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Fire breaks out at Kodungaiyur dumpyard

Officials said the blaze was brought under control by evening

14 Mar 2026 11:44 pm
Toll rates at 66 plazas across Tamil Nadu to be revised from April 1

The NHAI has also revised the cost of the annual Fastag pass from 3,000 to 3,075

14 Mar 2026 11:27 pm
When students take classes in organ donation

Through Angels of Change, Chennai-based Mohan Foundation is raising youngstersto serve as advocates for organ donation; its programme reaches out to institutions across India

14 Mar 2026 8:08 pm
Will the LPG scarcity causesustainable cooking to gain a toehold in commercial kitchens?

An enterprise that runs monthly subscription-based catering services and another selling traditional cookware weigh in on the question

14 Mar 2026 7:46 pm
Karur stampede: TVK chief Vijay leaves for Delhi to appear for CBI inquiry

On Saturday, Mr. Vijay left for the capital along with party functionary C.T.R. Nirmal Kumar and others from the Chennai airport.

14 Mar 2026 4:23 pm
Milind Soman interview: On Muthu Engira Kaattaan and his secret to staying fit at 60

Actor Milind Soman speaks about returning to Tamil film industry with the web-series Muthu Engira Kaattaan, working with Vijay Sethupathi and filmmaker M Manikandan, and why consistency is the secret to staying fit at 60

14 Mar 2026 4:18 pm
Watch: Wallajah Big Mosque in Chennai gets grand reopening

This historic Wallajah Big Mosque which was originally built in 1795 by the Nawab of the Carnatic, Muhammad Ali Wallajah, ancestor of the Prince of Arcot, reopened after months of renovation on Tuesday, 10 March 2026.

14 Mar 2026 4:13 pm
Want to save fuel while cooking? Here is how you can use a pressure cooker effectively

A pressure cooker makes cooking faster, easier, and more fuel-efficient. With a few simple habits, you can cut cooking time and significantly reduce fuel use. says B Ramakrishnan, creator of the OPOS cooking technique

14 Mar 2026 3:53 pm
Tamil Nadu govt. appoints senior IPS officer Bala Naga Devi as DGP, Intelligence

Last December, she was promoted as DGP, Economic Offences Wing, and was also holding the post of DGP, Civil Supplies CID

14 Mar 2026 3:13 pm
Vijay Sethupathi confirms new film with Mani Ratnam

The upcoming film marks a reunion between Vijay and Mani Ratnam after their 2018 film Chekka Chivantha Vaanam

14 Mar 2026 2:27 pm
Vijay Sethupathi interview: Cinema is not just about claps and whistles

Ahead of the release of his Tamil web-series Muthu Engira Kaattaan, actor Vijay Sethupathi speaks about how the project healed him, his upcoming slate including Pocket Novel and Mani Ratnams next, his thoughts on pan-Indian films and more

14 Mar 2026 2:14 pm
MRTS train services begin on Velachery-St. Thomas Mount extended section

People who reside in Nanganallur, Puzhuthivakkam, Adambakkam, Madipakkam, and adjoining areas will benefit from this service

14 Mar 2026 10:43 am
Metrowater to hold open house meetings on March 14

Such meetings are organised on the second Saturday of every month

13 Mar 2026 9:55 pm
LPG crisis: no issues at hospitals so far, says Health Minister

Alternative measures, such as using electric stoves and firewood, were being discussed to ensure that patients receive their diets without any disruption, he says

13 Mar 2026 9:47 pm
Sales dip at Koyambedu wholesale market as LPG shortage hits bulk buyers

Merchants say the prices of most vegetables have dropped as many slashed rates to clear their stocks; traders add that they will have no option but to dump unsold produce

13 Mar 2026 9:15 pm
23 kg of ganja seized in Red Hills; Odisha man held

According to the police, preliminary inquiry revealed that the accused had allegedly procured the ganja from Odisha

13 Mar 2026 8:13 pm
MRTS gets new time table from March 14 as train services to St. Thomas Mount begin

Southern Railway says 43 pairs of train services have been extended. It will also operate five pairs of shuttles, with two pairs between Chennai Beach and Velachery and three between Velachery and St. Thomas Mount

13 Mar 2026 8:05 pm
TANKER Foundation holds awareness drives to mark World Kidney Day

The outreach activities aimed to educate the public on kidney health and prevention of kidney disease

13 Mar 2026 6:50 pm
Two arrested for duping Chennai businessman of 4.62 crore under guise of land deal

The accused promised the complainant they could arrange around 100 acres of agricultural land in areas under Maraimalai Nagar taluk and Anumanthapuram village by purchasing it from various landowners

13 Mar 2026 4:30 pm
RPF seizes unaccounted cash, gold worth 69.23 lakh from train passenger at Perambur station

Officials found 1,19,000 in cash and 450 grams of gold biscuits and ornaments (valued at approximately 68,04,000) upon inspection of shoulder bag.

13 Mar 2026 2:36 pm
Sun TV Network sues Chennai Super Kings for using Jailer, Jailer 2 and Coolie songs in its jersey promo

Justice Senthilkumar Ramamoorthy adjourns the hearing of the copyright infringment suit to Monday for CSK Limited to file an affidavit that it shall not use the songs without authorisation

13 Mar 2026 12:46 pm
NolamburUnion Road will undermine effectiveness of two new bridges

NolamburUnion Road which runs along theCouumriver bank, is tasked with distributing traffic from these two bridges originating atPoonamalleeHigh Road, into the interior roads ofMogappairandNolambur. This road can serve its calling only if attention is paid to its bottlenecks, says Nolambur resident Umanath V.

13 Mar 2026 11:13 am
Groundwater table available within a few feet of surface in many parts of city, says study

Groundwater was available at a depth of two feet to three feetin places like Vepery, R.A. Puram and Jafferkhanpet this March; the average water level in the city now stands at a depth of 9.6 feet

13 Mar 2026 12:36 am
Railways launch drive against liquor sale in trains by aboardstaff

Action comes amid reports that housekeeping staff, pantry/catering and vendors were involved in illegal provision or sale of liquor, gutkha among other prohibited items on running trains

12 Mar 2026 10:58 pm
Slowed down by Fast local trains heading towards Chennai Central

As they chug in from Arakkonam and Tirutanni and head towards Chennai Central, fast local trains do not have a platform on the fast line to halt at Ambattur railway station. As a result, commuters taking these trains to reach Ambattur have to do an extra train trip. Ambattur Rail Commuters Welfare Association wants Southern Railway to carry out yard remodelling and provide this much-needed platform

12 Mar 2026 9:01 pm
Pygmy sperm whale found dead on ECR coast

Preliminary observations suggested that the animal had died at the sea and was washed ashore by the tide

12 Mar 2026 8:32 pm
Velachery - St. Thomas Mount MRTS extension project gets provisional safety certificate for train operation

Maximum speed to be restricted to 55 km per hour initially; Southern Railway plans to launch services on March 15

12 Mar 2026 6:40 pm