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Years of maladministration of Moore Market had brought it to a point where only a catastrophe could bring about change. And that is how it came to be.

The lifetime contribution Acharya Sarathy Award went to academician, musicologist and guruRama Ravi and academician, musicologist and guru R.K. Padmanabha

According to a press release, they stated that any dilution of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) will translate into further loss of livelihood for disabled rural workers

When Prasantha Mandal attempted to take money from his purse, they snatched the purse containing 700

During the period April 2024-October 2025 alone, 611 new outlets have been commissioned by both PSUs and the private sector, with many coming upalong these roads that connect to growing towns and new industrial areas

TNMC says that the Directorate of Medical Education and Research is allotting CRMI in NMC-recognised medical colleges as per the present quota of 7.5%, noting that there are still vacancies in some of these colleges

Officials say a speed certificate is expected to be issue in a few days. CMRL is likely to operate trains from Poonamallee to Vadapalani on the Phase II network by the end of February

A press release said that the conference focused on advanced strategies for managing complications during coronary and structural heart interventions

On the question of whether a separate international court is needed for environmental and climate change cases, Justice Brant said he did not believe such a body was necessary at present

The Dial for Water service is being strengthened to better serve consumers, especially those in the citys added areas. Residents may also be able to track tanker trips through a mobile application soon

The incident happened when the students were eating lunch near a ramp at the school in Kondapuram

Commuters also want all buses to be routed through the inner bay to prevent roadside stoppages

From wedding-style ela sappadu to expansive dosa menus, Chennais sabha canteens are upping their game this Margazhi with senior-friendly seating, concert-synchronised service and filter coffee brewed on loop. Keeping with tradition, heres our annual guide

The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has predicted light to moderate rainfall particularly over coastal and delta districts on Tuesday, with isolated heavy showers likely in Tirunelveli and Tenkasi districts

Auto Queens, which premiered recently in Chennai, is a powerful social documentary on the struggles and self-confidence of women and transgender transport workers

Radiosurgery required no incisions, caused no brain retraction, and avoided the risks of disconnecting delicate limbic pathways

So far, the Cyber Crime Wing has detained 48 cyber crime offenders under the Goondas Act in 2025 and 35 in 2024

It will begin operations on the nine-km stretch of corridor 4 in January 2026, with 13 three-coach trains and nearly 30 loco pilots; the transition to driverless operation will be gradual, say officials

Valvetty Thangal Pond and Puthucheri Eri of the Kovalam basin will be rejuvenated with funds from KfW, a German development bank

Many residents, who registered online but failed to get licences for their pets and microchip them, have been asked to pay 500 fine. However, some pet owners complain that the licensing process is cumbersome

Keerthana, 21, of Washermanpet won gold in singles, doubles, and team events at the 7th Carrom World Cup in the Maldives, which concluded on December 6

The district administration and Heritage Wing of the Public Works Department have drawn up plans with a proposed cost of 4.5 crore. Restoration of the Revenue Divisional Office (RDO) in Tiruvallur is also planned

In total, the former Secretary to the Union Ministry of Science and Technology transferred 57 lakh to accounts specified by the fraudsters

The move comes as a part of promoting participation and leadership of women in public transport, says an official. The pink crew initiative will be expanded to more routes, with four women drivers currently undergoing training, he adds

Passengers arriving at the NLC India Airport Metro station in Tirusulam can easily access the bus stop located inside the airport premises, but the MTC buses cannot

Clover By The River in Kotturpuram was adjudged the winner; SIMPLE from Thalambur and RK Nagarra from Mandaveli made it to the finals

The recently concluded FIH Hockey Mens Junior World Cup 2025 held at Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium in Egmore had dozens of students volunteering for it. The Hindu Downtown spoke to some of them on the unique opportunities for learning that this event threw up for them

Most people say buses must not be given priority as they dont stop at designated bays, and are driven recklessly; some, however, say rash driving by other motorists puts bus drivers to hardship

Labour lawyers and activists say the absence of clear directions on the repeal of older labour laws has left adjudicatory bodies unsure of their authority

Gestational Diabetes Mellitus(GDM) is glucose intolerance first diagnosed during pregnancy, and is typically diagnosed between 24-28 weeks gestation, though earlier onset is also possible

Greater Chennai Corporation notes a fine is being slapped on the violator; Chennai District Green Committee confirms permission for cutting the trees was not sought

Shiv Kumar Goenka, event chair, said that the funds raised this year would help provide livelihood support to over 2000 persons and prosthetic limbs to around 15,000 people with locomotor disabilities, free of charge

Mohan Sreenivas, president of Narada Gana Sabha said, the sabha has been instrumental in introducing several artists to the audience in Chennai.

Commuters demand that CMRL erect more escalators at some stations of the phase I network; officials say delays occur because work is being done only when there is no passenger movement