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Migrant labourer beaten to death in Tiruvallur

The police have arrested three persons in connection with the crime and are on the lookout for others

29 May 2026 12:45 pm
Tuberculosis death rates decline in 6 districts after roll-out of Kasanoi Erappila Thittam, finds study

The programme, which is Indias first State-wide and State-specific differentiated TB care initiative to reduce TB deaths, was launched in April 2022

29 May 2026 12:17 pm
Marina Blue Flag beach project near Vivekananda House nearing completion

Facilities such as meditation centre, reading room, selfie points,childrens play areas, separate play equipment for persons with disabilities, and breastfeeding rooms have been set up at the beach

29 May 2026 12:34 am
CPI(M) urges Tamil Nadu govt to appeal against HC order banning cow slaughter

A summer vacation Bench comprising of Justices G. R. Swaminathan and V. Lakshminarayanan had directed the Chief Secretary and the Director General of Police/Head of Police Force (DGP/HoPF) to ensure no cow or calf is slaughtered anywhere in Tamil Nadu either on the eve of Bakrid or on any other day.

28 May 2026 8:25 pm
PMK urges T.N. govt. to halt ECR elevated corridor project

Dr. Anbumani claims although another company had offered to execute the project for 1,400 crore, around 700 crore less than KNR Constructions bid of 2,100 crore, the contract was awarded to KNR without justification

28 May 2026 6:31 pm
Fishermen seek infrastructure, training to revive tuna fishing harbour in Tiruvottiyur

If the tuna fishing harbour constructed at a cost of 200 crore at Tiruvottiyur Kuppam is to be put to use, fishermen must have the skills to catch quality tuna suitable for export, said M.D. Dayalan of the Indian Fishermen Association

28 May 2026 5:49 pm
From Andal to the Raman Effect, new book captures Srivilliputhurs many legacies

The 168-page publication of The Hindu titled Srivilliputhur - Divine Realm of Andal, curated by Suganthy Krishnamachari, traces the religious, cultural, and historical significance of Srivilliputhur close to Madurai

28 May 2026 4:01 pm
Man arrested for murdering woman in Thiruverkadu

The suspect, identified as Murugan, attempted to flee by climbing onto the terrace; officials said he fell during the escape attempt and sustained serious injuries before being apprehended by the Thiruverkadu police

28 May 2026 2:54 pm
Art in conflict zones: Nicky Chandams visual documentation of Manipur and the politics of performance

Manipur-based Nicky Chandams photography exhibition in Chennai takes viewers deep into the world of stage performances, where fleeting emotions unfold into many stories.

28 May 2026 2:04 pm
Former AIADMK Minister Vellamandi Natarajan joins TVK

After the election, the AIADMK split into two. All of this is not right. As far as the TVK is concerned, they have accepted all our leaders, including Periyar, Anna, MGR, and Jayalalithaa. That is why I have come and joined here, he told The Hindu

28 May 2026 11:29 am
Chennai Metro Rails Poonamallee-Vadapalani stretch inauguration shortly, train frequency to be 10 minutes

According to officials, the latest approval comes after the fifth safety inspection

28 May 2026 12:30 am
Ban cow slaughter in Tamil Nadu with immediate effect, orders Madras High Court

Judges say, goats and sheeps too should not be allowed to be slaughtered in any place other than a licensed slaughter house

27 May 2026 10:17 pm
World Blood Cancer Day: Experts highlight Indias donor gap, call for strengthening stem cell donor registry

Awareness of blood stem cell donation has improved in metropolitan cities, but donor registrations from Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities, and rural regions remain comparatively low

27 May 2026 8:00 pm
Rest still a favour, not a right, for retail-staff in Chennai

Five years after Tamil Nadu legislated on the right to sit provision within the Tamil Nadu Shops and Establishments Act, 1947, the law remains a luxury for many. From high-end coffee shops to bustling textile showrooms, Chennais retail workers continue to trade their long-term health for long shifts on their feet

27 May 2026 7:46 pm
In his maiden visit, Tamil Nadu CMVijayto meet PM Modi at Delhi on May 27

He will meet Mr. Modi at 4.30p.m. and is likely to submit a memorandum detailing important issues, including financial matters and Karnatakas plan for a reservoir atMekedatu

27 May 2026 7:46 pm
This sustainability festival promotes slow fashion and conscious consuption in Chennai

From visible mending workshops and thrift pop-ups to conversations on textile waste and live rap performances, SustainabilATTI hopes to bring slow fashion conversations to the street level in Chennai

27 May 2026 4:23 pm
50 years of Ilaiyaraaja: The heartbeat of Tamil Nadus mofussil buses

Why does every mofussil bus driver in Tamil Nadu inevitably gravitate towards Ilaiyaraajas music? We find out

27 May 2026 3:53 pm
Handloom, handicraft artisans earn 7,000 as monthly wages, finds study

The survey, covering Tamil Nadu and six other States, reflects the workforces financial vulnerability and raises critical concerns about future patterns of fair earnings and fair trade

27 May 2026 1:22 pm
Elderly couple sustains severe injuries in fire at Pulianthope

A gas leak in their kitchen triggered the fire

27 May 2026 12:38 pm
Bring stories to life: The art of puppetry

Somewhere beyond the four screens exists a worlda world where you can touch the characters you see on screens. They move, they speak, they dance, and most importantly, they listen. Welcome to the world of puppetry, where stories breathe and emotions find a voice.

27 May 2026 12:26 pm
Ready for their summer home in more ways than one

A majority of migratory duck species form pairs in their wintering ground developing bonds at the fag end of the winter-migratory season. This behaviour spares them the effort of a courtship at their breeding ground. An illustration of this phenomenon from Perumbakkam Wetland

27 May 2026 12:07 pm
What Tamil Nadu CM Vijay really needs to see at Fort St. George

A closer look beyond the museum and St. Marys Church shows Fort St. George struggling under poor maintenance, fragmented ownership, and years of official neglect, raising urgent questions about how Tamil Nadu intends to protect the historic seat of its own government

27 May 2026 8:22 am
GPF accounts statement put up on website

Officers/subscribers can download the statement from the website

27 May 2026 12:38 am
Commuters using MRTS demand trains every ten minutes during peak hours

Southern Railway says increase in services would be considered after Chennai Egmore redevelopment works are completed

27 May 2026 12:32 am
Kadapakkam Lake restoration to be completed in Sept.

A bird island and butterfly park in Kadapakkam Lake likely to be key attractions in the ecosystem restoration project

27 May 2026 12:29 am
Doctors report rise in mild COVID-19 cases in Chennai

There has been a spike in cases in the last two weeks, they say, and advisebasic precautions like wearing mask and following hand hygiene; there are no new severe variants reported, they add

27 May 2026 12:13 am
NBWL directs Tamil Nadu to redraw Pulicat sanctuary boundary within a year

The committee emphasised that the sanctuarys boundaries should be confined to the lagoon area of the lake, which serves as a crucial habitat for flamingos and other key avifaunal species

27 May 2026 12:08 am
Five persons held for vandalising parked cars and auto-rickshaws

The arrested were residents of Kodungaiyur

27 May 2026 12:08 am