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Kelambakkam Bypass Road: greenery needs attention

Kelambakkam Bypass Road makes for a smooth drive. The drive can become a scenic one too if the median gardens and roadside greenery, particularly on the Padur leg of the road, are better maintained

24 Jan 2026 8:23 pm
Radha Nagar subway would do with some tweaks

The newly inaugurated Radha Nagar vehicular subway in Chromepet has improved access to GST Road, though commuters flag minor bottlenecks

24 Jan 2026 8:13 pm
Educational institutions having alumni meets on January 26

St. Bedes Anglo-Indian Higher Secondary School, Holy Angels Anglo Indian School and Vidyodaya Schools have their annual meets on Republic Day

24 Jan 2026 7:57 pm
Chennai-based non-profit launches new label to market products

Sanju Womens Welfare Association organised an event at Queen Marys College to showcase products under its new label

24 Jan 2026 7:48 pm
CM Stalin opposes NEET for Allied and Health Care Courses

The Chief Minister said that the introduction of NEET for MBBS admissions had forced 1.4 lakh students to rely on expensive coaching classes and sit for the examination to compete for just 12,000 seats

24 Jan 2026 7:46 pm
Curated edition ofThe Hindus 1950 Republic Day edition now available on Blinkit

This landmark edition captures the birth of the Indian Republic and stands as a powerful archival artefact, documenting a defining moment in the nations democratic journey.

24 Jan 2026 7:43 pm
Four arrested for murder of history sheeter in Avadi

The deceased hasbeenidentified as Manikandan, a history-sheeter at the Avadi Tank Factory police station with multiple pending cases

24 Jan 2026 7:39 pm
Seven arrested for abducting, assaulting mechanic near Vandalur

The victim had been working for the past four months at an automobile workshop in Sholavaram

24 Jan 2026 7:32 pm
raining empowers Vedanthangal residents with role of nature guides

A team of eight members - mostly women- have registered themselves as Golden Wings nature guides and have been conducting guided walks in Vedanthangal bird sanctuary for nearly a month

24 Jan 2026 7:09 pm
Other States look up to Tamil Nadu as a model: CM Stalin

Replying to the motion of thanks to the Governors address, Mr. Stalin said that although he was happy when the DMK won the 2021 Assembly election for the sixth time, he had also been weighed down by the burden of responsibility

24 Jan 2026 6:03 pm
Tamil Nadu government seeks IIT-Ms assistance to study ill effects of microplastics on human health

The move comes after Madras High Court expressed shock over a study that found microplastics affecting even the placenta of expectant mothers

24 Jan 2026 4:47 pm
Over 650 students receive degrees at 25th convocation of TANUVAS

Among the immense potential of our country is the juvenile brain boxes in India. Our dream of a developed nation can be realised better and faster when required knowledge and skill for the 21st century is injected into, says Vice Chancellor

24 Jan 2026 4:15 pm
Five-tier security in Chennai for Republic Day celebrations; 7,500 police personnel deployed

In connection with Republic Day celebrations, five-layer security arrangements have been made along Kamarajar Salai and in surrounding areas, says Greater Chennai City Police

24 Jan 2026 3:30 pm
Two arrested in Tambaram for land fraud using forged documents and impersonation

The accused, identified as N. Sampasivam, Nanmangalam village, allegedly conspired to usurp property by falsely projecting that Yasodha was still alive. Using an impersonator, forged government documents were prepared

24 Jan 2026 3:12 pm
Traffic diversions for Republic Day celebration in Chennai

The stretch of Kamarajar Salai from Gandhi Statue to War Memorial will be closed for all vehicular traffic from 6 a.m. onwards till the function is over

24 Jan 2026 1:37 pm
We will come back to power, CM Stalin declares in Tamil Nadu Assembly

The CM said that over the last five years he had listened to his conscience and introduced schemes for the people of the State

24 Jan 2026 10:51 am
New office-bearers elected for Madras Bar Association

Advocates V.R. Kamalanathan and J. Pothiraj have been elected as the president and secretary of the association established in 1865

24 Jan 2026 9:40 am
Police investigate software engineers death in Chennai lodge linked to bug repellent fumes

Investigators suspect that inhalation of fumes from bug repellent tablets may have led to suffocation and caused his death

24 Jan 2026 5:30 am
London & Partners reinforces UK-India green partnership with sustainability trade mission

This mission which was held from January 19 to January 22 looked at tapping into prospects in Indias fast-expanding green economy, according to a press release

24 Jan 2026 5:30 am
College studentfound dead at engineering college campus

He was found dead in the hostel located inside the college campus

24 Jan 2026 5:30 am
School students taken on flight to Coimbatore

AtCoimbatore,the Rotary Club of Coimbatore East (RI District 3206)and the Rotaract Club of PSGRKrishnammalCollege for Womenstepped in toorganiseevents for the students

24 Jan 2026 5:30 am
WRD, World Bank to hold talks on Integrated Water Security project for Chennai Metropolitan Area

Officials discuss funding for implementing projects that could boost the citys water security

24 Jan 2026 5:15 am
Repeated road cave-ins on Alagirisami Salai raise safety concern among residents

Locals say that a portion of the same road had sunk two months ago and the road was not restored properly causing severe inconvenience

23 Jan 2026 11:51 pm
Marathon to mark 50 years of SriKapaleeswararNagar inNeelankarai

KrishnamachariSrikanthlaunches the t-shirt and logo of a marathon happening on January 25

23 Jan 2026 9:56 pm
Actor Vijays tax penalty case: Madras High Court reserves orders

Justice Senthilkumar Ramamoorthy defers his verdict on a writ petition filed by the actor in 2022 challenging the penalty imposed in connection with his income tax returns for the year 2015-16

23 Jan 2026 9:40 pm
Private firm employee injured by manja string in Moolakadai flyover

A sharp manja threadcoated with glue and ground glass for kite flyingsnapped and hit him with force

23 Jan 2026 8:50 pm
As Sri Kapaleeswarar Nagar turns 50, revisiting stellar initiatives by its residents

In the 1980s, Sri Kapaleeswarar Nagar in Neelankarai lacked the upmarket sheen that defines it now; that might be true of most of the relatively new neighbourhoods within Greater Chennai Corporation limits. What sets this one apart is a deep-rooted civic consciousness among its residents that has ensured its evolution into a model neighbourhood

23 Jan 2026 8:22 pm
Congress party cadre arrested for staging protest against PM Modis visit

Tamil Nadu Congress Committee SC Department head M.P. Ranjan Kumar, on Friday, protested against the arrival of Prime Minister Narendra Modi by releasing black balloons with his fellow Congressman

23 Jan 2026 7:09 pm
Heavy rain likely along north Tamil Nadu coast on January 24

Officials of the RMC said the wet weather conditions would last until January 26, bringing light to moderate rainfall to various parts of the State. Dry weather is expected to return over the State by January 27.

23 Jan 2026 3:50 pm
Yamaha launches India-focussed keyboards with riyaz mode and Carnatic music

New PSR-I series keyboards feature riyaz practice modes, Carnatic lessons and Indian sounds from instruments such as tabla, tanpura and shehnai

23 Jan 2026 3:34 pm
Chennai students break Guinness World Record with 4,008-strong ice creamlicking chain

Students from eight Chennai schools came together on January 21 to break a 15-year-old Guinness World Record, forming the worlds longest chain of people licking ice cream at event. They were rewarded with more icecream.

23 Jan 2026 12:00 pm
Seven-tier security, traffic diversions to be in place today for PM Modis meeting in Chennai

Government buses, light motor vehicles, heavy vehicles to be diverted to alternate roads between Chennai - Tindivanam

23 Jan 2026 5:22 am
Tambaram railway station to get new foot overbridge by March

The FOB is being built at a cost of 24 crore. It would have nine lifts and 10 escalators. It aims to enable quick access from both sides of the station

23 Jan 2026 4:57 am
Untreated sewage continues to pollute Sembakkam Lake

Untreated sewage continues to be illegally let into Sembakkam Lake, with residents and activists accusing the Tambaram Corporation of facilitating the discharge due to failures in the underground drainage system.

23 Jan 2026 12:31 am