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Commuters demand lift, parking space at railway station in Gummidipoondi

They complain about the slow progress of its renovation under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme.They also seek adequate passenger amenities and an increase in the speed limit on the loop line

7 Aug 2026 12:40 am
Tamil Nadu Budget 2026: Healthcare spending continues to rise in State

However, the health announcements in the Budget fell short to address the need to increase manpower

6 Aug 2026 7:38 pm
Tambaram police bust gang trafficking ganja through India Post parcels

Investigation revealed that turmeric powder had been sprinkled over the contraband to mask its odour during transportation, while the parcels were allegedly presented as consignments of turmeric

6 Aug 2026 4:11 pm
Beyond Frontiers Trust launched in Chennai

The Trusts outreach model includes screening and early diagnosis, provision of medicines, referrals to higher centres, maintenance of health records and follow-up consultations

6 Aug 2026 12:52 am
Wet spell returns to many parts of T.N., easing heat and shrinking rain deficit

While those along the Western Ghats region like Theni and Coimbatore districts may record heavy rainfall on Thursday and Friday, wet weather conditions may persist in the State till August 10

5 Aug 2026 12:54 am
Sponge parks put on hold as GCC shifts focus to restoring lakes

A GCC official says 32 sponge parks had been planned over the past two years, of which 30 had been completed

5 Aug 2026 12:52 am
TNPDCL automates termination of services through SMS

A senior official of TNPDCL said the circular was issued to reinforce the existing regulation

5 Aug 2026 12:50 am
Chennais Queen Marys College loses a heritage building

The Beach House, which was the residence of freedom fighter and jurist Sir S. Subramania Iyer (1842-1924), was razed to make way for an auditorium in the college

5 Aug 2026 12:41 am
WRD proposes short-term flood mitigation works in Chennai ahead of Northeast monsoon

The department has proposed 20 flood mitigation projectsin Chennai basin for implementation during this financial year; it has proposed to carry out the works on priority as a special drive

4 Aug 2026 12:49 am
Cancer survivors share messages of hope and courage

Chitra Kala, one of the survivors, said that cancer diagnosis brought fear, uncertainty and several questions

2 Aug 2026 12:59 am
How monsoon ready is Chennai?

As Chennai begins the countdown to the Northeast monsoon, the city confronts the twin challenges of a weak Southwest monsoon, followed by prospects of intense rainfall during the ensuing monsoon. An additional factor this year, El Nino, adds to the uncertainty. But the focus of the local government must always remain on making sure the city is monsoon ready

2 Aug 2026 12:17 am
How Chhota Rajan used forged documents to secure a passport from Chennai in 1996

The notorious Mumbai underworld don created a false identity backed by forged documents, fictitious references, and a fake residential address

1 Aug 2026 5:23 pm
Crafts Council of India brings Indias textile heritage to Chennai

From Bengals kantha to Rajasthans bandhani, the Crafts Council of India brings Indias textile traditions to Chennai on August 7 and 8

31 Jul 2026 4:35 pm
GCC councillors accuse State govt. of denying their rights

Councillors allege ward development funds have not been releasedeven after the Model Code of Conduct was lifted; decision on releasing funds will be discussed with Mayor, says Commissioner

30 Jul 2026 12:51 am
CJP solidarity protest in Chennais Balan Illam keeps alive the legacy of Communist leader Baladhandayutham

Balan was the popular name of K. Baladhandayutham, a towering CPI leader who began his political career as a student activist. He was expelled from Annamalai University in 1938 for his political activities

29 Jul 2026 2:08 am
Consumers express shock over exorbitant bi-monthly electricity bills this year

They say the bi-monthly bill for June and July was particularly high; TNPDCL officials say the extended summer this year contributed to a rise in electricity consumption compared to last year

29 Jul 2026 12:39 am
Correspondent, headmistress convicted in school fund misappropriation case

Based on an inflated enrolment, the accused allegedly secured the appointment of six excess teaching posts and obtained corresponding government benefits

28 Jul 2026 1:19 am
Chennai Corporation to develop six facilities for the homeless, including transit shelters

Ward 104 councillor T.V. Shemmozhisaid a number of homelesspersons were found in areas such as Anna Nagar and some of them needsupport

28 Jul 2026 1:09 am
A.P. steps up supply of Krishna water to meet citys needs

The increase in Krishna water supply comes at a time when the Southwest monsoon has failed to bring adequate rainfall so far to build storage in five reservoirs

28 Jul 2026 12:59 am
Chennai Corporation set to launch Intelligent Transport System in August

The project aims to enhance traffic management, improve road safety, and provide better public transport services; it is being implemented at a cost of 530 cr., with financial assistance from JICA

26 Jul 2026 11:56 pm
Residents appeal to WRDto improve initial stretch of Thanikachalam Nagar drain

They say the work will reduce flooding in areas around Madhavaram and Retteri; while a major portion of the drain had been upgraded by the department, work on the initial portion is pending

26 Jul 2026 12:23 am
Senthilbalaji, his brother appear for inquiry in TVK MLA poaching bid case

The inquiry was conducted when the former Minister came to record his attendance at the Triplicane police station in Chennai, as per the conditions set by the Madras High Court for his anticipatory bail

25 Jul 2026 11:53 pm
Studio Mediums Beat, Repeat: How Riddhi Jain and Dhruv Satija turned the monsoon into textiles

Using bandhani, arashi, shibori and mothra techniques, Riddhi Jain and Dhruv Satijas Beat, Repeat reimagines the monsoon through contemporary textiles

24 Jul 2026 4:43 pm
Two TNCSC staff among three held for alleged PDS rice smuggling in Perambur

Acting on a tip-off, Civil Supplies CID officials intercepted a lorry near Perambur on Wednesday and found around 300 bags of PDS rice

24 Jul 2026 12:44 am
Two more held in 100-crore private schools approval scam

The accused were identified as Arokiyaraj, alias Raja, 39, of Madurai, and Suresh, 49, of Tiruchi

24 Jul 2026 12:37 am
Public healthcare steps in as workplace injuries expose insurance gap among migrant workers

Workers say that they earn between 20,000 and 25,000 a month and one common thread that runs through their stories is the lack of insurance coverage and financial security

24 Jul 2026 12:30 am
World Bank to fund civic infrastructure projects for creating circular economy

The funding will help in setting up world class facilities for health infrastructure; this partnership leverages World Bank expertise to drive sustainable urban development, says GCC Commissioner

24 Jul 2026 12:21 am