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After discovering that murals she had painted more than two decades ago had disappeared, Chennai-based artist Kamla Ravikumar returned to repaint the walls of Kalakshetra Colony. What began with one wall soon grew into a community-led initiative that transformed six public walls with the help of residents, students and artists.
Composting can spare these conservancy workers in Muttukadu panchayat the nausea of working with extremely mucky and smelly waste
The study covered 2,224 elderly persons across 10 States and found that the countrys rural ageing population has been thoroughly vulnerable to climate change and how disadvantaged senior citizens face even higher risks and challenges
The centre is also developing a mobile application for therapists and parents that will allow them to track therapy sessions and goals
Sources said the Detailed Project Report was completed recentlyand were planning to submit the document to the State government within a week; an extension of corridor 4, this metro line will be a 5.69-km underground stretch that is expected to benefit lakhs of commuters
Without a fresh delimitation exercise, the existing ward reservations for the Scheduled Castes and the General category will remain unchanged. The current reservations, that were implemented in 2022 elections, will be same for the upcoming 2027 local body elections and will be valid until 2031, according to GCC.
Awakened by suspicious noises, the couple inside the house confronted the intruders, who allegedly attacked them before fleeing with the valuables
The Census 2027 will be conducted in two stages and will make use of digital technology for the first time
Parents of Class IX and X students are frustrated with the lack of direction from CBSE and school authorities as students have to make changes to their second language
The first session in the series, named Present Times, was addressed on Monday (June 15, 2026) by party presidentThol.Thirumavalavanand general secretary D.Ravikumar
The police also registered 130 cases for speeding and rash driving, and 2,385 motorists were booked for helmetless riding
Advanced Centre for Paediatric ENT Care will treat conditions such as hearing loss, airway abnormalities, recurrent ear infections, and sleep-disordered breathing, which often go unrecognised in children
The technology enables improved patient outcomes and eliminates the need for open-heart surgery, says doctor
The scheme allegedly offered gold coins at rates lower than the market price and promised monthly returns to investors
Around 2,000 persons, including school and college students and members of the general public, took a Let us respect our elders pledge at a ceremony organised by Dr. V.S. Natarajan Geriatric Foundation
A manhunt is under way, with 10 special teams formed to trace the gang and one suspect detained for questioning
Pandianlatches on to his magazine store despite dwindling sales
Mr. Udhayanidhi was reacting to the killing of a three-year-old child after she was sexually assaulted near Gummidipoondi
Aadhav Arjuna, Marie Wilson and J.C.D. Prabhakar play different roles but their love for sports is a common thread uniting them
Those in the age group of 11 to 17 can apply for this one-year programme
The accused, who was known to the girls family, was arrested
The Commissioner also reviewed desilting operations being carried out using an amphibious machine in Korattur North Avenue Road and along the surplus water canal connected to Korattur Lake
Sources said a joint proposal was sent to the board recentlyand no further delay is expected; the MoU between Southern Railway and State government will be signed after the approval is granted
They managed to sell all their produce at Mambazha Mela, an effort to bring together 16 farmer-producer organisations that produce and process mangoes
Some schools have received their English and Science textbookswhile most have not received their subject books; an NCERT book supplier says the situation will likely ease by next week
The first phase of training for field trainers is expected to be conducted in Chennai Corporation offices at five locations from June 15 to June 17.
As a two-day garment mending workshop by Samposhan ends today, a close look at Chennais repair culture provides cause for some celebration and also reasons to revitalise efforts to promote it
Airport Director says the project faces some legal issues and it is being taken up with caution to protect the interest of the public; a trial run for free flow of traffic will be initiated and a study will be taken up
While the wet weather is likely to continue till June 19, meteorologists noted that only isolated places may receive rainfall between June 16 and 19
It is no longer only about how high the temperature soars. As Tamil Nadu rolls out a Heat Action Plan and meteorologists track ElNino, attention is shifting towards understanding heat stress and how communities can adapt to a warming future

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