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Concerns raised over Chennai Corporations plan to implement 100-crore road works before Assembly poll

Residents say that officials will soon be engaged in poll duty, making it difficult to coordinate and complete the works; AIADMK councillor says there is little time to finalise tender and begin work

11 Feb 2026 12:40 am
Persons with disabilities stage protest demanding increase in monthly assistance; detained by police

The protestors demanded that the assistance be raised to 6,000 on par with the aid given in Andhra Pradesh

10 Feb 2026 11:44 pm
T.N. Chief Secretary holds meeting to monitor avian influenza in Chennai

Following the reports of avian influenza, GCC has examined the caretakers and people working in a park for respiratory infection

10 Feb 2026 11:27 pm
Two youth arrested for breaching T.N. Governors convoy

The incident occurred when Mr. Ravi was returning to Lok Bhavan after attending a wedding reception in Thiruvanmiyur.

10 Feb 2026 7:29 pm
Two Tambaram Corporation lakes bear brunt of pollution, encroachment despite citizen-led efforts

Residents and activists accuse Tambaram Corporation of apathy towards Veeraraghavan Eri and Nemilichery lake; civic body says restoration proposals are ready

10 Feb 2026 6:55 pm
T.N. Health Minister warns against consuming half-boiled eggs, undercooked chicken amid avian flu concerns

Ma. Subramanian advised people to avoid consuming half-boiled eggs or undercooked chicken and to ensure poultry products are cooked thoroughly at high temperatures.

10 Feb 2026 5:59 pm
Sewage overflow a perpetual woe for residents of Pillaiyar Koil Street in Akkarai

We have no option but to step through the sewage to access the street. Children in the locality often fall sick due to mosquito issues, said R. Pushpa, a resident

10 Feb 2026 5:09 pm
Who is Kalyanamalai Mohan? Tamil Nadus OG matchmaker on playing cupid for over 25 years

As Valentines Day sparks conversations around love, veteran matchmaker Kalyanamalai Mohan reflects on how Tamil marriages have evolved over the years

10 Feb 2026 3:53 pm
Textile showroom employee arrested for stealing silk sarees in T. Nagar

The police said that during interrogation, Suresh, 28, a resident of Vinayagapuram, Saidapet, confessed to stealing over 10 silk sarees worth around 4 lakh

10 Feb 2026 3:28 pm
Sridhar Vembu divorce case: Zoho co-founders estranged wife approaches Madras High Court to record his testimony

Justice P. Dhanabal orders notice, returnable by February 23, to Mr. Vembu on the plea to honour a Letters Rogatory issued by the Superior Court of California in a divorce case

10 Feb 2026 1:36 pm
Draped like a queen: How expert sari drapers transform Indian brides on her big day

The sari is the preferred choice of garment for the Indian bride, who can now choose to hire professional drapers for her big day, or have her wedding sari pre-pleated by experts

10 Feb 2026 11:48 am
Jana Nayagan censor row: Madras High Court permits Vijay-starrers producer to withdraw writ petition

Justice P.T. Asha dismisses the writ petition as withdrawn after KVN Productions LLP states that it has accepted a reference to the CBFCs revising committee

10 Feb 2026 11:40 am
Switch to RailOne app as Indian Railways will decommission UTSonMobile app from March 1

Balance amount in R-Wallet will be available for use on the RailOne App, according to Southern Railway

10 Feb 2026 10:54 am
Regional course in emergency medicine and anti-doping launched

The course is being attended by 50 participants from multiple AFC Member Nations, including the Philippines, Malaysia, Bangladesh, Maldives, Sri Lanka, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, Bhutan, Nepal, and India

10 Feb 2026 12:35 am
Centre has released 10,354.15 crore for CMRLs phase II work, says Union Minister

Nearly 49% of construction work for phase II project has been completed, and there is no pending demand for release of funds, says Union Minister

10 Feb 2026 12:32 am
Hosur airport not recommended to prioritise defence projects of national importance, says Civil Aviation Minister

He was responding to a question raised by DMK MP S. Kalyanasundaram in the Rajya Sabha on whether the Centre has examined the Hosur airport proposal sent by the State government and the reasons for the delay in granting in-principle approval, airspace clearance and other such permissions

10 Feb 2026 12:31 am
Chief Secretary holds meeting to monitor avian influenza in Chennai

Following the reports of avian influenza, GCC has examined the caretakers and people working in a park for respiratory infection

10 Feb 2026 12:30 am
Chennai Metro Rail completes tunnel from Light House to Thirumayilai for phase II project

he TBM passed below 151 buildings including Light House, All India Radio, Russian Embassy, Dominic Savio School, Rosary Church, and St. Raphaels School

10 Feb 2026 12:27 am
Fisherfolk protest at site of proposed Mamallan Reservoir

According to a community leader, the fishing community was not given any opportunity toraise objections to the project that will lead to thousands of families losing their livelihoods

9 Feb 2026 9:43 pm
Fog, mist to persist across T.N. as winter conditions extend into mid-February

The RMC has forecast shallow to moderate fog over pockets of districts including Ranipet, Vellore, Theni, Tirupattur, Dharmapuri, and the Nilgiris till February 13

9 Feb 2026 8:43 pm
TNPSC reschedules cancelled Group II, IIA main exams to March 15

The hall ticketsof all candidates will be uploaded online by February 28, and details will be shared by email and SMS

9 Feb 2026 8:32 pm
Sunidhi Chauhans Chennai concert turned into a karaoke night for millennials

From viral mashups to Tamil cinema favourites, Sunidhi Chauhan delivered a high-voltage set in Chennai that had the arena singing every word back to her

9 Feb 2026 6:47 pm
Apollo centres launch Zero to Hero campaign to stress early cancer detection

As part of the campaign, the centres hosted an expert-led interaction focusing on the benefits of early detection across cancer types

9 Feb 2026 6:39 pm
Rameswaram airport: AAI finds site near Keelakarai feasible

When compared to the site near Uchipuli, which has a lot of trees, paddy fields, groundwater wells, and residents, the site close to Keelakarai has lesser obstacles and residents as seen from the initial inspection

9 Feb 2026 5:46 pm
Jana Nayagan producer to withdraw writ petition from Madras High Court

The writ petition is expected to be listed under the caption For Withdrawal before Justice P.T. Asha on Tuesday since KVN Productions LLP has agreed for the reference to the revising committee

9 Feb 2026 5:24 pm
9 Feb 2026 1:24 pm
417 Chennai schools impartcleanliness coachingto students

Assessing cleanliness-related behavioural change programmes in schools is a new criterion in the 10th edition of Swachh Survekshan

9 Feb 2026 10:00 am
Marinas new toilets shut at night due to infrastructure issues

Workers say toilets are closed as they are unable to pump waterdue to power cuts. GCC explores keeping toilets open 24X7 in crowded areas

9 Feb 2026 12:58 am
Rameswaram airport: AAI submits pre-feasibility report, finds site near Keelakarai feasible

When compared to the site near Uchipuli, which has a lot of trees, paddy fields, groundwater wells, and residents, the site close to Keelakarai has lesser obstacles and residents as seen from the initial inspection

9 Feb 2026 12:55 am
MMA to host its annual convention 2026

There will be sessions on the theme Growth Arenas for India by C. Rangarajan, former Governor RBI and Chairman, Economic Advisory Council; and four special sessions with industry experts alongside Q & A rounds

9 Feb 2026 12:54 am
Real estate dealer arrested for defrauding film company of over 20 crore

The Tambaram police said a complaint was filed by Vels Film International against Santosh Reddy of the EVP group and his associates

9 Feb 2026 12:34 am
KNK Road goes pedestrian; traffic, parking chaos hit Wallace Garden and Rutland Gate

Vehicles are diverted to smaller streets of Wallace Garden and Rutland Gate as KNK Road allows only one-way traffic towards Uttamar Gandhi Salai

9 Feb 2026 12:28 am
Kennel Club of India secretary Sudarsan no more

Sudarsan was also the president of The Madras Canine Club

9 Feb 2026 12:02 am
Lack of feed affects milk production in T.N.; Karnataka does better

According to Basic Animal Husbandry(BAH)statistics, Tamil Nadu has lost area under fodder crops, while Karnataka has improved its coverage

8 Feb 2026 11:52 pm
Biotechnology to steer accelerated green growth of the future, say experts

At the webinar presented by the Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Chennai, and The Hindu, the speakers underlined that biotechnology is the sunrise sector in India, set to accelerate industrial growth, and thus emerges as an impactful career choice

8 Feb 2026 10:14 pm
T.N. Deputy CM Udhayanidhi inaugurates Mudhalvar Thirumana Maaligai in Chennai

Mr. Udhayanidhi said the State government had earlier constructed marriage halls in the names of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar and former Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi. This was the first time a marriage hall was being opened in the name of the Chief Minister.

8 Feb 2026 4:39 pm
TNPSC postpones Feb. 8 Group II, IIA main examination after allotting wrong centres in Chennai; opposition parties flay

On February 8, candidatesprotested in Chennai aftermany of them were not permitted to appear for the examination at the designated centre allocated for them.

8 Feb 2026 2:13 pm
Penalties, warnings fail to curb wrong-side driving on city roads

Police should conduct a special drive, raise awareness to prevent such violations, say residents; traffic police official says they have identified 230 spots where people are prone to drive on wrong side, and have installed cameras to issue challans

8 Feb 2026 1:00 am