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Government hospitals share in organ donation rises in Tamil Nadu

A number of factors has contributed to this, including systematic reorientation for government doctors, standardisation of operational protocols, and multi-level periodic reviews

8 Jun 2026 12:22 am
Traffic police permit GCC to start bridge construction across LC2A on Ennore High Road

Chennai Corporation officials said the bridge is expected to ease traffic congestion in north Chennai and improve connectivity

8 Jun 2026 12:14 am
Manavala Nagar residents take to cartoons to flag sewage pollution near Putlur check dam

The clean stretch of Cooum near the check dam in Tiruvallur district is heading towards degradationas in urban stretches owing to sewage release. Residents who have been fighting for restoration of the portion have launched awareness campaigns through cartoons titled Koovam Kudineer

7 Jun 2026 11:55 pm
11 Metro Rail stations in phase II networkto have retail spaces

Such development measures can persuade people to use Metro trains, and strengthen CMRLs revenue stream, ensuring financial stability

7 Jun 2026 11:42 pm
Retro Route: Santhome schools cricket lore never runs out of fizz

The spotlight today (June 7) belonged to the 1976 batch of Santhome Higher Secondary School, their Golden Jubilee Reunion having just drawn to a close. Never mind that none of the alumni from this batch made it to either the state or national team; the occasion still warrants a toast to the schools cricketing culture. Lakshmy Harikrishnan tracks the high points of the institutions cricketing history

7 Jun 2026 9:54 pm
Parents take on the role of traffic assistants on busy road in Chennai

On Harris Road in Egmore, a group of parents of students at St. Anthonys Anglo-Indian School take up the responsibility of regulating traffic during the school-opening hour

7 Jun 2026 8:35 pm
Tamil Nadu government rolls out online registration of select documents

Select documents can be registered online from anywhere round the clock. The Registration Department is planning to make this system mandatory soon

7 Jun 2026 7:21 pm
Experts stress early diagnosis and awareness to improve outcomes in brain tumour

The webinar focused on early symptoms, advances in imaging and surgery, and the role of awareness in improving outcomes and quality of life for patients

7 Jun 2026 7:12 pm
CMDA holds stakeholder meeting on online building planning system

CMDA convenes stakeholders to enhance Chennais online building planning system, focusing on efficiency and user interface improvements

7 Jun 2026 2:35 pm
Contempt plea moved against former Chennai Corporation Commissioner Kumaragurubaran

A disability rights activist accuses Kumaragurubaran of having wilfully disobeyed a court order for rectification of bollards that hinder free movement of wheelchairs

7 Jun 2026 2:11 pm
LPG domestic cylinder now costs 957.50 in Chennai, consumers express shock

In a span of three months it has gone up by 89/14.2 kg cylinder. Customers who have already booked their refills but have not received the same, will have to pay the revised rate

7 Jun 2026 12:13 pm
Shut but open | T.N.s closure of liquor shops

Every time a new party comes to power, closing liquor shops becomes one of its standard promises. But shops are eventually opened in other locations. Is the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam governments decision to shut 717 liquor shops near educational institutions and places of worship going to be any different, people wonder

7 Jun 2026 8:22 am
Police begin foot patrol to enhance safety and security

The objective of the foot patrol is to facilitate direct interactionwith the members of the public and understand the local issues and grievances

7 Jun 2026 1:05 am
Chennai Corporation Commissioner orders officials to expedite work on new council hall

G.S. Sameeran also inspected the gymnasium and parking lot on the premises of Ripon Buildings and ordered officials to improve maintenance of the facilities

7 Jun 2026 1:04 am
Southern Railway plans additional parking space at Perungudi station

Existing parking facility has reached full capacityand regular commuters usually have to park their vehicles outside the station; a space adjacent to the present parking yard will be developed and a tender will be called soon, says railway official

7 Jun 2026 12:28 am
50-year struggle for drinking water worsens this summer for residents of Thiru.Vi.Ka. Nagar

Six streets of Thiru.Vi.Ka. Nagar rely on lorry-filled tanks, while neighbouring areas such as Sastri Nagar and Narasimha Nagar, and newly constructed apartment complexes receive continuous piped water. Heat has exacerbated the situation

7 Jun 2026 12:10 am
Seven stations in Poonamallee-Vadapalani stretch yet to get Ticket Vending Machines

All the stations in this phase II stretch are ready for operation;the TVMs have been installed in 4 of 11 stations so far; remaining machines will be delivered in a week and installed before June-end, say CMRL officials; the machines are relevant as many commuters buy paper QR code tickets

7 Jun 2026 12:02 am
Shut but open

Every time a new party comes to power, closing liquor shops becomes one of its standard promises. But shops are eventually opened in other locations. Is the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam governments decision to shut 717 liquor shops near educational institutions and places of worship going to be any different, people wonder

6 Jun 2026 11:59 pm
Tamil Nadu issues SOP for cool roof as pilot projects record drop in indoor temperatures

The SOP is intended to standardise the implementation of cool roof coatings, which is a passive cooling measure that reflects solar radiation and reduces heat absorption by building surfaces

6 Jun 2026 3:27 pm
Take pledge to bring down TVK government: M.K. Stalin to DMK cadre

The TVK government is, in a way, being sustained by our support because our former alliance partners are backing it, he said, while admitting cadres from various parties into the DMK

6 Jun 2026 2:34 pm
Support your local artist, says Naga illustrator Canato Jimo

Naga illustrator Canato Jimo said that AI often steals from artists, while asking individuals to support local talent at the Lit for Life Unplugged x Zhouyu Hosts. This was followed by an elaborate dinner by Meghalaya-based chef Ahmedaki Laloo

6 Jun 2026 12:23 am
CM Vijay directs urban localbodies to intensify morning checks, revenue collection

Based on his directions, the govt. has issued a 16-point circulardirecting urban local bodies to streamline service delivery, regulate poster placements, and monitor conservancy work daily

6 Jun 2026 12:13 am
Madras HC flags procedural violations in Kilambakkam Bus Terminus Project

Justice V. Lakshminarayanan, however, desists from declaring the establishment of the bus terminus as illegal since the law permits ex post facto approval too

5 Jun 2026 11:14 pm
Congress and DMK can still work together in Parliament, says Karti P. Chidambaram

The Congress Member of the Lok Sabha points out that the Congress continues to work with the CPI(M) and theTrinamool Congress despite competing with them at the State level

5 Jun 2026 10:12 pm
State-wide fire safety awareness drive to be held again this year

Tamil Nadu Fire and Rescue Services Department will organise the programme on June 6 and 7 at all fire stations

5 Jun 2026 9:59 pm
Two Chennai-based students among toppers in Samsung Innovation Campus

Samsung India felicitated 30 outstanding students from across the country

5 Jun 2026 8:21 pm
Tambaram City Police organises multi-specialty medical camp for personnel

It offers free health screenings, diagnostic tests, and specialist consultations across several key healthcare disciplines

5 Jun 2026 8:08 pm
Chennai may see 1C rise in summer temperatures by 2040: Report

The report, released by Azim Premji University, warns that climate change is no longer a distant threat and Indias coastal regions are already entering a period of significant environmental transition

5 Jun 2026 7:40 pm
God, I sound just like dad: SP Charan on being SPBs son and finding his own voice

On SPBs 80th birthday anniversary, we sit down with SP Charan on why his late legendary father was special to music and cinema fans

5 Jun 2026 6:32 pm
Tiruchi Suriyaa arrested for posting defamatory, derogatory video targeting woman on YouTube

The Social Media Investigation Wing of the CCB Cyber Crime Police Station took action following a complaint lodged by a Chennai-based woman

5 Jun 2026 4:23 pm
Chennai-based CIBA scientists develop soil-friendly fertilisers from fish waste

The products address the twin challenges of scientific fish waste disposal and the growing need for eco-friendly nutrient sources that enhance soil fertility and agricultural productivity

5 Jun 2026 3:39 pm
Torso of unidentified man found in suitcase at Perambur railway station

Police are verifying missing persons complaints and coordinating with police stations across Chennai and neighbouring districts to identify the deceased

5 Jun 2026 12:43 pm
CPI(M) objects to Praveen Chakravartys claim of party backing his Rajya Sabha nomination

The Congress on Thursday night nominated Mr. Chakravarty for the Rajya Sabha seat allotted to it by its post-Assembly poll ally the TVK. He then claimed in a social media post that he had the support of all alliance parties of the TVK

5 Jun 2026 11:58 am