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Residents object to relaying of OMR without cold-milling

A resident of Perungudi says that in many places the slope was toosteepand vehicles find itdifficultto climb up the road from the service lane

11 Feb 2026 12:51 am
Concerns raised over Chennai Corporations plan to implement 100-crore road works before Assembly poll

Residents say that officials will soon be engaged in poll duty, making it difficult to coordinate and complete the works; AIADMK councillor says there is little time to finalise tender and begin work

11 Feb 2026 12:40 am
Electricity Dept. executes several infrastructure works for summer

Officials say that they have commissioned several transformers and substations, installed underground power cables, and increased the capacity of the power transformers in substations as part of efforts to prevent power disruptions

11 Feb 2026 12:21 am
T.N. Chief Secretary holds meeting to monitor avian influenza in Chennai

Following the reports of avian influenza, GCC has examined the caretakers and people working in a park for respiratory infection

10 Feb 2026 11:27 pm
Regional course in emergency medicine and anti-doping launched

The course is being attended by 50 participants from multiple AFC Member Nations, including the Philippines, Malaysia, Bangladesh, Maldives, Sri Lanka, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, Bhutan, Nepal, and India

10 Feb 2026 12:35 am
Centre has released 10,354.15 crore for CMRLs phase II work, says Union Minister

Nearly 49% of construction work for phase II project has been completed, and there is no pending demand for release of funds, says Union Minister

10 Feb 2026 12:32 am
Hosur airport not recommended to prioritise defence projects of national importance, says Civil Aviation Minister

He was responding to a question raised by DMK MP S. Kalyanasundaram in the Rajya Sabha on whether the Centre has examined the Hosur airport proposal sent by the State government and the reasons for the delay in granting in-principle approval, airspace clearance and other such permissions

10 Feb 2026 12:31 am
Chief Secretary holds meeting to monitor avian influenza in Chennai

Following the reports of avian influenza, GCC has examined the caretakers and people working in a park for respiratory infection

10 Feb 2026 12:30 am
Rameswaram airport: AAI finds site near Keelakarai feasible

When compared to the site near Uchipuli, which has a lot of trees, paddy fields, groundwater wells, and residents, the site close to Keelakarai has lesser obstacles and residents as seen from the initial inspection

9 Feb 2026 5:46 pm
Marinas new toilets shut at night due to infrastructure issues

Workers say toilets are closed as they are unable to pump waterdue to power cuts. GCC explores keeping toilets open 24X7 in crowded areas

9 Feb 2026 12:58 am
Rameswaram airport: AAI submits pre-feasibility report, finds site near Keelakarai feasible

When compared to the site near Uchipuli, which has a lot of trees, paddy fields, groundwater wells, and residents, the site close to Keelakarai has lesser obstacles and residents as seen from the initial inspection

9 Feb 2026 12:55 am
MMA to host its annual convention 2026

There will be sessions on the theme Growth Arenas for India by C. Rangarajan, former Governor RBI and Chairman, Economic Advisory Council; and four special sessions with industry experts alongside Q & A rounds

9 Feb 2026 12:54 am
Real estate dealer arrested for defrauding film company of over 20 crore

The Tambaram police said a complaint was filed by Vels Film International against Santosh Reddy of the EVP group and his associates

9 Feb 2026 12:34 am
KNK Road goes pedestrian; traffic, parking chaos hit Wallace Garden and Rutland Gate

Vehicles are diverted to smaller streets of Wallace Garden and Rutland Gate as KNK Road allows only one-way traffic towards Uttamar Gandhi Salai

9 Feb 2026 12:28 am
Penalties, warnings fail to curb wrong-side driving on city roads

Police should conduct a special drive, raise awareness to prevent such violations, say residents; traffic police official says they have identified 230 spots where people are prone to drive on wrong side, and have installed cameras to issue challans

8 Feb 2026 1:00 am
Delay in land acquisition stalls work on Orathur reservoir for three years

Only 68% of the work has been completed; the 55.84-crore project that was initiated in 2020 to mitigate flood risk in southern suburbs and augment water supply has run into legal hurdles

7 Feb 2026 12:41 am
CUMTA writes to AAI over shifting cargo terminal to rear side of Chennai airport

The plan aims to reduce traffic congestion in the city by re-routing cargo movement by creating an exclusive corridor for cargo connectivity

7 Feb 2026 12:10 am
Nine, including actor and assistant director, arrested in Chennai drug bust

Police sources said they were also involved in peddling, besides using the drugs

6 Feb 2026 5:33 pm
T.N.s first glow garden opens at Mamallapuram

An amphitheatre, food kiosks, selfie points, walkways lined with artificial trees, plants and flowers, and seats that light up are among the features of the garden that has come up onTTDCland

6 Feb 2026 12:32 am
Rejuvenation work apace at Thiruneermalai Periya Eri

Desilting and bund strengthening at the lake raise hopeof improved groundwater recharge and flood mitigation. MLA says additional amenities such as a walking path would be provided

5 Feb 2026 12:38 am
Woman involved in 10 theft cases arrested

A senior official of the city police said, Jyothi, a native of Thiruvannamalai district, was a known habitual offender for stealing gold jewellery and purses from children and women

5 Feb 2026 12:37 am
Two smuggling attempts thwarted at Chennai airport

940 grams of gold worth 1.37 crore and foreign currency worth 2.73 crore was seized

5 Feb 2026 12:33 am
Crow samples in Chennai test positive for H5N1 Avian Influenza

A communication said local municipalities should strengthen biosecurity and undertake thorough disinfection in areas where bird mortality has been reported

5 Feb 2026 12:28 am
Southern Railway cites poor patronage for non-resumption of night train services on west section

Non-availability of train services after 10.30 p.m. inconveniences is inconvenient to commuters residing in villages of Tiruvallur and beyond till Arakkonam

5 Feb 2026 12:26 am
Department of Posts to hold grievances redressal meet in city

Only those cases that have been taken up at post offices level and are yet to be resolved would be taken up at the divisional level Dak Adalat

4 Feb 2026 8:59 pm
Londons Veeraswamy restaurant: carrying curry afar

Londons Veeraswamy restaurant was founded by Edward Palmer, who promoted Veerasawmy (that was the original, and colonial spelling) & Co. in 1896 chiefly to export curry powder to the U.K., which was sold under the brand name Nizam

4 Feb 2026 1:12 am
Newly revamped Connemara Library offers better spaces for book lovers, researchers

The library now features a science park with interactive STEM activities, study area for civil services exam aspirants, and a dedicated reading section for those who bring their own books

4 Feb 2026 1:04 am
Sea trial of new ferry to Kanniyakumari soon: E.V. Velu

Chief MinisterM.K.Stalinhadannounced in December 2024 during the silver jubilee celebrations of theTiruvalluvarstatue that three new ferries would beprocuredfor use of tourists

4 Feb 2026 1:02 am
After long struggle, Chennai Metro Rails TBM to reach Thirumayilai on February 9

The delay in constructing the tunnel shaft at Thirumayilai, challenging soil conditions, temporary stoppage of tunnelling activity due to cracks in a school and a gas leak obstructed the progress

4 Feb 2026 1:01 am
Why the Church of Scotland Mission was worried about schools in Madras falling into debt

While notable progress was made in the area of female education, there was also concern over the lack of availability of female teachers to tutor the girls.

4 Feb 2026 12:50 am
Doctors body urges CM to implement salary parity

Stating that nearly 19,000 government doctors in Tamil Nadu continue to await implementation of the order, the committee urged the Chief Minister to intervene and direct the Health Department to act on the issue

4 Feb 2026 12:49 am
Building permit ban near Pallikaranai marshland triggers protest

The CMDA circular halted all construction activity in the area pending the definition of a zone of influence by the Tamil Nadu Wetlands Authority

3 Feb 2026 1:03 am
GCC to set up shelters for homeless persons recovering from illnesses

The civic body will identify land near hospitals to construct the shelters. It is also exploring the feasibility of establishing the facilities in buildings being constructed near tertiary care hospitals. Surveys to assess shelter gaps will begin soon, say officials

3 Feb 2026 1:01 am
T.N. gets more than 7,500 crore in the railway budget 2026-27

In a press note shared by the Southern Railway, total work costing 35,701 crore was under progress, comprising track construction, station redevelopment, and safety enhancements

3 Feb 2026 1:00 am
Oral storytelling takes adults back in time

When we think of storytelling, it is mostly the childrens territory where storytellers perform stories with voice modulation and expression to hold their attention. What happened here was a reversal of that assumption, however

3 Feb 2026 12:58 am
Ambattur residents renew long-pending demand for better healthcare, education

Residents want a State-run hospital and educational institutions to be built in the area. Ambattur MLA says land has been identified to construct a government college, higher secondary school

3 Feb 2026 12:31 am
Britannia Nagar residents reiterate call for re-rerouting S67

Readers Write: V. Vairamuthu is joint secretary of Britannia Nagar Residents Welfare Association points out that effecting the suggested changes in the current route will hugely benefit school and college students

2 Feb 2026 7:49 am