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Annual premium of over 1,200 crore for CMCHIS paid to insurance company

The amount of 1,237.80 crore comprised 1,173.66 crore towards 95% of the annual premium for the coverage period, benefitting 1,45,51,697 families, in addition to 64.13 crore being the remaining 5% premium from last year

12 Jan 2026 11:17 pm
Reduce bond service period to one year for PG, super speciality residents and future batches, TNRDA urges government

TNRDA added that extended bond periods also contribute to resident burnout and may adversely affect super-speciality academic progression and long-term workforce sustainability

12 Jan 2026 9:59 pm
New Class 1-5 T.N. syllabus focuses on learning objectives, competencies, and pedagogical approaches

From poster making in English to jigsaws and map-reading in science, the syllabus points out activities and the various skillsets a child is supposed to achieve

12 Jan 2026 9:49 pm
Chennai police deploy 16,000 personnel for Kaanum Pongal security

At Marina Beach, three temporary mini control rooms have been set up between the Labour Statue and the Lighthouse, along with police assistance booths at service road entry points

12 Jan 2026 9:17 pm
Two held in Man-in-the-Middle cyber fraud case

Based on these findings, the cybercrime police team went to Mysuru and Bengaluru and arrested the accused

12 Jan 2026 7:40 pm
T.N. govt.s Overseas Manpower Corporation Ltd. inks pact with VIT Chennai

The memorandum, pertaining to the mobility of students for education and employment to foreign countries, was signed in the presence of Chief Minister M.K. Stalin.

12 Jan 2026 4:50 pm
Double-decker EV bus to take tourists to sites of historical, cultural significance in Chennai

Chief Minister M.K. Stalin flagged off the bus from Chennai Trade Centre, where he took part in the World Tamil Diaspora Day 2026 celebrations.

12 Jan 2026 4:24 pm
Kamal Haasan secures interim relief in personality rights suit before Madras High Court

Justice Senthilkumar Ramamoorthy restrains all known and unknown individuals/entities from unauthorised commercial exploitation of his name, image and persona

12 Jan 2026 3:53 pm
History-sheeter hacked to death in waiting area of Kilpauk Medical College

Two persons have been arrested; police say the crime was committed due to a previous enmity

12 Jan 2026 3:28 pm
Karur stampede case: TVK chief Vijay arrives in Delhi to appear before CBI

Mr. Vijay was accompanied by party office-bearers Aadhav Arjuna, Nirmal Kumar, and five others

12 Jan 2026 10:49 am
Over 2,500 students receive degrees at Crescent Institute

A total of 2,991 students including 65 Ph.D., 774 postgraduate and 2,152 undergraduate candidates received their degree at the ceremony

12 Jan 2026 5:44 am
Corporation starts removing shops for second phase of Blue Flag area on Marina beach

The second phase is expected to be launched by the end of this month on the Marina beach

12 Jan 2026 5:30 am
City residents feel the chill as temperature drops

The Regional Meteorological Centre forecast light to moderate rain for Monday at a few places over Tamil Nadu,Puducherry,and Karaikal

12 Jan 2026 5:30 am
Marathon held to create awareness on drug abuse

Held in association with the Tamil Nadu Athletic Association, LIFEATHON 2026 carried the message Run for Life, Free from Drugs

12 Jan 2026 12:11 am
Traffic police organise Super Bike Rally

More than 600 participants, including members of the Chennai Motor Club, Chennai Race Club, volunteers, and traffic police personnel, took part in the rally

11 Jan 2026 7:27 pm
Stalin flags grave risks posed to the Tamils by the ongoing constitutional reforms in Sri Lanka

The Tamil Nadu Chief Minister urges the Government of India to engage diplomatically with the neighbouring country and press for a constitutional process that genuinely addresses Tamil grievances

11 Jan 2026 7:19 pm
Clear carcasses of crows before cats get to them

Indira Nagar resident C. Namachivayam raises questions over severed wings of crows and urges action to prevent biomagnification

11 Jan 2026 4:22 pm
Seal Ennore ammonia terminal and pipeline, insists a PIL before Madras High Court

Chief Justice Manindra Mohan Shrivastava and Justice G. Arul Murugan are slated to hear the case on Monday

11 Jan 2026 2:05 pm
The many faces of actor-auteur Bhagyaraj

Terrific with his anecdotes, Bhagyaraj still offers a glimpse into the way the Tamil film industry functioned in the 1970s, 80s, and 90s

11 Jan 2026 8:00 am
January weather system to influence heavy rainfall in parts of coastal districts on Sunday

Coastal places like Chennai experienced nippy weather, strong surface winds interspersed with light rainfall on Saturday owing to the wind influence that brought moisture from Bay of Bengal

11 Jan 2026 5:00 am
New plaza at city airport ready, but wait for second cab pick-up point extends

AAI sources say legal opinion has to be sought due to an issue with an earlier contractbefore opening the new pick-up point; it is expected to be in use by early March after multiple delays

11 Jan 2026 5:00 am
The hassle of getting to thePallavaramstation

Sivasankaran Street in Zamin Pallavaram is an access road to Pallavaram railway station, which is ironical, because it is hugely inaccessible

10 Jan 2026 8:59 pm
Chennai needs more low-floor buses

Various recommendations have been presented in a report by commerce students of The New College on the State Governments free bus ride scheme

10 Jan 2026 8:50 pm
Chennai needs more skill training centres to boost solar energy adoption

There are 14 institutes listed under Tamil Nadu as empanelled training centres for Suryamitra Skill Development Programme for financial year 2023-24; the list includes none from Chennai.

10 Jan 2026 8:44 pm
India should design and manufacture 70% of products made here over the next 10 years, say experts

IIT professors, research leaders call for support to Indian students and scientists to convert their ideas into successful commercial products at webinar organised by SASTRA, The Hindu Education Plus

10 Jan 2026 8:42 pm
Chennai to hostSolar Premier League

Organised by Solar is My Passion and powered by RenewX, the contest is supported by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Government of India and will see at least 16 teams showcasing their installation skills.

10 Jan 2026 8:40 pm
Navigating life tactilely

On January 4 (World Braille Day), braille literacy crisis was a dominant topic. Chennai resident S. Vanaja, a visually impaired car rally navigator, proves the continuing relevance of this reading system in more ways than one

10 Jan 2026 6:16 pm
Man arrested for murdering woman in her house in Choolaimedu

The woman was found inside the house with stab and burn injuries on Thursday; the accused, a juice shop owner, was arrested

10 Jan 2026 3:06 pm