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41 migrant workers from Jharkhand stranded in T.N. after ammonia leak at Tiruvallur firm

Tiruvallur district officials say there has been no response from the Jharkhand government despite repeated requests to facilitate the workers return

30 Jun 2026 2:14 am
Address issues faced by government doctors, association urges government

Government doctors have demanded that pay band 4 be granted after completing 12 years of service and that the old pension scheme be restored

30 Jun 2026 12:47 am
30 Jun 2026 12:44 am
Anna University study finds advanced sludge treatment can boost biogas production at Chennai STPs

The study found that sewage sludge generated in Chennai Metrowaters sewage treatment plants contained low concentrations of heavy metals within international standards, making it viable for reuse after treatment

30 Jun 2026 12:38 am
Mylswamy Annadurai made Chairman of reconstituted curriculum design panel

The government order stated that the tenure of the new committee would be for three years

30 Jun 2026 12:37 am
A month after final nod, CMRLs Phase II stretch yet to be inaugurated

Commuters lament the delay in opening the Poonamallee-Porur stretch.Officials stress the need to maintain the stations despite the undue delay

30 Jun 2026 12:33 am
CCB summons former Transport Minister as part of probe into alleged job fraud

The investigation relates to a complaint lodged by a retired Special Sub-Inspector of Police alleging that he was cheated of 23 lakh on the assurance of securing an Assistant Engineers post for his son in the MTC

29 Jun 2026 11:58 pm
Application process for MBBS/BDS begins in Tamil Nadu

Officials says the application window would remain open till at least one week after the NEET results are published

29 Jun 2026 11:45 pm
Highways Department gets administrative makeover for faster completion of projects

Construction and Maintenance (C&M), Projects, NABARD and Rural Roads, and Metro wings have been merged to form the C&M wing, which has been divided into Chennai, Madurai, Tiruchi, and Coimbatore divisions, with four Chief Engineers as the heads

29 Jun 2026 6:27 pm
Tamil Nadu Womens Commission seeks report on Tiruvallur ammonia leak

The Commission observed the victims were predominantly women migrant workers from Odisha and other States, who were not only employed at the factory but were also residing in accommodation provided within the premises.

29 Jun 2026 4:11 pm
Why are more institutes switching to co-educational system?

Declining enrolment in single-gender institutions and growing parental preference for inclusive learning environments are key factors driving the shift

29 Jun 2026 3:57 pm
Fans, family bid a tearful farewell to Tamil movie director Bhagyaraj

Funeral was held in Chennai with full state honours

29 Jun 2026 3:53 pm
Bhagyarajs mourning turned into a circus: Radikaa Sarathkumar criticises media, calls for action

Over the last few years, there have been countless instances where media personnel eager to shoot visuals of celebrity guests paying their tribute to the departed mob the premises and invade the privacy of the mourning family

29 Jun 2026 1:29 pm
History-sheeter shot in the leg and arrested near Vandalur

Selvakumar was admitted to Tambaram Government Hospital for treatment

29 Jun 2026 12:40 am
LGBTQIA+ community raises voice against new amendment act at Chennai Pride

Apart from thousands of people who gathered at the march from Chennai, a few also joined from other parts of the world

29 Jun 2026 12:39 am
Hospital dedicated to geriatric care inaugurated in city

Karthik Narayan, founder and managing director of Athulya Senior Care, pointed out that India has only around 20,000 dedicated senior care beds, compared with nearly eight million in China and close to three million in the U.S.

29 Jun 2026 12:38 am
Comfort wheels for celebrities and their families facing bereavement and battling a health crisis

Kilpauk resident P.R.M.M. Shanthakumar and his team are called on for assistance during bereavement and health crisis involving celebrities. His vehicle transported director K. Bhagyarajs body from hospital to home. In collaboration with GCC, he will be starting aswanky funeral services facility at the Jones Road burial ground in Saidapet soon

28 Jun 2026 8:55 am
Elevated corridor on NH5 likely if T.N. waives GST on construction materials

Meanwhile, a retired highways department official says that instead of an elevated corridor, it would be better to construct three flyovers

28 Jun 2026 2:13 am
Inside Tiruvallurs ammonia gas leak nightmare

The ammonia gas leak at a seafood processing unit inTiruvallurdistrict, near Chennai, has emerged as one ofTamil Nadus deadliest industrial disasters in recent years.This report traces what exactly happened, through eyewitness accounts, survivor testimonies, and medical evidence. The incident also raises serious questions about industrial safety, emergency preparedness, and the conditions of migrants employed far away from home

28 Jun 2026 1:24 am
Experts stress need for measures to tackle global emergencies

The webinar was part of The Hindus Health Webinar Series

28 Jun 2026 1:12 am
Outgoing DGP urges T.N. police to be a citizen-centric force

The DGP also posed several questions for police personnel to introspect on

28 Jun 2026 1:11 am
Tamil Nadu cancels DFR tender for 12 ULBs, cites confusion over waste management privatisation

To clear the confusion, the State has decided to review the existing system, identify gaps, bring further improvements where necessary, and take the decision in due course, an official said

28 Jun 2026 1:07 am
Soumya Swaminathan honoured as Super Chennai's Icon of the Month

Dr. Swaminathan said growing up in the household of agricultural scientist M.S. Swaminathan and educationist Mina Swaminathan exposed her early to both science and social justice

28 Jun 2026 12:58 am