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Chennai Corporation fixes September 30 as deadline for road cuts by other service departments

The civic body requires all departments to conclude excavations by this date. It will authorise subsequent road cuts only after December. Work to restore major road cuts is already under way

2 Jul 2026 11:43 pm
Man arrested for abducting 8-year-old girl sleeping beside parents at Chennai Central

The child was safely rescued within about 30 minutes and reunited with her parents

2 Jul 2026 4:24 pm
When a lending library takes its leave

With many first-time visitors discovering the branch only after hearing about its closure, there were regulars too on Wednesday

2 Jul 2026 12:54 am
Umbrella atop chariot of Sri Narasimhar tilts during procession

Official sources in the temple said that it was a minor incident and that there was a slightly strong wind, which caused theumbrellato lose balance

2 Jul 2026 12:49 am
Velachery residents seek cleaning of waterways ahead of heavy rain spells

Residents also sought the dredging of Adyar river mouth and removal of vegetation from Velachery Lake

2 Jul 2026 12:45 am
T.N. is one of the leading States in voluntary blood donation: Health Minister

During 2025-2026, 9.53 lakh units of blood were collected through government and private blood banks

2 Jul 2026 12:24 am
Metro Rail to build tunnel from Thirumayilai to Boat Club via Alwarpet in August

Two tunnel boring machines are being lowered and assembledat the Thirumayilai station as part of the work; tunnelling on the 2.2-km metro stretch was previously scheduled to begin in June

2 Jul 2026 12:11 am
Rainfall to dip in T.N. over the next few days

IMD predicts above average day temperatures across most parts of the State in July

1 Jul 2026 12:45 am
T.R. Baalu and Annamalai withdraw defamation cases against each other

The DMK leader filed the case after the then Tamil Nadu BJP president alleged that the former had amassed wealth by corrupt means in 2023

30 Jun 2026 11:35 pm
41 migrant workers from Jharkhand stranded in T.N. after ammonia leak at Tiruvallur firm

Tiruvallur district officials say there has been no response from the Jharkhand government despite repeated requests to facilitate the workers return

30 Jun 2026 2:14 am
Address issues faced by government doctors, association urges government

Government doctors have demanded that pay band 4 be granted after completing 12 years of service and that the old pension scheme be restored

30 Jun 2026 12:47 am
Anna University study finds advanced sludge treatment can boost biogas production at Chennai STPs

The study found that sewage sludge generated in Chennai Metrowaters sewage treatment plants contained low concentrations of heavy metals within international standards, making it viable for reuse after treatment

30 Jun 2026 12:38 am
Application process for MBBS/BDS begins in Tamil Nadu

Officials says the application window would remain open till at least one week after the NEET results are published

29 Jun 2026 11:45 pm
LGBTQIA+ community raises voice against new amendment act at Chennai Pride

Apart from thousands of people who gathered at the march from Chennai, a few also joined from other parts of the world

29 Jun 2026 12:39 am
Inside Tiruvallurs ammonia gas leak nightmare

The ammonia gas leak at a seafood processing unit inTiruvallurdistrict, near Chennai, has emerged as one ofTamil Nadus deadliest industrial disasters in recent years.This report traces what exactly happened, through eyewitness accounts, survivor testimonies, and medical evidence. The incident also raises serious questions about industrial safety, emergency preparedness, and the conditions of migrants employed far away from home

28 Jun 2026 1:24 am
Outgoing DGP urges T.N. police to be a citizen-centric force

The DGP also posed several questions for police personnel to introspect on

28 Jun 2026 1:11 am
Tamil Nadu cancels DFR tender for 12 ULBs, cites confusion over waste management privatisation

To clear the confusion, the State has decided to review the existing system, identify gaps, bring further improvements where necessary, and take the decision in due course, an official said

28 Jun 2026 1:07 am
Chennai Corporation cancels 161 tenders for various civic infrastructure work

The tenders were floated to implement works, including bus shelters, in areas such as Royapuram and Anna Nagar

27 Jun 2026 12:34 am
Pulse polio immunisation campaign to cover 52.91 lakh children in T.N.

Even if children aged 0 to five had already received the oral polio vaccine as per the national immunisation schedule, they should be given the drops again on the day of the immunisation camp

27 Jun 2026 12:31 am
22.5 kg of ganja seized in separate operations; two arrested

The person arrested near Pattaravakkam Railway Station said he had procured the contraband from Odisha

26 Jun 2026 11:40 pm
WRD plans community-led effort to rejuvenate upper reaches of the Cooum river

The WRD held joint inspection with various stakeholders in a portion of the river on Wednesday

25 Jun 2026 12:41 am
Health Department to roll out Healthy and Hygienic Food Streets on pilot basis

Health Minister said they have come up with the initiative to ensure that food served by street food vendors is of quality and hygiene

25 Jun 2026 12:26 am
Activists flag safety, accommodation lapses after Tiruvallur seafood unit ammonia leak

The workers, many of them young women from Odisha and Assam aged between 19 and 25, were off duty and resting in the dormitory when the leak occurred

23 Jun 2026 12:43 am
GCC Congress councillors demand reassessment of rules introduced by the DMK to reduce the powers of councillors

The Congress councillors also demanded separate seating arrangements for them in the Council ahead of a meeting on June 24

23 Jun 2026 12:34 am
Helpline 1091 is designated helpline of Singappen Special Force

To ensure prompt attention to every distress call, additional dedicated call-attending desks were established at the State Police Master Control Room exclusively for SSF Helpline 1091

23 Jun 2026 12:28 am
Work on installing smart meters at water-intensive buildings across city begins

Chennai Metrowater has identified a concessionaire to install and operate smart water meters in water-intensive buildings

23 Jun 2026 12:23 am
Tiruvallur ammonia gas leak: Death toll rises to five at seafood processing unit

The police arrested the proprietor of the company and the factory manager, who both have a case pending against them for previous violations of industrial safety norms; Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay set up a three-member committee to probe the incident.

22 Jun 2026 9:40 am
NEET re-test: Students find paper moderate, expect lower cut-off

The NEET-UG, originally held on May 3, was cancelled on May 12 after allegations of a question paper leak

22 Jun 2026 12:48 am
A 15-hour celebration of music on the streets of Chennai

As part of World Music Day celebrations, the event that started at 7 a.m. and continued until 10 p.m. had a line-up that included indie music, sing-alongs, and classical fusion

22 Jun 2026 12:43 am
Police check for ganja on sadhus along girivalam path

Saturdays drive comes after Tiruvannamalai West police arrested three persons in town for possession of two kilograms of ganja

21 Jun 2026 1:11 am
TalesTDStells

Farmers inHosurhave accused theTataElectronics plant of discharging effluents into farmlands and contaminating the water table.This report takes a deep dive to study the situation on the ground

20 Jun 2026 11:45 pm
WRD partners with NGOs to build treatment plant for curbing sewage pollution in Adyar

Work has started for the construction of a modular STP, with a capacity to handle 0.625 million litres a day, near the intersection of the river and the Buckingham Canal on South Lock Street; it will feature automated operation and monitoring and is expected to generate minimal bio-sludge

19 Jun 2026 11:42 pm
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