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GCC to intensify dengue prevention measures amid intermittent rains

Health inspectors were instructed to investigate the homes of fever patients identified at government, GCC and private hospitals and laboratories. They were also asked to review fogging and spraying operations, maintain records, and conduct awareness programmes in schools and fever-affected areas

10 Sep 2026 8:12 pm
Bank unions announce strike on September 11 over five-day work week, pending demands

C.H. Venkatachalam, general secretary, All India Bank Employees Association, said the September 11 strike will be followed by strikes on September 28, 29, and 30, and an indefinite strike from October 26 if our demands are not met

10 Sep 2026 7:33 pm
T.N. Womens Commission seeks inquiry report on death of pregnant woman, infant in Kancheepuram

Taking suo moto cognisance of the incident based on media reports, the commission directed the Revenue Divisional Officer (RDO) to conduct the inquiry under the provisions of the Bonded Labour System (Abolition) Act

10 Sep 2026 7:17 pm
Four special police teams arrest 10 cybercrime suspects across five States

Of those arrested, six were apprehended in Tamil Nadu and Kerala, two in Maharashtra and two in Gujarat; a detailed investigation is under way to identify and arrest other persons involved in these cases

10 Sep 2026 6:27 pm
Tamil Nadus decade of debt: 309% increase brings repayment pressure and fresh borrowings, says CAG report

A large chunk of debt is scheduled for repayment within a relatively short to medium term of seven years; it could limit development and force the State to rely heavily on fresh borrowings during these years, the CAG cautions

10 Sep 2026 3:22 pm
Rhythm coffee: Chennais hidden brew for coffee lovers

Rhythm Coffee in Alwarpet serves Vaanam, Solai, Kairee and Maalai, four speciality roasts from Tamil Nadu and Karnataka

10 Sep 2026 3:08 pm
Political leaders, fisherfolk oppose choice of Pattinapakkam as site for Tamil Nadus new Secretariat

PMK leader Dr. Anbumani Ramadoss and AMMK chief T.T.V. Dhinakaran criticise the move by the State government.

10 Sep 2026 2:49 pm
Locked up with seven inmates, M.K. Stalin was beaten, harassed, and fed kali during Emergency period

During Emergency, the then 23-year-old M.K. Stalin spent several months imprisoned in the Madras Central Prison. Later, deposing before the Justice M.M. Ismail Commission, he recounted the brutal treatment meted out to him and the other inmates by the jailers

10 Sep 2026 12:41 pm
DMK chief Stalin accuses Tamil Nadu CM Vijay of using reels to cover up administrative failures

Addressing the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, the DMK leader told that the State is witnessing daily murders and sexual assaults against women, and that the law and order situation is in disarray

10 Sep 2026 9:26 am
My jaws were indeed broken in jail during Emergency: Stalin responds to Tamil Nadu CM Vijay

In a video released on social media explaining what had befallen him in prison, Mr. Stalin said that he and others had been lodged in a leper ward

10 Sep 2026 8:39 am
Citizens charter seeks independent panel for Pallikaranai marshland

The Thiruppugazh Committees final report, submitted in May 2023 after studying 1,189 square kilometre and 30 years of flood data, is not in the public domain, claimed the report released by the collective

10 Sep 2026 12:56 am
Tamil Nadus vehicle population crosses 4 crore as road fatalities remain high

A policy note tabled by Transport Minister A. Vijay Tamilan Parthiban said two-wheelers account for nearly 83.45% of the total vehicle population

9 Sep 2026 3:37 pm
11 AC bus shelters to come up in Chennai

The bus shelters will be constructed as part of CSR initiatives

9 Sep 2026 1:38 pm
VIT Chennai, The Hindu to hold conclave on the future of biotechnology on Sept. 11

Higher secondary students, undergraduates, researchers, and biotechnology aspirants will have an opportunity to engage with experts and gain insights into emerging technologies, research pathways, careers, and the challenges confronting the sector

9 Sep 2026 6:10 am
CAG flags deviations in Smart City projects from FY 2016 to 2024

The CAG found that of the 48 projects worth 1,366.25 croreplanned for Chennai, eight projects worth 279.03 crore were not implemented

9 Sep 2026 1:05 am
Sapiens Health Foundation welcomes salt reduction campaign

The Foundations salt-reduction campaign began in 2010 with a walkathon at Marina Beach, followed by similar events in Tiruchi and Puducherry

9 Sep 2026 1:01 am
Nine held in Shastri Nagar murder case

During the investigation, police found that the murder was allegedly linked to a long-standing family feud

9 Sep 2026 12:55 am
Tamil Nadu government transfers 27 IAS officers in major bureaucratic reshuffle

Dharmendra Pratap Yadav, Chairman and Managing Director, Tamil Nadu Small Industries Corporation (TANSI) is the new Principal Secretary, Rural Development and Panchayat Raj, replacing Prashant M. Wadnere.

9 Sep 2026 12:16 am
Chennai GPO Pensioners Forum discusses demands with 8th Pay Commission

The forum sought restoration of the Old Pension Scheme, enhancement of pension and family pension, relief on recovery of commutation amounts, revision of MACP benefits, improved allowances and leave benefits, and stronger social security measures

8 Sep 2026 9:11 pm
T.N. govt to modernise eight bus terminals and depots in the State

The bus terminals and depots spread over an area of 35.03 acres would be redeveloped under Public Private Partnership model and would help in generating 124.28 crore of non-ticket revenue per year

8 Sep 2026 8:05 pm
Persons with disabilities stage protest demanding increase in assistance

They want the assistance to be increased from 1,500 to 6,000. They pointed out that the assistance of 1,500 was not sufficient for even two doctors visits as travel, medicines, and consultation fee alone would take most of it

8 Sep 2026 7:15 pm
Madras Musical Association brings Henry Purcells baroque opera Dido and Aeneas to Chennai

The 133-year-old Madras Musical Association will stage Henry Purcells celebrated baroque opera at the Museum Theatre with a chamber orchestra and an all-MMA cast

8 Sep 2026 4:33 pm
Southern Railway proposes to increase tracks at Tambaram

The Railways is planning to increase the number of tracks from 10 to 15for operating more long distance trains from Tambaram station. It would help to ease congestion at the Egmore station

8 Sep 2026 12:42 am
North Chennai residents seek Metro Rail connectivity via Perambur, better sanitation, and water supply facilities

These demands were consolidated into a study report at a public meeting organised by Federation of North Chennai Residents Welfare Associations

7 Sep 2026 11:22 pm
Chennai Metro Rail to complete tunnelling work from Royapettah to Thousand Lights next month

In corridor 3 of the phase II network covering 45.8 km, trains will depart from Madhavaram and will pass several areas, including Royapettah and Thousand Lights before making the last stop at SIPCOT

7 Sep 2026 11:21 pm
AAI to install sanitary napkin vending machines at Chennai airport

AAI officials said the work has been awarded already to a firm and the installation of the machines will begin shortly

7 Sep 2026 7:26 pm
Diabetes care needs greater focus on early detection, personalised treatment, experts say

The conference brought together experts to discuss emerging approaches to diabetes management

7 Sep 2026 3:07 pm
Dandiya Dhamaka on September 19 for a cause

The Inner Wheel Club ofAdyar is organising a dandiya event to raise funds for its various social initiatives

7 Sep 2026 12:22 pm
School in Chetpet opens its gates for residents to meetup

This is not an alumni reunion, but more far-reaching than that. Thanks to an initiative by two educators, every Friday evening, Sherwood Hall Senior Secondary School at Harrington Road in Chetpet opens its gates for residents of the neighbourhood to meetup and renew bonds

7 Sep 2026 12:12 pm
Youth killed in accident involving Tamil Nadu Minister Jagadeshwaris car near Chennai

She was travelling in a government vehicle, followed by an escort vehicle and her personal car; the Ministers personal car allegedly hit the two-wheeler, killing the youth on the spot; the police arrested driver Chinna Agni of Madurai

7 Sep 2026 10:56 am
Who is Chennais anonymous sauce maker behind Maadi Mart and Pulip Party?

No face, no name, just bold flavours. The maker behind Maadi Marts hot sauces is bringing global cuisines to a Chennai terrace with a new pop-up series called Pulip Party on September 12

7 Sep 2026 8:04 am
Construction on Pallikaranai marshland would destroy its ecosystem: Sowmiya Anbumani

Speaking to reporters, Ms. Sowmiya said the entire ecosystem consisting of fish, trees, aquatic plants would be destroyed

7 Sep 2026 12:19 am