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Tambaram launches self-enumeration for Census 2027; door-to-door survey from August 1

Tambaram Municipal Corporation has initiated the self-enumeration process for the upcoming Census of India 2027. Residents can submit household details online through the Census portal from July 17 to July 31. After online submission, citizens will receive a unique SE ID for the door-to-door survey. The corporation has deployed enumerators and supervisors for the house-listing exercise across all areas. Cooperation is requested, as providing false information is punishable by law.

18 Jul 2026 1:29 pm
Chennai-Madurai sleeper bus catches fire on highway, no injuries reported

A private sleeper bus traveling from Chennai to Madurai caught fire on the highway. All twenty-three passengers evacuated the vehicle safely before flames engulfed it. The driver spotted smoke and immediately stopped the bus, alerting sleeping passengers. Firefighters arrived and controlled the blaze, which completely destroyed the bus. Authorities arranged alternative transport for passengers and cleared the highway.

18 Jul 2026 11:52 am
Nine students from TN crack NEET top 100

MBBS cut-off may increase by up to 40 marks

18 Jul 2026 12:11 am
Tamil Nadu shines on industrial strengths, ranks No 3 in NITI Aayogs investment index

The states performance was driven by strong scores in infrastructure and business climate, while financial health emerged as a key area requiring improvement.

17 Jul 2026 10:56 pm
17 Jul 2026 9:52 pm
CM Vijay inspects adi dravidar hostel in Chennai; students tell him they find bugs and worms in food

Several students preparing for TNPSC and UPSC examinations said the hostel gates were shut by 9.30pm, forcing those returning late from work or coaching classes to sleep outside, including in nearby parks.

17 Jul 2026 7:56 pm
No suicides in 3 years: How IIT-Madras put students first

IIT Madras has enhanced student psychological wellbeing through a collective responsibility approach. Faculty members now mentor small groups of students, identifying those needing support. Professional counselors are available 24/7, and stigma is reduced through diverse session locations. Academic programs offer more flexibility, including reduced classroom hours and early exit options. These changes have led to no reported suicides at the institute since April 2023.

17 Jul 2026 12:50 pm
CM Vijay warns against corruption, reels in schools

Directs Ministers To Deliver Clean Governance

16 Jul 2026 11:43 pm
El Nino conditions likely to persist through next March

The latest outlook assumes significance for Chennai and Tamil Nadu, where a weak southwest monsoon has coincided with prolonged heatwave conditions over the interior regions and hot, humid weather along the coast. India Meteorological Department (IMD) has attributed the recent spell of above-normal temperatures to subdued southwest monsoon activity over the west coast.

16 Jul 2026 11:18 pm
Magic of how illegal mushroom peddlers escape harsh punishment

The question before the courts now is: Should they consider the quantity of the mushrooms or that of psilocybin, the psychoactive compound, in it? In the absence of a system to ascertain the active ingredient, peddlers are getting away with a rap on the knuckles.

16 Jul 2026 11:04 pm