The Hindu

Police said the accused is a history-sheeter at the Kodungaiyur police station and has 15 criminal cases against him, including an attempt-to-murder case

As a part of the initiative, Village Health Nurses and medical officers are being trained to screen pregnant women for mental health problems, particularly depression, during the antenatal and postnatal periods and facilitate timely and appropriate care

The proposed service is primarily oriented towards leisure and tourism traffic betweenthe three destinations, supplemented by the potential for general passengermovement

However, rainfall intensity is expected to reduce from Tuesday (November 3) after the system makes landfall

Besides inquiring into the security lapses that led to the Theni prison escape, the committee will examine security infrastructure, standard operating procedures (SOPs), technological gaps and manpower deployment in prisons across Tamil Nadu, and submit recommendations to the government

Chennai recorded an average of 2.08 mm rain between 6 a.m. and 2 p.m. During this eight-hour period, 47 stations recorded very light rain and 16 recorded light rain. Ennore recorded the highest rainfall at 5.6 mm.

Additional RPF personnel have been deployed at entry and exit points, platforms and other crowded areas to regulate queues, manage crowds and enhance security

During the 24-hour period ending 6 a.m. on November 2, 2026, Parrys Corner in George Town received the highest rainfall in Chennai, recording 149.2 mm.

Murasu is the first Tamil name to be assigned to a tropical cyclone since the naming of cyclones over north Indian Ocean began in September 2004. Murasu refers to a traditional Tamil percussion instrument.

A fresh medical fitness certificate must also be obtained and submitted to the court when he is produced after the completion of the interrogation, said the Special Court for Cases under the Prevention of Corruption Act.

Officials say the reduced commute time on the 14.6-km stretch could benefit commuters during peak hours; with the number of stops reduced, the train halts only at Valasaravakkam, Saligramam

Cyclone Murasu comes just days after Cyclone Arnab made landfall in Andhra Pradesh on October 27,2026.

Airports Authority of India (AAI) said, flights to and from destinations including Vijayawada, Kadapa, Rajahmundry and Tiruchi will be cancelled

Chennai and Tiruvallur District Collectors have announced that schools and colleges in the districts will be closed on November 2 because of heavy rain

The system may continue to move northwestwards and cross south Andhra Pradesh coast

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

Justice P.B. Balaji refuses to follow Supreme Courts 2017 verdict in M.C. Subramaniams case and instead follows the top courts 2010 judgment in Afcons Infrastructure case

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Madhan succumbed to his injuries at the Government Royapettah Hospital

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