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T.N.s first glow garden opens at Mamallapuram

An amphitheatre, food kiosks, selfie points, walkways lined with artificial trees, plants and flowers, and seats that light up are among the features of the garden that has come up onTTDCland

6 Feb 2026 12:32 am
Webinar on biotechnology education to be held on February 8

The session will bring together experts from academia, international education, and research to discuss how biotechnology education is evolving to meet the demands of a sustainable and innovation-led future

5 Feb 2026 8:54 pm
When Madras Checks meet African memory: inside the Siddi womens kavand quilt tradition

Threads of Confluence, a travelling exhibition, stitches the story of African migration to India with an Indian fabric that went to Africa and beyond

5 Feb 2026 6:06 pm
DakshinaChitras LangFest 2026 makes space for the pluralities of voices in history

Through its panel discussions and artistic performances lined up for the two-day event, the fest aims to combat the idea of a single historical truth by acknowledging the multiplicities existing in history

5 Feb 2026 5:50 pm
Rejuvenation work apace at Thiruneermalai Periya Eri

Desilting and bund strengthening at the lake raise hopeof improved groundwater recharge and flood mitigation. MLA says additional amenities such as a walking path would be provided

5 Feb 2026 12:38 am
Woman involved in 10 theft cases arrested

A senior official of the city police said, Jyothi, a native of Thiruvannamalai district, was a known habitual offender for stealing gold jewellery and purses from children and women

5 Feb 2026 12:37 am
Two smuggling attempts thwarted at Chennai airport

940 grams of gold worth 1.37 crore and foreign currency worth 2.73 crore was seized

5 Feb 2026 12:33 am
Crow samples in Chennai test positive for H5N1 Avian Influenza

A communication said local municipalities should strengthen biosecurity and undertake thorough disinfection in areas where bird mortality has been reported

5 Feb 2026 12:28 am
Southern Railway cites poor patronage for non-resumption of night train services on west section

Non-availability of train services after 10.30 p.m. inconveniences is inconvenient to commuters residing in villages of Tiruvallur and beyond till Arakkonam

5 Feb 2026 12:26 am
IIT Madras releases cancer genome database to strengthen India-specific research

The database can help identify biomarkers, enable early diagnosis, monitor disease progression and guide population-specific treatment

4 Feb 2026 9:26 pm
Department of Posts to hold grievances redressal meet in city

Only those cases that have been taken up at post offices level and are yet to be resolved would be taken up at the divisional level Dak Adalat

4 Feb 2026 8:59 pm
Elderly man killed after being hit by water tanker lorry near Pallikaranai

The police arrested the lorry driver for causing the accident

4 Feb 2026 7:14 pm
Resident association campaign urges voters to reject cash and freebies for votes

A letter urged citizens to publicly pledge that their vote is not a commodity, remain vigilant, and report instances of cash or freebies distribution to authorities

4 Feb 2026 7:05 pm
Sea trial of new ferry to Kanniyakumari soon: Minister E.V. Velu

Chief MinisterM.K.Stalinhadannounced in December 2024 during the silver jubilee celebrations of theTiruvalluvarstatue that three new ferries would beprocuredfor use of tourists

4 Feb 2026 5:58 pm
The Summer House to host a sustainable fashion pop-up in Chennai this week

As Chennai readies for summer, The Summer House, a Bengaluru-based label known for slow fashion brings its long-standing classics and recent collections to the city through a short pop-up

4 Feb 2026 5:08 pm
Meet the teenage cyclists from Tamil Nadu racing at the Track Asia Cup

Four cyclists balancing school, training, and expectations offer a close look at the discipline that often goes unseen behind competitive sport

4 Feb 2026 4:57 pm
Inside the permit rooms that shaped Chennais nightlife

Before cocktail menus and rooftop lounges, Chennai drank discreetly. We visit four old-school bars at Maris, Ranjith, Ashoka and Palmgrove, for rasam vada and crab cutlets with loyal regulars. Follow our trail for a taste of permit room history

4 Feb 2026 1:51 pm
T.N. Higher Education Minister skips Anna University convocation

Governor R.N. Ravi is set to participate in the event; sources said Minister Govi. Chezhiaans decision was inevitable

4 Feb 2026 12:04 pm
Early screening matters; do not miss the bus

On World Cancer Day (February 4), a look at two mobile cancer screening units based in Chennai that are taking preventive healthcare into the everyday lives of women who might otherwise put it off for later

4 Feb 2026 8:41 am
Kidney cancer can strike at any age, early diagnosis crucial for complete cure, say doctors

The doctors emphasised the fact that a majority of kidney tumours are asymptomatic, most are diagnosed incidentally and that age is not immunity with this cancer

4 Feb 2026 7:10 am
Londons Veeraswamy restaurant: carrying curry afar

Londons Veeraswamy restaurant was founded by Edward Palmer, who promoted Veerasawmy (that was the original, and colonial spelling) & Co. in 1896 chiefly to export curry powder to the U.K., which was sold under the brand name Nizam

4 Feb 2026 1:12 am
Newly revamped Connemara Library offers better spaces for book lovers, researchers

The library now features a science park with interactive STEM activities, study area for civil services exam aspirants, and a dedicated reading section for those who bring their own books

4 Feb 2026 1:04 am
Sea trial of new ferry to Kanniyakumari soon: E.V. Velu

Chief MinisterM.K.Stalinhadannounced in December 2024 during the silver jubilee celebrations of theTiruvalluvarstatue that three new ferries would beprocuredfor use of tourists

4 Feb 2026 1:02 am
After long struggle, Chennai Metro Rails TBM to reach Thirumayilai on February 9

The delay in constructing the tunnel shaft at Thirumayilai, challenging soil conditions, temporary stoppage of tunnelling activity due to cracks in a school and a gas leak obstructed the progress

4 Feb 2026 1:01 am
Why the Church of Scotland Mission was worried about schools in Madras falling into debt

While notable progress was made in the area of female education, there was also concern over the lack of availability of female teachers to tutor the girls.

4 Feb 2026 12:50 am
Doctors body urges CM to implement salary parity

Stating that nearly 19,000 government doctors in Tamil Nadu continue to await implementation of the order, the committee urged the Chief Minister to intervene and direct the Health Department to act on the issue

4 Feb 2026 12:49 am
Madras University changes translated term in PG degree certificate

The Hindu, in an article last year, had reported that the term iyalaamai, which translates as disability, had caused consternation to a disability rights activist

3 Feb 2026 9:35 pm
Senior citizen killed after being knocked down by stray bull in Nolambur

He was walking on the street when a stray bull roaming on the road attacked him from behind

3 Feb 2026 9:25 pm
New anicut on Cheyyar river to stabilise irrigation and drinking water needs in two districts

Work to build the 35.21 crore structure in Uthiramerur taluk is in the final stages of completion

3 Feb 2026 9:19 pm
Tamil Nadu gears up for Census 2027; house-listing likely to start after Assembly election

Chief Secretary N.Muruganandamchaired the first meeting of the State-level coordination committee at the Secretariat on Monday (February 2, 2026). About 1.5lakhofficials, including enumerators and supervisors, are expected to take part in the exercise in Tamil Nadu

3 Feb 2026 8:47 pm
IIT Madras, Daimler India sign MoU to develop rating system for commercial driving

The driver rating system would incentivise responsible driving improving safety and compliance while also enabling tracking of vehicles real time

3 Feb 2026 3:19 pm
Chennai triple murder of migrant family: Tamil Nadu government to facilitate shifting of bodies to Bihar

On reports that assistance was required to move the bodies of the three deceased to their native State, Chief Minister Stalin instructed authorities to facilitate it free of cost

3 Feb 2026 1:23 pm
British Council Chennai ties loose ends as it shifts library to Cyberspace

Managing the transition from a physical library to a digital one is not just about logistics and numbers, but also handling the emotions that go with the dissolution of a cherished space, says British Council

3 Feb 2026 12:04 pm
Traffic diverted for CM Stalin to pay floral tributes to Anna at memorial on beach

The Traffic police, temporarily halted traffic on the stretch on Kamarajar Road from Kannagi statue to Wallajah Road to facilitate DMK leader and Chief Minister M.K. Stalin and other Ministers to pay floral tributes in the morning

3 Feb 2026 9:23 am
Tamil Biennale will be held in January 2027, Stalin says at Global Tourism Summit

State govt. signs 127 MoUs worth 22,794 crore, which are likely to create 65,937 jobs. Tourism infrastructure such as theme parks and camping sites will be set up at 31 locations, says CM

3 Feb 2026 1:06 am
Building permit ban near Pallikaranai marshland triggers protest

The CMDA circular halted all construction activity in the area pending the definition of a zone of influence by the Tamil Nadu Wetlands Authority

3 Feb 2026 1:03 am
GCC to set up shelters for homeless persons recovering from illnesses

The civic body will identify land near hospitals to construct the shelters. It is also exploring the feasibility of establishing the facilities in buildings being constructed near tertiary care hospitals. Surveys to assess shelter gaps will begin soon, say officials

3 Feb 2026 1:01 am
T.N. gets more than 7,500 crore in the railway budget 2026-27

In a press note shared by the Southern Railway, total work costing 35,701 crore was under progress, comprising track construction, station redevelopment, and safety enhancements

3 Feb 2026 1:00 am