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The panchayat was one of the prominent residential neighbourhoods developed in the 1970s, with more than 70 different layouts; it now has many vacant plots, as the flood risk has prevented owners from building homes

Shutters of Red Hills, Chembarambakkam, and Poondi reservoirs continue to release minimal quantities of water as the water bodies are brimming with water

In 2016 Assembly poll, it contested in all seats butMaduraiNorth, securing a single-digit vote sharein all others exceptMadurai South. In 2024, its vote share exceeded 20% in 5 Assembly segments

The judge last week directed the authorities of theSubramaniya SwamyTemple atThirupparankundramto ensure that the KarthigaiDeepamwas lit at thedeepathoon (pillar) near adargahatop the hill

They will oversee all activities related to the SIR in the enumeration phase, the claims and objections period and disposal of notices phases, and the final publication of the rolls

Initially, it was set to be opened in July 2025. So far, 27% of construction has been completed, say AAI officials. CCTV surveillance cameras have been installed to keep track of the progress of the terminal

On Monday, IndiGo cancellations stood at 71, comprising 38 departure and 33 arrival flights

They argue that converting tidal backwaters into a freshwater reservoir will destroy the natural salt-freshwater balance essential for prawn, crab, and fish breeding, putting their traditional livelihoods at severe risk

The mahakumbhabhishekam of the temple, considered one of the panchabhuthasthalas(temples for five elements), was performed after a gap of 17 years

They allege that officials of Chengalpattu district have not taken any measures to mitigate inundation despite repeated representations. These include the submission of a GIS study that calls for the construction of macro channels for draining surplus water from the Nedungundram Lake

The government forms the committee following concerns voiced over the death of two translocated elephants in recent months. It has asked the committee to submit a draft SOP in two months

We are collecting signatures of the India Bloc MPs and will submit them to the Parliament tomorrow, said CPI(M) Su. Venkatesan

Madras Naturalists Society members and school-going children from Chennai, Amoggh Vjay Chatty and Aaditya S Rajesh spot and photograph a Plaintive cuckoo, which is a vagrant in south India

The theme-based event is open to groups from other neighbourhoods as well

A mending exercise that does not inspire confidence

Already, around 25 temples in the State, including the Raviswarar Temple in Vyasarpadi, have been or are being lifted to prevent flooding

The project involves the removal of water hyacinth and terrestrial weed species across the lake

An official said that Metro Rail has mobiliseda large number of workers to complete the construction before the end of December

Pedestrian safety is at risk as the manholes have been damaged along many roads in the city

Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) is a life-support system that temporarily takes over heart and lung function when conventional treatment fails, used in severe cardiac and respiratory emergencies

Why do people resort to binge eating? Can it be controlled? Can it be reversed? What kind of medical treatment are available and what are the modalities?

According to eyewitnesses, A.K. Siraj developed severe chest pain while walking on the serene campus. Before medical help could arrive, he passed away

Officials say price has been revised after six years to offset growing production costand higher rates quoted by tankers that operate on contract; large-capacity lorries will cater to the suburbs; residents seek expansion of piped network

Special trains include the Nagercoil to Tambaram superfast (December 7) and the Tambaram-Nagercoil superfast (December 8).

Size of these farms vary from 30 cents to a few acres, with crops such as paddy being grown on them; students are taught to do farm work and given farm fresh food, while introduced to a nature-centric lifestyle; some offer programmes and syllabuses focusing on practical aspects of farming

Amid the ongoing flight disruptions across the country, Southern Railway announced special trains between Chennai Egmore and Hyderabads Charlapalli station and from Secunderabad to Chennai Egmore

The session will explore the causes of addictive patterns, especially around food, including cravings, emotional triggers, and hard-to-break habits. It will also offer practical tools for everyday life and guidance for families to provide support

Delays persisted, but from 3 a.m. onwards, flights to cities including Pune, Ahmedabad, Guwahati, Bhubaneswar, Jaipur, Coimbatore, and Kochi departed from the city airport

Around the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (December 3), tracking one day in the life of three organisations in Chennai, two of which foster artistic creativity among children and young adults with special needs. And the third one brings saleability to their artworks

Residents complain that the project has been dragging on for several years; a Corporation official says the work has been temporarily halted due to rain and will be completed by April next year