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Residents demand desilting of Velachery lake as flooding, infra issues remain major concerns

Velachery, which became a separate constituency in 2008, lags behind on various fronts, say residents; they are worried by the routine flooding of the area, poor road conditions and heavy traffic congestion caused largely by encroachments

21 Mar 2026 12:44 am
Guindy Childrens Park closed after avian flu outbreak

Nearly 40 birds died in the facility since March 13 and samples sent to the National Institute of High Security Animal Diseases (NIHSAD) in Bhopal confirmed the presence of the H5N1 virus. The park will remain closed until results consistently return negative.

20 Mar 2026 4:02 pm
Tamil Nadu records 51 raptor species in first State-wide assessment

The assessment documents a range of raptor species, including several that are rare or threatened

20 Mar 2026 2:24 pm
Workshop on mental health systems assessment held

Key stakeholders from various departments and experts from NIMHANS participated in reviewing and validating findings on mental health infrastructure and services

20 Mar 2026 1:56 pm
Collection of names of animals as portrayed in Tamil classics

The ancient Tamils employed a remarkable richness of vocabulary to refer to animals.H.Chithiraputhiran, a former professor at Tamil University,Thanjavur, has compiled a specialised dictionary of animals in classical literature to recover these words

20 Mar 2026 1:35 pm
T.N. Assembly election: Villivakkam, a densely-populated urban area, faces civic gaps despite infrastructure push

Home to a diverse electorate, comprising working-class sections, government employees, and small business owners, Villivakkam reflects the citys evolving socio-economic landscape. A 24-hour govt. hospital and the replacement of the ageing sewer network are some of the demands of voters

20 Mar 2026 12:59 pm
MasiMagam: an auspicious day for Irularcommunity to reconnect with their roots on Mamallapuramseashores

For theIrulars, theMasiMagamfestival is deeply tied to their culture and collective identity.They gather in their thousands on the shores ofMamallapuramto perform marriages, naming ceremonies for children, ear piercing, and tonsuring. In fact, they come in search of their patron deityKanniammal, who they believe had left them

20 Mar 2026 12:46 pm
Calcutta, Im Sorry wants to be on OTT

HarryMacLurehas started a petition to help take his latest film showcasing the talent of the Anglo-Indian community to a global audience

20 Mar 2026 12:46 pm
Its official: Mani Ratnams next to star Vijay Sethupathi and Sai Pallavi

Legendary director Mani Ratnam is teaming up with Vijay Sethupathi and Sai Pallavi for his next film. The movie is produced by the filmmakers own Madras Talkies and Lyca Productions

20 Mar 2026 12:16 pm
Tamil Nadu Assembly elections 2026: Seat-sharing process will be finalised in four days, says EdappadiPalaniswami

Making it clear the composition of the alliance hadbeen more or lessfirmed up, EdappadiPalaniswami saidhis AIADMKs manifesto would be released in a week

20 Mar 2026 11:24 am
Regional Meteorological Centre, Chennai, gets new chief

Sivananda Damodara Pai, Scientist G, has published about 80 research papers and 25 technical reports and his major contributions include the development of operational models for seasonal rainfall and temperature forecasting

19 Mar 2026 6:37 pm
Anbumani blames alcohol, drugs for suicides

Citing a government policy document, he says 19,965 suicides were reported in 2024, of which 71% were linked in some manner to alcohol and substance abuse, including ganja

19 Mar 2026 5:17 pm
Renewable energy push raises land, livelihood concerns: experts

They were speaking at a webinar hosted by the Climate Change Media Hub of the Asian College of Journalism

19 Mar 2026 4:27 pm
NTK manifesto pitches decentralised governance, anti-drug measures, and Tamil-centric policies

The manifesto proposes a major administrative overhaul, including the creation of multiple functional capitals across Tamil Nadu to ease pressure on Chennai and improve access to governance

19 Mar 2026 3:48 pm
No-flame kitchens keep restaurants running

As restaurants face an LPG shortage due to the ongoing conflict between US-Israel and Iran that has disrupted supply from West Asia, some of them continue to function smoothly thanks to no-flame, all-electric kitchens

19 Mar 2026 12:16 pm
Inside Chennais Pickleball boom: From midnight games to thriving WhatsApp communities

As new pickleball courts open across Injambakkam, T Nagar and Gandhi Nagar, the sport is doing more than just filling evening slots it is creating WhatsApp communities, business networks and unlikely friendships across the city

19 Mar 2026 12:15 pm
Ajantas ancient murals decoded in a new childrens book

Buddhas sanguine eyes, Jakata tales monkeys, and several other paintings hidden inside one of the worlds most ancient Buddhist heritage sites, now explained in Magnificent Murals Buddhist Art of Ajanta by Chennai author Ashwin Prabhu

19 Mar 2026 11:53 am
Flight diversion leaves passengers stranded inside aircraft in Chennai for hours

According to passengers, they boarded the Air India Express flight in Dehradun at 2.55 p.m. Around 20 minutes before it could land in Bengaluru, it was diverted to Chennai

19 Mar 2026 12:56 am
Tamil Nadu Assembly Election: civic issues take centre stage as electors in Chepauk-Thiruvallikeni call for permanent solutions, improved security

The DMK stronghold is set for a 4-cornered contest, with the ruling party and its allies, the AIADMK and BJP, TVK, and NTK in the fray. A few party representatives say they expect a narrow victory margin as it is likely that voters aged 18-30 may back parties such as TVK over the Dravidian majors

19 Mar 2026 12:53 am
Backlogs for LPG refills range from 4 to 12 days: distributors

They say panic bookings have come down mainly due to the restrictions

19 Mar 2026 12:53 am
Activists submit memorandum to retired judge for law against honour killings in Tamil Nadu

Last year, the State government had constituted a commission headed by him to recommend a legislation to prevent honour killings and caste-based murders

18 Mar 2026 9:04 pm