- newChennai rains: Holiday for schools, colleges on October 15; work from home for IT employees
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Monday instructed the authorities to declare a holiday for schools and colleges in Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, and Chengalpattu districts
- 10 hours ago 14 Oct 24, 1:27pm -
- newNortheast monsoon: PMK postpones three public rallies against DMK govt.
The party had announced that it would take out public rallies in Vadalur, Thindivanam, and Salem on October 17, 20, and 26, respectively; they have been postponed to the latter half of December
- 10 hours ago 14 Oct 24, 1:03pm -
- newMan arrested for killing neighbour in Perambur
Thulasayya had an argument with Venkatasamy for speaking to his wife, and in a fit of rage, he allegedly stabbed Venkatasamy
- 11 hours ago 14 Oct 24, 12:43pm -
- newLow-pressure area over Bay of Bengal sets the stage for widespread rainfall over T.N.
Rainfall would pick up pace gradually from Monday (October 14, 2024) and spread across several regions during the week
- 13 hours ago 14 Oct 24, 10:33am -
- newTamil Nadu Class 12 public exams to begin from March 3, 2025; Class 10 from March 28
For standard 10, the public exams will be conducted from March 28 to April 15, 2025
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- newInitiating conversations around menstrual health and hygiene
Here’s a free period care clinic in Sowcarpet
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- newWhen venues change due to Chennai Metro Rail work
The roller skating academy at Marina Beach moves to a new venue at R.K. Salai
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- newFor the young and the elderly: SCARF’s two departments
In recent years, SCARF established two departments meant for the benefit of two different demographics
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- newFocus on skilling, research, and innovation to sustain higher education, says AICTE Chairman
A total of 8,438 students from the faculty of engineering and technology, comprising 7,272 undergraduates, 356 postgraduates, and 198 Ph.D scholars, received their degrees. Among them, 147 were rank holders
- 16 hours ago 14 Oct 24, 7:37am -
- Sewage overflow at Annai Indira Nagar causes inconvenience to residents
- 1 day ago 13 Oct 24, 10:29pm -
- A village once and commercial hub now, Manapakkam lacks amenities
This village panchayat in Kancheepuram district was merged with the Chennai Corporation in 2011. In the past three decades, it has attracted several multinational companies. But the area is plagued by poorly maintained roads and absence of a sewage
- 1 day ago 13 Oct 24, 10:25pm -
- These temple umbrella-makers of Chennai are keeping the tradition alive
- 1 day ago 13 Oct 24, 10:22pm -
- Signal or no signal, Chennai commuters find it tough to move through Ambattur
- 1 day ago 13 Oct 24, 10:20pm -
- Missing links of drains a concern for Chennai residents
The Corporation has not completed the construction of a push-through culvert near the Ganesapuram subway to let floodwaters flow from Peramabur into Otteri Nullah. Residents say such missing links have increased the risk of floods this northeast monsoon
- 1 day ago 13 Oct 24, 10:18pm -
- IIT-Madras shows the way in honing students’ ideas
- 1 day ago 13 Oct 24, 10:09pm -
- Roadcuts made to lay natural gas pipelines yet to be repaired in many places in Chennai
Residents of areas, including Semmancheri, Mudichur, and Ambattur, say there are large pits on roads that are likely to get filled with water once it rains, and the damaged road surface is putting motorists at risk
- 1 day ago 13 Oct 24, 10:02pm -
- Railway lines restored to traffic after Baghmati Express accident; Southern Railway probing from multiple angles
A senior GRP official said the accident was being investigated from various angles, including human sabotage.
- 1 day ago 13 Oct 24, 9:57pm -
- Two teenagers held for causing ruckus by climbing on MTC bus near Teynampet
They were sent to an observation home
- 1 day ago 13 Oct 24, 8:37pm -
- Winged visitors flock to Pallikaranai marsh as migratory season begins
This Ramsar site, despite facing significant encroachment, continues to support a diverse avian population
- 1 day ago 13 Oct 24, 8:19pm -
- Chennai Photo Biennale invites application for its Docent Program
The deadline to apply is October 23. The programme is designed to give an opportunity for students to serve as student guides, connecting visitors from across the world with contemporary photography and art
- 1 day ago 13 Oct 24, 7:48pm -
- The Hindu Opportunities HR Conclave 2024 to be held on October 18
The event aims to bring together top human resources leaders and industry experts to address one of the most pertinent topics in today’s business world — diversity, equity, and inclusion
- 1 day ago 13 Oct 24, 7:10pm -
- All eyes on onset of northeast monsoon as Chennai braces for very heavy rainfall
Districts, including Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, Chengalpattu, Ranipet, and Tiruvannamalai, and Puducherry may see heavy to very heavy rain over the next few days: IMD
- 1 day ago 13 Oct 24, 6:48pm -
- Unidentified youth drowns at Chetpet Eco Park
The police have filed a case and are investigating
- 1 day ago 13 Oct 24, 6:01pm -
- Chennai Metro Rail to step up measures for better crowd management in future
Officials said it might take about five to six months to complete the protocol and bring in the changes in the stations
- 1 day ago 13 Oct 24, 3:45pm -
- Chennai Corporation to start sharing details about flood relief, rescue on helpline 1913: Deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin
As the Meteorological Department has forecast 20 cm rain, Tamil Nadu government has taken measures to protect the lives and property of residents in Chennai and its suburbs
- 1 day ago 13 Oct 24, 2:37pm -
- Minister seeks to allay fears about safety of zip line at Chennai’s Kalaignar Centenary Park due
Mr. Panneeselvam contended the AIADMK leader was angry because the DMK government had taken over the land for the park from Thottalakai Krishnamoorthy, who was close to late Chief Minister Jayalalithaa and her friend Sasikala.
- 1 day ago 13 Oct 24, 12:41pm -
- Woman succumbs to burns after cylinder leak
- 2 days ago 13 Oct 24, 1:39am -
- FOMRRA’s OMR 360° ends on a bright note with vision for future development
- 2 days ago 13 Oct 24, 1:32am -
- Tamil Nadu train accident: Railways orders high-level inquiry into collision at Kavaraipettai; sabotage angle under lens
At least nine people were injured when Mysuru-Darbhanga Express rammed a stationary goods train near Chennai on the night of October 11; a parcel van went up in flames, 11 coaches derailed; NIA official visits site
- 2 days ago 13 Oct 24, 12:46am -
- NAFED selling onions at ₹35 per kg to help consumers
- 2 days ago 13 Oct 24, 12:44am -
- A war-like scene of devastation at Kavaraipettai Railway station
- 2 days ago 13 Oct 24, 12:44am -
- Tamil Nadu train accident: Speedy restoration work helps clear track
Railways also cancelled diversion of services, which was announced earlier. Key agencies, including the NDRF, were roped in for the operation
- 2 days ago 13 Oct 24, 12:36am -
- Two held for kidnapping youth from Vadapalani
- 2 days ago 12 Oct 24, 11:48pm -
- Chennai law student turns UK’s top diplomat in Tamil Nadu for a day
- 2 days ago 12 Oct 24, 11:35pm -
- AIWC in Vandalur becomes first government scientific expert for wildlife forensics in south India
The southern States can now send and receive wildlife samples for forensic analysis more quickly. AIWC has already started working with Karnataka and Puducherry governments for sample testing, says A. Udhayan, Principal Chief Conservator of Forests and Director of the Institute
- 2 days ago 12 Oct 24, 10:00pm -
- Two women stuck in zip-line of Kalaignar Centenary Park
- 2 days ago 12 Oct 24, 9:24pm -
- Flood-wary Chennai residents are ‘lifting’ houses
Residents of certain inundation-prone areas in Chennai are increasingly seeking the benefits of lifting technique
- 2 days ago 12 Oct 24, 9:06pm -
- Kamadhenu Theatre in Mylapore is now sheer history
A favourite entertainment space for residents of Mylapore and surrounding areas for decades, the structure has been razed to the ground
- 2 days ago 12 Oct 24, 8:59pm -
- With northeast monsoon expected to set in soon, Chennai Corporation intensifies flood preparedness
Each of the 200 wards will get one centre for providing shelter and facilities to cook food for the flood-hit people. Many of the vulnerable wards will get two centres. The number of centres to be set up will be finalised on Sunday, say officials.
- 2 days ago 12 Oct 24, 8:56pm -
- WRD pins hope on Krishna water and monsoon rain to boost storage in Chennai’s reservoirs to meet drinking water needs
The Kandaleru Poondi canal at Uthukottai received nearly 377 cusecs on Saturday and this is expected to be stepped up gradually. The Andhra Pradesh authorities have assured to release a minimum of 2,000 mcft of Krishna water, according to WRD officials
- 2 days ago 12 Oct 24, 8:25pm -
- Raising awareness on arthritis, treatment modalities and recent advances in Total Knee Replacement
Doctors lay emphasis on the importance of maintaining a normal Body Mass Index, diet and exercise
- 2 days ago 12 Oct 24, 7:59pm -
- ‘May I Help You’ counters to come up in PHCs in Tamil Nadu
Issuing guidelines for a “patient-centric approach”, the Directorate of Public Health and Preventive Medicine said this is crucial for providing quality care and ensuring a positive experience for patients
- 2 days ago 12 Oct 24, 5:07pm -
- High-risk pregnant women must be referred to higher health facilities, PHCs in T.N. told
Noting that birth planning for pregnant women plays a crucial role in ensuring safe delivery, the DPH has told District Health Officers that all pregnant women should be assessed periodically
- 2 days ago 12 Oct 24, 4:11pm -
- Tamil Nadu train accident: Southern Railway to restore Kavaraipettai rail lines by October 13
The restoration work is being carried out with maximum urgency and precision to ensure the safety of tracks, signals, and other operational aspects, officials said
- 2 days ago 12 Oct 24, 3:25pm -
- Air India Express flight mid-air scare: DGCA begins probe into aircraft’s emergency landing at Tiruchi airport
The DGCA official will examine the aircraft in question to determine the root cause of the incident, besides going through the conversation record between its pilot and the Air Traffic Control Tower
- 2 days ago 12 Oct 24, 11:30am -
- Mysuru-Darbhanga train accident: Restoration work is on at site in Kavaraipettai
The General Manager and Additional General Manager, Southern Railway, and Principal Heads of Departments, and other officials of the Railways are at the site overseeing the work
- 3 days ago 12 Oct 24, 10:12am -
- Documentary film on Tamil Nadu’s folk deities and oral histories
A Nagercoil-based team of film makers is documenting Tamil Nadu’s folk deities and people’s stories associated with them
- 3 days ago 12 Oct 24, 9:43am -
- 13 coaches derail as express train rams into stationary train at Kavaraipettai near Chennai
No casualties reported, crew of the express train safe; some passengers injured; up and down train services have been affected; helpline numbers: 04425354151 and 04424354995
- 3 days ago 11 Oct 24, 9:52pm -
- 178 petitions disposed of in three months, says Chennai Police Commissioner
- 4 days ago 11 Oct 24, 12:52am -
- Youth held for selling videos of sexual abuse of children
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