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From gardener to facilities manager: S Ganapathys 40-year British Council journey

S Ganapathy retired after 40 years at the British Council, completing a remarkable journey from gardener to Facilities Manager, South India. His rise through education, perseverance, and hard work stands as a testament to the power of opportunity

23 Jul 2026 9:32 am
2,390 village panchayats declared TB-free in 2025

Health Minister K.G. Arunraj conducted a district-wise review of the measures being undertaken to achieve TB-free Tamil Nadu

23 Jul 2026 1:09 am
Chennai Metro Rail set to bore beneath existing tunnel in Nandanam

TBM will likely bore at this place for two weeks, at a depth of about 100 ft.; CMRL officials say the speed of the trains in Phase I will not be affected, but it may be reduced in case of any vibration

23 Jul 2026 1:09 am
23 Jul 2026 1:06 am
Businessman from Kilpauk abducted during morning walk, police arrest 4 persons

The victim, Kamalesh Abraham, runs an aluminum wholesale business in Sowcarpetand a scrap metal business in Thiruverkadu. The four arrested men were remanded to judicial custody

22 Jul 2026 12:54 am
Metrowater sets the ball rolling on the ageing sewer network upgrade in Chennais core areas

Residents demand a comprehensive modernisation of water supply and sewer infrastructure to address recurring leaks and drinking water contamination

22 Jul 2026 12:51 am
CMRLs phase II project made only 54.62% physical progress till June, says Union Minister

The Minister was responding to a query by an MP in Rajya Sabha. While the Union government has allocated 5,660.44 crore for financial year 2026-27, no funds have been released until July 14

22 Jul 2026 12:43 am
Nurses protest, demand withdrawal of T.N. governments staff reduction measures

Office-bearers of the Tamil Nadu Nurses Empowerment Association meet Director of Medical and Rural Health Services and submit their petitions

21 Jul 2026 11:40 pm
New curriculum for Classes IV-XII to include subjects on emerging technologies

Speaking at a meeting of the curriculum design committee, School Education Minister Rajmohan stresses the need to cultivate natural intelligence in students to ensure their growth

21 Jul 2026 11:35 pm
Key link road behind DMS Metro in Teynampet leading to Gopalapuram hit by blocks

Located behind DMS Metro and near Stella Maris college and a number of offices and commercial establishments on Dr. Radhakrishnan Salai, Muthiah Road in Vellala Teynampet funnels a considerable number of commuters from the station to various destinations in the area. Muthiah Roads job is made harder by blocks

19 Jul 2026 12:08 pm
Quicksand in Chennais Pallikaranai marshland

The first expansion of the city of Chennai in modern times happened along its southern stretch. As the government in its wisdom decided to locate the IT corridor in south Chennai, breathless development happened over a couple of decades, right around a rich natural reserve, the Pallikaranai marshland. Today, two decades later, theres a conflict that pits development against preservation. This report attempts to pull together the several threads that have brought this particular tapestry to the f

19 Jul 2026 1:44 am
Police expand probe in TVK MLA poaching case; conspiracy allegedly targeted 15 legislators

The prime accused had formulated the plan under the code name Meghalaya Project, police say; proprietors of a finance firm arrested for handling money given by the accused in the case

19 Jul 2026 1:10 am
Padur residents seek retrieval of temple land from private college

Panchayat president Thara Sudhakar said petitions had been submitted over the years by various panchayat presidents and residents to retrieve the lands measuring around six acres.

16 Jul 2026 4:45 pm
Panchayat president belonging to TVK arrested for taking bribe

He was arrested after a video went viral on social media, where the accused Veerasamy was seen accepting a bribe of 1.3 lakh from a contractor

15 Jul 2026 11:48 pm
Chennai police arrest man for attempting to bribe Usilampatti TVK MLA Vijay

This case has been combined with an earlier case registered by the Triplicane police after N. Elaiyaraja, the Uthangarai MLA lodged a complaint with the Chennai Police Commissioner on June 29.

15 Jul 2026 1:12 pm
Commuters face hardships due to irregular functioning of escalators at Egmore railway station

They say that the escalators are switched off after rush hours in the morning and evening; overcrowding and poor lighting are among the major concerns, as the station undergoes redevelopment work underthe Amrit Bharat Station Scheme

15 Jul 2026 12:17 am
12 inmates escape from Govt. Place of Safety, one arrested

As a movie was being screened for the inmates, more than 10 of them allegedly escaped

14 Jul 2026 12:59 am
Expedite road project to link Pazhavanthangal subway and Fifth Main Road, say residents

They say that the land acquisition is yet to be completedand the project would ease traffic congestion. Alandur MLA M. Harish says that the project is expected to be completed by October

14 Jul 2026 12:40 am
Chennai Corporation plans holistic infra upgrade for 3 localities

The civic body will improve 80 km of roadsacross Perambur-Vyasarpadi, Ambattur and Guindy Industrial Estates at around 1.18 crore; this includes transit integration and junction upgrades

12 Jul 2026 1:19 am
State seeks assistance from Union govt. for MRTS revamp

6,600-crore project is aimed at transforming MRTS to Chennai Metro standards by refurbishing stations and upgrading trains; T.N. urges Union govt. to consider plan as Central sector project

12 Jul 2026 1:15 am
58-year-old undergoes catheter-based replacement of two failing heart valves

The patient recovered without complications and was discharged after a short stay in the intensive care unit

11 Jul 2026 12:52 am
Cloud cover eases heat in parts of north T.N. on Friday

After a spell of hot weather, some places, particularly over north coastal Tamil Nadu, experienced cloudy weather on Friday

11 Jul 2026 12:48 am
The uncertain flight of Parandur airport

The proposed Parandur airport project in Tamil Nadu has been put on hold, though there is no official announcement yet. While the protesting residents of Ekanapuram, the village that falls within both the proposed runways, are happy that the government plans to drop the project, residents of other villages remain uncertain about their future. Sunitha S. reports on the challenges surrounding a project that has left many frustrated

10 Jul 2026 11:54 pm
WRD, Metrowater team to seek higher quantum of Krishna water release for Chennai

Krishna water inflow to Tamil Nadu border has dropped sharply to 188 cubic feet per second (cusecs) on Thursday. With storage dipping steadily and deficit rainfall in Tiruvallur and Chennai so far this season, it is imperative that Krishna water sustains storage till the onset of Northeast monsoon

10 Jul 2026 12:20 am
Staff shortage, equipment failures and bribery plague Chennai government hospitals: note from CMs office

The official communication also gave recommendations including setting up of low-cost canteens in government hospitals, allotting free space for women self-help groups and young entrepreneurs to run juice and millet-based food outlets on a rotation basis

10 Jul 2026 12:16 am
CMDA plans to shelve projects as it grapples with outstanding liabilities up to 3,500 cr.

The liabilities are mainly due to the construction work, land acquisition, and the Vada Chennai Valarchi Thittam, which constitutes 1,000 crore. A source says that CMDA took up a lot of works without realising the financial burden and cannot take up new works in the present financial position

9 Jul 2026 12:57 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