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From Fte de la Musique at Alliance Franaise of Madras to Mothertongue Musics listening session at Vinyl & Brew, here is where to experience Chennais evolving music scene this June
Carnatic music and Kanjeevaram silk come together for a jugalbandhi at Aavaranaas Mid-Year Margazhi between June 19 and 21
Some tastes never leave us. For many old-time Chennaiites, the unmistakable taste of Milans bhel puri is one such memory
The Hindu recently reported that the residents 50-year struggle for drinking water had worsened this summer
TNMOA urged the State government to protect the in-service quota and to initiate appropriate legal proceedings, including appeals and fresh writ petitions, wherever necessary
A case was registered under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Harassment of Women (TNPHW) Act
With the phone number from which the threat call was made, investigators traced the suspect to Mettur in Salem district
These lands, and more, were donated by various persons and trusts for the welfare of the Narikuravar community, for use as schools, hostels and gurukulams
Both of them were lodged in prison and served detention orders, said police sources
Minister for School Education Rajmohan was speaking at a function to give recognition certificates to private schools
The victim was taken to a government hospital for medical examination and care
Corporation Commissioner G.S. Sameeran orders the launch of a drive to regulate hoardings and banners across the city. The civic body will also initiate measures to identify the buildings that may be utilised for generating revenue through the installation of authorised hoardings
AAI officials say CUMTA has submitted a new proposal for the facility. According to this plan, it will be between the main and secondary runways and serve as a passenger and cargo terminal
The RMC has forecast some parts of Chennai may receive light rain on June 17, with the heat expected to subside after June 18. Many weather stations across the State experienced above normal temperatures on Tuesday
In a statement, the the Tamil Nadu Nurses Empowerment Association says the decision to appoint staff on a contractual basis for these facilities has upset many nurses
As regards key metrics of State's Own Tax Revenue and Gross State Domestic Product, it stood at 5.45%, which was pretty low
The police have registered a case and are investigating the circumstances that led to the fire and subsequent explosions
An odour control unit will be installed at the facility as a public health measure
Preliminary investigations reveal that prolonged family disputes, his wifes separation from him, and suspicions about her are among the factors that allegedly led to the incident. The police are continuing their investigation
After discovering that murals she had painted more than two decades ago had disappeared, Chennai-based artist Kamla Ravikumar returned to repaint the walls of Kalakshetra Colony. What began with one wall soon grew into a community-led initiative that transformed six public walls with the help of residents, students and artists.
A new book SKR Gems: Volume 1 - Thillana, released recently in Chennai, showcases the veteran musicians compositional expertise in weaving Hindustani raags into these Carnatic songs
Composting can spare these conservancy workers in Muttukadu panchayat the nausea of working with extremely mucky and smelly waste
The study covered 2,224 elderly persons across 10 States and found that the countrys rural ageing population has been thoroughly vulnerable to climate change and how disadvantaged senior citizens face even higher risks and challenges
The centre is also developing a mobile application for therapists and parents that will allow them to track therapy sessions and goals
Sources said the Detailed Project Report was completed recentlyand were planning to submit the document to the State government within a week; an extension of corridor 4, this metro line will be a 5.69-km underground stretch that is expected to benefit lakhs of commuters
Without a fresh delimitation exercise, the existing ward reservations for the Scheduled Castes and the General category will remain unchanged. The current reservations, that were implemented in 2022 elections, will be same for the upcoming 2027 local body elections and will be valid until 2031, according to GCC.
Awakened by suspicious noises, the couple inside the house confronted the intruders, who allegedly attacked them before fleeing with the valuables
The Census 2027 will be conducted in two stages and will make use of digital technology for the first time
Parents of Class IX and X students are frustrated with the lack of direction from CBSE and school authorities as students have to make changes to their second language
The first session in the series, named Present Times, was addressed on Monday (June 15, 2026) by party presidentThol.Thirumavalavanand general secretary D.Ravikumar
Dry patches emerged in parts of Red Hills and Poondi reservoirsas water levels dropped to 51% and 34% of their capacity. Residents, activists seek timely desilting to recover lost storage capacity
The G.O. states the change has been introduced to simplify the approval process for such developments while retaining the existing scrutiny and committee review mechanisms
The police also registered 130 cases for speeding and rash driving, and 2,385 motorists were booked for helmetless riding
Advanced Centre for Paediatric ENT Care will treat conditions such as hearing loss, airway abnormalities, recurrent ear infections, and sleep-disordered breathing, which often go unrecognised in children
The technology enables improved patient outcomes and eliminates the need for open-heart surgery, says doctor
The scheme allegedly offered gold coins at rates lower than the market price and promised monthly returns to investors
Around 2,000 persons, including school and college students and members of the general public, took a Let us respect our elders pledge at a ceremony organised by Dr. V.S. Natarajan Geriatric Foundation

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