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Narcotics officials search actor Balaji Murugadosss residence at Thiruverkadu

The Avadi City Police Commissionerate stated on social media that the search was conducted based on an input regarding drugs

10 Nov 2026 12:07 am
Over 1,600 injured while bursting crackers across Tamil Nadu over two days

A total of 1,654 people were injured on Sunday and Monday. Of them 1,450 were treated as outpatients and 204 required hospitalisation

9 Nov 2026 7:57 pm
Chennai sees dozens of cracker-related eye injuries; doctors call for caution

The Regional Institute of Ophthalmology and Government Ophthalmic Hospital received around 50 cases, with about 10 cases having to be admitted, a senior official said.

9 Nov 2026 5:28 pm
Two men arrested in Rajasthan, West Bengal for cybercrimes targeting Chennai residents

The Cyber Crime Police, East Zone arrested a man in Rajasthan for allegedly cheating a Chennai-based businessman by promising high returns through an online trading platform and a man in West Bengal for allegedly cheating a Chennai resident by promising to provide a premium credit card with attractive benefits.

9 Nov 2026 4:03 pm
18-year-old youth murdered by gang in Chennais Vyasarpadi

Police sources said the victims elder brother had running feuds with the key accused.

9 Nov 2026 3:08 pm
Tamil Nadu government approves establishment of new body to execute construction projects worth over 200 crore

Tamil Nadu Infrastructure and Construction Corporation (TNICC) will float and manage tenders, while the execution of works will be carried out by contractors. It may also provide project formulation, design and quality-control services to government departments.

9 Nov 2026 1:56 pm
Why cant helicopters be used for sea drowning rescue operations, asks Madras High Court

Justices A.D. Jagadish Chandira and B. Karthikeyan suo motu implead Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre in a habeas corpus plea related to a 17-year-old reportedly swept away by high tides

9 Nov 2026 12:54 pm
An invitation to parents, educators to rethink youth safety

The NextGen Forum, a co-created youth safety and wellbeing conclave, takes place on November 14 at Taj Coromandel in Chennai

9 Nov 2026 12:15 pm
Poor response from residents to Chennai Corporations appeal for segregated collection of cracker waste

GCC manages to collect 200 tonnes of firecracker waste from the street, while huge quantities of hazardous waste accumulate on the streets

9 Nov 2026 11:25 am
Chennais air quality deteriorates to poor the morning after Deepavali

Manali Village recorded the highest AQI at 296, followed by Arumbakkam at 265, Kodungaiyur at 215, Royapuram at 184 and Velachery Residential Area at 142

9 Nov 2026 10:28 am
Jumbo hustle: the transfer of elephants to Tamil Nadus temples

The unseemly haste with which five elephants from Assam were transported to temples in Tamil Nadu raises pertinent questions about the process of animal transfer, and whether the rules are cheat proof. Here, Geetha Srimathi examines the entire issue threadbare, explaining how elephants are acquired for temples in the State, and the yawning gaps in the rules, and processes that allow humans to trade in pachyderms.

8 Nov 2026 2:14 am
A wet Deepavali ahead for many parts of Tamil Nadu

Wet weather is expected to prevail across the State till November 12, with heavy rainfall set to lash delta and southern districts till Tuesday

8 Nov 2026 1:01 am
RPF steps up Deepavali vigil, apprehends five with firecrackers at Chennai Central, Egmore

Nine persons fined for railway track trespassing during awareness drive at Chennai Beach

8 Nov 2026 12:59 am
Youth arrested for attempting to attack SI near Redhills police station

A case was registered against Dinesh under various sections, including obstructing a public servant from discharging his duty and possessing a weapon

8 Nov 2026 12:54 am
Two college students die as motorcycle rams flyover wall

The duo were travelling on a high-end motorcycle along the ChennaiBengaluru National Highway towards Vellore

8 Nov 2026 12:43 am
GCC distributes 30,000 specialised bags to collect firecracker waste

GCC Commissioner G.S. Sameeran has requested residents not to dump firecracker waste on roads,streets, stormwater drains or in public places, and instead hand it over to the Corporations conservancy workers visiting their respective areas

8 Nov 2026 12:35 am
Cracker waste collection drive for gated communities in Tambaram and OMR

Spreco Recycling has extended Deepavali Detox to Tambaram this year

7 Nov 2026 7:00 pm
Chennai architecture academicians win prize at GRIHA

Five academicians from MEASI Academy of Architecture win the first prize at a national-level competition conducted by GRIHA on the basis of their design blueprint for a Wallajah Road that would be more pedestrian-friendly, accessible and sustainable

7 Nov 2026 6:46 pm
A cracker of a campaign to encourage residents to hand over only segregated, dry waste

Between them, Sumeet Elko and Renvion Solutions, both engaged by GCC, account for many sensitisation drives ahead of Deepavali to ensure responsible garbage disposal by residents. Waste management companies such as Spreco have also done their bit. The effectiveness of these efforts will be seen on November 9

7 Nov 2026 6:22 pm
T.N. CM Vijay writes to PM Modi expressing concerns over inspection of Union govt. officials regarding Mekedatu dam project

CM Vijay said there was an apprehension growing among farmers of Tamil Nadu over the recent developments with respect to the proposed Mekedatu Dam Project of Karnataka

7 Nov 2026 5:18 pm
The Famous Five from Chennais IT sector

For close to five years now, every Saturday, a group of colleagues from the MEPZ-Tambaram Sanatorium and Sholinganallur offices of Cognizant Technology Solutions have been cooking and serving specially prepared meals for residents of orphanages and old-age homes. This being a Deepavali weekend, there were grand additions to the menu

7 Nov 2026 12:25 pm
Vice President confers Dr. Rajendra Prasad Award for Academic Excellence on Professor K. Chockalingam

The honour celebrates Prof. Chockalingams academic career, spanning more than five decades and marked by pioneering work in criminology and victimology

7 Nov 2026 10:15 am
Train-platform gap yet to be rectified at Adambakkam

It is awaiting clearance from the Research Designs and Standards Organisation; flagging safety risks posed by the gap between the train and the platform, CCRS prohibited MRTS trains from stopping at the newly built station

7 Nov 2026 12:43 am
Dog takes Metro ride from Anna Nagar to Koyambedu

It entered Anna Nagar Tower station through exit staircase; guards not posted at some exit points, says a source; staff travelled with the dog and got it out of the train at Koyambedu station

7 Nov 2026 12:23 am
Former minister Poyyamozhis remand over private school bribery case extended

The public prosecutor argued that granting bail at this stage could hamper the investigation.

6 Nov 2026 10:21 pm
Sustaining independent journalism a major challenge: Kanimozhi Karunanidhi

Speaking at the 70th anniversary celebrations of The Hindu Office and National Press Employees Union, the MP says journalists are now working in an environment where having an independent opinion is viewed as an issue

6 Nov 2026 9:49 pm
Chennai Corporation clears bills worth over 1,000 crore while 2,096-crore bills remain pending

Some payments have been delayed by as long as nine months, leaving contractors struggling to meet expenses on labour, machinery, GST and bank interest, the Greater Chennai Contractors Welfare Association said.

6 Nov 2026 6:14 pm
ED arrests two men in Chennai for online fraud, crypto currency laundering

The two men Roshan Fiaz and Ammar have been booked under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002.

6 Nov 2026 4:43 pm
Police rescue baby girl abandoned near CM Vijays Neelankarai house

Early morning walkers heard the cries of the infant and alerted the police on November 5, 2026

6 Nov 2026 4:22 pm