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Low public awareness leaves green firecrackers in a grey zone

While the government encourages the publicto opt for green firecrackers, there is no strict enforcement; residents are unaware of what green firecrackers are, or how to identify them

20 Oct 2025 1:01 am
107 places in Chennai have links missing in drain network

GCC creates temporary arrangements to drain water with heavy rains expected this week

19 Oct 2025 11:21 pm
Chennai Metro Rail ranks high in customer satisfaction survey organised by COMET

According to officials of Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL), a total of 32 Metro Rail organisations across the world took part in the survey.

19 Oct 2025 11:14 pm
Low-pressure area likely over southeast Bay of Bengal by October 21: RMC

Under its influence, enhanced rainfall activity is likely over north Tamil Nadu and Puducherry between October 22 and 24

19 Oct 2025 10:05 pm
Four killed in a blast at a house in Avadi where country-made firecrackers were stored

The house onVivasayaStreet atThandurainearPattabhiram also functioned as a shop selling country-made firecrackers. The concrete roof and a few other portions of the house collapsed in the explosion that occurred around 3p.m.

19 Oct 2025 9:14 pm
MUTA condemns Private Universities Amendment Bill passed in Tamil Nadu Assembly

The amendment would equally reverse the respectful treatment rendered to the teachers and employees in government and government-aided colleges, MUTA statement said

19 Oct 2025 3:18 pm
Woman run over by Omni bus near Koyambedu

Tragic accident in Arumbakkam results in the death of a 33-year-old woman after being hit by an omni bus

19 Oct 2025 2:55 pm
Chennai Metro Rail completes tunnel linking Greenways Road with Mandaveli

Thetunnel boring machineswere waiting closer to the station for quite some time, as there were delays in finishing the diaphragm wall of the Mandaveli station, say the sources

19 Oct 2025 7:25 am
Wet Deepavali likely over Tamil Nadu; RMC forecasts widespread rainfall next week

Intense downpour is likely to shift to north coastal districts, including Chennai, from October 22

19 Oct 2025 4:39 am
GCC increases relief centres to 215 in view of heavy rain forecast for Oct. 22

Private marriage halls, private schools and buildings being converted to relief centres across the city as heavy rains expected this monsoon

19 Oct 2025 12:54 am
Water discharge from Poondi and Red Hills reservoirs curtailed

The Water Resources Dept. plans to continue minimal outflow from the reservoirs to accommodate additional inflow during the monsoon

19 Oct 2025 12:52 am
T.N. govt. doctors body urges Chief Minister to fulfil promises this Deepavali

The body says just allocating 25 crore per month would resolve the salary issue, calling it an investment in public health

19 Oct 2025 12:16 am
Passenger commends Railways for swift action in recovering lost watch

Guru Bruno, who travelled by Vande Bharat Express and reached Chennai Egmore around 11 p.m. on Friday, realised after reaching home that he had forgotten his wristwatch inside the trains restroom.

18 Oct 2025 10:53 pm
No more long walks: Chennai Metro Rail to open ticket counters and gates at all entry points in Saidapet and Anna Nagar East stations

According to officials, since there have been persistent requests from passengers and a rise in the number of travellers at Saidapet and Anna Nagar East, they are taking measures to open all the ticket counters and the ticketing gates in these stations

18 Oct 2025 10:50 pm
Park coming upalong B-Canal inChepauk

A riverfront development exercise being carried out at Swami Sivananda Salai, it is expected to pay attention to the old navigational locks found there

18 Oct 2025 9:16 pm
One could take books home at this collection drive in gated community

A resident of DLF Garden City sets up a meaningful book corner during a collection drive for Goonj

18 Oct 2025 9:10 pm
Identifying birds by GISS

There are diagnostic features that help tell one bird from another

18 Oct 2025 9:00 pm
Made of Chennai Kolu Kondattam 2025: knocking on their doors, pulling on their heartstrings

The Hindu Downtown Kolu Kondattam is more than a contest; it signifies a deep connection with Chennai and its people. Here are highlights from this years edition of the event

18 Oct 2025 7:41 pm
Dugong conservation centre being planned in No-Development Zone sparks concern

A fishing community leader says this does not comply with the CRZ Notification; according to activists, a concrete building offers little benefit to dugongs, whose conservation depends on protecting their natural habitat

18 Oct 2025 7:26 pm
T.N. CM Stalin to unveil 13 MTC bus termini in Chennai by October-end

Bus termini being built at Ambattur, Mullai Nagar, and Udhayasuriyan Nagar to be unveiled

18 Oct 2025 3:40 pm
Colours of nature: straight to the palette

Chennai residentJuwairiya H teaches children how to explore the outdoors and collect materials to create art that is natural and sustainable

18 Oct 2025 10:49 am
How public toilets in Triplicane are setting an example

From deep cleaning to timely refurbishments, this initiative ensures toilets in Triplicane remain functional and hygienic

18 Oct 2025 9:58 am
Right to freedom of speech and expression is in peril, says N. Ram

This is an interesting time for journalists as well as a challenging period for the media, he says

17 Oct 2025 11:58 pm
Woman run over by truck in Perungudi

The police arrested the driver of the vehicle

17 Oct 2025 11:28 pm
Tamil Nadu Assembly rejects the Governors observations, readopts Tamil Nadu Fiscal Responsibility (Amendment) Bill, 2024

The Bill seeks to postponethe achievement of zero revenue deficit and 3% fiscal deficit by another year,R.N.Ravi said while returning the Bill

17 Oct 2025 11:26 pm
Chennai Mayor announces deployment of additional manpower to answer distress calls on 1913 helpline during northeast monsoon

She says GCC will take measures to open relief centres and facilitate supply of food in low-lying areas during heavy rain

17 Oct 2025 11:24 pm
Tamil Nadu gets 25% of all medical tourists visiting India: Health Minister

He was speaking at the three-day international medical conference Future of Medicine 2.0 organised by the Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University

17 Oct 2025 11:22 pm
Residents seek Chief Minister M.K. Stalins support in shelving waste-to-energy plant project in Kodungaiyur

The residents want the Greater Chennai Corporation to adopt a Green Chennai Initiative in the locality

17 Oct 2025 11:18 pm
Restoration efforts in Manali-Ennore region have not achieved objectives

Government departments and agencies responsible for restoration works have largely failed to meet their commitments and there is a lack of coordination among the departments, says report brought out by Save Ennore Creek Campaign

17 Oct 2025 11:15 pm
Australia keen on partnering with T.N. for innovative water management solutions

Here as part of an Australian delegation, Karlene Maywald, South Australian Water Ambassador, highlights her countrys vast experience in tackling various challenges from scarce rainfall to floods and says want to share this with the State, and Chennai in particular

17 Oct 2025 8:49 pm
Greater Chennai Police deploy 18,000 personnel for Deepavali bandobust

To enhance security in busy areas, 16 temporary watchtowers and control rooms and assistance centres have been set up; additional parking arrangements have been made in shopping hubs

17 Oct 2025 7:46 pm
Centre is biased against Tamil Nadu in funds allocation, infrastructure projects, says Thangam Thennarasu

To drive home his point, the Finance Minister says the Centre has withheld nearly 4,000 crore earmarked for school education and released only 450 crore for implementing the Right to Education Act. The State, he says, has been paying for teacher salaries, student programmes, and school infrastructure from its own resources

17 Oct 2025 7:42 pm
Transport Minister warns of stringent action against omni-bus operators collecting exorbitant fares

Transport officials have collected 43,55,961 in penalties so far; helplines launched

17 Oct 2025 6:43 pm
Experts emphasise continued and urgent efforts to tackle last-mile challenges in global polio eradication

Rotary District 3234 and The Hindu hosted a webinar on polio eradication, highlighting the progress made and the critical challenges remaining to eliminate the disease globally

17 Oct 2025 4:17 pm
Hoax bomb threat to Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnans residence in Chennai

The police swiftly responded, securing the area and carrying out extensive searches; no explosive was found on the premises, and authorities later declared the threat a hoax

17 Oct 2025 1:11 pm