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Tamil Nadu government seeks IIT-Ms assistance to study ill effects of microplastics on human health

The move comes after Madras High Court expressed shock over a study that found microplastics affecting even the placenta of expectant mothers

24 Jan 2026 4:47 pm
Over 650 students receive degrees at 25th convocation of TANUVAS

Among the immense potential of our country is the juvenile brain boxes in India. Our dream of a developed nation can be realised better and faster when required knowledge and skill for the 21st century is injected into, says Vice Chancellor

24 Jan 2026 4:15 pm
Five-tier security in Chennai for Republic Day celebrations; 7,500 police personnel deployed

In connection with Republic Day celebrations, five-layer security arrangements have been made along Kamarajar Salai and in surrounding areas, says Greater Chennai City Police

24 Jan 2026 3:30 pm
Two arrested in Tambaram for land fraud using forged documents and impersonation

The accused, identified as N. Sampasivam, Nanmangalam village, allegedly conspired to usurp property by falsely projecting that Yasodha was still alive. Using an impersonator, forged government documents were prepared

24 Jan 2026 3:12 pm
Traffic diversions for Republic Day celebration in Chennai

The stretch of Kamarajar Salai from Gandhi Statue to War Memorial will be closed for all vehicular traffic from 6 a.m. onwards till the function is over

24 Jan 2026 1:37 pm
We will come back to power, CM Stalin declares in Tamil Nadu Assembly

The CM said that over the last five years he had listened to his conscience and introduced schemes for the people of the State

24 Jan 2026 10:51 am
New office-bearers elected for Madras Bar Association

Advocates V.R. Kamalanathan and J. Pothiraj have been elected as the president and secretary of the association established in 1865

24 Jan 2026 9:40 am
Police investigate software engineers death in Chennai lodge linked to bug repellent fumes

Investigators suspect that inhalation of fumes from bug repellent tablets may have led to suffocation and caused his death

24 Jan 2026 5:30 am
London & Partners reinforces UK-India green partnership with sustainability trade mission

This mission which was held from January 19 to January 22 looked at tapping into prospects in Indias fast-expanding green economy, according to a press release

24 Jan 2026 5:30 am
College studentfound dead at engineering college campus

He was found dead in the hostel located inside the college campus

24 Jan 2026 5:30 am
School students taken on flight to Coimbatore

AtCoimbatore,the Rotary Club of Coimbatore East (RI District 3206)and the Rotaract Club of PSGRKrishnammalCollege for Womenstepped in toorganiseevents for the students

24 Jan 2026 5:30 am
WRD, World Bank to hold talks on Integrated Water Security project for Chennai Metropolitan Area

Officials discuss funding for implementing projects that could boost the citys water security

24 Jan 2026 5:15 am
Repeated road cave-ins on Alagirisami Salai raise safety concern among residents

Locals say that a portion of the same road had sunk two months ago and the road was not restored properly causing severe inconvenience

23 Jan 2026 11:51 pm
Marathon to mark 50 years of SriKapaleeswararNagar inNeelankarai

KrishnamachariSrikanthlaunches the t-shirt and logo of a marathon happening on January 25

23 Jan 2026 9:56 pm
Actor Vijays tax penalty case: Madras High Court reserves orders

Justice Senthilkumar Ramamoorthy defers his verdict on a writ petition filed by the actor in 2022 challenging the penalty imposed in connection with his income tax returns for the year 2015-16

23 Jan 2026 9:40 pm
Private firm employee injured by manja string in Moolakadai flyover

A sharp manja threadcoated with glue and ground glass for kite flyingsnapped and hit him with force

23 Jan 2026 8:50 pm
As Sri Kapaleeswarar Nagar turns 50, revisiting stellar initiatives by its residents

In the 1980s, Sri Kapaleeswarar Nagar in Neelankarai lacked the upmarket sheen that defines it now; that might be true of most of the relatively new neighbourhoods within Greater Chennai Corporation limits. What sets this one apart is a deep-rooted civic consciousness among its residents that has ensured its evolution into a model neighbourhood

23 Jan 2026 8:22 pm
Congress party cadre arrested for staging protest against PM Modis visit

Tamil Nadu Congress Committee SC Department head M.P. Ranjan Kumar, on Friday, protested against the arrival of Prime Minister Narendra Modi by releasing black balloons with his fellow Congressman

23 Jan 2026 7:09 pm
Heavy rain likely along north Tamil Nadu coast on January 24

Officials of the RMC said the wet weather conditions would last until January 26, bringing light to moderate rainfall to various parts of the State. Dry weather is expected to return over the State by January 27.

23 Jan 2026 3:50 pm
Yamaha launches India-focussed keyboards with riyaz mode and Carnatic music

New PSR-I series keyboards feature riyaz practice modes, Carnatic lessons and Indian sounds from instruments such as tabla, tanpura and shehnai

23 Jan 2026 3:34 pm
Chennai students break Guinness World Record with 4,008-strong ice creamlicking chain

Students from eight Chennai schools came together on January 21 to break a 15-year-old Guinness World Record, forming the worlds longest chain of people licking ice cream at event. They were rewarded with more icecream.

23 Jan 2026 12:00 pm
Seven-tier security, traffic diversions to be in place today for PM Modis meeting in Chennai

Government buses, light motor vehicles, heavy vehicles to be diverted to alternate roads between Chennai - Tindivanam

23 Jan 2026 5:22 am
Tambaram railway station to get new foot overbridge by March

The FOB is being built at a cost of 24 crore. It would have nine lifts and 10 escalators. It aims to enable quick access from both sides of the station

23 Jan 2026 4:57 am
Untreated sewage continues to pollute Sembakkam Lake

Untreated sewage continues to be illegally let into Sembakkam Lake, with residents and activists accusing the Tambaram Corporation of facilitating the discharge due to failures in the underground drainage system.

23 Jan 2026 12:31 am
Higher Education Minister boycotts Madras University convocation

Citing Governor R.N. Ravis actions, he says the Governor has no right to award degrees; over 1.9 lakh students receive degrees

22 Jan 2026 9:33 pm
Rainfall to pick up in Tamil Nadu from January 23

Tiruchi, Perambalur, Kallakurichi and Tiruvannamalai districts are likely to receive heavy rainfall

22 Jan 2026 8:20 pm
Sangeetha vs. Geetham: Madras High Court reserves judgment in trademark dispute

Justice Senthilkumar Ramamoorthy, however, permits the parties to attempt for an out-of-court settlement before he could pronounce orders, and inform him if it fructifies

22 Jan 2026 3:20 pm
Chennais AlterNation Jazz Festival set to celebrate artists from the city on January 31

The first edition of AlterNations jazz festival is all set to make your head bob with artists from the city taking the stage with acts including Jatayu, Many Things, Suman Sridhar and The Black Mamba, and the Tuesday Jazzers

22 Jan 2026 12:05 pm
An epic attempt by AM JainColleges theatre club

The staff and students would be donning the greasepaint for a massive play based onMahabarathasKarnanon January 25

22 Jan 2026 10:17 am
Electronic emergency exit doors installed at city airport

Airports Authority of India has changed nearly 140 emergency exit doorsin the T1 and T4 domestic terminals, equipping them with electronic security and monitoring systems

22 Jan 2026 5:43 am
Work speeded up to improve Thirumudivakkam channel that drains into Adyar river

WRD aims to complete the restoration work by the end of February; unit holders in Thirumudivakkam industrial estate say instances of waterlogging have declined in recent years

22 Jan 2026 5:00 am