- new7 firms show interest in Kamarajar Port’s cargo berth project
Upgradation of General Cargo Berth-1 receives environmental clearance. It will be executed at ₹221 cr. under the public-private partnership mode
- 6 hours ago 13 Aug 26, 12:52am -
- newDoctors’ body opposes Speaker’s remarks, seeks NEET exemption and medical reforms
- 6 hours ago 13 Aug 26, 12:49am -
- new31-year-old man undergoes heart transplant
During his hospitalisation, he suffered a cardiac arrest and was resuscitated
- 6 hours ago 13 Aug 26, 12:47am -
- newChennai is living museum of culture and traditions that breathe beauty into modern life, says Chennai police Commissioner Amalraj
- 6 hours ago 13 Aug 26, 12:47am -
- newScattered rainfall to continue in many parts of T.N. till August 18
The RMC had earlier forecast that rainfall is likely to be normal or above normal in most parts of T.N. this month
- 6 hours ago 13 Aug 26, 12:47am -
- newTwo arrested for snatching elderly woman’s gold chain
The accused told investigators that he needed money and jewellery for his marriage, which was being arranged by his family
- 6 hours ago 13 Aug 26, 12:44am -
- newAuto-rickshaw driver murders his wife in Ambattur in moving auto
The police said the deceased woman had been in contact with another man through Instagram, which had led to frequent quarrels between her and her husband
- 6 hours ago 13 Aug 26, 12:43am -
- newSenior IPS officer Bala Naga Devi posted as CB-CID chief
- 6 hours ago 13 Aug 26, 12:40am -
- newKeelkattalai lake restored, eco-park work completed
- 6 hours ago 13 Aug 26, 12:38am -
- newMakkalai Thedi Maurthuvam staff demand increase in incentives, regularisation
A total of 8,713 persons in rural and 2,256 in urban areas were working under the scheme for the last five years
- 6 hours ago 13 Aug 26, 12:38am -
- newSub-registrar, two document writers arrested for accepting ₹15,000 bribe
Unwilling to pay the bribe, Natarajan approached the DVAC’s Tiruvallur detachment and lodged a complaint
- 6 hours ago 13 Aug 26, 12:34am -
- newCMRL work leaves parts of road between Vadapalani and Kodambakkam damaged
A commuter says the Vadapalani-Kodambakkam stretch is riddled with worn-out and uneven patches and makes for an unpleasant ride. Another commuter says the short spells of rain make it even more dangerous for motorists. CMRL officials say that the road relaying work will be completed soon
- 6 hours ago 13 Aug 26, 12:31am -
- newAfter her nine-to-five, this 58-year-old from Chennai chases the mountains
Jayalakshmi became the first woman with a disability from the State to reach the base camp of Mount Everest in April
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- newLast date extended for applications for posts of hereditary trustees in temples
- 6 hours ago 13 Aug 26, 12:19am -
- newExisting electricity meters can be made ‘smart’ by installing SIM cards, say TNPDCL officials
TVK govt. had announced in the 2026-2027 Budget that smart meters would be installed for 50 lakh consumers, including domestic and commercial users, in Chennai alone
- 8 hours ago 12 Aug 26, 10:26pm -
- newTwo sentenced to life imprisonment for murder of security guard
After finding the accused guilty, the court sentenced both to life imprisonment under Section 302 read with Section 34 of the IPC and imposed a fine of ₹25,000 each
- 11 hours ago 12 Aug 26, 7:16pm -
- newDVAC seizes ₹14.57 lakh unaccounted cash from Gerugambakkam panchayat office
During the check, the officials found ₹14.57 lakh in unaccounted cash in the office that was allegedly meant to facilitate plot approval for a builders
- 11 hours ago 12 Aug 26, 7:14pm -
- newTwo men arrested for impersonating T.N. Minister Aadhav Arjuna, faking to broker Cabinet berth for Vellore MLA
During the investigation, police found that in July 2026, the two accused men allegedly told that they knew the Minister and could secure a ministerial post for Vellore MLA M.M. Vinoth Kannan if ₹8 crore was paid.
- 12 hours ago 12 Aug 26, 7:04pm -
- newRoad work tenders delayed in Chennai as government is yet to publish revised bitumen rates
Councillors say the delay in publishing the schedule of rates by the Public Works Department this year has created confusion around road repair decisions; Corporation Commissioner says ₹1 crore to ₹1.35 crore will be given per zone for patch works and pothole restoration during monsoon
- 13 hours ago 12 Aug 26, 6:02pm -
- newTamil Nadu Health Minister responds to abortion rally row involving Speaker
- 13 hours ago 12 Aug 26, 5:52pm -
- newChennai police launches anti-corruption special unit
Members of the public who are asked for bribes by police personnel, in return for carrying out their duties, have been requested to report such instances directly or through WhatsApp at 78717 23000
- 13 hours ago 12 Aug 26, 5:47pm -
- newThe Hindu’s Made of Chennai celebrates 387 years of Madras with month-long cultural festivities
As Chennai turns 387, The Hindu’s Made of Chennai, celebrates its culture and takes over its streets with an August full of heritage, food, music, sport and more
- 13 hours ago 12 Aug 26, 5:32pm -
- newChief Minister Vijay administers State-level mass pledge for a ‘Drug Free Tamil Nadu’
The event was attended by 2,000 students from 73 educational institutions; he also launched the ‘Drug and Tobacco-Free Campus’ initiative in which all new students will receive an orientation covering drug abuse risks, NDPS Act penalties, institutional disciplinary actions, and counselling options
- 13 hours ago 12 Aug 26, 5:29pm -
- newCommission to review 7.5% reservation for NEET-qualified govt. school students: Tamil Nadu Health Minister
It will assess the extent to which the implementation of the reservation has benefited students, and determine how many more years the government should continue to implement it, says Arunraj
- 13 hours ago 12 Aug 26, 5:15pm -
- newWhen five DMK men were killed in police firing at Chennai’s Marina Beach after Karunanidhi’s arrest in 2001
On August 12, 2001, a rally organized by the DMK in Chennai turned deadly when police opened fire on the crowd, resulting in the deaths of five party members
- 14 hours ago 12 Aug 26, 4:56pm -
- newIndiGo flight from Kolkata makes emergency landing at Chennai airport
The left engine of the aircraft was inoperative, due to which a full emergency was declared, the AAI said
- 15 hours ago 12 Aug 26, 3:49pm -
- newThe Hindu Lit For Life Unplugged: Chef Nilza Wangmo brings Ladakhi food to Zhouyu
Chef Nilza Wangmo of Alchi Kitchen brings a traditional Ladakhi feast to Chennai, with ingredients carried from Leh for and dishes shaped by the region’s high-altitude landscape and food traditions
- 15 hours ago 12 Aug 26, 3:28pm -
- newThree arrested for dangerous bike stunts in Vadapalani
- 16 hours ago 12 Aug 26, 3:10pm -
- newFor Chennai-based singer Susha, ‘Love Language’ is an act of self-care
Music composer, singer and visual artist Susha talks about her first independent full-fledged album, Love Language, collaborating with friends, and how making music took her on a journey through memory
- 16 hours ago 12 Aug 26, 3:03pm -
- newVideo of actor Vikram with Lar Gibbon: Tamil Nadu Forest Department probes
Sources said the trail of the Lar Gibbons can be traced to Erode and, before that, to Manipur
- 17 hours ago 12 Aug 26, 1:33pm -
- newThe Hindu Lit For Life Unplugged: Discovering Kargil through food with Yash Saxena
Author Yash Saxena joins restaurateur Sandesh Reddy at The Hindu Lit for Life Unplugged to explore Kargil’s food traditions and cultural identity in Beyond the Battlefield: Food memory and flavours of Kargil
- 18 hours ago 12 Aug 26, 1:11pm -
- newGreater Chennai Corporation to impose ₹25,000 fine on residents who abandon pet dogs
Fine collection will begin after the resolution is approved by the Corporation Council. The stray dog population has increased in several zones of the city owing to people abandoning their pets
- 18 hours ago 12 Aug 26, 1:03pm -
- newChennai is a vibrant, resilient city: Senior AAI official Muruganandam
- 18 hours ago 12 Aug 26, 12:31pm -
- newA. Kanyakumari’s unique year-long Tyagaraja series comes to a close
Delhi P. Sunderrajan brought the curtain down on the ‘Ekaika Raga Kritis of Tyagaraja’ series, navigating the challenge of a nearly exhausted repertoire.
- 19 hours ago 12 Aug 26, 12:05pm -
- newPrivate college in Chennai hikes fees, stops defaulting students from attending classes
A professor denies allegation that the students were asked to pay the increased fee upfront at a short notice; students register a complaint with University of Madras and the Chief Minister’s Cell
- 19 hours ago 12 Aug 26, 11:52am -
- newWatch | Drop Shot Ep. 5 | Shakthisree Gopalan, Kunchako Boban & an Inspiring Gardener-to-Manager Journey
Drop Shot Ep. 5 | Shakthisree Gopalan, Kunchako Boban & an Inspiring Gardener-to-Manager Journey
- 19 hours ago 12 Aug 26, 11:48am -
- newArchaeologist R. Nagaswamy’s works published by Tamil Arts Academy to be available under open access
Nagaswamy, who received the Padma Bhushan in 2018 for his immense contribution to the fields of archaeology and epigraphy, was the first Director of the Department of Archaeology in Tamil Nadu
- 19 hours ago 12 Aug 26, 11:22am -
- newCauvery water received by T.N. in July hits 50-year low
The realisation for the month did not even go past the one thousand million cubic feet-mark, with Biligundulu receiving only 0.698 tmcft against the State’s stipulated share of 31.24 tmcft
- 24 hours ago 12 Aug 26, 6:44am -
- Woman employee dies after falling into lift shaft at biryani outlet in Pallavaram
Police are examining whether a technical malfunction, including a possible failure of the lift cable or safety mechanism, caused the accident
- 1 day ago 12 Aug 26, 1:18am -
- Uniforms given to students of govt. school in Royapettah
- 1 day ago 12 Aug 26, 1:13am -
- Stella Maris College conducts anti-drug awareness walk
- 1 day ago 12 Aug 26, 1:13am -
- Kindness Awards given to champions of animal welfare
- 1 day ago 12 Aug 26, 12:40am -
- Motorcycle-borne duo snatches chain from woman in Egmore
- 1 day ago 12 Aug 26, 12:36am -
- State govt. issues guidelines for Advance Medical Directives
- 1 day ago 12 Aug 26, 12:16am -
- Security arrangements stepped up ahead of Independence Day celebrations in Chennai
As part of the security arrangements, areas in and around the Secretariat and the route to be taken by the Chief Minister from his residence in Neelankarai to the Secretariat have been designated as a “Red Zone”
- 1 day ago 11 Aug 26, 7:54pm -
- Toddler recovers after complex surgery for rare food pipe complication
On follow-up, the child remains asymptomatic, has gained weight and is able to eat a normal diet. Imaging has shown normal calibre of the airway and oesophagus, with no evidence of a recurrent fistula or narrowing, the hospital said
- 1 day ago 11 Aug 26, 7:40pm -
- Madras, the tech city
Weaving was the first technology that our city possessed. The centres of weaving were more in the hinterland but with time, Chintadripet, Colletpet (Kaladipettai), Saidapet, Mylapore, and Mambalam became strategic locations
- 1 day ago 11 Aug 26, 7:36pm -
- Six key GST officials in Chennai transferred after Sowcarpet traders incident
Traders in Sowcarpet had recently accused GST officials of corruption.
- 1 day ago 11 Aug 26, 7:18pm -
- Suspect arrested for murdering elderly woman to steal gold jewellery
With the help of CCTV camera footage, the investigators noticed an unidentified man moving suspiciously near the house on the day of the incident and later arrested the suspect Balasubramanian
- 1 day ago 11 Aug 26, 7:17pm -
- World Tamils Economic conference to be held in Mauritius
The conference would be held from September 11 to 13 and would have a large contingent from South Africa as a large section of Tamils were settled in Durban
- 1 day ago 11 Aug 26, 7:03pm -
- Selection Committee grants time to upload documents for MBBS, BDS courses
Documents can uploaded from noon on August 11 to 10 a.m. on August 12
- 1 day ago 11 Aug 26, 6:48pm -
- There is much more to unravel about Chennai’s biological diversity: Environmental activist Jayshree Vencatesan
- 2 days ago 11 Aug 26, 5:42pm -
- Chennai, a land of opportunity and exposure: Tamil Nadu Health Minister Arunraj
- 2 days ago 11 Aug 26, 5:38pm -
- C.Ve. Shanmugham rebuts AIADMK whip’s charge that district secretaries are to be blamed for party’s election debacle
The AIADMK rebel leader wonders what had happened to the influence of general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami in 187 constituencies if he was instrumental in the AIADMK’s success in 47 constituencies
- 2 days ago 11 Aug 26, 4:39pm -
- Former DMK Minister M.R.K. Panneerselvam sparks lively exchanges in Tamil Nadu Assembly
He says that in the past, he would relax only after 8 a.m. because his leader, Kalaignar [M. Karunanidhi], would call him up early in the morning. “You [the Ministers] seem very relaxed,” he says. Minister for Water Resources N. Anand responds that Mr. Vijay will call him up and other Ministers even about repairing a vaikal (canal) and ask whether the work has been completed
- 2 days ago 11 Aug 26, 4:30pm -
- Vasan urges Tamil Nadu government to secure release of fishermen’s boats from Andhra Pradesh
He said the TVK-led government had taken the right step by approaching the Supreme Court to secure the State’s share of Cauvery water
- 2 days ago 11 Aug 26, 4:07pm -
- 90-year-old Co-optex gets a Gen Z makeover with launch of ‘Vetri Thari’
In 1935, this was the largest federation and the leading handloom society in south India.
- 2 days ago 11 Aug 26, 4:07pm -
- Rooftop gardens reduce heat by several degrees in Chennai, says study
The study finds that the gardens reduced roof surface temperatures by eight to 12°C; rooms beneath the gardens were found to be 1°C or 2°C cooler than those beneath exposed roofs
- 2 days ago 11 Aug 26, 3:56pm -
- Chennai Corporation explores municipal bonds, commercial loans to fund upcoming projects
- 2 days ago 11 Aug 26, 3:24pm -
- Activists question Tamil Nadu Speaker J.C.D. Prabhakar’s participation in ‘pro-life’ rally
They contend that a constitutional office-holder taking part in such an event could set a wrong precedent on women’s reproductive autonomy
- 2 days ago 11 Aug 26, 8:58am -
