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128 vehicles deployed for election monitoring in Chennai as ECI announces poll dates

A toll-free control room number, 1800 425 7012, has been set up for the public to report election-related complaints

16 Mar 2026 2:06 am
Residents flag delay in executing playground projects in GCC zones

With limited open spaces, residents want the work to be expidited on the remaining projects

16 Mar 2026 1:56 am
Chennais air quality worsened in 2025 as particulate matter levels increased, says new study

Despite the increase, Chennai continues to maintain relatively better air quality compared to cities such as Delhi and Patna, which experience severe winter pollution episodes due to stagnant atmospheric conditions and low wind speeds

16 Mar 2026 12:48 am
Two children killed in a blast caused by cylinder explosion in Navalur

The police said a caterer had illegally hoarded four commercial cylinders in his house and a gas leak in one of them led to the explosion

16 Mar 2026 12:24 am
When storytelling comes alive through frames at International Photography Open Call showcase

The showcase saw a total of 80 print and digital photographs on display

16 Mar 2026 12:21 am
Seven pilgrims from Tamil Nadu killed, seven others injured in road accident in Nepal

A total of 24 pilgrims fromPollachiandDevakottaitravelled to theManakamanaTemple inGorkhadistrict. The bodies are being taken to Kathmandu, from where they will be sent to Chennai, says a State government statement

15 Mar 2026 10:36 pm
A polling booth in Tamil Nadu stands out with just 5 voters

Polling officials will have to travel three hours through a difficult terrain to reach the booth to be set up at atVellimalaiin VarusanaduinThenidistrict

15 Mar 2026 9:01 pm
Over 100 temporary professors who were removed from service stage protest in Chennai

A professors association organiser says that over 320 temporary assistant professors were removed from their jobs by the Anna University administration in January this year

15 Mar 2026 8:15 pm
Tamil Nadu Government has permitted Nadigar Sangam office-bearers to continue in office without elections, Madras High Court told

A G.O. was issued on October 14, 2025 granting exemption to the artistes association from Section 15(4) of Tamil Nadu Societies Registration Act, 1975

15 Mar 2026 2:55 pm
Sangita Kalanidhi to be presented to veena player Jayanthi Kumaresh at Music Academys 100th Conference and Concerts

Ms. Kumaresh is one of the foremost exponents of the Saraswati veena and has collaborated with the late tabla maestro Zakir Hussain

15 Mar 2026 1:21 pm
A wallet with eyes: help for the visually challenged with currencies

National Association for the Blind Tamil Nadu has launched an initiative to distribute Vision Wallets to visually impaired individuals with an event organised at its office in Chennai on March 13. The assistive device spells out the denomination of a currency note

15 Mar 2026 6:33 am
Poonamallee-Vadapalani of Metro Rail stretch further delayed, may open in April

As the Model Code of Conduct is likely to come into effect shortly for the upcoming Assembly poll, it is not clear whether the stretch will be opened in April or will be delayed further

15 Mar 2026 1:07 am
Madhavaram Retteri lake set to have boating, tourism facilities in a few days

According to sources, two motorboats and floating jetties would be set up, and a cafeteria would be established in the island to attract visitors and also generate revenue through tickets and parking fee

15 Mar 2026 12:47 am
Women homemakers tend to have more anxiety than their men counterparts, experts say

A psychiatrist pointed out that being socially connected with people helps with physical and mental health

15 Mar 2026 12:07 am
Amma canteens in Chennai see an increase in sales as LPG crisis forces hotels to shut

Corporation officials said adequate stocks of LPG cylinders will be made available for Amma Canteens to facilitate an increase in the quantity of food cooked

15 Mar 2026 12:07 am
Gateway to the world, fromMadurai

In the light of the Union government granting international airport status to the Maduraiairport, S. Sundartraces the long history of such a demand and highlights what the new status will mean for the ever-growing tourism, connectivity, and industrial needs of districts in southern Tamil Nadu

14 Mar 2026 11:56 pm
Fire breaks out at Kodungaiyur dumpyard

Officials said the blaze was brought under control by evening

14 Mar 2026 11:44 pm
International status for Madurai airport will draw more tourists, pilgrims, says Union Minister

Formally according the status to Madurai airport, Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu says the move will also help create more jobs and greatly boost hospitality, MSME, and agricultural sectors in the district; he also inaugurates new air traffic control tower set up at cost of 94 crore

14 Mar 2026 11:37 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
Bottlenecks persiston Radha Nagar Main Road despite new subway

Illegal parking, encroachments and lack of traffic regulation slow movement at key junctions; police say action will be taken and patrol stepped up

14 Mar 2026 11:07 pm
Coffee table book on wildlife of Tamil Nadu launched

The book, published jointly by The Hindu Group and the Department of Tourism, presents a visual and narrative journey through the States diverse natural landscapes, ecological systems, and cultural history

14 Mar 2026 10:18 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