The Hindu

A worker at an Amma Canteen in the Ambattur zone said that many outlets lacked sufficient staff to cater to both dine-in customers and those placing bulk parcel orders.

New traffic diversions will be in effect from June 20

The 525 crore project, coming up on 37.99 acres at Muttukadu on East Coast Road, is expected to emerge as a key hub for large-scale national and international events. Plans are afoot to lease a parcel of land for constructing a luxury hotel

The deceased was a resident of Rajamangalam near Villivakkam

Passengers say local trains continue to face unscheduled halts, often between Chetpet and Egmore, during morning peak hours as fast and AC EMU services are diverted to the suburban corridor due to infrastructural constraints at Fort station

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

Some tastes never leave us. For many old-time Chennaiites, the unmistakable taste of Milans bhel puri is one such memory

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

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

The Commissioner also reviewed desilting operations being carried out using an amphibious machine in Korattur North Avenue Road and along the surplus water canal connected to Korattur Lake

Sources said a joint proposal was sent to the board recentlyand no further delay is expected; the MoU between Southern Railway and State government will be signed after the approval is granted

Airport Director says the project faces some legal issues and it is being taken up with caution to protect the interest of the public; a trial run for free flow of traffic will be initiated and a study will be taken up

It is no longer only about how high the temperature soars. As Tamil Nadu rolls out a Heat Action Plan and meteorologists track ElNino, attention is shifting towards understanding heat stress and how communities can adapt to a warming future

Some schools have received their English and Science textbookswhile most have not received their subject books; an NCERT book supplier says the situation will likely ease by next week

Pic by S.R. Raghunathan

Over 2 decades after artist Kamla Ravikumar painted the walls of a park in Kalakshetra Colony in 2003, she found her work damaged; she repainted the six walls over several months with the help of the neighbourhood children, their parents, students of Stella Maris College, and professional artists

In the financial year 2025-26, Chennai Port exported 2,04,165 units of cars

The stretch of road is under the control of the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), which had earlier planned to construct an elevated corridor

A total of 28 trees and saplings will be cut inside the park for the constructionof the Chennai Port-Maduravoyal Elevated Corridor; NHAI source says that the park will be restored after the corridor is built, and its functioning will not be affected

Ameer Ali was murdered by his wife, Rahima Khatun (30) and her friend, Asraf Ali (36), both from Assam. She alleged that her husband frequently assaulted her and was involved with other women, which caused her mental distress.

Commuters say it is disappointing that the stretch has not been openedeven after a four-month delay, and that they should not be made to wait any longer. Sources say that the stretch will be inaugurated shortly

The Chief Minister also called for restoration of the Cooum river and Buckingham canal along with the ongoing Adyar River Restoration project

Light or moderate rainfall with thundershowers may occur during evening hours in Chennai

The accident occurred at the Moolakothalam junction on Tiruvottiyur High Road when vehicles were waiting at a traffic signal

Chennai Corporation officials said the bridge is expected to ease traffic congestion in north Chennai and improve connectivity

The clean stretch of Cooum near the check dam in Tiruvallur district is heading towards degradationas in urban stretches owing to sewage release. Residents who have been fighting for restoration of the portion have launched awareness campaigns through cartoons titled Koovam Kudineer

Such development measures can persuade people to use Metro trains, and strengthen CMRLs revenue stream, ensuring financial stability

The objective of the foot patrol is to facilitate direct interactionwith the members of the public and understand the local issues and grievances

Existing parking facility has reached full capacityand regular commuters usually have to park their vehicles outside the station; a space adjacent to the present parking yard will be developed and a tender will be called soon, says railway official

Every time a new party comes to power, closing liquor shops becomes one of its standard promises. But shops are eventually opened in other locations. Is the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam governments decision to shut 717 liquor shops near educational institutions and places of worship going to be any different, people wonder