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CM Vijayannounces memorial for Karur stampede victims, faults police for not informing him of the crowd

Speaking at a public meeting held on the outskirts ofKarur, he says the tragedy could have been averted had the police alerted him to the gathering during his election campaign atVelusamypuramon September 27, 2025

10 Jul 2026 9:32 pm
Gone girls | Death of 14 Juang girls from Odisha in Tiruvallur ammonia gas leak exposes tribes socio-economic struggle

The death of 14 girls from the Juang community, a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group, from Odisha at a seafood processing plant in Tamil Nadus Tiruvallur has brought to the fore the socio-economic realities of marginalised tribal populations despite decades of targeted interventions. Satyasundar Barik visits the Juang villagers who lost their daughters to understand what went wrong in the development journey

10 Jul 2026 3:43 am
History-sheeter Ennore Dhanasekaran nabbed at gunpoint from star hotel

He was also wanted in connection with an extortion case of 1 crore from a businessman in Kattur

10 Jul 2026 12:21 am
WRD, Metrowater team to seek higher quantum of Krishna water release for Chennai

Krishna water inflow to Tamil Nadu border has dropped sharply to 188 cubic feet per second (cusecs) on Thursday. With storage dipping steadily and deficit rainfall in Tiruvallur and Chennai so far this season, it is imperative that Krishna water sustains storage till the onset of Northeast monsoon

10 Jul 2026 12:20 am
Staff shortage, equipment failures and bribery plague Chennai government hospitals: note from CMs office

The official communication also gave recommendations including setting up of low-cost canteens in government hospitals, allotting free space for women self-help groups and young entrepreneurs to run juice and millet-based food outlets on a rotation basis

10 Jul 2026 12:16 am
TVKgovernment changes the name of free bus travel scheme for women

MahalirVidiyalPayanam has been renamed as MagalirPayanam. Metropolitan Transport Corporation buses sported MagalirPayanam boards on Thursday. Its an attempt to erase political identities, says ThangamThennarasu

9 Jul 2026 9:26 pm
Jana Nayagan gets A certificate; likely to release in theatres on July 24

According to reports, after the makers implemented modifications suggested by the examining committee, the film was initially considered suitable for a 'U/A' certificate; however, the process stalled when a committee member raised an internal objection, claiming certain portions could hurt public sentiments.

9 Jul 2026 9:25 pm
Look Out Circular issued against key suspect in TVK MLA poaching case

The investigators said that after details of the alleged operation surfaced, the accused, Lakshmana Perumal, who was in Singapore, deleted WhatsApp messages linked to the negotiations

9 Jul 2026 7:54 pm
How I became Mano: The singer on Ilaiyaraaja, SPB and 40 years in music

Veteran singer Mano goes down memory lane in a chat with The Hindu on his 40 years in film music

9 Jul 2026 6:58 pm
Man arrested in connection with 5.8-crore investment fraud case

The complainant was persuaded to invest through a firm named FX Global Prime, following which he was induced to make repeated investments on various pretexts, resulting in a loss of about 5.8 crore

9 Jul 2026 6:54 pm
Restoration of colonial-era building in Poonamallee enters final phase

The building at the Victory Memorial Blind School is being restored at a cost of 24.20 crore; PWD has completed nearly 80% of the work to restore the 133-year-old building

9 Jul 2026 2:46 pm
Minister Nirmalkumarsclaims on Parandur site a false propaganda: T.N. BJP

Nainar Nagenthran charged that the TVK-led government under Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has undertaken steps to stall the economic development of Tamil Nadu and the employment prospects of the youth of the State.

9 Jul 2026 1:20 pm
Man arrested for posting morphed image of BJP leader Tamilisai Soundararajan on social media

A complaint alleged that unidentified social media accounts had been repeatedly posting obscene and derogatory content targeting Dr. Soundararajan, with the intent to insult and defame her

9 Jul 2026 12:42 pm
Textbook shortage due to new admissions; no delay in printing or supply: T.N. School Education dept.

The clarification came after The Hindu reported that many government schools across the State were yet to receive textbooks, particularly those for Classes IV and V

9 Jul 2026 11:21 am
CMDA plans to shelve projects as it grapples with outstanding liabilities up to 3,500 cr.

The liabilities are mainly due to the construction work, land acquisition, and the Vada Chennai Valarchi Thittam, which constitutes 1,000 crore. A source says that CMDA took up a lot of works without realising the financial burden and cannot take up new works in the present financial position

9 Jul 2026 12:57 am
Gleneagles Hospital helps brain cancer patient to recover through indigenous CAR-T cell therapy

Following the treatment, the patient had developed several serious health complications associated with the CAR-T cell therapy, but a dedicated multidisciplinary helped in providing the necessary recovery to the patient

9 Jul 2026 12:55 am
CM Vijay conducts surprise inspection at Govt. Hospital for Women and Children in Egmore

At the century-old institute, Mr. Vijay visited the ward and the intensive care unit and enquired about the health of mothers undergoing treatment at the hospital

9 Jul 2026 12:54 am
There is a need to build a national front against BJP: Thirumavalavan

There is a necessity to build a national anti-BJP front both the TVK and DMK should be a part of it. This is my point of view...but many would say that I am confusing everyone, Mr. Thirumavalavan said

9 Jul 2026 12:53 am
Man found hacked to death inside math in Vyasarpadi; police launch probe

He was found lying in a pool of blood with severe injuries and his face mutilated

9 Jul 2026 12:53 am
34 electricity substations to come up in city, three neighbouring districts

This is to improve the distribution network in Chennai, Tiruvallur, Chengalpattu, and Kancheepuram. Citys power demand crosses previous peak of 5,000 MW. While overall availability remains adequate, localised outages continue to occur: official

9 Jul 2026 12:53 am
Teachers assocation urges School Education Department to relax TET qualifying marks

In September 2025, the Supreme Court 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 promotions

9 Jul 2026 12:52 am
FMG wing raises concern over examination results as only 12.78% of candidates clear it

Out of 37,428 registered candidates, 36,280 appeared for the examination. Of these, only 4,635 candidates cleared it, while 31,645 did not qualify

9 Jul 2026 12:22 am
Tamil Nadu to move court after three private medical colleges get deemed university status

Tamil Nadu stands to lose 461 medical seats from the State quota, says Health Minister

9 Jul 2026 12:04 am
8 Jul 2026 7:26 pm
Chennai reading communities and book clubs are helping readers rekindle a lost habit

Can you tackle your reading slump with some help from Chennais book clubs and silent reading groups?

8 Jul 2026 3:29 pm
Chennais The Pole Camp takes the stage with Becoming, a thematic showcase

Founded by dancer and pole artiste Anusha Swamy, Chennai-based The Pole Camp stages Becoming , highlighting movement, fluidity and emotion in a one-of-its-kind stage showcase in the city

8 Jul 2026 1:09 pm
Temperature levels high as monsoon remains subdued

Chennai has been experiencing elevated day temperatures and hot afternoons since the start of the week

8 Jul 2026 12:53 am