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Vellore Corporation desilts waterbodies in 49 areas prone to waterlogging

Corporation officials said that the civic body has also set up at 12 relief centres

25 Oct 2026 11:12 pm
Many places in T.N., Puducherry likely to receive moderate rain on October 26

The Regional Meteorological Centre has forecast heavy to very heavy rain at isolated places in Pudukottai, Sivaganga and Ramanathapuram districts

25 Oct 2026 10:25 pm
SRMIST, The Hindu to organise Semiconductor Summit 2026 on October 27

Industry leaders, researchers, policymakers, academics and students will participate in the summit to discuss developments in semiconductor technology and the challenges and opportunities shaping Indias semiconductor ecosystem

25 Oct 2026 9:10 pm
INDIA bloc will continue protests until Gyanesh Kumar resigns, says Praveen Chakravarty

The protest is not about the Special Intensive Revision, not about a State or a party, or who won or who lost. It is about the invaluable voting right of every Indian, which has been taken away, says the Congress Rajya Sabha Member

25 Oct 2026 8:36 pm
25 Oct 2026 8:12 pm
Chef Damu passes away at 72

In 2010, Chef Damu entered the Guinness Book of World Records by cooking 617 dishes in 24 hours. He, a recipient of Padma Shri, was one of the judges on the popular television series Cooku With Comali.

25 Oct 2026 5:39 pm
Retired judges lobby hard to get appointed as arbitrators in high value commercial disputes, says Justice N. Anand Venkatesh

The Madras High Court Judge also says very few sitting judges possess the expertise to deal with applications under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. He feels that change of arbitration portfolio from one judge to another every three months may not help in speedy delivery of justice

25 Oct 2026 5:21 pm
CPI launches signature campaign against Tamil Nadus new Secretariat project at Pattinapakkam

The signature campaign was launched by CPI State secretary M. Veerapandian.

25 Oct 2026 5:06 pm
When safety slips through a gaping hole in Chennais MRTS stations

A recent fatal accident at the Thirumayilai MRTS railway station has once again highlighted the huge gaps in the maintenance and safety of MRTS stations in Chennai. With the Railway Board giving the go-ahead for handing over the service to CMRL, this report throws light on what needs to be done

25 Oct 2026 3:24 pm
Stalin calls on DMK cadres to prepare to oust TVK-led government soon in Tamil Nadu

Even those who had voted for the TVK had been regretting their decision, said the DMK president while speaking in Chennai

25 Oct 2026 1:34 pm
Deepavali countdown: an address for mindful festive shopping in Chennai

A thought to keep as Deepavali shopping is likely to gain momentum this week: by buying products at Mathi Experience Store in Nungambakkam, a flagship initiative of Tamil Nadu Corporation for Development of Women, one would be helping women self-help groups

25 Oct 2026 7:49 am
Modification in pavement goes unnoticed in Nanganallur

Readers Write: B. Ramachandran notes that on a section of Sixth Main Road, from a confectionery to Independence Day Park in Nanganallur, the pavement has been fitted with ramps to facilitate easy parking and vehicle movement.

25 Oct 2026 2:33 am
Widen Pammal Road

Readers Write: Rajagopal J K, a reader, says the road has not been widened in the past four decades and is in dire need of this exercise

25 Oct 2026 2:29 am
Three injured after speeding car rams them in Otteri

The Kilpauk Traffic investigation police have filed a case and are searching for the driver of the car

25 Oct 2026 1:02 am
Workers clear drains without adequate safety gear in Chennai

The concern comes in the wake of the deaths of two workers who allegedly inhaled toxic gas while cleaning GCCs 20-foot-deep stormwater drainage sump in Kodungaiyur

25 Oct 2026 1:01 am
Citizens and experts discuss ways to boost Chennais climate resilience

Participants discussed the importance of strengthening heat action planning, improving public awareness and using research and local data to identify vulnerable communities

25 Oct 2026 12:59 am
Residents flag safety risk as silt removed from canals piles up along city roads

Residents complain of rats and snake skins found in sludge after desilting work; Mayor R. Priya had earlier said that leaving silt unattended on roadsides would defeat the purpose of desilting

25 Oct 2026 12:51 am
Chennai Corporation readies drones, zonal control rooms ahead of heavy rain forecast

GCC is coordinating with other departments and monitoring reservoirs and waterbodies in the suburbs, including Poondi, Puzhal, Cholavaram, Kesavapuram and Thervoy Kandigai, in real time

25 Oct 2026 12:36 am
Heavy rain to hit Chennai, northern, delta and western districts on Sunday: IMD

Isolated places in Theni, Dindigul and Madurai districts are likely to get extremely heavy rainfall and have been issued red alert; Till 8.30 a.m. on Saturday, rainfall occurred at around 80% places over Tamil Nadu

25 Oct 2026 12:33 am
Health Department to create four Regional Director of Medical Education posts

The creation of an Additional DME (Research) post at the directorate in Chennai has also also been proposed for coordinating and strengthening research activities, says a recent official communication from the Directorate of Medical Education and Research

25 Oct 2026 12:16 am
T.N. awaits Centres response to letters regarding Chennais existing and proposed airports

The State governments letter in August asked the Centre to replace the AAI as the airports operator; in September, it sent a letter asking for a pre-feasibility study on two sites Gummidipoondi and Cheyyur shortlisted for Chennais second airport

25 Oct 2026 12:01 am
Sumangala Steel commits 2.8 crore for scholarships for 70 engineering students

A total of 70 students received scholarships at the fourth edition of Sumangala Steels Ungal Kuzhandayum Aagalaam Engineer initiative

24 Oct 2026 11:51 pm
When safety slips through a gaping hole

A recent fatal accident at the Thirumayilai MRTS railway station has once again highlighted the huge gaps in the maintenance and safety of MRTS stations in Chennai. With the Railway Board giving the go-ahead for handing over the service to CMRL, this report throws light on what needs to be done

24 Oct 2026 11:04 pm
ISRO will not be privatised, says chairperson Narayanan

Contributions from private companies should not be misinterpreted as privatisation of the space agency, says the chairperson

24 Oct 2026 10:00 pm
Potholes, chaotic turns snarl key link road in Zamin Royapettah

While a new traffic arrangement has eased congestion at Vels College junction on the PallavaramThoraipakkam Radial Road, commuters continue to face delays on a crucial link road in Zamin Royapettah owing to potholes and unregulated vehicular movement

24 Oct 2026 9:23 pm
Five-day inclusive art festival from October 28

More than 270 artists to take part in Tattva 2026 - V-Excel Educational Trusts flagship event

24 Oct 2026 9:03 pm
NE monsoon turns play area at Nageswara Rao park into pond

The North East Monsoon has started a series of tests for the newly renovated Nageswara Rao Park in Mylapore, and in the first round, the indiscriminately concreted green facility has fared poorly in two sections: the childrens play area and, to some extent, in the pathways, say residents

24 Oct 2026 8:47 pm
Chennai Coin Clubs exhibition ends on October 25

More than 50 numismatics from different states are taking part in this three-day event

24 Oct 2026 8:40 pm
Kumaran Nagar bus terminus in Kolathur needs sprucing up

Readers Write: N. Kothandan highlights the poor upkeep of Kumaran Nagar bus terminus

24 Oct 2026 5:20 pm
Saidapet subway is poorly maintained

Readers Write: Vanitha Paulchamy points out the sorry state of the pedestrian subway at Saidapet railway station

24 Oct 2026 5:18 pm
Tree falls near school in Ashok Nagar; a lucky escape for students

Readers Write: Mohammed Yusufdeen highlights the need to prune the trees

24 Oct 2026 5:12 pm
Waterlogging is a new problem on Karukku Old Road in Ambattur

Readers Write: K N Srinivas points out that until two years ago, Karukku Old Road never witnessed inundation even during heavy downpours

24 Oct 2026 5:11 pm
CMDA plans 8.34-crore road, drain works at Koyambedu market after clogging issues

A CMDA official says water stagnation on main roads reduced after a drain was constructed. However, clogging persists near the L and M blocks and inside the flower market, where old drains require cleaning

24 Oct 2026 1:50 am
Issue with ticketing gate poses inconvenience to some Metro Rail commuters

Arunachalam, a frequent commuter, said he often faced issues with the ticketing gates on the newly opened stretch, wherein it took multiple attempts to open them

24 Oct 2026 1:02 am
Nurses association condemns DPH order restraining criticism against government

The association said that the order curtailed the freedom of speech guaranteed to citizens by the Constitution

24 Oct 2026 1:00 am
Vandalur zoo to reopen tomorrow after bird flu scare

The zoo authorities have requested the public to cooperate with their staff and to follow the instructions issued during the visit

24 Oct 2026 1:00 am