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Groundwater extraction NOC for commercial users to go digital by end of September

By going online, the WRD aims to streamline the monitoring mechanism and clearance process; groundwater in nearly 386 firkas/blocks in Tamil Nadu were identified as over-exploited as of 2025

21 Aug 2026 12:52 am
Boys constitute 59% of out-of-school childrenin Chennai Corporation

Commissioner G.S. Sameeran says 4,308 boys and 2,994 girls have been identified as out of school, and that the GCC will compile community-wise details for better intervention in each community

21 Aug 2026 12:48 am
Multicultural spirit is Chennais greatest strength: GCC Commissioner G.S. Sameeran

We [at GCC] are strengthening its blue-green infrastructure, creating more public spaces, and making the city greener, with a target of planting 12 lakh saplings this year

21 Aug 2026 12:44 am
T.N. government sets up State Cyber Crime Coordination Centre

It designates the Cyber Crime Wing Headquartersas TN-S4C for effective co-ordination between the Central and State law enforcement agencies

21 Aug 2026 12:42 am
Southern Zonal Council meet: Tamil Nadu CM Vijay seeks fair, equitable treatment of southern States from Centre

At the 31st meeting of the Southern Zonal Council held at Mamallapuram and presided over by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Mr. Vijay said the southern States have consistently been among the principal drivers of the nations economic growth

20 Aug 2026 3:28 pm
Popular film shooting spots to be developed in T.N.: Tourism Minister

The project aimsto provide facilities such as experiencecentres, signages, parking spots, and refreshment areas

19 Aug 2026 11:46 pm
Chennai Ports Outer Harbour Project to be implemented at 17,700 crore

The projects proposal will shortly be sent to the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways for approval. Two firms have already evinced interest in this project. The projects first phase, which will allow the port to handle ships with 18 metres of draft, will be ready in five years

19 Aug 2026 11:41 pm
Meet the young changemakers transforming North Chennai through sports, education and environmental action

A look at three movements that have brought about tremendous change over the past few years in North Chennai

19 Aug 2026 10:42 pm
Southern Zonal Council to meet near Mamallapuram on August 20

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will chair meet, with Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay as vice chair; Council, which includes all southern States, UTs, is a statutory body whose recommendations are advisory in nature

19 Aug 2026 8:52 pm
TVK governments first 100 days: New style of functioning aimed at driving progress in Tamil Nadu

Cabinet diversity, punctuality and anti-corruption measures mark its early tenure, even as concerns persist over fiscal prudence, transparency and dissent

19 Aug 2026 6:22 pm
Freedom markers of Chennais Mount Road

Much of the history of the freedom struggle in our city is centred on areas such as George Town, the Marina, Thiruvallikeni, and Mylapore, though Mount Road has several freedom markers

19 Aug 2026 12:30 pm
Associations welcome creation of new posts

On Monday, as a part of the announcements for the health department, Health Minister K.G. Arunraj said in the Assembly that 2,500 new nursing posts would be created in the first phase

19 Aug 2026 12:28 am
Aerohub Mall at Chennai airport might get more retail outlets only after six months

AAI officials say that they have floated bids to hire a consultantwho will provide expertise on how to draw more traffic, bring in more outlets, and improve passenger experience in the mall

19 Aug 2026 12:24 am
Motorists put to risk as 20% of bus route roads damaged in Chennai

GCC Commissioner G.S. Sameeran issued administrative sanctions to restore damaged stretches. A total of 20 crore has been sanctioned for immediate road repair works, with 1 crore-1.25 crore per zone

19 Aug 2026 12:12 am
CMs Road Safety Mission to be launched at 500 crore per annum

Tamil Nadu topped the list of States in road accidents in the country, says Sports Development Minister

19 Aug 2026 12:11 am
Amid residents demands, WRD steps up pre-monsoon waterways cleaning drive

Around 42 crore has been sanctioned to carry out 202 workscovering waterways in five districts, including Cuddalore, ahead of the monsoon

18 Aug 2026 11:58 pm
Stolen Thirumangai Alwar bronze idol returns to Kumbakonam temple after nearly 70 years

On February 12, 2020, the Idol Wing-CID registered a case on a complaint, filed by the executive officer of the SriSoundararajaPerumalTemple, of the theft of four idols from the temple between 1957 and 1967. The idols are the bronze statue ofThirumangaiAlwarand the metal idols ofKaalinga NarthanaKrishnar, Vishnu, andSridevi. The Idol Wing traced the ThirumangaiAlwar statue to the Ashmolean Museum in the United Kingdom

18 Aug 2026 10:03 pm
Tamil Nadu government to formulate Peri-Menopausal Care Policy

It aims to enable early identification of the physical and mental health needs of women in the peri-menopausal age group, along with screening, counselling and treatment services.

18 Aug 2026 5:57 pm
The Hindu Lit for Life Unplugged: Meena Kandasamy on why the Left still does not know how to talk about sex

Ahead of her conversation at The Hindu Lit for Life Unplugged on August 21, poet-novelist Meena Kandasamy talks about surviving over a decade of Internet abuse, and why Chennai keeps pulling her back

18 Aug 2026 4:19 pm
After 15-year wait, Railway Board finally approves merger of MRTS with Chennai Metro Rail

During the transition period of two years, the entire train operations would be handed over to the CMRL. The merger of the MRTS was initiated through a proposal dated January 27, 2011sent by Tamil Nadu government.

18 Aug 2026 3:48 pm