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Hailing from diverse socio-economic backgrounds, the residents ofVirugambakkamconstituency demand thatpattasbe issued to people living on governmentporambokeland in a few areas; they also demand that a public library be built
TVK chief urged people to vote for Mr. Premkumar under the Television symbol; Mr. Vijay announced his support for an independent candidate after his partys candidates nomination was rejected.
Old Mahabalipuram Road displays signs of ribbon development, and nowhere as prominently as in localities such as Thalambur and Siruseri in Tiruporur Assembly Constituency
Here are three candidates for Autism Acceptance Month. In fact, everyone on the spectrum is qualified to represent the month. But sadly, this twisted world sits up and takes notice only when extraordinary achievements are on the horizon; and Rupak Rajendra Munje, Ashwath Radha Mohan and M. Ramanathan are doing things that are anything but ordinary
With a sizeable farming community, residents of Chengalpattu constituency call for water management projects; they demand that the authorities clean Kolavai Lake and complete a sewer line work; since the district has no minister, residents are unable to take up local issues with those in power
AIADMKs Thiru.Vi.Ka Nagar candidate says she allied with the party to seek justice for the murder of her husband, BSP leader Armstrong
There is recognition and affection for Thalapathy [C. Joseph Vijay] and people are clearly looking for a change, and so, a 100% victory is certain, he said.
This industrial hub stands as one of the key drivers of Tamil Nadus economic engine. But, from traffic congestion, inadequate public transport, deficiencies in access to basic amenities, and pollution, the gaps in infrastructure are far too many.
Alandurlacks basic amenities such as piped drinking water supply and underground drainagein some areas; sources in theDMKcontend that the government has improved civic infrastructure
He alleges the failure to pass the bill had deprived women of a historic opportunity
On the day of the incident, locals grew suspicious when the watchman, who usually steps out regularly, did not emerge for a long time
The infant was rescued and admitted to the Kancheepuram GH, where doctors said she was in stable condition
As per rules, hotels, hospitals, educational institutions, and private accommodation providers must register and report details of foreign nationals to the FRRO at Shastri Bhawan
At a pre-election public forum, citizens of Chromepet, Pallavaram and Pammal call out laxity in management of waterbodies, recurrent sewage-related issues and the lack of a robust civic infrastructure
There is no real AIADMK ... So when you see the AIADMK, its flag, its leaders, remember that they are controlled by Narendra Modi [Prime Minister] and Amit Shah [Union Home Minister] and are being used to attack Tamil history, culture, and language, Mr. Gandhi said
This move comes after an article in The Hindu, dated March 21 and titled, The growing nuisance of reels on loudspeakers in Chennai Metro trains
Kolathur has the highest number of persons with disabilities who have availed themselves of the home voting facility in Chennai. Royapuram has the lowest, with just 14 home voters.
Opposition to Delimitation Bill in Parliament is a fight against forces that tried to stifle the State, says the MNM leader; he says DMK govt. is truthful and honest, and did not play with peoples lives
A State government committee noted in its October 2025 report that the existing model of disbursement of grants has not resulted in excellence in academics or better financial discipline
Weather enthusiasts and experts emphasise the need to incorporate the real feel temperature in forecasts to better indicate heat stress impact.
He also holds meeting with partyworkers regarding election-related work
InTambaramandThiruneermalai, resident associations and activist groups run campaigns to prevent voters from accepting cash for votes
Sources in the NHAI said that dedicated android mobile phones will be provided to patrol vehicle teams and tablets to ambulance crews
They want the govt. to hold regular meetings to resolve issues such as poor waste management, faulty road re-laying methods, traffic violations, lack of public safety and coordination among civic authorities. They demand improved underground sewerage system and protection of waterbodies
Dr. Anbumani welcomed assurances given by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah that Tamil Nadus Lok Sabha constituencies will not be reduced
Chennai-based Svam Beauty, a new premium make-up brand, has high performance make-up formulated for Indian skin that aims to withstand heat, humidity and more. We speak to founder Priya George Lakshman about her beauty experiments
A two-member team fromAgurchandManmullJain College inMeenambakkamhas designed an electronic voting machine to make elections to the student council less cumbersome and totally error-free
Minister P.K. Sekarbabu says 3,000 multi-storey housing units are planned to be built and a multi-level car parking facility being constructed at Broadway will reduce traffic congestion in areas like Sowcarpet. He also seeks to increase the number of educational institutions, learning centres, and libraries and provide uninterrupted electricity, safe drinking water, and proper sewer systems
InTambaramandThiruneermalai, resident associations and activist groups run campaigns to prevent voters from accepting cash for votes
Salem C.Vijiaraghavachariar, one of the doyens of the national movement during the pre-Gandhi eraand the first Tamil to become the All India Congress Committee president, was ordered to be transported toAndamansto serve a 10-year imprisonment. He appealed to the High Court of Madras and got his conviction quashed on January 9, 1883
Members of Tamil Nadu Dwarfism Association have reiterated a set a demands they have always made when the hustings is round the corner

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