ordered that he be lodged in Puzhal Central Prison

11 Nov 2026 6:23 pm
Madras Musical Association to host an evening of orchestral and choral music

When music is the host, who can reject an RSVP? Another musical evening is around the corner, as the group will showcase a symphony orchestra along with choral works

11 Nov 2026 4:52 pm
Conduct of area sabhas, ward fund allocation cause recurring friction between Chennai Corporation councillors and officials

GCC councillors also flag official apathy, fund curbs and delays in civic works during the council meeting

11 Nov 2026 3:54 pm
Tamil Nadu to push green cracker production in meeting with Sivakasi manufacturers this month: Minister V.K. Rajeev

On Chennai recording higher pollution levels this Deepavali, the Minister said the government would take up targeted awareness campaigns in Valasaravakkam, where the air quality levels were the highest in the city on Deepavali

11 Nov 2026 12:58 pm
Gang robs bank agent of 1.50 crore collected from Tasmac outlets in Kancheepuram

A small group of unidentified persons hijacked the bank agents car, which contained the cash collected from the Tasmac outlets

11 Nov 2026 12:30 pm
Nature in every thread

Prash & Ki brings together rich Indian silks, contemporary silhouettes and intricate hand embroidery inspired by birds and animals, creating distinctive, handcrafted couture.

11 Nov 2026 11:39 am
Madras first weaver village

Colletpet near Tiruvottriyur, now known as Kaladipettai, was set up as a weaving village by Governor Joseph Collet in 1717

11 Nov 2026 11:21 am
Focus on Tamil during Kandasashthi: Minister

He urged temples under the purview of the department to ensure that Odhuvars chant/sing the Thirupugazh, Thirumurai, and Kandasashthi kavacham

11 Nov 2026 12:33 am
Recent repairs on OMR come undone

The Sholinganallur junction has a particularly bad patch that is riddled with potholes

11 Nov 2026 12:19 am
Corporation to monitor air quality in Chennai; installs sensors at 93 places

Digital boards have been put up to display real-time air quality index in 75 places; the Integrated Command and Control Centre is expected to play a central role in monitoring, analysing, coordinating, and managing air quality across the city

11 Nov 2026 12:17 am
Over 74 lakh voters missing from Tamil Nadu electoral rolls, says citizens collective

The collective has announced a rally on Anna Salai on November 26, as part of a nationwide day of action against the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls

10 Nov 2026 11:45 pm