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Former basketball coach turns author

Choolaimedu resident M. Sathiyaseelan, former Physical Education Director of Loyola College, launches two books on sports

29 Aug 2026 11:11 pm
A safety hazard on busy Bazullah Road

A raised manhole cover poses a risk to motorists: for those on four wheels, a scraping of their machines undersides and for those on two wheels, it can be collateral damage

29 Aug 2026 11:04 pm
Students from rural training centres show their skill in coding

From village classrooms to a State-level competition at IIT-M Research Park, young minds are making their mark with digital skills

29 Aug 2026 10:56 pm
Federation urges Collector to act on pending civic issues

Waterbodyprotection, traffic congestion, encroachments and taxation among key concerns raised

29 Aug 2026 10:42 pm
A triumph both on and off the goalball court

Greater awareness about goalball needs to be created so that the visually challenged take it up

29 Aug 2026 10:35 pm
NHAI begins work to remove temporary bunds along Cooum

Around 250 temporary structures were made tofacilitatethe movement of persons and heavy machinery around the pillars

29 Aug 2026 7:28 pm
Large number of devotees throng Annai Velankanni Church for annual festival

The flag-hoisting ceremony and Eucharistic chariot procession began at 4.30 p.m. from the church and proceeded through 6th Avenue Beach Road, 3rd Main Road, 2nd Avenue, and 7th Avenue before returning to the church

29 Aug 2026 7:08 pm
Assam youth suspected in womans murder in Tamil Nadu arrested in Manipur

He was arrested in connection with the murder of a 38-year-old woman in Guduvanchery, whose decomposed and dismembered body parts were found stuffed inside a trolley bag aboard the Chennai-New Delhi Tamil Nadu Express at Agra earlier this month

29 Aug 2026 2:45 pm
Three live rounds and a magazine seized from passengers hand baggage at Chennai airport

When questioned, the woman was asked to produce valid documents or authorisation for carrying the ammunition and magazine. However, she was unable to provide any such documents

29 Aug 2026 12:39 pm
Gang breaks open private bank ATM in Gummidipoondi, steals 11.5 lakh

The police found that the miscreants had used a welding machine to break open the ATM and take away the cash

29 Aug 2026 10:56 am
Conservancy workers seek permanency; residents demand action on open dumping

The Uzhaippor Urimai Iyakkam in a petition to Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay, sought permanent employment for all conservancy workers, besides paid weekly holidays, maternity and menstrual leave

29 Aug 2026 1:36 am
Chennai Corporation Council meeting | Unlikely allies as parties unite against State govt. over lack of ward funds

Ward 141 councillor A. Raja Anbazhagan said councillors should consider resigning before the next Council meeting if the ward development funds were not released

29 Aug 2026 1:08 am
Metrowater to finish installing flow meters to track water distribution and curb loss in two months

Once the 44.93-crore bulk metering project is completed, the water agency would be able to identify water losses precisely, track water consumption, and monitor drawing of water and distribution in real time

29 Aug 2026 1:01 am
1,936 abandoned vehicles in Chennai to go under the hammer

Separately, police are preparing to auction 102 vehicles seized in narcotics cases

29 Aug 2026 12:59 am
National Federation of the Blind puts forth demands for visually impaired persons

The federation also demanded that the travel be free of charge on all government air-conditioned buses for persons with visual impairment

29 Aug 2026 12:56 am
Chennai should be celebrated as it has the best of everything

Dr. Athiya Agarwal is Director and Consultant, Dr Agarwal Group of Eye Hospitals

29 Aug 2026 12:54 am
21 residents of Tamil Nadu rescued from Nepal arrive in Chennai

The pilgrims, who are from Chidambaram and Mayiladuthurai, were part of a group of friends and relatives who were travelling together

28 Aug 2026 11:22 pm
Chennai to step up rainwater harvesting campaign, audit structures from September

Besides preparing to begin the annual campaign to sensitise residents about harnessing rainwater during the ensuing monsoon season, Metrowater plans to audit buildings to check the maintenance of RWH structures across the city with the support of volunteers

28 Aug 2026 4:31 pm
Tamil Nadu Assembly | Self-certification limit for residential building approvals raised to 5,000 sq. ft.: Housing Minister

Minister B. Rajkumar said a scheme would be introduced for small commercial buildings with a floor area of up to 1,500 sq. ft. to obtain building permission through self-certification

28 Aug 2026 4:04 pm
RPP Infras 206-crore contract for Global Sports City in Chennai terminated

When contacted, a senior government official said the project was being re-examined. The area is prone to flooding. We are studying it, he added

28 Aug 2026 2:58 pm
What is the Tamil Nadu governments one-gram gold ring scheme? | Explained

Chief Minister Vijay has announced the launch of Thaimaman Thanga Mothiram Thittam. Heres all you need to know about the scheme.

28 Aug 2026 2:43 pm
The scrapping of Parandur airport project: a compilation

This is a compilation of The Hindus coverage on the dropping of Parandur airport project by the TVK-led Tamil Nadu government in August 2026 citing farmers opposition and ecological concerns after the site was finalised during the DMK regime in 2022.

28 Aug 2026 1:38 pm
Tamil Nadu notifies three new elephant corridors

The three corridors in the Hosur Forest Division will enable the trans-Cauvery migration of elephants and other large mammals between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu

28 Aug 2026 12:25 pm
The many stories hidden in Royapurams heritage landmarks

Hidden behind Royapurams Indo-Saracenic facades and historic places of worship are stories of a neighbourhood shaped by the people who once called it home.

28 Aug 2026 11:17 am
Rajinikanth, a secret Chennai park, and a Gandhi impersonator

Stories dont always begin with pitches; sometimes, they can emerge from unexpected gates and casual strolls

28 Aug 2026 12:45 am
T.N. Govt. mulls corridor linking Tambaram and Chengalpattu

It had already announced, during the demands for grantsfor the Public Works Department, a plan to create an eight-lane road between Chennai and Kanniyakumari, says Aadhav Arjuna

28 Aug 2026 12:13 am
Police question Sekarbabu over clash between DMK and TVK members on polling day

Ex-Minister Sekarbabu appeared before the inspector of police at the North Beach police station on Wednesday. His statement was recorded and then he was allowed to leave

28 Aug 2026 12:12 am
Can Chennai airport handle Code F aircraft?

Officials say that the airport can handle Code F aircraft on the main runway when certain procedures are in place. Antonov An-124 Ruslan, one of the largest cargo aircraft, was received in October last year

28 Aug 2026 12:08 am