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Established in 1954, seller and mender of timepieces Zenith Watch Co at Kutchery Road in Mylapore has never had a change of address, even in the most challenging of times, which includes the present. In recent times, the enterprise has been facing a massive challenge on account of route diversions and road blockages caused by metro rail work. While a good number of shops in this region, particularly those at Luz Corner, have relocated, Zenith seems to have taken this difficulty in its stride, co
Transfer of cases has been ordered for a systematic and in-depth investigation in public interest
Officials say the Non-Containerised Cargo Incentive Scheme was launched in June, to overcome the loss incurred due to the impact of the conflict in West Asia, and to increase revenue streams
They say this is impeding administrative functioning and affecting timely decision-making relating to patient care
The collection of the additional sum is the result of years of underpaying shop workersand non-allocation of funds for upkeep ofTasmacshops, saysMinister for Prohibition and Excise K. Vignesh
NGT directs CMWSSB to submit an updated report on the status of underground sewerage connections in 30 streets around Puzhal Lake as no progress report had been filed since January 2025
Some north and interior parts of Tamil Nadu may receive normal to above normal rainfall in September
Interrogation of the couple who was arrested in Manipur in connection with the case
It will be implemented at a cost 3.80croreto prevent drug abuse among children and youth and provide rehabilitation and social integration support to the victims, says Minister for Social Welfare and Women Empowerment K.Jegadeshwari
I believe that questioning injustice and speaking up for ones dignity and rights are essential. Even if such ideas are met with resistance at first, they are the ones that ultimately drive meaningful social progress, she says
A Keralachess player long before he became a chef, Suresh Pillai finally got to cook for his childhood hero Viswanathan Anand and World Champion Gukesh in Chennai an evening Anand called extra special
C. Nallasamy, coordinator, Tamil Nadu Toddy Movement, says the lifting of the band will create jobs and help many families
The awardees will have a mentor and editor to assist them in writing their books and telling stories of distress and resilience
Kalpana Karunakaran is the author of A Woman of No Consequence: Memory, Letters and Resistance in Madras
Researchers said the groves biodiversity has not been comprehensively documented earlier and that the latest survey provides important baseline information for conservation
Reduced outdoor time and prolonged near-work, including screen use, may be contributing to rising myopia among children, experts said, stressing the need for early screening and stronger public health measures
Residents note that slow-moving stormwater drain work is proving a challenge to those navigating the road either on foot or by wheels
Atho is a gift Indians repatriated from Burma gave to Madras, their new home. And by owning and relishing this dish, Madras gave them a sense of connection with their past, people and culture as return gift
With the Parandur airport now a closed chapter, Tamil Nadu has to press ahead with another alternative, viable site for Chennais second airport. This report takes a look at the options ahead of the State and the processes involved in establishing a new airport. Cheyyur in Chengalpattu district and Gummidipoondi in Tiruvallur district are the top contenders for Chennais second airport
The programme covers chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, tuberculosis and post-tuberculosis lung disease, interstitial lung diseases, lung cancer, air pollution-related respiratory disorders, sleep medicine, critical care and pulmonary rehabilitation
Officials say the water is expected to reach the tank by first week of September; the tank has only 15% storage against its full capacity of 1,465 mcft and continues to supply 179 mld to Chennai
Choolaimedu resident M. Sathiyaseelan, former Physical Education Director of Loyola College, launches two books on sports
A raised manhole cover poses a risk to motorists: for those on four wheels, a scraping of their machines undersides and for those on two wheels, it can be collateral damage
From village classrooms to a State-level competition at IIT-M Research Park, young minds are making their mark with digital skills
Waterbodyprotection, traffic congestion, encroachments and taxation among key concerns raised
Greater awareness about goalball needs to be created so that the visually challenged take it up
Around 250 temporary structures were made tofacilitatethe movement of persons and heavy machinery around the pillars

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