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IncompleteSWDworks hit regular life inChromepet

With a section ofJanakiramanStreet dug up for this work, detours have become the norm; civic body cites labour shortage, election duty for delay

25 Apr 2026 10:52 pm
OMRgated communitiesglaringly absent in setting up polling booths within

While a few gated communities elsewhere in Chennai served as voting centres, the IT corridor did not open its account

25 Apr 2026 10:21 pm
Voting madeeasy with polling booths within gated community

Orchid Springs inKolathursaw 77% voter turnout thanks to two polling booths being established inside the community by the Election Commission of India

25 Apr 2026 10:07 pm
Experts recommend regular breaks from screens to reduce impact on mental health

Rather than forcefully taking away gadgets from children, the process to break their screen-use habits must be done gradually, they say

25 Apr 2026 6:48 pm
Election Commission completes post-poll scrutiny in Tamil Nadu, West Bengal; no re-polls ordered

The verification exercise was conducted on April 24 across all 152 Assembly constituencies in West Bengal and 234 constituencies in Tamil Nadu, in the presence of general observers and candidates or their representatives

25 Apr 2026 3:57 pm
After two decades, mother appears for class X along with special needs daughter

Family circumstances had forced her to discontinue schooling. Now, after two decades,BhuvaneswariSureshis appearing for Class X exams along with her daughter who has multiple disabilities

25 Apr 2026 10:03 am
Tamil Nadu election 2026: Mylapore, Saidapet record lowest voter turnout in Chennai

While voters were largely satisfied with the polling process, there were some grievances as well

25 Apr 2026 1:53 am
Slender loris electrocuted on power line near Dindigul

S. Bharathidasan, secretary of Arulagam, says insulated cables or protective casing on overhead wires must be installed to prevent the deaths of the nocturnal primates

25 Apr 2026 12:56 am
IREL seeks CRZ clearance for atomic minerals project in Kanniyakumari district

The locations identified include Keezhmidalam, Midalam, Enayamputhenthurai, Ezhudesam, and Kollengode

25 Apr 2026 12:27 am
As Chennai reports cases of measles, doctors stress timely vaccination

While there is no surge in the number of cases or disease cluster, paediatricians say most affected children were not fully vaccinated against measles

25 Apr 2026 12:24 am
Four-tier security arrangements in place at vote counting centres in Chennai

The EVMs used in polling across 16 Assembly constituencies under the Greater Chennai City Police limits were securely transported under armed police escort and safely stored at three counting centres Queen Marys College, Loyola College, and Anna University

24 Apr 2026 6:01 pm
Southern Railway to install second elevator at Nungambakkam station to improve accessibility

A senior official said that with an elevator already functioning on the western side of the railway station, it has been proposed to install another elevator on the eastern side to help hundreds of commuters

24 Apr 2026 5:43 pm
Meenu Subbiah Diamonds Unveils Vilasam in Chennai, celebrating fluid Chettinad bridal jewellery

Meenu Subbiah Diamonds unveils Vilasam, a Chettinad-inspired bridal collection crafted for fluidity and grace

24 Apr 2026 4:51 pm
A summer camp introduces philosophy to children

Philosophising is usually associated with hoary hair, even lack of hair.Alwarpetresident RheaKuthooreseeks to break that stereotype by introducing children to philosophical inquiry through a systematic programme

24 Apr 2026 4:18 pm
Artists reimagine Kanjeevaram saris in Journey and Exile showcase at Asian Art Museum, USA

Artists and master weavers from across India transform the Kanjeevaram sari into an artistic canvas for an exhibition curated by Vara Ramakrishnan at the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco

24 Apr 2026 4:16 pm
Love the viral Aamchi ice cream? Hocco lands in Chennai with seven parlours across the city

After going viral last summer, Ahmedabad-based Hocco brings its Aamchi mango ice cream and seven ice cream parlours to Chennai, timed to peak mango season.

24 Apr 2026 2:06 pm
T.N. polls: Accessible elections remain out of reach for persons with disabilities

As most polling stations were situated in schools, the grounds were filled with sand or gravel, making it unsuitable for wheelchairs to navigate

24 Apr 2026 1:05 pm
Beating the Chennai heat: Smart ways to stay cool

It is that time of year when Chennai turns to its favourite thirst-quenchers. Tender coconut, watermelon, sugarcane juice, nungu and ice cream are time-tested to offer a refuge from the heat. But there are other traditional summer coolers too that are equally refreshing. We go on a chill trail across the city, and bring you our favourites

24 Apr 2026 9:10 am
Polling booths in some gated communities across Chennai help boost turnout

Group housing societies and large residential buildings in southern fringes like Navalur, Egattur, and Sholinganallur missed out on such faclilities despite applying for it

24 Apr 2026 1:29 am
Mylapore and Saidapet record lowest voter turnout in city

While voters were largely satisfied with the polling process, there were some grievances as well

24 Apr 2026 1:29 am
Voters upset over SIR-related deletions

A resident says that her family filled out the forms and submitted all the required documents, but the names were removed from the list after SIR exercise. We did not get any response even after we reached out to several officials, she adds

24 Apr 2026 1:24 am
Accessible elections remain out of reach for persons with disabilities

As most polling stations were situated in schools, the grounds were filled with sand or gravel making it unsuitable for wheelchairs to navigate

24 Apr 2026 12:18 am
NOTA loses ground as electors in Tamil Nadu lean towards new political alternatives

In 2013, the Supreme Court directed the Election Commission of India to include NOTA as an option on electronic voting machines, allowing voters to formally reject all candidates

23 Apr 2026 11:58 pm
Tamil Nadu elections: Polling peaceful, incident-free so far, says Chennai Police Commissioner

Abhin Dinesh Modak interacted with members of the public who were standing in queues at a polling station

23 Apr 2026 12:49 pm