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A hat trick at Great Salt Lake inKalavakkam

The section of Great Salt Lake inKalavakkam onOMR is relatively under-birded; here is fresh reason for birders to be regular in visiting this patch, particularly during the migratory season

12 May 2025 9:32 am
After Paris visit, GCC plans to go ahead with the Kodungaiyur waste-to-energy plant project

An official says a G.O. will be passed soon in the State Finance Department, which is partially funding the project. Experts list the hazards caused by such plants in Hyderabad and Paris, which are being used as models for the Chennai project

12 May 2025 12:45 am
13 persons held in connection with sexual assault on minor

The police arrested the girls mother, five juveniles and seven youths; the incident came to light when she was taken to Government Chengalpattu Hospital, where she was found to be pregnant

12 May 2025 12:41 am
Stray dog problem spirals out of control, needs a tight leash on it

The government plans to open shelters for abandoned dogs in every district.The Tamil Nadu Animal Welfare Board will monitor the catching and animal birth control activities done by the local bodies. The measure will likely curb the stray dog population in 5-6 years

11 May 2025 10:52 pm
A walk-through of the clockwork precision of Chennai Metro Rail system

Chennai Metro Rail is a mass rapid transit system serving Tamil Nadus capital. The network spans 54 km in phase I.Its workforce is highly efficient, taking commuters to their destinations, safe and fast.The Hindutakes the reader through every step of the operation

11 May 2025 10:34 pm
From a quiet locality to a bustling place

Nanganallur was once calledKovil Nagaram because of the temples there. In the 1980s, there were no proper streets, and farming was done at some places, thanks to thePalar water

11 May 2025 10:06 pm
Chennai Metro Rail to build second entry/exit at OTA - Nanganallur Road station

In about three months, the contract will be awarded for this work and by 2026, the facility will be ready for commuters

11 May 2025 5:07 pm
A farm for the school: harvesting the benefits of teaching plant and soil health to students

Ahead of International Plant Health Day (May 12), a look at how an institution in Chennai has set a template for teaching regenerative farming practices to students

11 May 2025 3:47 pm
After 12 years, PMK hopes to display its hold among Vanniyar community

In 2013, violence erupted between Vanniyar youth and SCs in Marakkanam as they were en route to attend the Youth Conference. Senior leaders including Ramadoss and his son were arrested, which had resulted in further violence.

11 May 2025 2:39 pm
Construction of second part of new integrated terminal at Chennai airport further delayed to June 2026

Around 25% of construction work has only been completed till now in the second part of the terminal building; excavation and building the basement with hard rock like conditions make it challenging for the contractor to expedite work

11 May 2025 11:01 am
Tamil Nadu way ahead of the rest of the country in Gross Enrolment Ratio: AICTE Chairman

Prof. Sitharam said Tamil Nadu has a Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) of more than 50 per cent in higher education, while in the rest of the country it was only 29 per cent

11 May 2025 5:59 am
11 May 2025 12:56 am
Campaign in Chennai to raise awareness to set default AC temperature at 24C

Bureau of Energy Efficiency partners withTangedco to nudge consumers

10 May 2025 10:55 pm
A city where air conditioners take a battering

Its coastal location makes Chennai attractive, but there is a flip side to it: salty air and high humidity, factors that are not friendly to air-conditioners

10 May 2025 10:39 pm
Workshop explores art as therapy

To create awareness about multiple sclerosis, the Chennai chapter of a pan-India group has kickstarted an event. May 30 is observed as World Multiple Sclerosis Day

10 May 2025 10:28 pm
T.N. CM Stalin leads solidarity rally in support of Indian Army

Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi, meanwhile, thanked the Chief Minister for organising a rally to express the support of eight crore Tamils for the Indian Army

10 May 2025 5:51 pm
Skywalk over Greenways Road set to open in June

Construction of the structure, commissioned by the Chennai Rivers Restoration Trust (CRRT), began in July 2024 with an estimated budget of 7.16 crore.

10 May 2025 12:52 pm
Cyber Crime Wing of T.N. police issues alert against phishing links disguised as news on Operation Sindoor

The groups involved in this type of cyber attack use sophisticated tactics, such as sending phishing emails, fake login pages, and malicious attachments to gain unauthorised access to sensitive information

10 May 2025 12:32 pm
Operation Sindoor: Traffic diversion in Chennai for CM Stalins solidarity rally

The march to be led by Chief Minister M.K. Stalin to support the Indian Defence Forces, is scheduled at 5 pmfrom Light House and will conclude at the War Memorial near Napier bridge.

10 May 2025 9:59 am
Webinar on stress and heart health on May 11

The webinar will offer insights and practical takeaways for individuals of all age groups

10 May 2025 1:55 am
Councillors seek intervention of Stalin in fulfilling residents demand to rename key roads

They allege that the Chennai Corporation council has been refusing to accept the long-pending demand of residents to rename important stretches after leaders who promoted social harmony

10 May 2025 12:39 am
Carrom champion coaches youth, hopes to land a govt. job

L. Keerthana, who won the 52nd Senior National Carrom Championship held recently in New Delhi, coaches younger players. Introduced to the board game by her father, a daily-wage labourer, financial struggles forced the 21-year-old to step away from the game for a while to support her family; her mentor, Nithyarajan, says her win in the womens singles is Tamil Nadus first in 15 years

10 May 2025 12:29 am
Art can wait. India comes first: Kamal Haasan postpones Thug Life audio launch

Kamal Haasans upcoming Thug Life has been directed by Mani Ratnam and has music by AR Rahman

9 May 2025 1:16 pm
Computer-savvy visually impaired student scores 486 in Class 12 Board exams

M. Anand is the first visually impaired student to write the State board Class 12 exams on a computer

9 May 2025 10:45 am
TN CM Stalin to lead rally in Chennai in support of Indian Army on May 10

The rally to be led by Mr. Stalin at 5 pm on May 10 would be commence from the office of the Director-General of Police and conclude at the War Memorial.

9 May 2025 9:57 am