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The new government should prioritise and accelerate climate action in the State
At Chennai Central, more than half of the energy need was metthrough solar power; 59, 500 units generated per month, says a railway official
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
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
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
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Pulicat, a historic lagoon town near Chennai, draws birders and photographers from across South India who go on boating trips to see the graceful flamingo in still waters
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
According to data from the Chennai Corporations Education Department, 6,271 of the 7,081 students who appeared for the examination cleared it
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
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
While Pudukottai topped the State, with a pass percentage of 97.57%, Sivaganga came second, with 97.54%, followed by Thanjavur, at 97.41%
Tambaram residents challenge new water tariff as well as deposits and decry the lack of a consultation prior to the revision of the charges
The police said the tractor was parked near the house when the two children climbed into the vehicle and began playing
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
The number of foreigners of Indian origin who voted in a fraudulent manner has increased to 30. Their declaration while applying for theOCIcard that they had surrendered their voter identity cards or deleted their names from the electoral rolls will be treated as a false declaration and action will taken under law, sources say
The GRP registered a case and launched an investigation to identify those involved
In a press release, theAIADMKattributed to the victory of 53 candidates put up by the party and its allies in the recent election to Mr.PalaniswamisState-wide campaign. However, it did not mention the number of district secretaries who attended the meeting, as against the total of 82
One of the reasons for this is the delay in building the shaft, a structure essential for the tunnel to launch and breakthrough, at the Moolakadai Metro Station
Investigations revealed that one of the victims was an associate of the prime accused, and had threatened and assaulted some of the latters friends
The 23-metre-wide bridge will have 70 piers
The accused, identified as Madhan Vadivel, received commissions for each recruitment. He even ran restaurants inside the compounds in Cambodia and supplied Indian food to the victims
Arakkonam-Chengalpattu doubling project to ease congestion, strengthen passenger movement and boost transportation of cement, automobiles and foodgrains, says Ashwini Vaishnaw
This follows complaints that poor quality food was being served. Money for renovation and provisions will be released from the general funds of municipal corporations and municipalities
The Chennai Division identified sharp curves and undertook rail straightening worksinBeach-Egmore, Egmore-Villupuram, Central-Arakkonam and Central-Gudur sections. This is part of efforts to improve line capacity and enhance operational flexibility of both suburban and long-distance trains
The project was planned in anticipation of the rise air and passenger traffic that is expected after the T3 International terminal is opened. The work will be completed in a year at an estimated cost of 230 crore
Citing persistent civic issues, Perambur residents want the proposed plant to be shelved; they also demand the closure of the dumpyard and utilisation of its 352 acres for eco-restoration projects
The airport modernisation project, which faced multiple delays, now has a revised deadline of December 2026; AAI officials say work progressing on schedule, despite contractors departure owing to financial challenges; fresh bids for T3 have been floated and contracts will be awarded soon
Searing summer heat has already caused the electricity demand in Tamil Nadu to touch an all-time high this year, even as power managers struggle to maintain sustained power supply. While extensive infrastructure upgrades and anticipatory power purchase agreements are in place, the reality of a financial crisis in the power sector cannot be wished away, saysR.Srikanth
Women commuters and residents cite safety concerns;TVKMLAsays representations will be made if the outlet is left out of the States closure list
According to the police, the woman is employed at a private factory in Madhavaram and regularly walks to her village due to the lack of bus services
Officials say partial operations will help boost water supply in areas falling under Tiruvottiyur, Manali, and Madhavaram zones; discussions were underway with original equipment manufacturers to assess the condition of various units as several critical components were imported, they added
AAI officials say the facility will be opened by end of June, bringing a sigh of relief to flyers, as the current arrangement to board cars is cumbersome; AAI officials attribute delay to legal concerns and the Model Code of Conduct that was in force for elections
The deployment of scooters is expected to improve surveillance coverage, strengthen crowd regulation measures, and enhance operational efficiency across busy railway stations

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