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Validity of law imposing restrictions on alienation of private school properties challenged before Madras High Court

Chief Justices Bench admits the plea challenging Section 30 of the Tamil Nadu Private Schools (Regulation) Act, 2019 and seeks State governments response

2 Jul 2026 8:32 am
When a lending library takes its leave

With many first-time visitors discovering the branch only after hearing about its closure, there were regulars too on Wednesday

2 Jul 2026 12:54 am
Umbrella atop chariot of Sri Narasimhar tilts during procession

Official sources in the temple said that it was a minor incident and that there was a slightly strong wind, which caused theumbrellato lose balance

2 Jul 2026 12:49 am
Velachery residents seek cleaning of waterways ahead of heavy rain spells

Residents also sought the dredging of Adyar river mouth and removal of vegetation from Velachery Lake

2 Jul 2026 12:45 am
T.N. is one of the leading States in voluntary blood donation: Health Minister

During 2025-2026, 9.53 lakh units of blood were collected through government and private blood banks

2 Jul 2026 12:24 am
Metro Rail to build tunnel from Thirumayilai to Boat Club via Alwarpet in August

Two tunnel boring machines are being lowered and assembledat the Thirumayilai station as part of the work; tunnelling on the 2.2-km metro stretch was previously scheduled to begin in June

2 Jul 2026 12:11 am
Three men arrested for bid to bribe TVK MLA for vote during no-confidence motion against T.N. Assembly Speaker

Investigation has revealed that V. Ashok Kumar, who is the brother of former DMK Minister and incumbent Coimbatore South MLA V. Senthilbalaji, met the accused, Naresh, in Chennai.

1 Jul 2026 6:04 pm
Madras High Court sets aside appointment of 17 personal assistants to its judges

Justices S.M. Subramaniam and N. Senthilkumar find several illegalities and irregularities in the appointment process undertaken in 2023

1 Jul 2026 5:37 pm
Through The Magnificent Life, artist Rajesh RV imagines a world of harmony and hope

On display at Forum Art Gallery till August 8, the exhibition showcases Rajeshs mixed-media compositions, crafted from carefully layered fragments of newspapers, books and magazines

1 Jul 2026 4:51 pm
Darkhast land and the Church of Our Lady of Assumption in Chennai

In Urdu, Darkhast means a petition or request, and in East India Company terms it came to mean, particularly in Madras Presidency, grant by the government of poromboke lands to homeless or downtrodden individuals.

1 Jul 2026 1:08 pm
Mangaluru-Chennai Express train stopped at Avadi due to technical fault

Passengers were accommodated in suburban trains to reach MGR Central Station

1 Jul 2026 10:58 am
Court convicts EMPEEs Shaji Purushothaman in 2013 fatal drunk driving case

A 13-year-old boy was killed and five persons were injured in the accident involving the car Shaji drove. The prosecution alleged that none of the accused had attempted to aid the injured

1 Jul 2026 12:49 am
Rainfall to dip in T.N. over the next few days

IMD predicts above average day temperatures across most parts of the State in July

1 Jul 2026 12:45 am
Youth stabbed to death after drunken quarrel with father in Kancheepuram

According to the police, both father and son had allegedly consumed alcohol before an argument broke out between them at home

1 Jul 2026 12:42 am
Two killed, one injured after motorcycle rams tree in Tiruvallur district

The police said none of them was wearing a helmet at the time of the accident

1 Jul 2026 12:20 am
Four inter-State burglars sentenced to six years in prison

The police said swift investigation, aided by modern technology and coordinated action across states, enabled the Chennai City Police to trace the accused who had fled to Gujarat by train, secure their conviction, and obtain the sentence within five months of the offence

1 Jul 2026 12:17 am
Energy Department makes it mandatory to integrate real time data by renewable energy generators with SLDC

Electricity Minister R. Nirmalkumar cites the notification issued by SLDC on May 30 regarding this requirement for all wind and solar power producers to install real time data mechanism to the computer-based SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) system

1 Jul 2026 12:15 am
Two patients with end-stage liver disease undergo deceased donor liver transplantation

The transplant procedures were performed on two patients with decompensated chronic liver disease and portal hypertension

1 Jul 2026 12:12 am
SpiceJet suspends flight services from city airport

The airline operated flights to cities including New Delhi, Ahmedabad, Kolkata, Patna, Hyderabad, and Shivamogga from Chennai; flight services are expected to resume in October this year

1 Jul 2026 12:07 am
T.R. Baalu and Annamalai withdraw defamation cases against each other

The DMK leader filed the case after the then Tamil Nadu BJP president alleged that the former had amassed wealth by corrupt means in 2023

30 Jun 2026 11:35 pm
Left parties to skip Vijays invitation for meeting of post poll allies

The leaders of the two Left parties, however, would meet the Chief Minister at Secretariat and bring to his attention many pressing issues of the workers and other sections of the society.

30 Jun 2026 9:30 pm
DMK seeks FIR over alleged participation of private individuals in Cabinet meetings

A complaint addressed to the DGP alleges that John Arockiasamy and Vishnu Reddy, both described as close associates of Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay and residents of Andhra Pradesh, have been taking part in Cabinet and official review meetings and other confidential government deliberations

30 Jun 2026 7:38 pm
Mylswamy Annadurai made Chairman of Tamil Nadus reconstituted curriculum design panel

The government order stated that the tenure of the new committee would be for three years

30 Jun 2026 6:00 pm
41 migrant workers from Jharkhand stranded in T.N. after ammonia leak at Tiruvallur firm

Tiruvallur district officials say there has been no response from the Jharkhand government despite repeated requests to facilitate the workers return

30 Jun 2026 2:14 am
Address issues faced by government doctors, association urges government

Government doctors have demanded that pay band 4 be granted after completing 12 years of service and that the old pension scheme be restored

30 Jun 2026 12:47 am
30 Jun 2026 12:44 am
Anna University study finds advanced sludge treatment can boost biogas production at Chennai STPs

The study found that sewage sludge generated in Chennai Metrowaters sewage treatment plants contained low concentrations of heavy metals within international standards, making it viable for reuse after treatment

30 Jun 2026 12:38 am
Mylswamy Annadurai made Chairman of reconstituted curriculum design panel

The government order stated that the tenure of the new committee would be for three years

30 Jun 2026 12:37 am