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Man arrested for sexually harassing woman in Vadapalani

A case was registered under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Harassment of Women (TNPHW) Act

17 Jun 2026 1:03 am
Man arrested for hoax bomb threat to police control room in Egmore

With the phone number from which the threat call was made, investigators traced the suspect to Mettur in Salem district

17 Jun 2026 12:58 am
Narikuravas seek Tamil Nadu govt.s help to retrieve lands meant for community

These lands, and more, were donated by various persons and trusts for the welfare of the Narikuravar community, for use as schools, hostels and gurukulams

17 Jun 2026 12:57 am
Political commentator Tiruchi Surya, YouTuber Mukthar detained under Goondas Act

Both of them were lodged in prison and served detention orders, said police sources

17 Jun 2026 12:56 am
NOC, renewal can be taken online from July 1: Minister

Minister for School Education Rajmohan was speaking at a function to give recognition certificates to private schools

17 Jun 2026 12:55 am
Man arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting woman with intellectual disability

The victim was taken to a government hospital for medical examination and care

17 Jun 2026 12:49 am
Greater Chennai Corporation begins enumerating illegal hoardings

Corporation Commissioner G.S. Sameeran orders the launch of a drive to regulate hoardings and banners across the city. The civic body will also initiate measures to identify the buildings that may be utilised for generating revenue through the installation of authorised hoardings

17 Jun 2026 12:41 am
Nearly eight years after initial proposal, satellite terminal yet to come up at airport

AAI officials say CUMTA has submitted a new proposal for the facility. According to this plan, it will be between the main and secondary runways and serve as a passenger and cargo terminal

17 Jun 2026 12:25 am
Chennai sizzles again, with temperatures hovering around 40 degrees Celsius

The RMC has forecast some parts of Chennai may receive light rain on June 17, with the heat expected to subside after June 18. Many weather stations across the State experienced above normal temperatures on Tuesday

16 Jun 2026 9:06 pm
T.N. govt. should create permanent posts at new nursing colleges: association

In a statement, the the Tamil Nadu Nurses Empowerment Association says the decision to appoint staff on a contractual basis for these facilities has upset many nurses

16 Jun 2026 8:18 pm
TVK govt releases white paper on State finances, targets DMK regime

As regards key metrics of State's Own Tax Revenue and Gross State Domestic Product, it stood at 5.45%, which was pretty low

16 Jun 2026 7:55 pm
Seven injured in LPG cylinder explosion during house fire near Sriperumbudur

The police have registered a case and are investigating the circumstances that led to the fire and subsequent explosions

16 Jun 2026 7:33 pm
Old sewage pumping station in Korattur to be revamped

An odour control unit will be installed at the facility as a public health measure

16 Jun 2026 7:00 pm
Nepalese national murders daughter on school premises, ends life

Preliminary investigations reveal that prolonged family disputes, his wifes separation from him, and suspicions about her are among the factors that allegedly led to the incident. The police are continuing their investigation

16 Jun 2026 6:36 pm
Watch: How a Chennai neighbourhood came together through wall art

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.

16 Jun 2026 3:17 pm
What makes Thanjavur S. Kalyanaramans thillanas unique?

A new book SKR Gems: Volume 1 - Thillana, released recently in Chennai, showcases the veteran musicians compositional expertise in weaving Hindustani raags into these Carnatic songs

16 Jun 2026 12:51 pm
Being on the garbage beat in an outlying section of Chennai Metropolitan Area

Composting can spare these conservancy workers in Muttukadu panchayat the nausea of working with extremely mucky and smelly waste

16 Jun 2026 9:52 am
HelpAge India releases study on climate-related health risks among the elderly

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

16 Jun 2026 12:59 am
Centre for persons with autism sees over 1,000 enrolments in 18 months, all set to add services

The centre is also developing a mobile application for therapists and parents that will allow them to track therapy sessions and goals

16 Jun 2026 12:41 am
Metro Rail to submit project report of Light House-Madras HC line to State govt. soon

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

16 Jun 2026 12:14 am
GCCs 200 wards to head into 2027 local body elections without expansion

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.

16 Jun 2026 12:05 am
Elderly couple assaulted, valuables stolen in Tiruvallur

Awakened by suspicious noises, the couple inside the house confronted the intruders, who allegedly attacked them before fleeing with the valuables

16 Jun 2026 12:03 am
171 persons trained for Census field work in Chennai

The Census 2027 will be conducted in two stages and will make use of digital technology for the first time

16 Jun 2026 12:03 am
Teachers, parents worry over lack of clarity on three-language policy

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

15 Jun 2026 11:50 pm
VCK hopes to address depoliticisation of youth through training programme

The first session in the series, named Present Times, was addressed on Monday (June 15, 2026) by party presidentThol.Thirumavalavanand general secretary D.Ravikumar

15 Jun 2026 11:06 pm
With storage in citys two major reservoirs dipping, focus returns to desilting

Dry patches emerged in parts of Red Hills and Poondi reservoirsas water levels dropped to 51% and 34% of their capacity. Residents, activists seek timely desilting to recover lost storage capacity

15 Jun 2026 10:39 pm
CMDA can now give final approval for high-rise buildings in Chennai Metropolitan Area

The G.O. states the change has been introduced to simplify the approval process for such developments while retaining the existing scrutiny and committee review mechanisms

15 Jun 2026 8:25 pm
434 booked for drunk driving during three-day special drive in Chennai

The police also registered 130 cases for speeding and rash driving, and 2,385 motorists were booked for helmetless riding

15 Jun 2026 7:29 pm
Private hospital in Chennai launches paediatric ENT care centre

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

15 Jun 2026 7:07 pm
Chennai hospital gets pulse field ablation technology for treating heart rhythm disorders

The technology enables improved patient outcomes and eliminates the need for open-heart surgery, says doctor

15 Jun 2026 6:41 pm
Inspector suspended over alleged involvement in 20-crore gold coin investment scam

The scheme allegedly offered gold coins at rates lower than the market price and promised monthly returns to investors

15 Jun 2026 6:27 pm
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day marked

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

15 Jun 2026 3:45 pm
Police open fire to thwart robbery attempt on Chennai-Vijayawada train in Bapatla

A manhunt is under way, with 10 special teams formed to trace the gang and one suspect detained for questioning

15 Jun 2026 3:43 pm
This seller of newspaper and magazines bets bigon print

Pandianlatches on to his magazine store despite dwindling sales

15 Jun 2026 12:39 pm
Udhayanidhi demands high-level meeting of police to discuss law and order in T.N.

Mr. Udhayanidhi was reacting to the killing of a three-year-old child after she was sexually assaulted near Gummidipoondi

15 Jun 2026 12:33 pm
Three sports administrators honoured

Aadhav Arjuna, Marie Wilson and J.C.D. Prabhakar play different roles but their love for sports is a common thread uniting them

15 Jun 2026 12:27 pm
YOCee invites applications for Student Reporter Programme

Those in the age group of 11 to 17 can apply for this one-year programme

15 Jun 2026 12:22 pm
Three-year-old girl from Bihar dies after man rapes her near Gummidipoondi

The accused, who was known to the girls family, was arrested

15 Jun 2026 11:24 am