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Police constable injured in road accident on Chennai-Bengaluru Highway dies

On Sunday night, a speeding luxury car rammed three police personnel; an armed reserve constable was killed on the spot; a police constable succumbed to his injuries on Wednesday

24 Jun 2026 12:32 pm
Registrations open for Kattaikkuttu diploma course

Registration is open at https://www.kattaikkuttu.org/ or in person at the Sangams office before July 31

24 Jun 2026 12:22 am
TNEA rank list will be released on July 1, says T.N. Higher Education Minister

The counselling dates for engineering admissions will also be announced on the same date, he adds

24 Jun 2026 12:16 am
Greater Chennai Corporation Commissioner inspects civic works in Perambur constituency

He instructs officials to expedite the work in various areas

23 Jun 2026 9:19 pm
Three months after MRTS extensions launch, halts at Adambakkam station yet to begin

Stoppage provisions were not provided at Adambakkam due to a platform alignment issue that was detected during an inspection by the Chief Commissioner of Railway Safety. An official says a design is being prepared and the work will be completed by July

23 Jun 2026 9:05 pm
Webinar on scoliosis to be organised on June 26

Ahead of International Scoliosis Awareness Day (June 27), the event will explore early signs and symptoms of the condition, importance of regular screening, advances in diagnostic techniques, and the latest treatment options available

23 Jun 2026 8:54 pm
Metro stations on Poonamallee-Vadapalani stretch ready to open but reports of rainwater leakage persist

Rainwater leakage was reported at the concourse, ticket issuing spaces, and equipment storage rooms of stations including Mullaithottam and Kattupakkam. Officials say the they have already started the work to plug the leaks

23 Jun 2026 7:23 pm
EB department staff arrested on graft charges

He had demanded a bride of 1.3 lakh for processing a suspended employees reinstatement order

23 Jun 2026 6:37 pm
Firo in Chennai launches a monthly Chefs Edit

With shared food experiences, nostalgia and seasonality in focus, Firo in Chennai hosts a monthly Chefs Edit for an intimate group of diners. Heres what to expect

23 Jun 2026 2:47 pm
Inside Chennais summer pickling season: From Vadu Manga to Avakkai

From the vegetable stalls of Mylapore to home kitchens across the city, seasoned picklers are sourcing vadu manga, avakkai mangoes and mahali kizhangu, preserving recipes and traditions that have been passed down for generations

23 Jun 2026 1:30 pm
Ammonia gas leak toll climbs to nine

A total of 69 persons are currently undergoing treatment in various hospitals

23 Jun 2026 9:56 am
How British Council Library is evolving: Digital bookshelves and a rural Karnataka model

While Chennais BCL is among the most recent libraries to go fully digital, the future of reading lies in hybrid discovery

23 Jun 2026 9:20 am
Activists flag safety, accommodation lapses after Tiruvallur seafood unit ammonia leak

The workers, many of them young women from Odisha and Assam aged between 19 and 25, were off duty and resting in the dormitory when the leak occurred

23 Jun 2026 12:43 am
77 arrested in week-long anti-drug crackdown in Chennai

Police teams conducted intensive surveillance and vehicle checks across the city between June 14 and 20

23 Jun 2026 12:40 am
Citizens interests and conservation

Efforts to preserve the Pallikaranai wetland should not overlook legal landowners

23 Jun 2026 12:38 am
GCC Congress councillors demand reassessment of rules introduced by the DMK to reduce the powers of councillors

The Congress councillors also demanded separate seating arrangements for them in the Council ahead of a meeting on June 24

23 Jun 2026 12:34 am
Chennai Corporation relaxes working hours for conservancy workers owing to heat wave

The civic body also planned to improve conservancy operations in residential areas, expedite work on toilet construction for women conservancy workers in all wards and create facilities for the welfare of workers

23 Jun 2026 12:32 am
Chennai Traffic Police book over 2,800 violators in special enforcement drive

During the three-day enforcement drive, the police registered a total of 2,825 cases

23 Jun 2026 12:31 am
Armed Reserve Police constable dies, two others injured after car mows them down near Poonamallee

A car moving along the highway veered out of control and rammed them

23 Jun 2026 12:30 am
Man arrested for allegedly killing brother in Ambattur

A scuffle between the siblings resulted in the elder brother pushing the younger to the ground, causing him to lose consciousness

23 Jun 2026 12:29 am
Helpline 1091 is designated helpline of Singappen Special Force

To ensure prompt attention to every distress call, additional dedicated call-attending desks were established at the State Police Master Control Room exclusively for SSF Helpline 1091

23 Jun 2026 12:28 am
Waste catches fire at BPCLs Tondiarpet facility

Sources in BPCL said thatthere was noloss of property or life

23 Jun 2026 12:28 am
Masterclass in abdominal wall reconstruction held

International experts also held discussions on the issue

23 Jun 2026 12:26 am
Work on installing smart meters at water-intensive buildings across city begins

Chennai Metrowater has identified a concessionaire to install and operate smart water meters in water-intensive buildings

23 Jun 2026 12:23 am
Ammonia gas leak: authorities investigate seafood processing plant at Periyapalayam; three persons arrested

A team of officials from the Odisha government arrive at the spot and are working with authorities to ascertain the identity of the victims

22 Jun 2026 10:59 pm
Yoga Parks to come up at two iconic institutions in Chennai

Under anAyushinitiative, Regional Research Institute of Unani Medicine inRoyapuramand National Institute of Siddha inTambaramare clearing the decks for the establishment of spaces that promote yoga

22 Jun 2026 8:58 pm
Udhayanidhi criticises TVK government for power cuts, crimes against women

Speaking in the Assembly, the Leader of the Opposition referred to the recurring power cuts in thePeramburconstituency. In response, Minister R.Nirmalkumar explained the steps being taken by the government and said a White Paper would be released in a few days

22 Jun 2026 7:07 pm
Tiruvallur ammonia gas leak: Death toll rises to five at seafood processing unit

The police arrested the proprietor of the company and the factory manager, who both have a case pending against them for previous violations of industrial safety norms; Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay set up a three-member committee to probe the incident.

22 Jun 2026 9:40 am
NEET re-test: Students find paper moderate, expect lower cut-off

The NEET-UG, originally held on May 3, was cancelled on May 12 after allegations of a question paper leak

22 Jun 2026 12:48 am
Around 600 tonnes of fish sold at Kasimedu on Sunday

Fishermen proudly showed off large-sized grouper fish, also called Kalavaan, and sharks caught in their nets

22 Jun 2026 12:45 am
A 15-hour celebration of music on the streets of Chennai

As part of World Music Day celebrations, the event that started at 7 a.m. and continued until 10 p.m. had a line-up that included indie music, sing-alongs, and classical fusion

22 Jun 2026 12:43 am
Indira Nagar residents lament waterlogging due to Metro Rail work

Second Avenue has also been witnessing frequent sewage problems, as the sewer line has been affected by CMRLs work on the phase II project

21 Jun 2026 11:51 pm
Union Minister Kishan Reddy urges Tamil Nadu to support critical mineral projects

Union Minister Kishan Reddy says that the revenue generated through the mining of these minerals would go to the State govt, including the premium, royalty, DMF and the cess

21 Jun 2026 3:38 pm
Biscuits instead of breakfast for students: BJP criticises TVK-led government

Rejecting that the shortage in food was due to the increase in the number of students, BJP state unit president said the government should have planned depending on the number of students

21 Jun 2026 2:02 pm