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Chennai Metrowater plans to install the meters in structures identified as intensive users, including commercial, partly commercial, industries and multi-storeyed buildings; individual houses measuring above 2,500 sq. ft. would also be covered

At the launch of the Tamil translation of her book, the former Kerala Health Ministerspoke of her association with then Health Secretary and their work to implement the e-Health Project in Kerala

School student Anu Elizabeth Alexander makes origami-based Yuletide decorative items with a process shaped by sustainable practices. And Infanta Leon began to crochet safe Christmas theme-based toys for children, initially for her own; and the pursuit has now evolved into Christmas ornaments

As Margazhi fills Chennais sabhas, a parallel Carnatic concert series unfolds inside a caf in Alwarpet, where proximity, timing, and format reshape how the music is experienced

As a part of the Margazhi music season, the first edition of Soulfest 2025 at the MS Subbulakshmi Arangam celebrates pure sound through a series of mic-less concerts featuring TM Krishna, RK Shriramkumar, Amritha Murali, Nisha Rajagopalan, Sikkil Gurucharan and more

Sukumaran, a resident of Village Street, was returning home after a walk on Wednesday when the truck hit him

The 22-year-old from Old Washermanpet in Chennai has created history by winning three golds at the 7th Carrom World Cup in the Maldives

The jamakkalams bright purple, green, yellow and orange stripes can now be worn as large totes, postman slings and more through Indrus range of bags inspired by the traditional woven carpet

Years of maladministration of Moore Market had brought it to a point where only a catastrophe could bring about change. And that is how it came to be.

The lifetime contribution Acharya Sarathy Award went to academician, musicologist and guruRama Ravi and academician, musicologist and guru R.K. Padmanabha

According to a press release, they stated that any dilution of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) will translate into further loss of livelihood for disabled rural workers

When Prasantha Mandal attempted to take money from his purse, they snatched the purse containing 700

During the period April 2024-October 2025 alone, 611 new outlets have been commissioned by both PSUs and the private sector, with many coming upalong these roads that connect to growing towns and new industrial areas

TNMC says that the Directorate of Medical Education and Research is allotting CRMI in NMC-recognised medical colleges as per the present quota of 7.5%, noting that there are still vacancies in some of these colleges

Officials say a speed certificate is expected to be issue in a few days. CMRL is likely to operate trains from Poonamallee to Vadapalani on the Phase II network by the end of February

A press release said that the conference focused on advanced strategies for managing complications during coronary and structural heart interventions

On the question of whether a separate international court is needed for environmental and climate change cases, Justice Brant said he did not believe such a body was necessary at present

The Dial for Water service is being strengthened to better serve consumers, especially those in the citys added areas. Residents may also be able to track tanker trips through a mobile application soon

The incident happened when the students were eating lunch near a ramp at the school in Kondapuram

Commuters also want all buses to be routed through the inner bay to prevent roadside stoppages

From wedding-style ela sappadu to expansive dosa menus, Chennais sabha canteens are upping their game this Margazhi with senior-friendly seating, concert-synchronised service and filter coffee brewed on loop. Keeping with tradition, heres our annual guide

The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has predicted light to moderate rainfall particularly over coastal and delta districts on Tuesday, with isolated heavy showers likely in Tirunelveli and Tenkasi districts

Auto Queens, which premiered recently in Chennai, is a powerful social documentary on the struggles and self-confidence of women and transgender transport workers

Radiosurgery required no incisions, caused no brain retraction, and avoided the risks of disconnecting delicate limbic pathways

So far, the Cyber Crime Wing has detained 48 cyber crime offenders under the Goondas Act in 2025 and 35 in 2024

It will begin operations on the nine-km stretch of corridor 4 in January 2026, with 13 three-coach trains and nearly 30 loco pilots; the transition to driverless operation will be gradual, say officials

Valvetty Thangal Pond and Puthucheri Eri of the Kovalam basin will be rejuvenated with funds from KfW, a German development bank

Many residents, who registered online but failed to get licences for their pets and microchip them, have been asked to pay 500 fine. However, some pet owners complain that the licensing process is cumbersome

Keerthana, 21, of Washermanpet won gold in singles, doubles, and team events at the 7th Carrom World Cup in the Maldives, which concluded on December 6

The district administration and Heritage Wing of the Public Works Department have drawn up plans with a proposed cost of 4.5 crore. Restoration of the Revenue Divisional Office (RDO) in Tiruvallur is also planned

In total, the former Secretary to the Union Ministry of Science and Technology transferred 57 lakh to accounts specified by the fraudsters

The move comes as a part of promoting participation and leadership of women in public transport, says an official. The pink crew initiative will be expanded to more routes, with four women drivers currently undergoing training, he adds