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They demand a functional underground sewer system, motorable interior roads, and reliable drinking water supply; despite housing theChembarambakkamlake, the area continues to face water supply issues;DMKMLAKrishnaswamysays most poll promises have been met
The tunnel boring machine had been stalled outside the stationfor nearly a year;CMRLofficials attribute the delay to shaft construction
Residents want an additional platform on the southern side of theAmbatturrailway station forexpress and fast local trains towards Chennai to halt; they demand a government hospital as people have to go toKilpaukMedical College Hospital or Stanley Hospital in case of emergencies
While launching the book, an upgraded version of the first edition, Mr. Raghavan also shared his work experiences
A total of 26 teamsemergedas winners, who were awarded cash prizes worth 5.5 lakh.
Over the last two to three weeks, migrant workers in Chennai have been etching travel plans to vote in theirhometowns. Associations representing them are seeking additional trains to ensure their long journey to the voting booth is smooth
However, the EC order did not specify a tenure for him. The question is whether Mr.Rathorewould be entitled to a minimum two-year tenure, as mandated by the Supreme Court in the landmarkPrakashSingh case. However, this ruling applies only to appointments made through theUPSC-ledprocess
The contest is essentially between theDMK-ledfront and theAIADMK-ledalliance.Our achievements and electoral promises have captured the imagination of the people. The outcome will disprove the notion that theDMKcannot win two consecutive elections, says theDMKpresident
The programme was organised in line with the United Nations World Autism Awareness Day 2026 theme, Autism and Humanity Every Life Has Value
The nominations filed will be taken up for scrutinyon April 7 and the last date for withdrawal of nominations, if any, is on April 9
Residents say their struggle for basic amenities in some areas still persist; night food stalls and commercial activity have encroached road space and worsened traffic congestion; those living in railway lands in Rajiv Gandhi Nagar and Mangalapuram are also seeking alternate housing
Tunnel boring machine is getting refurbishedin Mumbai so that it can drill through rocky layers; officials expect work to start by June
The book launch also included an expansive panel discussionon the affordability and accessibility of healthcare
Based on a complaint, Anna Square police have launched an investigation and are working to identify those involved
PMK leader Anbumani Ramadoss accuses Chief Minister M.K. Stalin of being influenced by a coterie of Ministers; he slams the DMK over a pending case in SC on making Tamil mandatory in educational institutions and the delay in caste census, asserts like-minded parties have united to oust DMK
The closing ceremony was presided over by Nityanand Rai, Minister of State for Home Affairs, who also distributed the trophies to the winning teams
In an attempt to rescue the kids, Shanthi jumped into the water but also drowned
The remote hamlet, with 384 voters, including 195 men and 189 women, lies about 6 km off the ThamaraikaraiBargur stretch on the AnthiyurKollegal Road
Over the past 16 years, political parties have been holding out mere promises on building service lanes during elections but neglect the issue after coming to power, the federation charged
Over the last two to three weeks, migrant workers in Chennai have been etching travel plans to vote in theirhometowns. Associations representing them are seeking additional trains to ensure their long journey to the voting booth is smooth
The letter also raises concerns over attempts to alter the original alignment of the historic canal within the project area, which, it argues, cannot be undertaken without legislative approval
This is an election for the safety of the people of Tamil Nadu, especially women. TheDMKdoes not want any development from the Centre because of vote bank politics. It should be a double-enginesarkar;the Central and State governments should work together, says theTMC(M) president
The police said that Varaaki was originally arrested and remanded to prison a few months ago for allegedly threatening and verbally abusing a woman
Justice K. Kumaresh Babu passes the orders on a contempt of court petition filed by G-Square Realtors Private Limited
Chennais InKo Centre is abuzz with two new launches Flower Brew, a flower cafe, and Pure Han, a Korean beauty and crafts centre
HR & CE Minister P.K. Sekarbabu says several works have been taken upto improve the constituency; an activist says Kolathur Main Road should be widened, as its current width is less than 20 feet, and demands better bus connectivity
Two Chennai residents find themselves carrying out a cleanliness audit of a 400-metre riverside in Gandhinagar, Adyar. A WRD official notes that the waste on this river trail could be the result of back flow
As Metro Rail work is ongoing inPurasawalkam, traffic congestion and disruptedMTCbus servicesto some pockets remain core issues; travelling on arterial stretches ofDemellowsRoad -SydenhamsRoad andChoolaiHigh Road is a harrowing experience for motorists due to sewer work
HR & CE Minister P.K. Sekarbabu says several works have been taken upto improve the constituency; an activist says Kolathur Main Road should be widened, as its current width is less than 20 feet, and demands better bus connectivity

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