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Man killed near Maduranthakam

The victim, a construction worker, was a resident of Thamaraikeni village in Soonambedu of Maduranthakam taluk

23 May 2026 12:54 am
Chennai Port-Maduravoyal corridor sees progress, to be ready in Nov 2027

A total of 107 million metric tonnes of cargo was handled by Chennai Port and Kamarajar Port together in the financial year 2025-26

23 May 2026 12:43 am
City police file case against DMK Harbour MLA Sekar Babu

A dispute erupted following allegations that DMK members had attempted to capture the polling booth

23 May 2026 12:35 am
Staff must come with a mindset to serve devotees: Minister

S. Ramesh said that Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay had promised to provide a stable and clean governance and the department too should follow the same

23 May 2026 12:34 am
Doctors body urges Tamil Nadu government to fulfil long-pending demands

The committee also requested the government to provide a government job to the wife of a government doctor who died while serving during the COVID-19 pandemic

23 May 2026 12:18 am
How football became a safe space for children of North Chennai

Football is a way of discipline in many pockets of this area, says coach Sulaiman B

22 May 2026 8:09 pm
Webinar on heat and health to be held on May 23

The webinar will focus on the growing health risks associated with rising temperatures and prolonged heat exposure, including dehydration, heat exhaustion, heatstroke, and the worsening of existing medical conditions

22 May 2026 7:15 pm
After CM Vijays order to revive Amma Canteens, AIADMK hopes for comeback of other legacy schemes

AIADMK functionaries have urged the revival of other flagship welfare schemes introduced during the Dravidian partys previous tenures

22 May 2026 3:00 pm
80-year-old man undergoes heart pump implantation at private hospital in Chennai

The patient had been experiencing severe breathlessness, repeated ICU admissions, and worsening kidney function, as his heart was no longer pumping sufficient blood

22 May 2026 2:21 pm
Woman killed after speeding car hits two-wheeler in Perumbakkam

The woman was travelling with her husband towards Perumbakkam alongthe Nookampalayam Main Road when a car, while reversing, collided with their bike

22 May 2026 12:22 pm
A. Amalraj takes charge as Chennai Police Commissioner

Mr. Amalraj is an officer of the 1996-batch of Indian Police Service (IPS) and was until recently the Tambaram Police Commissioner

22 May 2026 12:06 pm
Soumik Dattas show Melodies In Slow Motion reminds the audience to listen to Nature and breathe

Do cicadas sing? What sound does the crab make when it walks? Soumik Dattas Melodies in Slow Motion in Chennai brings heightened awareness to the niggles,creaeks and ticks of Nature, and shows us what climate change sounds like

22 May 2026 11:50 am
Permanent solution to water hyacinth issue in Adyar sought

Madras Boat Club captain Sumana Narayanan says the spread of hyacinth had intensified since October last year, resulting in the cancellation of morning boating sessions because of dense weed accumulation

22 May 2026 12:33 am
Man arrested for murdering his mother in Otteri

He had allegedly assaulted her with a log at their residence on May 14. The victim died of her injuries on May 20

21 May 2026 9:10 pm
Man arrested for sexually assaulting mentally ill woman at Marina beach

The victim had become acquainted with the accused through social media

21 May 2026 8:46 pm
IJCCI invites medical equipment firms to work with Japanese SMEs

The last day to apply for the CEO Business Matching event, which will be held in November, is June 2, 2026

21 May 2026 8:01 pm
Man held for using fake social media accounts to harass woman

The arrested is a native of Karur district who had been living in Telangana

21 May 2026 6:26 pm
A. Amalraj is Chennais new Police Commissioner

Dr. Amalraj, one of the seniormost ADGPs in the State, belongs to the 1996-batch of the Indian Police Service (IPS) and earlier served as Commissioner of Police, Tambaram, in two different tenures

21 May 2026 6:04 pm
How Chennais skateboarding community comes together one ollie at a time

Grab your things. We are going skateboarding in Thiruvanmiyur on Sunday to participate in the GOTY (Greatest Trick Of The Year) Jam

21 May 2026 12:37 pm
From Chola bronzes to vintage Cadillacs: Six Chennai museums worth revisiting

From a colonial fortress to a highway of vintage Cadillacs, the citys museums hold stories that no textbook has ever told quite right. With World Museum Day just behind us, heres a refresher on the exhibits and spaces across Chennai that are worth rediscovering.

21 May 2026 12:31 pm
T.N. Cabinet expansion LIVE: Congress set to join Tamil Nadus first coalition government

TVK top leader and Minister for Public Works and Sports Development, Aadhav Arjuna on Wednesday, May 20, urged the Congress, VCK and IUML to join the government and said it was the wish of Chief Minister Vijay.

21 May 2026 9:37 am
Boosting climate action in Tamil Nadu

The new government should prioritise and accelerate climate action in the State

21 May 2026 1:29 am
Southern Railway saves big with solar plants at stations

At Chennai Central, more than half of the energy need was metthrough solar power; 59, 500 units generated per month, says a railway official

21 May 2026 12:44 am
Smart baggage trolleys to be introduced at Chennai airport in October

The trolleys, fitted with tab-like screens will guide passengersin finding their way in the security hold area. A total of 100 trolleys have been ordered, of which 30 will be rolled out in October

21 May 2026 12:43 am
One more safety inspection held on Metro Rails Poonamallee-Vadapalani stretch

Sources said that in the safety inspection held, the trains were operated from Poonamallee to Porur and from Porur to Vadapalani to test the signalling system and the working of integration between various systems such as platform screen doors and the train doors

21 May 2026 12:42 am
Nothing wrong if VCK decides to join the government, says CPI (M) leader P. Shanmugam

The State secretary of CPI (M) made it clear that the Left parties would reconsider their decision to support the TVK government if it chose to include AIADMK legislators in the Cabinet

20 May 2026 8:13 pm
Chennais Big Fat T20 Quiz returns ahead of IPL 2026 final

The Quiz Foundation of India is hosting the second edition of its premier cricket quiz, with a deep dive into global T20 leagues. Are you ready to knock em out of the park?

20 May 2026 4:58 pm
Flood mitigation measures will be a priority: Chennais new Corporation Commissioner Sameeran

He says the civic body will focus on increasing own-source revenue to tackle deficit, which has risen to 1,602 crore in 2026-27. He announces that a preliminary review of all internal departments will be held today. Strict action will be taken against those encroaching on government lands, he adds

20 May 2026 4:07 pm
T.N. Class 10 results: Chennai Corporation schools record 89% pass percentage

According to data from the Chennai Corporations Education Department, 6,271 of the 7,081 students who appeared for the examination cleared it

20 May 2026 3:50 pm
Chitra Lakshumanan explores the diversity in the Bharatanatyam repertoire

The young dancer, a disciple of Srekala Bharath, made the most of the many interesting facets of the margam during her HCL Concert Series performance in Chennai recently.

20 May 2026 3:01 pm
Nearly 200 samples from joyride horses in Chennai sent to Haryana to test for glanders

This follows a joyride horses death due to the highly contagious bacterial disease in the city. Samples from handlers have also been sent to the facility for analysis

20 May 2026 1:28 pm
Chennai blood cancer patient undergoes stem cell transplant with cells from Poland

As no suitable donor was available within the family, the hospital collaborated with DKMS Foundation, a global non-profit that connects blood cancer patients with unrelated stem cell donors. A compatible donor was identified in Poland, and the stem cells were transported under specialised conditions

20 May 2026 1:02 pm
Class 10 Board exam results: Tamil Nadu records 94.3% pass rate

While Pudukottai topped the State, with a pass percentage of 97.57%, Sivaganga came second, with 97.54%, followed by Thanjavur, at 97.41%

20 May 2026 11:39 am
Tambaram residents miffed with silent water charges hike and deposit burden

Tambaram residents challenge new water tariff as well as deposits and decry the lack of a consultation prior to the revision of the charges

20 May 2026 8:36 am