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A teachers legacy:from classrooms to canopies

As she retires from service on May 31, biology teacher V. Kalaiselvi counts among her achievements a sense of stewardship towards nature particularly trees she instilled in her students. Here is a living testament to this attitude: robust trees at a neighbourhood in Maduravoyal that she helped plant 15 years ago directing a group of NSS volunteers from The Hindu Theological Higher Secondary School in Sowcarpet

30 May 2026 10:19 pm
Undertrial prisoners entitled to be treated at private hospitals of their choice: Madras High Court

Justices G.R. Swaminathan and V. Lakshminarayanan permit Devanathan Yadav of Mylapore Hindu Permanent Fund NidhiLimited to undergo treatment at a private hospital for 10 weeks

30 May 2026 4:37 pm
Ajith Kumars mother Mohini Mani passes away; TN CM Vijay, Kamal Haasan offer condolences

The funeral rites of Mohini Mani will be conducted in the presence of close family members

30 May 2026 1:43 pm
Pattabiram residents demand limited-use subway beneath ROB

Though one carriageway of the six-lane Rail Over Bridge (ROB) was opened to traffic in September 2024, no provision has been made for slow-moving traffic that also need to cross Level Crossing No. 2 (Railway Siding) at Pattabiram

30 May 2026 12:47 pm
NIEPMDs diploma programme equips students with skills for work and life

The one-year diploma programme offered byNIEPMDin association withBharathidasanUniversity strikes a commendable balance between technical and soft skills

30 May 2026 10:19 am
T.N. continues its progress in maternal, child healthcare

The percentage of children aged 12 to 23 months, who received three doses of vaccine, increasedfrom 66.4% from NFHS-5 to 87.4% in NFHS-6; 100% immunisation must be achieved, says expert

30 May 2026 12:59 am
Cancer Institute hosts State-level consultation on tobacco control

Meeting held as part of World No Tobacco Day observance focused on protecting public health policies from tobacco industry interference

30 May 2026 12:54 am
GCC commissioner inspects civic work in Royapuram

The commissioner inspected the Amma Canteen in Government Stanley Medical College Hospital

30 May 2026 12:52 am
Doctors express concern over rising childhood myopia

These concerns were raised during the launch of a Myopia Clinic at Rajan Eye Care Hospital on Friday

30 May 2026 12:51 am
Acclaimed documentary re-releases five decades later

The original documentary was released in 1976 as a four-hour film mapping 5000 years of subcontinental history. The film now has been digitally remastered and enhanced by Krishnaswamy associates and extends its narrative to contemporary India

30 May 2026 12:47 am
DMK braces for a difficult GCC council meeting in June

At the first meeting of DMK councillors after Assembly elections conducted by Mayor R. Priya in Ripon Buildings on Friday, councillors complained about unwarranted interference by TVK party workers in official review meetings

30 May 2026 12:46 am
Senior IPS officerMaheshKumar Aggarwal appointed Head of the Tamil Nadu Police

The 1994-Batch officer is serving as theDGPin the Border Security Force, Delhi. He replacesDGP/HoPFSandeepRai Rathore. He was in the panel of three IPS officers recommended by the Union Public Service Commission as fit for appointment to the top post

29 May 2026 9:45 pm
AIADMKs embargo on former functionaries is only to eliminate any scope for confusion, says MP

However, Rajya Sabha Member M.Dhanapaldismisses the suggestion that the embargo is meant to convey the message that the former functionaries will not be restored to their earlier positions. It is for the general secretary to decide who should be given what position and when, he says

29 May 2026 7:07 pm
D.K. Shivakumar politicising Mekedatu issue, alleges Tamil Nadu Law Minister

Speaking to reporters at the Secretariat in Chennai, he said Karnataka could not conduct bhoomi pooja for the construction of a dam across Mekedatu since the Supreme Court had merely sought the submission of a project report

29 May 2026 1:01 pm
Migrant labourer beaten to death in Tiruvallur

The police have arrested three persons in connection with the crime and are on the lookout for others

29 May 2026 12:45 pm
Tuberculosis death rates decline in 6 districts after roll-out of Kasanoi Erappila Thittam, finds study

The programme, which is Indias first State-wide and State-specific differentiated TB care initiative to reduce TB deaths, was launched in April 2022

29 May 2026 12:17 pm
Marina Blue Flag beach project near Vivekananda House nearing completion

Facilities such as meditation centre, reading room, selfie points,childrens play areas, separate play equipment for persons with disabilities, and breastfeeding rooms have been set up at the beach

29 May 2026 12:34 am
CPI(M) urges Tamil Nadu govt to appeal against HC order banning cow slaughter

A summer vacation Bench comprising of Justices G. R. Swaminathan and V. Lakshminarayanan had directed the Chief Secretary and the Director General of Police/Head of Police Force (DGP/HoPF) to ensure no cow or calf is slaughtered anywhere in Tamil Nadu either on the eve of Bakrid or on any other day.

28 May 2026 8:25 pm
PMK urges T.N. govt. to halt ECR elevated corridor project

Dr. Anbumani claims although another company had offered to execute the project for 1,400 crore, around 700 crore less than KNR Constructions bid of 2,100 crore, the contract was awarded to KNR without justification

28 May 2026 6:31 pm
Fishermen seek infrastructure, training to revive tuna fishing harbour in Tiruvottiyur

If the tuna fishing harbour constructed at a cost of 200 crore at Tiruvottiyur Kuppam is to be put to use, fishermen must have the skills to catch quality tuna suitable for export, said M.D. Dayalan of the Indian Fishermen Association

28 May 2026 5:49 pm
From Andal to the Raman Effect, new book captures Srivilliputhurs many legacies

The 168-page publication of The Hindu titled Srivilliputhur - Divine Realm of Andal, curated by Suganthy Krishnamachari, traces the religious, cultural, and historical significance of Srivilliputhur close to Madurai

28 May 2026 4:01 pm
Man arrested for murdering woman in Thiruverkadu

The suspect, identified as Murugan, attempted to flee by climbing onto the terrace; officials said he fell during the escape attempt and sustained serious injuries before being apprehended by the Thiruverkadu police

28 May 2026 2:54 pm
Art in conflict zones: Nicky Chandams visual documentation of Manipur and the politics of performance

Manipur-based Nicky Chandams photography exhibition in Chennai takes viewers deep into the world of stage performances, where fleeting emotions unfold into many stories.

28 May 2026 2:04 pm
Former AIADMK Minister Vellamandi Natarajan joins TVK

After the election, the AIADMK split into two. All of this is not right. As far as the TVK is concerned, they have accepted all our leaders, including Periyar, Anna, MGR, and Jayalalithaa. That is why I have come and joined here, he told The Hindu

28 May 2026 11:29 am
Chennai Metro Rails Poonamallee-Vadapalani stretch inauguration shortly, train frequency to be 10 minutes

According to officials, the latest approval comes after the fifth safety inspection

28 May 2026 12:30 am
Ban cow slaughter in Tamil Nadu with immediate effect, orders Madras High Court

Judges say, goats and sheeps too should not be allowed to be slaughtered in any place other than a licensed slaughter house

27 May 2026 10:17 pm
World Blood Cancer Day: Experts highlight Indias donor gap, call for strengthening stem cell donor registry

Awareness of blood stem cell donation has improved in metropolitan cities, but donor registrations from Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities, and rural regions remain comparatively low

27 May 2026 8:00 pm
Rest still a favour, not a right, for retail-staff in Chennai

Five years after Tamil Nadu legislated on the right to sit provision within the Tamil Nadu Shops and Establishments Act, 1947, the law remains a luxury for many. From high-end coffee shops to bustling textile showrooms, Chennais retail workers continue to trade their long-term health for long shifts on their feet

27 May 2026 7:46 pm
In his maiden visit, Tamil Nadu CMVijayto meet PM Modi at Delhi on May 27

He will meet Mr. Modi at 4.30p.m. and is likely to submit a memorandum detailing important issues, including financial matters and Karnatakas plan for a reservoir atMekedatu

27 May 2026 7:46 pm
This sustainability festival promotes slow fashion and conscious consuption in Chennai

From visible mending workshops and thrift pop-ups to conversations on textile waste and live rap performances, SustainabilATTI hopes to bring slow fashion conversations to the street level in Chennai

27 May 2026 4:23 pm
50 years of Ilaiyaraaja: The heartbeat of Tamil Nadus mofussil buses

Why does every mofussil bus driver in Tamil Nadu inevitably gravitate towards Ilaiyaraajas music? We find out

27 May 2026 3:53 pm
Handloom, handicraft artisans earn 7,000 as monthly wages, finds study

The survey, covering Tamil Nadu and six other States, reflects the workforces financial vulnerability and raises critical concerns about future patterns of fair earnings and fair trade

27 May 2026 1:22 pm
Elderly couple sustains severe injuries in fire at Pulianthope

A gas leak in their kitchen triggered the fire

27 May 2026 12:38 pm