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TVK challenges two provisions of T.N. governments SOP for political rallies before Madras High Court

Says, they amount to colourable exercise of power by the State government in order to stifle political activities of the petitioner party

6 Jul 2026 12:50 pm
GCC to levy 25,000 fine for violation of Solid Waste Management Rules

Currently, the Corporation collects a fine of 5,000 from bulk waste generators. It has set a 15-day deadline for them to register themselves on its portal; each district will constitute a special cell to monitor compliance with the rules

6 Jul 2026 12:25 am
City Traffic police arrest eight persons in Tondiarpet

The police team also seized eight two-wheelers, including six high-end racing bikes

6 Jul 2026 12:24 am
AI-powered tools can trace missing persons faster, with more accuracy, say experts

They can significantly improve speed and accuracy of investigations, especially when time is critical

6 Jul 2026 12:24 am
TNRERA chairperson Shiv Das Meena, two members resign

They were appointed during the previous DMK government

5 Jul 2026 11:36 pm
Pidari Ekaveeri: a fierce Goddess, a captivating smile, and Raja Rajas mother-in-laws grant

R. Kalaikovan of the Dr. Rajamanickanar Centre for Historical Research says the idols is the probably oldest identifiable Pidari image in Tamil Nadu. Although several inscriptions from the Chola period refer to Pidari deities, the corresponding images have rarely been identified, he adds

5 Jul 2026 11:35 pm
Over 230 Irula families in Ariyalur find steady income through cashew harvesting initiative

The Tribal Welfare Department facilitated financial support for people from the Irula community to participate in public auctions for cashew plantations managed by the Tamil Nadu Forest Plantation Corporation Limited to enable them to directly participate in cashew cultivation and marketing

5 Jul 2026 11:20 pm
Lakeside snack stall in Madipakkam bolstered by an indomitable spirit

Unmindful of their locomotor disabilities, couplePrabhuL. andPriyaPrabhuhave made bold business moves and their efforts have paid off, going by the patronage they enjoy inMadipakkam

5 Jul 2026 10:30 pm
A majority of departments are yet to upload G.O.s on the Tamil Nadu government website

Only five departments have hosted theirG.O.sissued in May and June on the website. The orders that are not available on the site pertain to the creation ofSingappenSpecial Force and the provision of 100 additional units of electricity to domestic consumers who use 500 units bi-monthly

5 Jul 2026 7:06 pm
Scuffle between ticket examiner and a lawyer causes stir among the commuters at Egmore railway station

Ticket Examiner Salma Begum asked the lawyer if she possessed a valid ticket, to which the lawyer replied that she had come to see off a friend. Then Salma Begum asked to see a platform ticket, but the lawyer did not have one

5 Jul 2026 3:11 pm
Madras HC calls for order closing corruption case against former Minister C. Vijayabaskar, educationist Ishari K. Ganesh

The issue relates to a 2022 suo motu DVAC FIR, regarding corruption in issuing essentiality certificate to Vels Medical College, having been closed in 2024

5 Jul 2026 2:37 pm
Access to GCC playgrounds restricted forgovt.-aided schools in George Town

The GCC has decided to collect charges from schools for access to its playgroundsduring school hours; this has led to disruption of sports activities in schools in the congested neighbourhood

5 Jul 2026 1:03 am
Over 59,000 teachers take up TET exam across Tamil Nadu

In September 2025, the Supreme Court had ruled that all teachers, except those with less than five years of service, must clear TET to continue in their jobs, with no exceptions even for promotion

5 Jul 2026 1:03 am
Its time for Tamil Nadu to segregate solid waste at source

Though the new Solid Waste Management Rules kicked in on April 1, 2026, there has been little awareness among residents of this momentous change in urban solid waste management. While most parts of the world have settled into a routine of segregation of waste at source, Tamil Nadu still packs a mixed garbage bag. This report looks at how the new Rules could impact source segregation in the State

5 Jul 2026 12:24 am
60% of ammonia gas cleared from seafood factory in Tiruvallur

The operation was undertaken by the district administrationand a team of experts; work to remove the remaining gas will resume today

5 Jul 2026 12:23 am
Tamil Nadu government holds review on Chennai airports capacity and proposed satellite terminal project

The Parandur airport project was not part of the review as it will be discussed at a separate meeting, sources say

4 Jul 2026 11:16 pm
Persistent night time heat defines Tamil Nadus second warmest June this decade

However, June 2019 remains the warmest June of the past decade, recording the highest maximum (35.4C) and minimum temperatures (25.3C)

4 Jul 2026 10:12 pm
Police summon Senthilbalaji, his brother in connection with TVK MLA bribery attempt case

The Greater Chennai Police have also issued a lookout circular against both men to prevent them from leaving the country and facilitate their detention at immigration checkpoints, if necessary

4 Jul 2026 7:00 pm
The dry waste collection drive near you in Chennai

Meet three Chennai residents who have brought the healthy practice of squirrelling away dry discards for the recycler to their neighbourhood and also made it regular. These initiatives are having a buy-in from their neighbours

4 Jul 2026 5:52 pm
Twice a day collection model in St. Thomas Mount-cum-Pallavaram Cantonment Board

St. Thomas Mount-cum-Pallavaram Cantonment Board introduces a decentralised waste management system thanks to generous support from the Punjab Association

4 Jul 2026 5:51 pm
An eternity spenton the home stretch inKotturpuram

Residents of streets off GandhiMandapamRoad question the move to close most of the openings in the median and leave some only partially open

4 Jul 2026 5:36 pm
Oncology Kitchen at ICH takes a worry off the plate for parents of children receiving cancer treatment

Oncology Kitchen at the Institute of Child Health and Hospital for Children in Egmoremeets the huge nutritional needs of children undergoing cancer treatment. And the fact that the bill of fare comes free is a huge relief to their parents

4 Jul 2026 12:43 pm
Hobby groups decryNageswaraRao Parks makeover

They have sent a jointly signed letter to theMylaporeMLAP.Venkataramananseeking that he prevent any furthercutting of trees and concreting of the ground

4 Jul 2026 10:07 am
How Indias warehouse boom is fuelling a 7,000 crore storage solutions industry

From e-commerce to manufacturing, Indias warehouse growth is driving demand for taller, automated storage systems

4 Jul 2026 9:18 am
Alert locopilots stop train going in the wrong direction in ChennaiDivision

Signal cleared for one route but train got diverted to another: official sources

4 Jul 2026 7:14 am
2,000 crore due to vendors from Greater Chennai Corporation for work completed

The civic body has tightened its belt in an attempt to cut down expenditure and increase revenue by intensifying property tax collection

4 Jul 2026 12:36 am
Environmentalists urge T.N. government to set up dedicated El Nio monitoring cell

They say authorities should plan for possible drinking water shortages, disruptions to food production, and energy demands; IMD forecasts indicate that El Nio conditions are likely to strengthen further during Southwest monsoon

3 Jul 2026 9:40 pm
Search on for trio who assaulted DVAC SI during robbery bid

CCTV camera footage from the surrounding area is being analysed to identify the suspects

3 Jul 2026 9:03 pm
DMK functionary held for allegedly demanding money from builder in Tiruvottiyur

According to the complaint, the accused demanded 20 lakh in connection with the construction of an apartment complex on Mastan Koil Street

3 Jul 2026 8:52 pm