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I was offered 5 crore to make someone Iyal Isai Nataka Mandram president: Rajmohan

According to him, for the first time in Tamil Nadu, every Minister in the Cabinet hates bribery and corruption

2 Nov 2026 12:26 am
Gem Veeramani case: Greater Chennai Police seek cancellation of Prakash Kanniahs passport

The Special Investigation Team (SIT) constituted to probe the POCSO Act cases involving the businessman and others conducted an Identification Parade at the Puzhal central prison for one of the victims to identify the accused persons.

1 Nov 2026 10:41 pm
POCSO Act accused who went missing from hospital arrested

The autorickshaw driver allegedly sexually assaulted the girl while she was travelling to school in his vehicle

1 Nov 2026 8:29 pm
Storm Murasu to bring very heavy rains over north Tamil Nadu

Isolated places over Chennai, Chengalpattu, Kancheepuram, Ranipet and Nilgiris districts are likely to get heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning on Monday, November 2

1 Nov 2026 7:39 pm
Tamil Nadu Day: Vijay government celebrates November 1; DMK says July 18 is the right date

Let us pledge to protect the art and culture of Tamils and make Mother Tamil proud, said Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay

1 Nov 2026 6:59 pm
Chennai city to get 36 new parks and 11 playgrounds

GCC plans 36 new parks and 11 playgrounds in nine zones, targeting expanded access to parks and recreation as part of a 1.5 lakh crore Tamil Nadu urban development push

1 Nov 2026 4:01 pm
Deepavali countdown: the packer is now the shopping services provider too

As Deepavali approaches,shops that traditionallypacked and shipped sweets, dresses and other festive items brought to themby customers, to addresses within India and abroad, might now be shopping for those items before having them packed. These are customers who would be strapped for time and expect the packing and shipping services provider to take care of the shopping component as well for an additional fee. K.M. Gani of Mylapore-based Queens Abroad Packers weighs in on this trend

1 Nov 2026 9:14 am
CRS extends authorisation for Chennai Metro Rails phase II stretch

According to officials of Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) the train services will continue as usual and there will not be any impact

1 Nov 2026 1:00 am
Youth dies after car hits motorcycle in Kotturpuram

Madhan succumbed to his injuries at the Government Royapettah Hospital

1 Nov 2026 12:52 am
Chennai Corporation launches dialysis equipment and vehicle for kidney disease prevention and awareness programme

GCC is also exploring the establishment of dedicated paediatric dialysis facilities for children in the 1018 years age group at Valluvarkottam

1 Nov 2026 12:48 am
Cyclone looms, but wait for widespread rain continues in Tamil Nadu

Weather system to bring isolated heavy rainfall over a few north coastal districts; November rain most likely to be below normal in T.N., says IMD

1 Nov 2026 12:26 am
NGT asks MAWS, GCC to explore incinerators for bio-mined waste

NGT asks MAWS and GCC to explore the possibility of using incinerators, similar to those operating in Gujarat and other States, particularly to process bio-mined waste to handle bio-mined waste

1 Nov 2026 12:24 am
Three IPS officers from Tamil Nadu chosen for Home Ministers Medal for Excellence in Investigation

The award recognises police officers across the country for their professionalism and exceptional contributions to investigation

1 Nov 2026 12:04 am
Civic apathy detracts from SBI Colonys charm in Chromepet

A scenic, well-kept residential neighbourhood near Purushothaman Nagar in Chromepet is being let down by indiscriminate garbage dumping, sewage in an open canal and potholes on a key link road

31 Oct 2026 11:05 pm
Cemetery in Park Town to honour grave diggers

As in the previous year, the church will be having a small event to honour cemetery workers

31 Oct 2026 9:52 pm
How a network of volunteers from Tamil Nadu are enabling underserved communities to access healthcare services with ease and dignity

Co-founded by Coimbatore-based Aravindan R. and Abirami D., DoctorNet India bridges the information and empathy gaps in healthcare

31 Oct 2026 9:43 pm
Chennai Corporation directs engineers to undertake milling before relaying roads to prevent rise in levels

Repeatedly adding fresh layers of bitumen and raising road levels must be avoided, Commissioner G.S. Sameeran said

31 Oct 2026 4:14 pm
DMK women cadre protest across Tamil Nadu over price rise, law and order

DMK MP Kanimozhi accused CM Vijay of seeking childrens support to mobilise votes without ensuring their safety

31 Oct 2026 1:36 pm
The great escape from Theni jail

On October 26, a group of 17 remand prisoners hatched a plan to escape from the Theni district jail under the cover of darkness. All of them were apprehended within 42 hours in a massive search operation involving various Tamil Nadu police teams and drones. But the jailbreak has raised larger questions about prison overcrowding, staff shortages, security, and the need for reform, reports L. Srikrishna

31 Oct 2026 4:56 am
Gagandeep Singh Bedi conducts review meeting of Greater Chennai Corporation

He orders officials to inspect commercial establishments that distribute one-time use plastics

31 Oct 2026 12:45 am
Man from Jharkhand held under POSCO Act

The girls father sought action against the accused

31 Oct 2026 12:07 am
23 illegal hoardings pose safety risk this monsoon, alleges Arappor Iyakkam

It flags the risk of accidents in the event of strong winds during the monsoon; a survey found hoardings that are twice the legally permitted size and double-decker structures, the NGO says

30 Oct 2026 11:47 pm
Cooperative supermarkets to sell packets with 10 essential commodities for 200

The packets will include chana dal, moong dal, red chillies, dhaniya, garlic, and saunf

30 Oct 2026 9:18 pm
Work on Gateway of Chennai to begin next week as Tamil Nadu government approves 680 road projects

Under the Chief Ministers Integrated Urban Development Mission (CMIUDM), the stretch from Airport to Kathipara grade separator will get better greenery, lighting and artwork as part of the project

30 Oct 2026 9:03 pm