SENSEX
NIFTY
GOLD
USD/INR

Weather

image 34    C

Tamil Nadu News

The Hindu

Tamil Nadu / The Hindu

Chennai Port-Maduravoyal corridor sees progress, to be ready in Nov 2027

A total of 107 million metric tonnes of cargo was handled by Chennai Port and Kamarajar Port together in the financial year 2025-26

23 May 2026 12:43 am
City police file case against DMK Harbour MLA Sekar Babu

A dispute erupted following allegations that DMK members had attempted to capture the polling booth

23 May 2026 12:35 am
Staff must come with a mindset to serve devotees: Minister

S. Ramesh said that Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay had promised to provide a stable and clean governance and the department too should follow the same

23 May 2026 12:34 am
Smart baggage trolleys to be introduced at Chennai airport in October

The trolleys, fitted with tab-like screens will guide passengersin finding their way in the security hold area. A total of 100 trolleys have been ordered, of which 30 will be rolled out in October

21 May 2026 12:43 am
One more safety inspection held on Metro Rails Poonamallee-Vadapalani stretch

Sources said that in the safety inspection held, the trains were operated from Poonamallee to Porur and from Porur to Vadapalani to test the signalling system and the working of integration between various systems such as platform screen doors and the train doors

21 May 2026 12:42 am
CM Vijay orders serving of quality food at Amma Unavagam across the State

This follows complaints that poor quality food was being served. Money for renovation and provisions will be released from the general funds of municipal corporations and municipalities

19 May 2026 12:39 am
Residents urge CM to shelve waste-to-energy proposal

Citing persistent civic issues, Perambur residents want the proposed plant to be shelved; they also demand the closure of the dumpyard and utilisation of its 352 acres for eco-restoration projects

18 May 2026 12:36 am
Two contractors pull out of T3 terminal project; only 40% of work completed so far

The airport modernisation project, which faced multiple delays, now has a revised deadline of December 2026; AAI officials say work progressing on schedule, despite contractors departure owing to financial challenges; fresh bids for T3 have been floated and contracts will be awarded soon

17 May 2026 12:35 am
A summer story

Searing summer heat has already caused the electricity demand in Tamil Nadu to touch an all-time high this year, even as power managers struggle to maintain sustained power supply. While extensive infrastructure upgrades and anticipatory power purchase agreements are in place, the reality of a financial crisis in the power sector cannot be wished away, saysR.Srikanth

16 May 2026 11:43 pm
An intense call to close TASMAC outlet near Chromepet bus terminus

Women commuters and residents cite safety concerns;TVKMLAsays representations will be made if the outlet is left out of the States closure list

16 May 2026 4:38 pm
Police probe sexual assault attempt at knifepoint near Ponneri

According to the police, the woman is employed at a private factory in Madhavaram and regularly walks to her village due to the lack of bus services

16 May 2026 12:40 am
Minjur desalination plant set for partial revival to augment water supply in north Chennai

Officials say partial operations will help boost water supply in areas falling under Tiruvottiyur, Manali, and Madhavaram zones; discussions were underway with original equipment manufacturers to assess the condition of various units as several critical components were imported, they added

15 May 2026 12:58 am
Second cab pick-up point at airport to open in June after multiple delays

AAI officials say the facility will be opened by end of June, bringing a sigh of relief to flyers, as the current arrangement to board cars is cumbersome; AAI officials attribute delay to legal concerns and the Model Code of Conduct that was in force for elections

15 May 2026 12:35 am
RPF goes green with high-tech trike scooters to boost passenger safety

The deployment of scooters is expected to improve surveillance coverage, strengthen crowd regulation measures, and enhance operational efficiency across busy railway stations

13 May 2026 4:28 pm
13 May 2026 12:54 am
Residents demand that State government closes dump yards in Chennai, shelves waste-to-energy proposals

T.K. Shanmugham, president of the Federation of North Chennai Residents Welfare Associations, said residents have decided to meet the CM to explain civic issues faced by residents in Perambur constituency because of the Kodungaiyurdumpyard

12 May 2026 12:13 am
Parts of Teynampet zone to experience sewage issues on May 13

The operation of sewage pumping stations at Mandavelipakkam and Seethammal Colony would be suspended for 12 hours from 10 a.m. on May 13

12 May 2026 12:11 am
Companies speed up provision of PNG connections

Two companies providing connections - Torrent Gas and Think Gas - across Tiruvallur, Chennai, Kancheepuram, and Chengalpattu say they have speeded up the process and have covered hundreds of homes

12 May 2026 12:10 am
Activists, teachers welcome move to set up anti-drug task force

An ANTF would be set up in each of the 37 police stations in all the districts and one in each of the nine metropolitan police districts and 28 police stations

12 May 2026 12:07 am
Rare brain ear tumour treated with precision radiation

The patient who was diagnosed with vestibular schwannoma, a slow growing tumour that affects the nerve linking the inner ear to the brain, was treated with stereotactic radiation therapy

12 May 2026 12:06 am
A year on, Metro Rail yet to add and replace ticketing gates in phase I network

Commuters are often forced to take longer walks during peak hoursas the ticketing gates are yet to be installed at all entrances in some stations; officials expect to finalise the tender within weeks

12 May 2026 12:03 am
Adding to the distress of the bereaved

Residents and activists seek transparency in documentation, fee structure and authorisation at traditional burial grounds inTambaramCorporation limits

11 May 2026 2:10 pm
GCC closed complaint without taking action

Officials in Kodambakkam Zone said the location came under Teynampet Zone, while Teynampet Zone officials said this area is within Kodambakkam Zone limits

10 May 2026 12:49 am
Man arrested for transporting gutka packets in autorickshaw

Subsequently, the police also seized additional sacks containing gutka packets from another parked vehicle

10 May 2026 12:22 am
Man slits elderly womans ears to steal earrings

A special team has been formed to trace and arrest the suspect

10 May 2026 12:13 am
Vijays Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam: a new political dawn in Tamil Nadu

It is not charisma or cine appeal alone that has gone in favour of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) and its founder C. Joseph Vijay in the 2026 Assembly election. For years now, several sections of the people had been tiring of the AIADMK and the DMK and wanted to move on. Pollsters were confounded by the havoc wreaked by the Vijay tide.

10 May 2026 12:02 am
In Focus podcast | Assembly elections: Can the Left overcome anti-incumbency inKerala?

As Keralas assembly elections approach, Dr. J Prabhash discusses the LDFs challenges and the rise of UDF and BJP.

1 Apr 2026 6:28 pm
U.K. can lead Straits opening, Starmer says, as transatlantic ties fray

This is not our war and we will not be drawn into the conflict that is not in our national interest, Starmer said, reiterating U.K.s position of staying out of the U.S.-Israel war on Iran

1 Apr 2026 6:25 pm
Freudenberg posts strong key financial figures, underscores stability and future viability

Freudenberg India emerges as a key growth engine with group sales at 4427 crore

1 Apr 2026 6:24 pm
A complex and varied condition: why bipolar disorder demands individualised care

With World Bipolar Day observed in March, psychiatrists draw attention to the layered complexity of bipolar disorder -- a condition that continues to challenge standardised treatment

1 Apr 2026 6:24 pm
Interview | IPL is probably tougher than international cricket: Blessing Muzarabani

The 68 Knight Riders speedster acknowledges the guidance he got from West Indies legend Bravo; the Zimbabwe pacer adds that the other players in the KKR dug-out is pushing him to be at his best

1 Apr 2026 6:24 pm
Frieren: Beyond Journeys End season 2 review: The elven mages sophomore run is a patient reckoning with home and hearth

As monsters close in and memories linger, Frierens slow journey north excavates how home survives through those who refuse to abandon it

1 Apr 2026 6:14 pm
Maruti Suzuki warns of price hikes as Iran war raises costs

The Iran war has driven up the prices of everything from oil and gas to key metals used in manufacturing vehicles

1 Apr 2026 6:04 pm
Tiruchi City Police issue conditional NOC for Vijays campaign on Thursday

The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam leader will file his nomination papers to the Returning Officer of Tiruchi East Assembly constituency

1 Apr 2026 5:56 pm
Watch: PM Modi promises jobs, infrastructure push in Assam

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing a rally in Gogamukh in Assams Dhemaji district, highlighted the BJPs decade-long governance record and laid out key promises ahead of the Assembly polls.

1 Apr 2026 5:44 pm
Kathanar trailer: Jayasuryas anticipated fantasy thriller promises stunning visuals

Directed by Rojin Thomas and produced by Gokulam Gopalan, the film promises breathtaking visuals and a captivating story based on the 9th-century deacon Kadamattathu Kathanar

1 Apr 2026 5:34 pm