- newStiff opposition by residents against eviction will delay restoration projects in city, say officials
At a recent meeting of the Chennai Rivers Restoration Trust (CRRT), the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC), the police, the Tamil Nadu Urban Habitat Development Board (TNUHDB) and Metrowater, officials were unable to take a decision on eviction
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- newTheme park staff held for sexual assault on two girls
- 9 hours ago 22 Jan 25, 1:18am -
- newFormer Velachery sub-inspector sentenced to five years in jail
- 9 hours ago 22 Jan 25, 1:16am -
- newLecture on digital twin technology conducted
- 9 hours ago 22 Jan 25, 1:15am -
- newEngineer turns to conservancy work in Chennai to pay for civil services coaching
Maha Vishnu, 28, cleans the streets of Korattur at night and earns ₹753 a day; he attends coaching classes in the day, and uses the money to buy books and pay tuition fee; he aspires to become an IAS officer who will empathise with workers
- 9 hours ago 22 Jan 25, 1:13am -
- newBrother-in-law murders autorickshaw driver in Tondiarpet, surrenders
- 9 hours ago 22 Jan 25, 1:12am -
- newTNPCB to launch year-long plastic waste collection drive across State
- 9 hours ago 22 Jan 25, 1:11am -
- newGovt. will consider issues faced by people at Parandur if they are flagged: officials
Officials say govt. has been prioritising people’s welfare while drafting various initiatives. Justifying the selection of Parandur, they point out its proximity to a proposed NH and availability of land
- 9 hours ago 22 Jan 25, 1:10am -
- newAlcohol blending unit busted, 1 arrested in Chennai
- 9 hours ago 22 Jan 25, 12:33am -
- newWebinar on thyroid disorders to be held on January 26
During the session, experts will offer information on prevention and early detection of diseases
- 10 hours ago 22 Jan 25, 12:09am -
- newHotel Maris: a 50-year-old journey and Madras-Ceylon connection
Hotel Maris was inaugurated on January 15, 1975, with Rengaswami Pillai handing over the key to a room to his father Maria Pillai and the latter signing the guest register.
- 11 hours ago 21 Jan 25, 10:26pm -
- newChennai Metro Rail to link areas from Koyambedu to Pattabiram
Chennai Metro Rail Limited officials will hand over the detailed project report to the Tamil Nadu government in February. They say they are doing soil tests. CMRL plans to establish a depot a little beyond Pattabiram. An inspection of the site was done two months ago
- 11 hours ago 21 Jan 25, 10:24pm -
- newWork accelerated to improve Kovilpadagai lake near Avadi as Chennai’s source of drinking water
- 12 hours ago 21 Jan 25, 10:19pm -
- newMCC Boyd Tandon School of Business launched in Chennai
- 12 hours ago 21 Jan 25, 10:01pm -
- new403 government health facilities received certificates, says Minister Ma. Subramanian
The Minister Ma. Subramanian highlighted that 323 health facilities have received NQAS certificates, 16 institutions received the MusQan certification and 64 health facilities have received the LaQshya certification.
- 14 hours ago 21 Jan 25, 8:03pm -
- newGovernment Boys School in Walajah, where former President Dr. Radhakrishnan studied, to be restored
- 15 hours ago 21 Jan 25, 7:22pm -
- newOne held in connection with suicide bid of man at R.K. Nagar police station
- 20 hours ago 21 Jan 25, 2:05pm -
- Woman constable injured by maanja thread in Aminjikarai
- 1 day ago 21 Jan 25, 12:59am -
- Research papers validate cow urine’s ‘anti-infective’ properties: IIT-Madras Director
V. Kamakoti’s speech in a goshala on Mattu Pongal day on the subject triggered controversies on social media
- 1 day ago 21 Jan 25, 12:18am -
- Taking Tamil to the world: a tale of two translators
- 1 day ago 20 Jan 25, 11:55pm -
- ‘Wholesale rice prices likely to go down by February’
- 1 day ago 20 Jan 25, 11:47pm -
- Street in Mylapore to be named after S.Ve. Shekher’s father: Stalin
- 1 day ago 20 Jan 25, 11:41pm -
- Tasmac workers’ plan protest across T.N. for Jan. 26 to demand regularisation of jobs
- 1 day ago 20 Jan 25, 10:32pm -
- IIT-M establishes centre to develop zero-waste bioplastics
Centre of Biodegradable Packaging aims at developing cost-effective and scalable alternative to traditional plastic to address concerns regarding the effects of microplastics on human health
- 1 day ago 20 Jan 25, 10:31pm -
- Governor R.N. Ravi continues to disrespect people of T.N., says Speaker
Appavu advocates for removing the Governor through an Assembly resolution
- 1 day ago 20 Jan 25, 10:31pm -
- Apollo Hospitals, varsity partner with University of Leicester to establish centre for digital health
The facility has been set up on Apollo University campus in Andhra Pradesh
- 2 days ago 20 Jan 25, 9:44pm -
- Republic Day General Quiz to be held on January 26
The competition will take place at T.N. Rajarathinam Kalai Arangam in Raja Annamalaipuram at 2 p.m.
- 2 days ago 20 Jan 25, 9:31pm -
- New traffic regulations on Anna Salai cause hardship to motorists
Though the changes were introduced to streamline the traffic at the Anna Salai-GP Road junction, motorists say they have only worsened the situation. They allege that the road near LIC is too narrow for some vehicles to take U-turns
- 2 days ago 20 Jan 25, 9:22pm -
- T.N. Minister inaugurates ‘City of Hope’ exhibition on Martin Luther King Jr.
- 2 days ago 20 Jan 25, 9:20pm -
- Water supply to be hit in 5 zones in Chennai and some parts of Pallavaram for 2 days from January 22
This will be done so Chennai Metro Rail Limited can carry out works to interconnect drinking water pipelines on Paul Wells Road in Alandur
- 2 days ago 20 Jan 25, 8:31pm -
- Uvakai Research Foundation to release analysis on Buckingham Canal and Pallikaranai catchment area in April
The organisation commenced its field study along the south Buckingham Canal recently to analyse its condition and suggest interventions to mitigate inundation
- 2 days ago 20 Jan 25, 7:49pm -
- Chennai Metro Rail’s Central Tower gets environmental clearance; construction to begin soon
After over seven years of planning, the skyscraper’s construction, estimated to cost ₹365 crore, will begin this year
- 2 days ago 20 Jan 25, 4:25pm -
- National Road Safety Month: Process of applying for the Good Samaritan award should be simplified
Here is why those who have saved a road accident victim could think twice before applying for the Good Samaritan award despite a five-fold increase in its reward money
- 2 days ago 20 Jan 25, 4:07pm -
- Promoting non-verbal communication
Hearing impaired communication professional from Chennai conducts workshops for educational institutions, corporates and NGOs
- 2 days ago 20 Jan 25, 3:27pm -
- Actor-politician Vijay at Parandur: DMK ‘staging drama’ with conflicting positions on farmers’ issues, says TVK president
Mr. Vijay said he was not against developmental projects but they should not come at the cost of environmental degradation
- 2 days ago 20 Jan 25, 2:15pm -
- Are there guidelines to ensure equal rights for foreign nationals in prisons, Madras HC asks Union Home Ministry
Justices S.M. Subramaniam and M. Jothiraman suo motu include the Home Ministry as a respondent to a case and seek its response by next week
- 2 days ago 20 Jan 25, 12:52pm -
- GST Road choked with heavy traffic as people return to Chennai after Pongal holidays
- 2 days ago 20 Jan 25, 12:22am -
- Light rain to continue in Tamil Nadu till Thursday
- 2 days ago 20 Jan 25, 12:16am -
- The Hindu Lit for Life 2025: Over 250 artworks took over Lady Andal School campus in an exhibition titled Imprint
The display explored the medium of paper and how artists interpret it in their practice
- 2 days ago 19 Jan 25, 11:29pm -
- Unauthorised parking on service roads causes hardship to motorists
- 2 days ago 19 Jan 25, 10:59pm -
- The Chennai firm that turns out all too familiar toothbrush
The brand used by millions is made by Rialto Enterprises, the manufacturing and engineering division of the Rayala Group, for Procter & Gamble. The Rayala Group started as Rayala Corporation in 1948. At first, it focused on automotive spare parts and office equipment
- 2 days ago 19 Jan 25, 10:57pm -
- A school that teaches moral lessons and cultural heritage
- 2 days ago 19 Jan 25, 10:55pm -
- Residents of Veerasamy Street in Egmore raise a stink over garbage
- 2 days ago 19 Jan 25, 10:53pm -
- Unregulated optical fibre cables threaten the lives of motorists
Several councillors have taken the initiative to remove the cables in coordination with telecom companies. At a meeting of the Corporation Council, the Mayor promised to regulate the laying of cables to improve aesthetics and prevent accidents
- 2 days ago 19 Jan 25, 10:46pm -
- Madras, Pongal and Test cricket — a savoured link of the past
- 2 days ago 19 Jan 25, 10:44pm -
- Walkathon held to raise awareness on eye care
The 17th edition of the RADAR Walkathon marked the month-long free eye screening programme being organised for the economically weaker sections of society
- 2 days ago 19 Jan 25, 10:03pm -
- Chennai Central GRP reunite youth from Telangana with family
The 19-year-old had run away his village in Warangal district four months ago
- 3 days ago 19 Jan 25, 9:13pm -
- Madras Canine Club’s dog shows draw to a close
- 3 days ago 19 Jan 25, 9:02pm -
- Residents allege civic projects in Chennai continue despite opposition
They complain that stakeholders’ meetings have not been held to get the public opinion on projects such as sewage pumping stations and waste-to-energy plants
- 3 days ago 19 Jan 25, 8:13pm -
- Pattabhiram police inspector suspended for laxity
- 3 days ago 19 Jan 25, 8:09pm -
- Actor Sathyaraj's daughter Divya joins DMK
Nutritionist Divya joins DMK, expressing gratitude to M.K. Stalin and Udhayanidhi Stalin for their support
- 3 days ago 19 Jan 25, 7:54pm -
- LFL Ground Zero exhibit
A book compiling the finest Ground Zero stories from recent years has been published, and the exhibit was centered around this collection.
- 3 days ago 19 Jan 25, 6:55pm -
- Tamil Nadu CM Stalin should take responsibility for chain-snatching incidents, charges Edappadi Palaniswami
Edappadi Palaniswami charged there was no safety for not just common women but also policewomen under the DMK government in Tamil Nadu
- 3 days ago 19 Jan 25, 4:11pm -
- Video clip of IIT Madras Director Kamakoti favouring 'Gomutra' goes viral
- 3 days ago 19 Jan 25, 3:44pm -
- History-sheeter attacked by gang in Chintadripet
A senior official of the City Police said Vinodh is a B-category designated history sheeter having more than 18 criminal cases
- 3 days ago 19 Jan 25, 3:15pm -
- In Frames | The bull and the brave
Jallikattu attracts thousands of spectators during the Pongal festival each year; despite its cultural significance, the event has faced controversy due to safety concerns.
- 3 days ago 19 Jan 25, 11:58am -
- The Hindu Lit for Life 2025 Day 2 highlights
The second day of The Hindu Lit for Life featured discussions and conversations including The Rise of The Hindu Right, Kamal Haasan’s cinematic journey, the Four Purusharthas, and the rise and fall of Awadh
- 3 days ago 19 Jan 25, 8:29am -
- Vijay to meet villagers protesting against Chennai’s second airport at Parandur
Though party seniors can attend the meeting with protesting villagers, outsiders and activists will not be permitted to take part, said police.
- 3 days ago 19 Jan 25, 5:33am -
- Chain of police personnel snatched in West Tambaram
Similar chain snatching incidents have been reported in Selaiyur, Manimangalam, and Guduvanchery
- 3 days ago 18 Jan 25, 11:56pm -
- Search on for gang who murdered 2 brothers near Vanagaram
- 3 days ago 18 Jan 25, 11:33pm -
- Eyal Isai Nataka Mandram celebrates Pongal with music programme
- 3 days ago 18 Jan 25, 11:10pm -
- Four persons, including parents, arrested for using minor girls for pornographic purposes in Chennai
- 3 days ago 18 Jan 25, 10:04pm -
- Prolonged northeast monsoon to bring another active rainspell over Tamil Nadu
The Regional Meteorological Centre has predicted isolated heavy rainfall over southern districts till Monday morning
- 4 days ago 18 Jan 25, 9:41pm -
- T.N. Textbook Corporation signs MoU with OUP to bring out English translations of books by Imayam, Ambai and others
- 4 days ago 18 Jan 25, 9:30pm -
- The Hindu Lit For Life 2025: V. Sriram and Ashwath Narayanan inspect the audacious expressions of devotion
Ashwath Narayanan took the audience through the fearless expressions of Ninda Stuti, where saints and poets mock, provoke, and even accuse their gods to forge an intimate connection
- 4 days ago 18 Jan 25, 9:00pm -
