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T.N. Police bags 13 medals, two trophies in Police Duty Meet

The closing ceremony was presided over by Nityanand Rai, Minister of State for Home Affairs, who also distributed the trophies to the winning teams

4 Apr 2026 11:42 pm
T.N. Assembly election: Thirumavalavan opts out of race, says decision taken to protect DMK-led front

The VCK has instead fielded Jothimani, son of noted anti-caste leader L. Elayaperumal, from Kattumannarkoil

4 Apr 2026 10:36 pm
Three drown in well near Madurantakam

In an attempt to rescue the kids, Shanthi jumped into the water but also drowned

4 Apr 2026 6:35 pm
Tamil Nadu Assembly polls: Sundapur villagers withdraw poll boycott after assurance on road project in Erode district

The remote hamlet, with 384 voters, including 195 men and 189 women, lies about 6 km off the ThamaraikaraiBargur stretch on the AnthiyurKollegal Road

4 Apr 2026 2:48 pm
Church in Ennore sets up pastoral desk for transgender people

The desk will cater to trans persons, particularly in Chennai, and aims to address the communitys spiritual needs, as well as concerns related to employment and mental health counselling

4 Apr 2026 1:18 pm
Tamil Nadu Assembly polls: Residents to boycott voting in protest over delay in building service lanes

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

4 Apr 2026 1:10 pm
How a friends group supports festival crowds at the annual Panguni festival in Mylapore

Amidst a sea of devotees joining theArubathimoovarprocession inMylaporeare a bunch of volunteers making sure children are not lost

4 Apr 2026 10:58 am
Travelling long to get inked in the Assembly Elections

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

4 Apr 2026 10:23 am
Complaint against violations along Buckingham Canal

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

4 Apr 2026 1:10 am
Tamil Nadu missed out on Central government schemes becauseDMKsawBJPas an enemy, says G.K. Vasan

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

4 Apr 2026 12:10 am
Chennai police arrest YouTuber Varaaki for failing to surrender before prison authorities

The police said that Varaaki was originally arrested and remanded to prison a few months ago for allegedly threatening and verbally abusing a woman

3 Apr 2026 4:06 pm
Madras HC initiates suo motu contempt case against TVKs Felix Gerald for 2024 interview with Savukku Shankar

Justice K. Kumaresh Babu passes the orders on a contempt of court petition filed by G-Square Realtors Private Limited

3 Apr 2026 3:10 pm
Chennai has a new flower cafe and a space for Korean beauty and crafts

Chennais InKo Centre is abuzz with two new launches Flower Brew, a flower cafe, and Pure Han, a Korean beauty and crafts centre

3 Apr 2026 1:26 pm
Tangible development does a tango with yet-to-be-addressed civic issues in Kolathur

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

3 Apr 2026 12:39 pm
Where waste accumulates and river Adyar weeps

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

3 Apr 2026 9:48 am
T.N. Assembly election: Egmore constituency residents weigh infrastructure upgrades against many long-standing civic problems

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

3 Apr 2026 1:36 am
Tangible development does a tango with yet-to-be-addressed civic issues

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

3 Apr 2026 1:04 am
An agricultural belt plagued by unfair trade practices at DPCs, lack of storage facilities

Farmers call for steps to build a permanent warehouse, implement schemes to boost groundwater level, and link Palar-Thenpennai rivers

3 Apr 2026 12:58 am
PM Modi visit on April 3: Red zones declared in parts of Chennai; drone ban enforced

Officials said that the restrictions will be in force for two days, April 3 and 4, during which flying of drone cameras and other unmanned aerial objects will be strictly prohibited in the designated areas

2 Apr 2026 2:53 pm
T.N. Assembly election: Residents weigh infrastructure upgrades against many long-standing civic problems

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

2 Apr 2026 1:17 am