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Tracheal stents offer relief to dog breeds prone to breathing problems; veterinarians trained in Chennai

Veterinarians from across India attended a hands-on canine tracheal stenting workshop in Chennai, showcasing fluoroscopy-guided deployment on cadavers and live dogs.

27 Sep 2026 4:14 pm
A pedestrian signal is needed at MM Nagar Municipality Office Road junction

A pedestrian signal is needed at this junction where GST Road Service Lane and Maraimalai Nagar Municipality Office Road intersect

27 Sep 2026 3:03 pm
Spruce up the area outside Youth Hostel in Adyar

S. Ganapathi Sankaran points out that residents of Indira Nagar Second Avenue Service Lane in Adyar are living amidst an uneasy atmosphere

27 Sep 2026 2:49 pm
Youth murdered by friends over obscene messages in Chennais Mangadu

The accused duo was arrested following confession and later lodged in prison

27 Sep 2026 1:49 pm
No pavements on this stretch of GST Roadin Potheri

This section of Potheri region witnesses heavy vehicular movement. It needs safe pavements for pedestrians, specifically from the exit service lane in Potheri to the entry service lane in Mettukuppam

27 Sep 2026 12:36 pm
Karur stampede left an indelible scar, says Vijay on first anniversary

In a post on X, Mr. Vijay recalled the tragic incident at Velusamypuram in Karur on September 27, 2025, in which 41 people were killed in a crowd crush at a political rally addressed by him.

27 Sep 2026 9:09 am
A dubious rarity

At Mudichur, birders chanced upon a Java sparrow while having gone there in the hope of seeing another bird species. The Java sparrow is a breeding resident in parts of Indonesia. And this particular individual is likely a captive bird that had slipped out of a cage, raising questions about the sordid side of the pet trade

27 Sep 2026 8:27 am
Karur stampede: Anatomy of the tragedy at Vijays TVK rally in Tamil Nadu

The organisers had announced that TVK president Vijay would speak at 12 p.m.; the crowd began to assemble from 9 a.m., but he did not arrive at the scheduled time.

27 Sep 2026 8:13 am
Karur stampede: First accused Mathiyazhagan, another TVK functionary sent to 15-day judicial custody

M.C. Pounraj had allegedly sheltered accused number one and Karur West district secretary V.P. Mathiyazhagan

27 Sep 2026 8:11 am
These shops in Chennai have almost everything covered: gardens, cars, camping experiences and industrial machinery

At Nehru Market in Sydenhams Road, Periamet, there is more to the tarpaulin shops than their name suggests. Their range includes camp tents for the outdoor-oriented and shade nets for those with a green thumb. With the NE monsoon (when they are a tad busier) just weeks away, a look at what helps these shops cope with changing buyer behaviour

27 Sep 2026 6:35 am
Chennai Corporation plans 98.25-cr. overhaul of command centre

GCC to bring more surveillance cameras,flood sensors, rain gauges, pump-monitoring units under its integrated monitoring centre over five years; it also proposes three regional ICCCs

27 Sep 2026 12:53 am
Stormwater drain desilting works to be completed by Oct 10, says MAWS Secretary

Desilting is also progressing in Buckingham Canal at 18 locations, Cooum River at 14 locations, and internal canals in Coimbatore, Trichy, and Madurai, according to the MAWS Department Secretary.

27 Sep 2026 12:38 am
Greenfield shipyard in Thoothukudi: a southern port to development

The proposed mega greenfield shipyard in Thoothukudi will bring more benefits than the eye can see, not just to the district but also to the entire southern region

26 Sep 2026 11:53 pm
Not all visitors to Chitlapakkam Lake find the music pleasing

A section of walkers want karaoke performances restricted

26 Sep 2026 10:58 pm
Vaccines: Armour Against Infectious Diseases webinar to be held on September 27

The webinar will discuss childhood and adult vaccination, catch-up doses and how immunisation needs vary with age, health conditions and other risk factors

26 Sep 2026 2:40 pm
Four PFI members get life imprisonment for 2016 murder of Hindu Munnani leader C. Sasikumar

On September 22, 2016, Sasikumar was hacked to death in Coimbatore

26 Sep 2026 1:23 pm
LED hoarding, jaywalking, and traffic violations pose safety concerns near Tirusulam

Motorists say the sharp brightness from the large LED screen can distract them, particularly while approaching the signal

26 Sep 2026 12:22 pm
Samsung workers protest: Minister says T.N. govt. not trying to curb rights

In a midnight crackdown, the police had arrested 10 members of the Samsung workers union; as the workers continued their protest on Wednesday morning, more arrests were made; State Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu said the arrested workers have now been released

26 Sep 2026 9:00 am
Philanthropist receives Sankara Ratna Award for contribution to eye care

The award was presented in recognition of his contribution to expanding access to eye-care and surgical services

26 Sep 2026 12:48 am
50th Chennai Book Fair to be held from 7 January to 19 January 2027

The website for the bookfair this year is www.chennaibookfair.com

26 Sep 2026 12:38 am
Tolerance is not acceptance: Tiruchi N. Siva to political rivals

Tolerance is not acceptance; tolerance does not mean we have accepted it or that we are not capable; the talented will wait for the right moment; those are the words of Anna, said Tiruchi N. Siva

26 Sep 2026 12:07 am
Chennai traffic police extend e-challan call centre services until October 15

The call centres, which were initially scheduled to function from September 21 to September 30, will now operate daily from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

25 Sep 2026 3:49 pm
Man arrested for absconding with second-hand BMW after paying 1-lakh advance

He failed to pay the remaining 9 lakh despite repeated demands by the seller

25 Sep 2026 3:48 pm
Dengue, influenza in circulation; Chennai hospitals see steady rise in fever cases

Doctors say the rise in fever cases remains in line with the seasonal trendtypically observed from September to November

25 Sep 2026 12:45 am
Veeramanicase: two IPS officers shunted out, placed on compulsory wait

A. Arun,ADGP, Tamil Nadu Police Academy, and N.Kannan, Commissioner of Police,Coimbatore, were at the helm of the Chennai PoliceCommissioneratewhen a complaint accusing Gem Granites ownerR. Veeramaniof indulging in predatory sexual behaviour targetting minor girls first surfaced

24 Sep 2026 10:48 pm
Anbumani Ramadoss seeks speedy probe in Gem Granites Veeramani POSCO case

He said all those involved should face stringent action, irrespective of their status

24 Sep 2026 4:21 pm
11 Tamil Nadu universities without V-Cs to get senior professors to oversee administration: Higher Education Minister

Minister Viswanathan said convenor committees functioning in 13 State universities would obtain a panel of senior professors from the respective Syndicates and select one professor to act as the Vice-Chancellors in-charge with the necessary powers

24 Sep 2026 4:07 pm
Tamil Nadu Congress leader says he told Chennai Police about Veeramani scandal two years ago

Tamil Nadu Congress Committees Scheduled Caste Department president M.P. Ranjan Kumar says he met a senior police officer at the Chennai Police Commissionerate on November 22, 2024, and submitted a complaint, seeking action against Veeramani and his associate Shanthi.

24 Sep 2026 6:39 am
AAI to make detailed plans for T5 Terminal at Chennai airport

A review meeting was held between the State government and the AAI last weekto discuss the construction of the T5 Terminal and the elevated corridor, and ways to boost airports capacity

23 Sep 2026 11:51 pm
CPCL looking to be a part of the renewable energy growth journey: H. Shankar

CBG (compressed bio-gas) is fuel that can be a good form of energy we can invest in. With SAF (sustainable aviation fuel), we can be a part of sustainability in aviation fuel, the Managing Director of the Navratna company says

23 Sep 2026 11:30 pm
Start-ups need support from ideation stage to drive energy transition: panellists

Speakers call for greater collaboration between industries, academic institutions and start-ups; they stress need to introduce entrepreneurship as a subject at school level

23 Sep 2026 11:25 pm