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A detailed inquiry was ordered on the basis of a complaint filed by the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) which alleged serious irregularities in the mining of river sand across Tamil Nadu

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They were recruited in 2021 and carry out 12 services

The accused was arrested and sent to judicial custody

Chennai Corporation collected a fine amount of 10,000 from a Tondiarpet resident after a German shepherd licensed in his name was found abandoned in Tiruvottiyur

The Thiruppugazh Committees 600-page report has made basin-wise recommendations, as per which the GCC completed works worth 307 cr.; the report, however, is still not in public domain

The police also conducted searches at the residences of the three accused in connection with their alleged role in facilitating Veeramanis offences

The 110-mld plant is now producing 95 mld of drinking water and is expected to achieve full capacity by the month-end. The 150-mld plant in the same site also produces 85 mld of water

In a joint representation to the Chief Minister and other authorities, the organisations sought clarity on whether the elephants were gifted, purchased or transferred

Raghukumar Choodamani points out difference in road levels; sewage discharge in SWD; and SWD manholes getting hidden under encroachments

An order said employees working in Chengalpattu, Tiruppur and neighbouring districts, but registered as voters in the Madurantakam and Dharapuram constituencies, should also be given a paid holiday.

The number of cases recorded in September was 1,293. More than 100 medical camps were being held every day, and 3,703 mosquito eradication workers had been deployed

Farmers have alleged that traders, including a few from neighbouring States, submit papers belonging to farmers and sell procured paddy

A grey-headed lapwing, a long-distance migrant from East Asia, arrived earlier than usual at the Pallikaranai marshland; terek sandpiper, lesser sand-plover, marsh sandpiper, and black-tailed godwit were also spotted; several shorebirds were sighted at the Adyar estuary by a birdwatcher

The Chromepet police were alerted by the residents around Periya Erithat four dead bodies were floating in the lake

Advances in technology, easier licensing procedures and affordability are among the factors that make amateur radio attractive to youngsters, even those still in school. Here are perspectives of amateur radio enthusiasts and a seller of hobby-related equipment from Chennai

A survey of the Mamallan reservoir project area recorded around 3,500 waterbirds; 51 species, including 25 protected under the UN Convention on Migratory Species, were found, it says

Chennais Meenambakkam recorded 36.2 degrees Celsius on Saturday, which was the highest temperature recorded in the State for the day

This is the fifth case filed against him

Judge Colony and Neighbourhood Welfare Association raises concerns over drainage, groundwater contamination and road safety

As an extension of its free noon meal scheme, Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda College will start serving breakfast for students from economically poor backgrounds from October 5 onwards

From handrails in an apartment complex to a pool lift, here are some examples of how a little initiative can transform everyday living for senior citizens and those with special needs

The Northeast monsoon is at Chennais doorstep. This year, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted normal Northeast monsoon rainfall, with a strong El Nio likely to strengthen it further towards the end of the year. Historically, November and December have, for long, been months to remember in the city, where rains can be unpredictable. With the monsoon getting shorter and more intense over the past few years, successive Dravidian governments had grappled with mitigation measures,

The Director of Public Health and Preventive Medicine says the caseload remains steady and is not at outbreak proportions; cases are being reported across cities including the Chennai belt (Tiruvallur and Kancheepuram), Coimbatore, and Madurai

The advanced contactless and barrierless tolling system eliminates the need for vehicles to stop at toll plazas