The Hindu

Residents opposition and the delay in building the shaft at Kellys caused a significant setback for tunnelling in this stretch; the work to construct the downline track will begin in the third week of September.

The second cab-pick up point will be made available after the plaza opens; officials say AAI headquarters has asked them to make preparations for the inauguration

Organised by the CII Southern Region, Foodpro 2026 features over 250 exhibitors and events such as conferences, live demonstrations, and product launches

Michelin-starred Chef Manjunath Mural brings his Southeast Asian-inspired menu to The Quarter, Chennai, with inventive small plates, Singaporean-Indian fusion and Asian-inspired cocktails.

In a vibrant push to foster a reading culture, Chennais Vyasarpadi is witnessing a transformation through a reading circle organized by NGO Aarvam.

They complain about the slow progress of its renovation under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme.They also seek adequate passenger amenities and an increase in the speed limit on the loop line

However, the health announcements in the Budget fell short to address the need to increase manpower

Investigation revealed that turmeric powder had been sprinkled over the contraband to mask its odour during transportation, while the parcels were allegedly presented as consignments of turmeric

The Trusts outreach model includes screening and early diagnosis, provision of medicines, referrals to higher centres, maintenance of health records and follow-up consultations

While those along the Western Ghats region like Theni and Coimbatore districts may record heavy rainfall on Thursday and Friday, wet weather conditions may persist in the State till August 10

A GCC official says 32 sponge parks had been planned over the past two years, of which 30 had been completed

A senior official of TNPDCL said the circular was issued to reinforce the existing regulation

The Beach House, which was the residence of freedom fighter and jurist Sir S. Subramania Iyer (1842-1924), was razed to make way for an auditorium in the college

The department has proposed 20 flood mitigation projectsin Chennai basin for implementation during this financial year; it has proposed to carry out the works on priority as a special drive

Chitra Kala, one of the survivors, said that cancer diagnosis brought fear, uncertainty and several questions

As Chennai begins the countdown to the Northeast monsoon, the city confronts the twin challenges of a weak Southwest monsoon, followed by prospects of intense rainfall during the ensuing monsoon. An additional factor this year, El Nino, adds to the uncertainty. But the focus of the local government must always remain on making sure the city is monsoon ready

The notorious Mumbai underworld don created a false identity backed by forged documents, fictitious references, and a fake residential address

From Bengals kantha to Rajasthans bandhani, the Crafts Council of India brings Indias textile traditions to Chennai on August 7 and 8

Councillors allege ward development funds have not been releasedeven after the Model Code of Conduct was lifted; decision on releasing funds will be discussed with Mayor, says Commissioner

Balan was the popular name of K. Baladhandayutham, a towering CPI leader who began his political career as a student activist. He was expelled from Annamalai University in 1938 for his political activities

They say the bi-monthly bill for June and July was particularly high; TNPDCL officials say the extended summer this year contributed to a rise in electricity consumption compared to last year

Based on an inflated enrolment, the accused allegedly secured the appointment of six excess teaching posts and obtained corresponding government benefits

Ward 104 councillor T.V. Shemmozhisaid a number of homelesspersons were found in areas such as Anna Nagar and some of them needsupport

The increase in Krishna water supply comes at a time when the Southwest monsoon has failed to bring adequate rainfall so far to build storage in five reservoirs