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InThiruvanchery, residents of a horizontally-aligned community, Serenity Paradise, are dealing with the fallouts of a garbage dump established by the local civic body. For want of a better site, this space serves as a garbage transit point
The airport modernisation project, which faced multiple delays, now has a revised deadline of December 2026; AAI officials say work progressing on schedule, despite contractors departure owing to financial challenges; fresh bids for T3 have been floated and contracts will be awarded soon
Searing summer heat has already caused the electricity demand in Tamil Nadu to touch an all-time high this year, even as power managers struggle to maintain sustained power supply. While extensive infrastructure upgrades and anticipatory power purchase agreements are in place, the reality of a financial crisis in the power sector cannot be wished away, saysR.Srikanth
The plates will be handed over to the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) in New Delhi; the ASI, which functions under the Union Ministry of Culture, will decide whether and where the objects will be exhibited in India.
Women commuters and residents cite safety concerns;TVKMLAsays representations will be made if the outlet is left out of the States closure list
SriArunodayamhonours them for their unwavering commitment in raising intellectually disabled children
Six people have been arrested and sent to judicial custody
Until now, 10 security vehicles accompanied the Governor when he participated in government and private functions; the number has now been reduced to four
Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has promised good governance. Our support will depend on the performance of the government, the CPI(M) State secretary said
Justice N. Senthilkumar passes the order following a few applications filed by industrialist M.A.M.R. Muthiah, his wife Geetha Muthiah, and five others
Launched by Creative Entertainers and Distributors, led by film producer and distributor G. Dhananjheyan, the channel will stream a new film every Friday free of cost
Here are some of the posers. Has this move by Greater Chennai Corporation sounded the death knell of in situ composting? Are bulk waste generators being divested of their responsibility? Will this decision put waste management infrastructure under greater strain?
Travelling pop-up Pilitaxi makes its Chennai debut at The Folly at Amethyst with 22 craft-led fashion and lifestyle brands from across India
ICAR centre advises State to immediately isolate and monitor all equineshoused with the infected horse, recommends testing in adjoining areas; govt. to regulate inter-State movement of horses
According to the police, the woman is employed at a private factory in Madhavaram and regularly walks to her village due to the lack of bus services
Many parts of the State may receive heavy to moderate rainfall on Saturday;weather system may influence wet conditions till May 19, saysRMCchief
A report has been sought from the returning officers of at least two cities and five districts across the State on how the foreigners managed to vote despite the Special Intensive Revision of the electoral rolls
The amount may initially be increased from 1,000 to 1,500, given the States financial situation, says a government representative
AtCasagrandIrene inManapakkam, every member of the managing committee elected by residents is assessed by key performance indicators established for them
While students welcome the move, teachers say students will have to start classes in other streams before they can move to their preferred ones since results will not be released before classes begin in June
The Sleep Lab aims to support early diagnosis and personalised treatment for those with sleep-related disorders
A three-minute tribute video celebrating 50 years of Ilaiyaraajas music will be released on May 16
It has topped the charts as the busiest suburban station, recording a footfall of 8.15 crore passengers for the financial year 2025-26; Dr. MGR Chennai Central station saw footfall of 7.22 crore passengers
GCC will provide wet waste for processing and maintain infrastructure facilities, including sheds, shredding machines, sieving machines, weighing machines, and storage space, officials added
Sources said actor Rajinikanth was scheduled to join the shoot around 2 p.m., but the schedule was cancelled following the incident.
Chennai-based Arun Loganathan, inspired by a Tamil movie starring Vijay, has contributed towards fulfilling his individual debt responsibility
Referring to Mr. Palaniswamis statement that he was ready to make any sacrifice, Mr. Velumani said that the AIADMK general secretary should invite his faction for discussion, at least once
During summer, across Chennai, resident welfare associations in several neighbourhoods are stepping up summer relief efforts for conservancy workers, delivery personnel and other essential staff through drinking water kiosks and buttermilk distribution
Officials say partial operations will help boost water supply in areas falling under Tiruvottiyur, Manali, and Madhavaram zones; discussions were underway with original equipment manufacturers to assess the condition of various units as several critical components were imported, they added

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