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Greater Chennai City Police Commissioner A. Arun said there were 105 murder cases each, reported in 2023 and 2024. In 2025, only 93 murder cases were registered

One of the banners fell due to strong winds recently; these structures further reduce the already encroached road space; Corporation officials say the banners will be removed if found to be illegal

His statement comes after The Hindu on Wednesday (January 7) reported that many residents of fishing hamlets in the city were finding it difficult to update records in Aadhaar and other documents, such as nativity certificates, due to lack of proper addresses

Justices R. Suresh Kumar and A.D. Jagadish Chandira also order that the shops should be allotted through drawal of lots under the supervision of a retired High Court judge

Referring to her experience as a former member of the censor board, Karur MP Jothimani said the CBFC has become outdated in the present technological era and that it is increasingly being used as a political tool.

Doctors from the hospital said that the newly launched technology enables precise and safer diagnosis and treatment of complex arrhythmias such as atrial fibrillation and ventricular tachycardia

The camps will be of help to people whose names are missing from the draft electoral roll, young citizens who have recently completed 18 years of age, and voters who need to make changes to their details, according to a press release

The two-year study, scheduled to run from 2025 to 2027, aims to strengthen conservation efforts by using telemetry technology to monitor turtle behaviour, nesting patterns, and interactions with fishing activities

The Bay of Bengal has witnessed only 20 intense weather systems during January since 1891, making such events unusual during this time of the year

In a statement, he said the price has dropped from about 16,000 per tonne two years ago to around 4,700 per tonne now, and has severely affected farmers in districts such as Salem, Namakkal, Erode, and Dharmapuri

For Jana Nayagan, Mr. Vijays political message is clear: I am coming. However, fans will have to wait for his arrival on screen, and it might be delayedpossibly for the last time.

Learn to identify deep fake, take a tour of the fascinating world of the Tamil-Brahmi script, understand investments, and write your own play at The Hindu Lit for Lifes workshops

Inspired motifs and a minimalist aesthetic come together for Puducherry-based designer Naushad Alis collaboration with legacy Chennai brand Sundari Silks

The accused was arrested by a special police team from a hideout in Vellore on Tuesday

On Thursday, the contractual physiotherapists are observing a hunger strike in the city to draw the attention of the State government towards their demands

The issue has arisen for families who moved from huts to apartments constructed by the Slum ClearanceBoard too

Thefacility was planned way back in2006,and the foundation stone too was laid,as a pedestrian-only facilitytoenable residents of EastChromepetto access the Grand Southern Trunk (GST) Road

The upcoming midline study would adopt a mixed-method approach and will be conducted across all 15 zones of Chennai and major transit points

Earlier today, the Madras HC had reserved orders on a writ petition filed by the films producer against the non-issuance of the censor certificate by the Central Board of Film Certification

The report Chennais Urban Mobility Transformation highlights the Chennai City Partnership signed between the Tamil Nadu government and World Bank for creating a sustainable transport model

Every year between December and April, the waters off Chennai turn into a nesting ground for Olive Ridley sea turtles. Since early December, an unusually high number of Olive Ridley turtles have been found dead along the coast. Trawl nets operating too close to shore trap turtles as they surface to breathe, pulling them underwater until they drown. In Chennai, a newly formed Marine Elite Force has been deployed to patrol coastal waters and intercept trawlers entering restricted zones.

At a time when music is designed to be skimmed, a listening session in Chennai insists on listening to an album in its entirety

Sumathy Mathiazhagans lecture at The Music Academy threw light on how she stepped in to continue a family tradition

Savor a traditional Nagarathar virundhu this weekend, with heritage dishes and festive sweets served on banana leaves.

Transport Minister S.S. Sivasankar, at a press meet held at the Secretariat on Tuesday (January 6, 2026), said the operation of special buses will begin from January 9 and go on till January 14

It is my guess that someone in the Corporation dictates these names off a list and someone else notes it down in Tamil as heard, and not as written

The patient, a 62-year-old woman, had persistent chest pain despite normal angiogram findings

Sources say that the departmenthad written to the Tamil Nadu Urban Habitat Development Board seeking allotment for 58 families who had settled along the Canal on theThoraipakkamside

Following complete tumour removal, doctors rebuilt the tongue and mouth using free flap reconstruction, an advanced technique in which healthy tissue from another part of the body was used to restore normal shape and function

Government doctors must be granted pay band 4 within 12 years of service, the association said

Gummidipoondi police launched an investigation and arrested four persons

Addressing media persons, V. Kamakoti, the institutes director, said that Padma Shri Awardee Sri Thota Tharani will be the chief guest

The park aims to improve sensory, cognitive, and motor skills of children with disabilities through play

Minister for Labour Welfare and Skill Development Department, C.V.Ganesan, presented the awards to 196 factory managements and 122 workers in this function

Chennai District Administration has completedwork on private negotiationfor 29 land parcels for the construction of the Ganesapuram flyover

Southern Railway initially planned to get safety certificate before Pongal festivalfor services from Velachery to St. Thomas Mount. However, officials say they are not likely to begin this month

Residents have been requested to store water in advance or book water tankers online for immediate needs. However, the water agency would continue street supply