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Watch: How a Chennai neighbourhood came together through wall art

After discovering that murals she had painted more than two decades ago had disappeared, Chennai-based artist Kamla Ravikumar returned to repaint the walls of Kalakshetra Colony. What began with one wall soon grew into a community-led initiative that transformed six public walls with the help of residents, students and artists.

16 Jun 2026 3:17 pm
Being on the garbage beat in an outlying section of Chennai Metropolitan Area

Composting can spare these conservancy workers in Muttukadu panchayat the nausea of working with extremely mucky and smelly waste

16 Jun 2026 9:52 am
HelpAge India releases study on climate-related health risks among the elderly

The study covered 2,224 elderly persons across 10 States and found that the countrys rural ageing population has been thoroughly vulnerable to climate change and how disadvantaged senior citizens face even higher risks and challenges

16 Jun 2026 12:59 am
Centre for persons with autism sees over 1,000 enrolments in 18 months, all set to add services

The centre is also developing a mobile application for therapists and parents that will allow them to track therapy sessions and goals

16 Jun 2026 12:41 am
Metro Rail to submit project report of Light House-Madras HC line to State govt. soon

Sources said the Detailed Project Report was completed recentlyand were planning to submit the document to the State government within a week; an extension of corridor 4, this metro line will be a 5.69-km underground stretch that is expected to benefit lakhs of commuters

16 Jun 2026 12:14 am
GCCs 200 wards to head into 2027 local body elections without expansion

Without a fresh delimitation exercise, the existing ward reservations for the Scheduled Castes and the General category will remain unchanged. The current reservations, that were implemented in 2022 elections, will be same for the upcoming 2027 local body elections and will be valid until 2031, according to GCC.

16 Jun 2026 12:05 am
Elderly couple assaulted, valuables stolen in Tiruvallur

Awakened by suspicious noises, the couple inside the house confronted the intruders, who allegedly attacked them before fleeing with the valuables

16 Jun 2026 12:03 am
171 persons trained for Census field work in Chennai

The Census 2027 will be conducted in two stages and will make use of digital technology for the first time

16 Jun 2026 12:03 am
Teachers, parents worry over lack of clarity on three-language policy

Parents of Class IX and X students are frustrated with the lack of direction from CBSE and school authorities as students have to make changes to their second language

15 Jun 2026 11:50 pm
VCK hopes to address depoliticisation of youth through training programme

The first session in the series, named Present Times, was addressed on Monday (June 15, 2026) by party presidentThol.Thirumavalavanand general secretary D.Ravikumar

15 Jun 2026 11:06 pm
434 booked for drunk driving during three-day special drive in Chennai

The police also registered 130 cases for speeding and rash driving, and 2,385 motorists were booked for helmetless riding

15 Jun 2026 7:29 pm
Private hospital in Chennai launches paediatric ENT care centre

Advanced Centre for Paediatric ENT Care will treat conditions such as hearing loss, airway abnormalities, recurrent ear infections, and sleep-disordered breathing, which often go unrecognised in children

15 Jun 2026 7:07 pm
Chennai hospital gets pulse field ablation technology for treating heart rhythm disorders

The technology enables improved patient outcomes and eliminates the need for open-heart surgery, says doctor

15 Jun 2026 6:41 pm
Inspector suspended over alleged involvement in 20-crore gold coin investment scam

The scheme allegedly offered gold coins at rates lower than the market price and promised monthly returns to investors

15 Jun 2026 6:27 pm
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day marked

Around 2,000 persons, including school and college students and members of the general public, took a Let us respect our elders pledge at a ceremony organised by Dr. V.S. Natarajan Geriatric Foundation

15 Jun 2026 3:45 pm
Police open fire to thwart robbery attempt on Chennai-Vijayawada train in Bapatla

A manhunt is under way, with 10 special teams formed to trace the gang and one suspect detained for questioning

15 Jun 2026 3:43 pm
This seller of newspaper and magazines bets bigon print

Pandianlatches on to his magazine store despite dwindling sales

15 Jun 2026 12:39 pm
Udhayanidhi demands high-level meeting of police to discuss law and order in T.N.

Mr. Udhayanidhi was reacting to the killing of a three-year-old child after she was sexually assaulted near Gummidipoondi

15 Jun 2026 12:33 pm
Three sports administrators honoured

Aadhav Arjuna, Marie Wilson and J.C.D. Prabhakar play different roles but their love for sports is a common thread uniting them

15 Jun 2026 12:27 pm
YOCee invites applications for Student Reporter Programme

Those in the age group of 11 to 17 can apply for this one-year programme

15 Jun 2026 12:22 pm
Three-year-old girl from Bihar dies after man rapes her near Gummidipoondi

The accused, who was known to the girls family, was arrested

15 Jun 2026 11:24 am
GCC takes up stormwater drain works worth 56.73 crore

The Commissioner also reviewed desilting operations being carried out using an amphibious machine in Korattur North Avenue Road and along the surplus water canal connected to Korattur Lake

15 Jun 2026 12:30 am
Railway Board likely to give approval for CMRL takeover of MRTS in four to six weeks

Sources said a joint proposal was sent to the board recentlyand no further delay is expected; the MoU between Southern Railway and State government will be signed after the approval is granted

14 Jun 2026 11:30 pm
Farmers find new customers at Nabards mango fest

They managed to sell all their produce at Mambazha Mela, an effort to bring together 16 farmer-producer organisations that produce and process mangoes

14 Jun 2026 9:40 pm
CBSE Class 9 students in Chennai yet to get textbooks for this year

Some schools have received their English and Science textbookswhile most have not received their subject books; an NCERT book supplier says the situation will likely ease by next week

14 Jun 2026 4:01 pm
Training of field workers for Census 2027 to begin in Chennai on June 15

The first phase of training for field trainers is expected to be conducted in Chennai Corporation offices at five locations from June 15 to June 17.

14 Jun 2026 1:42 pm
A second chance for everyday things

As a two-day garment mending workshop by Samposhan ends today, a close look at Chennais repair culture provides cause for some celebration and also reasons to revitalise efforts to promote it

14 Jun 2026 6:50 am
Opening of Chennai airports second cab pick-up point deferred again

Airport Director says the project faces some legal issues and it is being taken up with caution to protect the interest of the public; a trial run for free flow of traffic will be initiated and a study will be taken up

14 Jun 2026 1:10 am
Scattered rainfall likely in various districts of Tamil Nadu till Monday

While the wet weather is likely to continue till June 19, meteorologists noted that only isolated places may receive rainfall between June 16 and 19

14 Jun 2026 1:03 am
Beyond high temperatures: understanding heat stress in Tamil Nadu

It is no longer only about how high the temperature soars. As Tamil Nadu rolls out a Heat Action Plan and meteorologists track ElNino, attention is shifting towards understanding heat stress and how communities can adapt to a warming future

14 Jun 2026 12:57 am