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Advances in technology, easier licensing procedures and affordability are among the factors that make amateur radio attractive to youngsters, even those still in school. Here are perspectives of amateur radio enthusiasts and a seller of hobby-related equipment from Chennai

A survey of the Mamallan reservoir project area recorded around 3,500 waterbirds; 51 species, including 25 protected under the UN Convention on Migratory Species, were found, it says

Chennais Meenambakkam recorded 36.2 degrees Celsius on Saturday, which was the highest temperature recorded in the State for the day

This is the fifth case filed against him

Judge Colony and Neighbourhood Welfare Association raises concerns over drainage, groundwater contamination and road safety

As an extension of its free noon meal scheme, Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda College will start serving breakfast for students from economically poor backgrounds from October 5 onwards

From handrails in an apartment complex to a pool lift, here are some examples of how a little initiative can transform everyday living for senior citizens and those with special needs

The Northeast monsoon is at Chennais doorstep. This year, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted normal Northeast monsoon rainfall, with a strong El Nio likely to strengthen it further towards the end of the year. Historically, November and December have, for long, been months to remember in the city, where rains can be unpredictable. With the monsoon getting shorter and more intense over the past few years, successive Dravidian governments had grappled with mitigation measures,

The Director of Public Health and Preventive Medicine says the caseload remains steady and is not at outbreak proportions; cases are being reported across cities including the Chennai belt (Tiruvallur and Kancheepuram), Coimbatore, and Madurai

The advanced contactless and barrierless tolling system eliminates the need for vehicles to stop at toll plazas

CM Vijay kickstarted the scheme by issuing free tickets to women passengers at the Koyambedu bus terminus

Unique Exports and associated entities mobilised funds from 35,759 investors on promise of high returns from agricultural exports, says ED

Tamil Nadus first Assembly by-elections since the 2026 elections are a key test for Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay and the ruling TVK. With former AIADMK MLAs contesting as TVK candidates in Madurantakam and Dharapuram, the bypolls will test voter sentiment on political defections, the strength of the AIADMK and the stability of Tamil Nadus new coalition government.

The police said that so far, four cases have been registered under various provisions of the law based on complaints against Veeramani and his associates

The man, who has been arrested, stayed at the businessmans house for a couple of days before stealing the valuables

He also criticised the Centre over the proposed MDR charges on UPI transactions, saying the measures would further affect small traders

According to the police, the accused, M. Deepak, 28, claimed that he worked as a secretary at the Secretariat

The police said the accused Jothivel had been arrested by the Velachery police in 2024 for making a similar bomb threat

The boats were caught in April 2026 and have been held captive for over 100 days, they claim; a community leader urges the State government to seek the Centres intervention to free the boats

After the complainants father died, the couple also allegedly prepared a fake NOC and obtained 23 lakh from his LIC proceeds

Resident welfare associations said the tax structure had caused financial hardship to middle-class families, senior citizens, pensioners and residents with fixed incomes

The accused allegedly attempted to burn the body before dumping it in the lake

The takeover must happen within 90 days of the MoU signing; the Metro Rail will have two years to complete the process, after which it can assume full charge of the MRTS to upgrade its stations

SDPGA listed a number of recent incidents that occurred on the premises of hospitals

Former officers allege that the charges levelled by the auditors were sometimes very frivolous.

One of the accused was employed by the grocery shop owner