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Complaint against TVK candidate Marie Wilson for cheating

The complainant further claimed that Maria Wilson had cheated him of around 1.10 crore

22 Apr 2026 3:00 am
A step towards inclusion: Institute of Mental Health residents set to vote in T.N. Assembly polls again

It was in 2019 that IMH scripted history after 156 of its residents voted for the first time in the Lok Sabha polls

22 Apr 2026 3:00 am
Tamil Nadu election 2026: Will NDA, under AIADMK, be lucky this time after previous setbacks?

AIADMKgeneral secretaryEdappadiK.Palaniswamihas been helming the National Democratic Alliance. He has more than once proved who is calling the shots in the alliance

22 Apr 2026 2:46 am
Comprehensive poll preparedness in place in Chennai, says Additional District Election Officer

Basic amenities such as drinking water and adequate seating arrangements have been made availablefor polling personnel, polling agents, and priority voters like senior citizens, pregnant women, and Persons with Disabilities, saysKattaRaviTeja, Additional District Election Officer, GCC

22 Apr 2026 2:40 am
Tamil Nadu election 2026: DMK announces super six election promises for Chennai

Completing Metro Rail network extension works by 2028, 1,000 mini-buses, and a world-class centre for AI among other promises announced by DMK ahead of Assembly election

22 Apr 2026 1:43 am
Time to choose from Dravidian model 2.0, double engine, Tamil nationalism and film star

The rulingDMK, led by Chief MinisterM.K. Stalin, and the OppositionAIADMK, led byEdappadiK.Palaniswami, remain the major players.ButNTKleaderSeemanand actor andTVKfounder C. JosephVijaythreaten to disrupt the bipartisan politics the State has seen over the past five decades

22 Apr 2026 12:52 am
I-T Department files complaint against TNCC president Selvaperunthagai

In a statement, the I-T Department said that the allegations made by TNCC president were entirely baseless, and factually incorrect

21 Apr 2026 9:38 pm
Three persons arrested for stealing cash in Chennai

The accused stole 10,300 in cash, and 50,000 through Google Pay and a credit card, totalling 60,300, and fled on their two-wheeler

21 Apr 2026 9:10 pm
Will the NDA, under the AIADMK, be lucky this time after previous setbacks?

AIADMKgeneral secretaryEdappadiK.Palaniswamihas been helming the National Democratic Alliance. He has more than once proved who is calling the shots in the alliance

21 Apr 2026 8:23 pm
TNMOA says it will push for implementation of pay-related demand

Listing the various demands fulfilled in the last five years, TNMOA, in a statement, said that the long-standing demand to review Government Order 354 (related to pay and promotions) was not fulfilled

21 Apr 2026 7:44 pm
Rice mill manager gets eight-year rigorous imprisonment for bonded labour and sexual assault

Two men physically and verbally abused labourers, besides trying to assault minor victims

21 Apr 2026 6:59 pm
Migrant worker arrested for murder in Vyasarpadi

A verbal altercation ensued between the two in which Balveer Singh assaulted Kumar

21 Apr 2026 6:54 pm
Chennai Poll Canvas: Tamil Nadu

Chennai Poll Canvas: Tamil Nadu

21 Apr 2026 6:26 pm
Tamil Nadu election 2026: Vijay urges children to pester parents to vote for TVK

DMK will surrender to BJP leaders Narendra Modi and Amit Shah after poll defeat, claims the actor-turned-politician

21 Apr 2026 5:17 pm
Man held for prostitution racket in Chennai

According to police sources the accused was apprehended following complaints from residents about frequent movement of strangers to a house on Central Cross Street

21 Apr 2026 4:06 am
DMK candidate outlines civic plans for Mylapore constituency

Dha Velu said the focus, if re-elected, would be on expediting ongoing infrastructure projects, particularly Metro Rail construction that is causing traffic congestion for commuters

21 Apr 2026 1:00 am
15-year-old from South America treated for scoliosis at Chennai hospital

Following the surgeries, Sedis spine was 75% corrected, Appaji Krishnan, senior consultant, spine surgery said, noting that the entire process was a team effort

20 Apr 2026 11:30 pm
Sholinganallur candidates promise piped water supply, infrastructure development

Sitting MLA of the DMK Aravind Ramesh, AIADMK candidate K.P. Kandan, NTKs Jayalakshmi Raman, and TVKs P. Saravanamoorthy promise that all the needs of the constituency will be met

20 Apr 2026 12:48 am
After TVKs nomination rejection in Edappadi, Vijay backs independent candidate

TVK chief urged people to vote for Mr. Premkumar under the Television symbol; Mr. Vijay announced his support for an independent candidate after his partys candidates nomination was rejected.

19 Apr 2026 11:19 am
Aribboncalled OMR; and what voters in Tiruporur constituency want

Old Mahabalipuram Road displays signs of ribbon development, and nowhere as prominently as in localities such as Thalambur and Siruseri in Tiruporur Assembly Constituency

19 Apr 2026 8:16 am
Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections 2026 | Pattas, startups and safety top priority in Saidapet, says TVKs Arul Prakasam

There is recognition and affection for Thalapathy [C. Joseph Vijay] and people are clearly looking for a change, and so, a 100% victory is certain, he said.

19 Apr 2026 12:57 am
Residents flag civic neglect acrossPallavarambelt

At a pre-election public forum, citizens of Chromepet, Pallavaram and Pammal call out laxity in management of waterbodies, recurrent sewage-related issues and the lack of a robust civic infrastructure

18 Apr 2026 4:38 pm
Cleanliness, safety, housing top agenda of many women candidates contesting in Chennai

NTKsAyeshasays traffic congestion has to be addressed immediately inTriplicane; AIADMKs Gokula Indira seeks increased patrol for womens safety and designated spaces for food carts

16 Apr 2026 1:00 am
Man arrested for murder in Saidapet

The police identified the accused to be Narayanan, a resident of Teynampet and a daily wage labourer

16 Apr 2026 12:55 am
Colour coding introduced at polling stations in Chennai to assist voters

In all 16 Assembly constituencies in the district, work is under way to install signages to guiding voters to their respective polling stations through designated coloured paths

16 Apr 2026 12:44 am
DMK candidate for Villivakkam outlines plans for infrastructure development

We will establish a world-class library and knowledge hub near the upcoming Villivakkam Metro station, says Karthik Mohan.Skill development centres for the youth will be established in every ward, along with entrepreneurship hubs that offer mentorship and digital literacy training, he adds

15 Apr 2026 1:02 am
Personnel who lost their lives in duty honoured on Fire Service Day

As a mark of respect, the officers placed wreaths at the martyrs column and observed silence

15 Apr 2026 12:58 am
Cyber Crime Wing tracks piracy links in Jana Nayagan case

Six persons were arrested in connection with the incident on Sunday

14 Apr 2026 12:54 am
Police search actor Trishas residence after bomb threat

Investigators said that threats from the same email id had earlier been issued, targeting the residences of Rajinikanth and Dhanush in Poes Garden

14 Apr 2026 12:52 am
Pink trumpet trees give Chennai an unusual pastel spring moment

Tabebuia trees have captivated the residents of neighbourhoods such as Adyar, Greenways Road, Burkit Road, and Anna Nagar; however, environmentalists warn that if they are planted in large numbers, native trees will struggle to thrive

13 Apr 2026 12:39 am
Naam Tamilar Katchistransgender candidate Roshini vows to makeVillivakkama model constituency

She says the prevention of drug abuse among youngsters and ensuring womens welfare will be her first priorityif elected; there are plans to create playgrounds and fine arts centres to revive vanishing art forms; both the Dravidian majors have neglected issues for several decades, she adds

12 Apr 2026 11:34 pm
Capstone Clinic launches adult and travel vaccination services in Chennai

The clinic will offer vaccinations based on age, health status, medical history and travel needs

12 Apr 2026 1:19 am
NTKstransgender candidate vows to makeVillivakkama model constituency

She says the prevention of drug abuse among youngsters and ensuring womens welfare will be her first priorityif elected; there are plans to create playgrounds and fine arts centres to revive vanishing art forms; both the Dravidian majors have neglected issues for several decades, she adds

12 Apr 2026 1:08 am