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Nainar Nagenthran demands action against DMK functionary for misconduct

In a social media post, Mr. Nagenthran referred to a video, which purportedly shows the DMKs 63rd ward secretary from Chepauk attempting to resolve a quarrel through an informal katta panchayat; he alleged that the functionary verbally abused members of the public

27 Dec 2025 3:45 pm
Knee osteoarthritis patient symptom-free for six years after advanced cartilage transplant at Chennai hospital

Doctors from the hospital pointed to the long-term outcomes of the fifth-generation arthroscopic procedure aimed at preserving the natural knee joint and delaying total knee replacement

27 Dec 2025 3:10 pm
Family attacked with knives at MKB Nagar in Chennai; three arrested

Six persons barged into house in an attempt to murder a man, who was allegedly involved in a rivalry with one of the accused

27 Dec 2025 1:37 pm
Discarded fishing gear piles up on Tamil Nadu coast as recycling infrastructure lags

A study shows fishing-related debris such as abandoned or lost nets, ropes, and floats makes up nearly half of the litter found on surveyed beaches

27 Dec 2025 11:37 am
Tsunami anniversary: T.N. fishermen reiterate demand for Scheduled Tribe status

Community leader Durai Mahendran said that without reservation, the community has remained socially and educationally backward, with no IAS officers or judges from among its members

27 Dec 2025 10:59 am
GCC sets up specific feeding areas for stray dogs in Chennai

Designated feeding areas have been demarcated in Ambattur, Anna Nagar, Teynampet, Perungudi, Palavakkam and Thiruvottiyur; senior official says two such areas would be set up in each zone

27 Dec 2025 5:09 am
Smart bulk meters to curb water loss and enable real-time monitoring of citys supply

Once the bulk metering project is completed, Chennai Metrowater will be able to precisely identify water loss, track consumption and monitor drawal and distribution on real-time basis; a total of 277 electromagnetic flow meters have been installed in pipelines at various places in the city

27 Dec 2025 4:30 am
Renovated library at Government Medical College Hospital in Vellore inaugurated

It is part of the hospitals initiative to strengthen academic excellence and fostering a culture of continuous learning.

26 Dec 2025 7:28 pm
Nisha Rajagopalans concert moved seamlessly across composers and bhakti-laden kritis

Nisha Rajagopalan began and concluded her performance with compositions on Anjaneya.

26 Dec 2025 1:49 pm
Sanjay Subramanyans Season of experiments continues

His concert at The Indian Fine Arts Society saw the Carnatic vocalist skirt heavyweight ragas, spotlighting Suryakantham and Hemavati.

26 Dec 2025 1:21 pm
Goschen Library in Chintadripet getsa makeover, to be opened in January

Restored at a cost of 2.36 crore, the 100-year-old library has over 18,000 books, dedicated reading spaces, computers, and refurbished toilets; students can use the facility to prepare for competitive examinations, and space has also been provided for holding interactive sessions

26 Dec 2025 5:41 am
Madhavaram, Manali lakes to get boating facility by Pongal

TTDC has completed the feasibility study to introduce boating services, and has conducted trialsto determine whether the waterbodies have enough depth to allow the operation of motorboats

26 Dec 2025 4:30 am
Purasawalkam residents lament crumbling civic infrastructure on Bricklin Road

GCC has not taken sustained action against encroachments and several civic violations, says resident; Corporation cites lack of support from police in taking action against illegal structures

26 Dec 2025 12:23 am
Thirupparankundram deepam row: what Sthaneeka Bhattars testified 30 years ago

When a row broke out over lighting ofKarthigaiDeepamat the hill inMadurai, fourSthaneekaBhattarsof theSubramaniaswami Temple testified that the lamp had been lit at theUchipillaiyar Temple since time immemorial

25 Dec 2025 10:31 pm
Sand lorry owners federation raises concern over poor quality of M-sand in T.N.

The Federation noted there are about 4,000 M-sand manufacturing units in the State. Of this, only 478 M-sand manufacturing units were approved for quality by the Public Works Department

25 Dec 2025 5:20 pm
Watch: Tamil Nadus 2025: The missing millions, the sacred hill & the race for 2026 | Focus Tamil Nadu

In this episode of Focus Tamil Nadu, we look back at a year that reshaped the states political landscape. From a massive voter list purge and a deadly stampede to a legal battle over a sacred hill, 2025 raised urgent questions on democracy and communal harmony. Delimitation fears and fierce alliance battles further defined this pivotal year.

25 Dec 2025 5:00 pm
Study indicates need for integrated centres for assessment of breast cancer

The analysis by the Chennai Breast Centre revealed that when tests are conducted across multiple centres in a fragmented manner, a significant proportion of breast cancer diagnoses is missed or misdiagnosed

25 Dec 2025 2:54 pm
Rediscovering Roots: How Margazhiyil Makkal Isai Inspires a Cultural Renaissance

Margazhiyil Makkal Isai, a cultural movement to platform art that is entirely rooted in Tamil culture and its people, while celebrating music like gaana, rap, and political indigenous music is set to return for its sixth edition between December 26 and 28

25 Dec 2025 2:26 pm
Foot over bridge at Chromepet and Taramani to get escalators

The Highways Department has placed orders for five pairs of escalators at a cost of around 7.5 crore

25 Dec 2025 7:42 am
Grand Christmas Ball today in Chennai

The soiree is organised by Anglo-Indians but by no means restricted to them. In these times of dwindling Anglo-Indian presence even in enclaves with a distinctive Anglo-Indian flavour, this event signifies an effort to preserve a cultural tradition that has enriched Chennai

25 Dec 2025 7:07 am
Life imprisonment for Assam man accused in Arambakkam child rape case

IGP Asra Garg says close coordination between the investigation and prosecution teams brought justice to the survivor and her family within five months of the crime

25 Dec 2025 5:30 am
Webinar on Engineering Careers for Viksit Bharat on December 28

Aimed at engineering students and aspiring professionals, the webinar will explore emerging career opportunities, evolving industry expectations, and essential skill development

24 Dec 2025 11:25 pm
Chennais sixth reservoir project near Thiruporur to take off soon

Chief Minister M.K. Stalin is likely to lay foundation stone for the 350 crore project in the Kovalam basin, marking a key step in augmenting the burgeoning citys water storage capacity

24 Dec 2025 7:34 pm
Rag Rekha by Jayakrishnan Unni brings the expressions of Indias classical masters, from the concert hall to the gallery wall

From Bhimsen Joshi and Bismillah Khan to CV Chandrasekhar and MS Subbulakshmi, the graphite sketches capture these icons not in posed stillness, but in performance, immersed in their art form

24 Dec 2025 7:20 pm
The story of a struggle to have a memorial after Ambedkar in Chennai

During then Chief Minister M. Karunanidhis stint as CM of the State, he got an arts and science college in Vyasarpadi in north Chennai named after Ambedkar

24 Dec 2025 6:30 am
Anniversaries, great and small, in the season of Margazhi

With the December Music Season under way, several Sabhas are marking important milestones

24 Dec 2025 6:00 am
How T.N. Seshans airport arrival led to standoff with Jayalalithaa and attack on a star hotel

In the morning on November 27, 1994, the then Chief Election Commissioner of India T.N. Seshan landed at Madras Airport from New Delhi. What should have been a routine arrival quickly turned into a standoff with Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa.

24 Dec 2025 6:00 am
Sexual assault case accused held at airport in Mumbai

A Look Out Circular (LOC) was issued with his details and circulated to airports, and a final report was filed before the court

24 Dec 2025 5:30 am