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An amphitheatre, food kiosks, selfie points, walkways lined with artificial trees, plants and flowers, and seats that light up are among the features of the garden that has come up onTTDCland
The session will bring together experts from academia, international education, and research to discuss how biotechnology education is evolving to meet the demands of a sustainable and innovation-led future
Threads of Confluence, a travelling exhibition, stitches the story of African migration to India with an Indian fabric that went to Africa and beyond
Through its panel discussions and artistic performances lined up for the two-day event, the fest aims to combat the idea of a single historical truth by acknowledging the multiplicities existing in history
Desilting and bund strengthening at the lake raise hopeof improved groundwater recharge and flood mitigation. MLA says additional amenities such as a walking path would be provided
A senior official of the city police said, Jyothi, a native of Thiruvannamalai district, was a known habitual offender for stealing gold jewellery and purses from children and women
940 grams of gold worth 1.37 crore and foreign currency worth 2.73 crore was seized
A communication said local municipalities should strengthen biosecurity and undertake thorough disinfection in areas where bird mortality has been reported
Non-availability of train services after 10.30 p.m. inconveniences is inconvenient to commuters residing in villages of Tiruvallur and beyond till Arakkonam
The database can help identify biomarkers, enable early diagnosis, monitor disease progression and guide population-specific treatment
Only those cases that have been taken up at post offices level and are yet to be resolved would be taken up at the divisional level Dak Adalat
The police arrested the lorry driver for causing the accident
A letter urged citizens to publicly pledge that their vote is not a commodity, remain vigilant, and report instances of cash or freebies distribution to authorities
Chief MinisterM.K.Stalinhadannounced in December 2024 during the silver jubilee celebrations of theTiruvalluvarstatue that three new ferries would beprocuredfor use of tourists
As Chennai readies for summer, The Summer House, a Bengaluru-based label known for slow fashion brings its long-standing classics and recent collections to the city through a short pop-up
Four cyclists balancing school, training, and expectations offer a close look at the discipline that often goes unseen behind competitive sport
Before cocktail menus and rooftop lounges, Chennai drank discreetly. We visit four old-school bars at Maris, Ranjith, Ashoka and Palmgrove, for rasam vada and crab cutlets with loyal regulars. Follow our trail for a taste of permit room history
Governor R.N. Ravi is set to participate in the event; sources said Minister Govi. Chezhiaans decision was inevitable
On World Cancer Day (February 4), a look at two mobile cancer screening units based in Chennai that are taking preventive healthcare into the everyday lives of women who might otherwise put it off for later
The doctors emphasised the fact that a majority of kidney tumours are asymptomatic, most are diagnosed incidentally and that age is not immunity with this cancer
Londons Veeraswamy restaurant was founded by Edward Palmer, who promoted Veerasawmy (that was the original, and colonial spelling) & Co. in 1896 chiefly to export curry powder to the U.K., which was sold under the brand name Nizam
The library now features a science park with interactive STEM activities, study area for civil services exam aspirants, and a dedicated reading section for those who bring their own books
Chief MinisterM.K.Stalinhadannounced in December 2024 during the silver jubilee celebrations of theTiruvalluvarstatue that three new ferries would beprocuredfor use of tourists
The delay in constructing the tunnel shaft at Thirumayilai, challenging soil conditions, temporary stoppage of tunnelling activity due to cracks in a school and a gas leak obstructed the progress
While notable progress was made in the area of female education, there was also concern over the lack of availability of female teachers to tutor the girls.
Stating that nearly 19,000 government doctors in Tamil Nadu continue to await implementation of the order, the committee urged the Chief Minister to intervene and direct the Health Department to act on the issue
The Hindu, in an article last year, had reported that the term iyalaamai, which translates as disability, had caused consternation to a disability rights activist
He was walking on the street when a stray bull roaming on the road attacked him from behind
Work to build the 35.21 crore structure in Uthiramerur taluk is in the final stages of completion
Chief Secretary N.Muruganandamchaired the first meeting of the State-level coordination committee at the Secretariat on Monday (February 2, 2026). About 1.5lakhofficials, including enumerators and supervisors, are expected to take part in the exercise in Tamil Nadu
The driver rating system would incentivise responsible driving improving safety and compliance while also enabling tracking of vehicles real time
On reports that assistance was required to move the bodies of the three deceased to their native State, Chief Minister Stalin instructed authorities to facilitate it free of cost
Managing the transition from a physical library to a digital one is not just about logistics and numbers, but also handling the emotions that go with the dissolution of a cherished space, says British Council
The Traffic police, temporarily halted traffic on the stretch on Kamarajar Road from Kannagi statue to Wallajah Road to facilitate DMK leader and Chief Minister M.K. Stalin and other Ministers to pay floral tributes in the morning
State govt. signs 127 MoUs worth 22,794 crore, which are likely to create 65,937 jobs. Tourism infrastructure such as theme parks and camping sites will be set up at 31 locations, says CM
The CMDA circular halted all construction activity in the area pending the definition of a zone of influence by the Tamil Nadu Wetlands Authority
The civic body will identify land near hospitals to construct the shelters. It is also exploring the feasibility of establishing the facilities in buildings being constructed near tertiary care hospitals. Surveys to assess shelter gaps will begin soon, say officials
In a press note shared by the Southern Railway, total work costing 35,701 crore was under progress, comprising track construction, station redevelopment, and safety enhancements

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