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Madras HC calls for order closing corruption case against former Minister C. Vijayabaskar, educationist Ishari K. Ganesh

The issue relates to a 2022 suo motu DVAC FIR, regarding corruption in issuing essentiality certificate to Vels Medical College, having been closed in 2024

5 Jul 2026 2:37 pm
Access to GCC playgrounds restricted forgovt.-aided schools in George Town

The GCC has decided to collect charges from schools for access to its playgroundsduring school hours; this has led to disruption of sports activities in schools in the congested neighbourhood

5 Jul 2026 1:03 am
Over 59,000 teachers take up TET exam across Tamil Nadu

In September 2025, the Supreme Court had ruled that all teachers, except those with less than five years of service, must clear TET to continue in their jobs, with no exceptions even for promotion

5 Jul 2026 1:03 am
Its time for Tamil Nadu to segregate solid waste at source

Though the new Solid Waste Management Rules kicked in on April 1, 2026, there has been little awareness among residents of this momentous change in urban solid waste management. While most parts of the world have settled into a routine of segregation of waste at source, Tamil Nadu still packs a mixed garbage bag. This report looks at how the new Rules could impact source segregation in the State

5 Jul 2026 12:24 am
60% of ammonia gas cleared from seafood factory in Tiruvallur

The operation was undertaken by the district administrationand a team of experts; work to remove the remaining gas will resume today

5 Jul 2026 12:23 am
Tamil Nadu government holds review on Chennai airports capacity and proposed satellite terminal project

The Parandur airport project was not part of the review as it will be discussed at a separate meeting, sources say

4 Jul 2026 11:16 pm
Persistent night time heat defines Tamil Nadus second warmest June this decade

However, June 2019 remains the warmest June of the past decade, recording the highest maximum (35.4C) and minimum temperatures (25.3C)

4 Jul 2026 10:12 pm
Police summon Senthilbalaji, his brother in connection with TVK MLA bribery attempt case

The Greater Chennai Police have also issued a lookout circular against both men to prevent them from leaving the country and facilitate their detention at immigration checkpoints, if necessary

4 Jul 2026 7:00 pm
The dry waste collection drive near you in Chennai

Meet three Chennai residents who have brought the healthy practice of squirrelling away dry discards for the recycler to their neighbourhood and also made it regular. These initiatives are having a buy-in from their neighbours

4 Jul 2026 5:52 pm
Twice a day collection model in St. Thomas Mount-cum-Pallavaram Cantonment Board

St. Thomas Mount-cum-Pallavaram Cantonment Board introduces a decentralised waste management system thanks to generous support from the Punjab Association

4 Jul 2026 5:51 pm
An eternity spenton the home stretch inKotturpuram

Residents of streets off GandhiMandapamRoad question the move to close most of the openings in the median and leave some only partially open

4 Jul 2026 5:36 pm
Oncology Kitchen at ICH takes a worry off the plate for parents of children receiving cancer treatment

Oncology Kitchen at the Institute of Child Health and Hospital for Children in Egmoremeets the huge nutritional needs of children undergoing cancer treatment. And the fact that the bill of fare comes free is a huge relief to their parents

4 Jul 2026 12:43 pm
Hobby groups decryNageswaraRao Parks makeover

They have sent a jointly signed letter to theMylaporeMLAP.Venkataramananseeking that he prevent any furthercutting of trees and concreting of the ground

4 Jul 2026 10:07 am
How Indias warehouse boom is fuelling a 7,000 crore storage solutions industry

From e-commerce to manufacturing, Indias warehouse growth is driving demand for taller, automated storage systems

4 Jul 2026 9:18 am
Alert locopilots stop train going in the wrong direction in ChennaiDivision

Signal cleared for one route but train got diverted to another: official sources

4 Jul 2026 7:14 am
2,000 crore due to vendors from Greater Chennai Corporation for work completed

The civic body has tightened its belt in an attempt to cut down expenditure and increase revenue by intensifying property tax collection

4 Jul 2026 12:36 am
Environmentalists urge T.N. government to set up dedicated El Nio monitoring cell

They say authorities should plan for possible drinking water shortages, disruptions to food production, and energy demands; IMD forecasts indicate that El Nio conditions are likely to strengthen further during Southwest monsoon

3 Jul 2026 9:40 pm
Search on for trio who assaulted DVAC SI during robbery bid

CCTV camera footage from the surrounding area is being analysed to identify the suspects

3 Jul 2026 9:03 pm
DMK functionary held for allegedly demanding money from builder in Tiruvottiyur

According to the complaint, the accused demanded 20 lakh in connection with the construction of an apartment complex on Mastan Koil Street

3 Jul 2026 8:52 pm
Apollo Cancer Centres launches blood-based multi-cancer detection test

The test can detect signals associated with multiple cancers, including bladder, colorectal, breast, prostate, oesophageal, gastric, liver, lung, ovarian, and pancreatic cancers

3 Jul 2026 8:37 pm
Absenteeism crackdown sparks calls for systemic reforms in T.N. public health sector

Government doctors say pay disparities, manpower shortage, extended duty hours, and workplace safety are some of the issues that need to be addressed. They also accuse successive governments of finding it politically convenient to position doctors against the public

3 Jul 2026 7:39 pm
Stakeholders highlight priority issues at Oragadam medical devices park at high-level meeting

S. Vijayakumar, Industries Secretary, S.A. Raman, MD, SIPCOT, and senior officials from SIPCOT, Revenue Department, electricity department, Guidance TamilNadu, and other related departments participated

3 Jul 2026 7:12 pm
Ammonia removal operation at Tiruvallur seafood processing plant on July 4 and 5

A 500-metre restricted zone has been set up for the operation, which is being conducted in light of the ammonia leak at the plant

3 Jul 2026 6:26 pm
Ammonia gas leak: Death toll rises to 18

Currently, 14 women are undergoing treatment one each on ventilator support and oxygen support, and 12 stable

3 Jul 2026 12:21 pm
Fleet shortage forces SpiceJet withdrawal from Chennai | Explained

The airlines available fleet has shrunk to around 12-13 aircraft from more than 30 a few months ago, forcing the temporary suspension of services to several destinations, including Chennai, Guwahati and Varanasi.

3 Jul 2026 11:12 am
Radio telemetry almost saved this vulture

Radio-tagged and named Z25, this White-rumped vulture was saved many a time by critical data relayed by conservation scientists to forest personnel and NGO partners at Mudumalai Tiger Reserve. But before a life-saving decision could be implemented based on that data, Z25 ran into a power transmission line

3 Jul 2026 9:59 am
Five more held over bid to bribe TVK MLA

This brings the total number of arrests made so far to eight. The police are also probing the alleged involvement of ex-Minister Senthilbalaji

3 Jul 2026 12:55 am
Chennai Corporation fixes September 30 as deadline for road cuts by other service departments

The civic body requires all departments to conclude excavations by this date. It will authorise subsequent road cuts only after December. Work to restore major road cuts is already under way

2 Jul 2026 11:43 pm
Chennai Liver Foundation to hold awareness run on August 2

The event is being organised to commemorate World Hepatitis Day, which falls on July 28

2 Jul 2026 6:57 pm
Two suffer severe burns in cylinder blast in Chengalpattu

The explosion at a house at Periya Natham occurred after a short circuit caused a fire

2 Jul 2026 6:52 pm
Jailer 2: Rajinikanth-Nelson film gets release date

Starring the iconic Rajinikanth and directed by Nelson, the sequel to the 2023 blockbuster will have music from Anirudh Ravichander

2 Jul 2026 6:23 pm