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Tamil Nadu needs to think beyond the metro

Modern mobility is not defined by infrastructure scale, but by access, affordability, and last-mile quality

29 Dec 2025 1:12 am
Fire destroys waste materials dumped in a scrap yard in Anna Nagar

The fire spread to the entire scrap yard resulting in the destruction of various plastic and other materials

28 Dec 2025 11:31 pm
There is an urgent need to unite all sections to thwart the conspiracy of right-wing groups

The conference demanded the Puducherry Government to ensure proper implementation of funds allocated under the Special Component Plan

28 Dec 2025 11:22 pm
Kolapakkamjunction operateswithout rules

Commuters and activists demand signals, speed breakers and other safety measures at Kolapakkam junction on Vandalur-Kelambakkam Road. During peak hour, this intersection becomes a major traffic bottleneck and cannot do without police presence

28 Dec 2025 11:06 pm
Colleges ascivil service coaching hubs

An increasing number of colleges in Chennai run study circles on their premises to help students prepare for UPSC and TNPSC exams

28 Dec 2025 10:56 pm
Dakshina Kannada groundwater levels in safe category, only 45% utilised: Union Jal Shakti Ministry

Only about 45% of the total extractable groundwater is being utilised for all purposes, including domestic, agricultural, and industrial use, in 2025

28 Dec 2025 10:53 pm
Air quality panel flags lapses in Gurugrams anti-dust measures

Central pollution watchdog identifies 34 roads with high visible dust, asks civic body to improve ground efforts; air quality in Delhi nears severe category

28 Dec 2025 1:03 am
Mangaluru records acquisitions, investments in GCC, technology sectors to the tune of $240 million in four years, states report

An analytics firm, AIM, has pegged Mangaluru as one of the eight rising GCC spots in emerging cities in India, states Mangaluru Data Centre Feasibility Study-2025

27 Dec 2025 10:59 pm
Govt. mulling revival of shared cab rides to curb pollution: CM

Electric mobility being promoted to improve the worsening air quality, says Gupta,reviews status of vehicle fitness centres; Transport Department impounds 28 busesfor violating emission norms; Environment Minister warns of pollution spike

27 Dec 2025 1:48 am
A 1,500-strong police force to be deployed for crowd management during New Year

Home Minister A. Namassivayam was addressing presspersons after a review meeting with the police top brass

27 Dec 2025 12:29 am
Government to soon implement hike in assistance to women heads of BPL families, says CM

The Chief Minister N. Rangasamy was addressing a gathering hosted by the Department of Women and Child Development to mark Veer Bal Diwas in association with the U.T. of Puducherry Child Protection Society

26 Dec 2025 11:49 pm
CPI marks centenary with rally and public meeting in Visakhapatnam

Party leaders recall a century of struggles for workers, poor and farmers, and oppose privatisation of public sector undertakings

26 Dec 2025 11:13 pm
B.Tech graduate held for duping family of 1 lakh by posing as doctor

The accused, a habitual offender, would target vulnerable individuals by impersonating government official, say police

26 Dec 2025 11:05 pm
Waltair Railway Division struck a purple patch in 2025

The revenue earned through freight has seen a 11% rise over last year, while the passenger revenue has grown by 6.5%

26 Dec 2025 11:03 pm
Delhi govt. opens Atal Canteens on Vajpayees birth anniversary

45 canteens start operations, 55 more to open within 20 days,labourers and slum dwellers to get a full meal for 5, says CM; Education Minister distributes educational tablets to 240 school students; L-G names an 11-acre DDA park after former PM

26 Dec 2025 1:24 am
Southern districts of Tamil Nadu come alive with Christmas fete

Special midnight masses were organised in churches. Coastal villages came alive with festive decorations featuring themed cribs, lights, decorations, musical events, and community celebrations

26 Dec 2025 12:04 am
A seven-course Christmas meal at a Coonoor cafe

Coonoors Cafe Diem rings in the festivities with a seven-course meal, complete with blueberry ravioli, artichoke pizzas, and moringa falafel

25 Dec 2025 11:35 pm