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Tamil Nadu to continue to get light to moderate rains till Sunday

The rain is also likely to be accompanied by thunderstorm, lightning, and gusty wind speeds reaching 30-40 kmph at one or two places

18 Sep 2025 5:30 am
Early intervention, greater awareness key to reducing the burden of cancer, say experts

The workshop emphasised the importance of awareness and early intervention in cancer care, highlighting the availability of less toxic therapies, underutilised diagnostic tests and free treatment options, while calling for broader access to these resources

18 Sep 2025 5:30 am
Residents flag lack of basic amenities at Putlur railway station

The train tickets from Putlur railway station are pre-printedat Tiruvallur railway station in limited numbers and tickets to certain destinations are unavailable, causing hardships to commuters

18 Sep 2025 4:58 am
Councillors want measures to tackle rise in flu cases

Residents have started sharing details on social media about a rise in fever cases and throat infection in the city

18 Sep 2025 1:01 am
ASG Eye Hospital expands eye care network with 11 strategic partnerships across tier-2 and tier-3 cities

By integrating advanced technology with the expertise of experienced clinicians, the hospital aims to enhance early diagnosis, deliver timely treatment, and ensure a seamless post-procedural experience

18 Sep 2025 12:37 am
An exhibition of saris in Chennai weaves together stories of nostalgia, grief, and celebration

Laya, a portmanteau pop-up between September 18 and 20, tells a heart-warming tale of weaving saris that signal celebration from loss

17 Sep 2025 11:41 pm
NHAI to pilot IoT-based lighting system on Chennai-Tiruchi highway for improved visibility

The contractor will create a mobile application that will be used by maintenance personnel, NHAI officials, and supervisors

17 Sep 2025 1:29 pm
Help for RWAs on IT Corridor

FOMRRA launches Facility Management Vendor Survey to empower member RWAs with informed choices

17 Sep 2025 9:51 am
The birthplace of several housing colonies in Chennai

The Gopalapuram Co-Operative Housing Society building may hold within it the story of the development of not just one, but as many as five housing developments in the city

17 Sep 2025 9:00 am
A failed attempt of train sabotage by railway employees in Madras 60 years ago

According to an article by S. Nagalingam, Superintendent of Police, Special Branch, CID, Madras in the October-December 1965 edition ofThe Madras Police Journal, all the three accused were found guilty.

17 Sep 2025 5:30 am
Walkathon held to raise awareness on World Ozone Day

The event was inaugurated by Seema Agrawal, Director General of Tamil Nadu Fire and Rescue Services, who stressed the need for sustainable practices to protect the ozone layer.

17 Sep 2025 12:19 am
Two persons killed as speeding car hits motorcycles near Vanagaram

According to the police, the cars driver was in a panic as he rammed an autorickshaw moments before causing the other accidents. He was caught after a chase. A medical examination, however, revealed that it was not a case of drunk driving

16 Sep 2025 11:58 pm
AAI to step up passenger feedback mechanism at Chennai airport

While addressing the media, the new airport director M. Raja Kishore said, passenger feedback will be vital for AAI and on a real-time basis they will take action.

16 Sep 2025 9:16 pm
Study finds Chennai tops in AC usage among 7 cities, raises concerns over refrigerant emissions

The survey says households in the city run their air conditioners for an average of 4.4 hours a day; nearly 23% of them own more than two ACs, which is nearly double the national average

16 Sep 2025 9:08 pm
PMK functionary beaten to death in Chengalpattu

On Tuesday, when Vasu was taking restunder the shade of a tree near his house at Ilanthope, Mariappan attacked him with a cricket stump and stones.

16 Sep 2025 9:01 pm
Supreme Courts refusal to stay certain parts of theWaqf(Amendment) Act, 2025, deeply disappointing, says Jawahirullah

The court has selectively addressed the 44 amendments introduced by theBJPgovernment and left most of the regressive provisions untouched, says the president of the ManithaneyaMakkalKatchi

16 Sep 2025 8:13 pm
Man from Uttar Pradesh arrested for bid to steal from ATM in Mogappair

The police are on the lookout for two of his accomplices who got away

16 Sep 2025 7:47 pm
Avadi Police release short film on road safety and traffic rules

The short film, named Nil Kavani Sel, was written and directed by Richard Vijayakumar and stars M.S. Bhaskar

16 Sep 2025 7:36 pm
Three men held for smuggling ganja from A.P.-Odisha border

21 kg of contraband seized from their bags

16 Sep 2025 7:04 pm
Congress councillor sets up innovative view cutters in Chennai

The viewcutter fence was set up in Ward 109 under the Ward Councillors fund

16 Sep 2025 6:37 pm
Doctors at SIMS Hospital treat vascular complication in 48-year-old man

An abnormal bony growth in the leg of the patient led to the swelling of an artery and sudden blockage of blood flow, causing severe pain and restricting his ability to walk

16 Sep 2025 6:21 pm
The spirits of My Dear Kuttichathan and Lokah

Raghunath Paleri, who wroteMy Dear Kuttichathan,plays a role inLokah.

16 Sep 2025 4:38 pm
Light to moderate rain forecast for Chennai, surrounding districts

The RMC, Chennai had forecast rainfall till September 18 over isolated places in several districts of Tamil Nadu

16 Sep 2025 12:14 pm
Rajalakshmi Institute of Technology launches Quantum Research Center

Higher Education Minister Govi.Chezhiaan highlighted RITs efforts in empowering first-generation learners and rural students, and described the Quantum Research Center as a visionary initiative.

16 Sep 2025 5:30 am
Normal rainfall during southwest monsoon, says Regional Meteorological Centre

However, these numbers are not final and are bound to change since the end of the season is September 30. Meanwhile, the southwest monsoon began its withdrawal from Rajasthan on Sunday

16 Sep 2025 1:07 am
Expert committee constituted for exploring the use of Artificial Intelligence in healthcare, says T.N. Health Minister Ma. Subramanian

The Tamil Nadu Medical Services Corporation is in the process of leveraging AI for the detection of tuberculosis by analysing X-rays. AI also has a role in early detection of cancer, he says

15 Sep 2025 11:18 pm
Experts discuss new methods available to treat spine, brain-related issues

According to them, the integration of traditional therapies and non-invasive brain stimulation has yielded patient-centric outcomes in children with autism and cerebral palsy and in adults with epilepsy, depression, Schizophrenia, Parkinsons, and Alzheimers

15 Sep 2025 9:44 pm
Applications open for Vadapalani Andavar temples Odhuvar training course

Application forms can be collected at the temple office or found on the temple and HR and CE websites; the deadline for submission is October 13

15 Sep 2025 7:35 pm
Senior citizen run over by speeding truck in Vanagaram

The lorry driver has been arrested for causing the accident

15 Sep 2025 7:21 pm
Residents demand that Greater Chennai Corporation hospitals be kept open on Sundays and public holidays

They say the underprivileged are forced to visit private clinics on Sundays in case of emergencies; and many of them are also unaware of the services offered at Health and Wellness Centres

15 Sep 2025 7:15 pm
Pillar of Kalakshetra legacy Sarada Teacher passes away at 96

She was born on 15 June, 1929, on the Theosophical Society campus in Adyar; played an instrumental role in shaping and standardising the Kalakshetra methodology for Bharatanatyam

15 Sep 2025 12:15 pm
Is Pushpa Nagar Main Road a pushover?

A busy road in Nungambakkam cannot be a designated spot for dumping C&D waste

15 Sep 2025 10:48 am
When the station lift lets you down

The Hindu Downtown seeks to find answers to unanswered questions commuters might have about lifts and escalators at railway stations in Southern Railways Chennai Division, particularly when these facilities are malfunctioning

15 Sep 2025 10:22 am
EK Guru Street in Periamet: Whereratshave a field day

EK Guru Street in Periamet battles a host of issues ever since it was dug up; and one of the issues screeches above all others

15 Sep 2025 9:34 am