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Heavy rains in Tamil Nadu: Govt offices, schools, colleges shut in Chennai

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has declared a holiday on Friday for all government offices except those engaged in essential services, schools, and colleges in Chennai, Kancheepuram, Tiruvallur, and Chengalpatu districts due to heavy rainfall.

28 days ago

Rainfall in Chennai for next 2 days, predicts IMD; Orange alert issued in Tiruchi

The Regional Centre of IMD has predicted light rain over the next 48 hours and partly lightly sky conditions. Weathermen say that rainfall might not be heavy but continuous.

Dec 7, 2021

Rajiv Gandhi assassination case convict Ravichandran gets 30-day ordinary bail

Tamil Nadu government has given an ordinary leave of 30 days to P. Ravichandran who is the case convict of Former PM Rajiv Gandhi's assassination due to medical emergency. His mother said that he requires surgery in his right eye and that he required two months of ordinary leave.

Nov 15, 2021

Chennai continues to be drenched by torrential rains, trains hit

The depression is now located around 170 kilometres east-southeast of Chennai and 170 kilometres east of Puducherry.

Nov 11, 2021

Extreme Rainfall Warning Given in Tamil Nadu: NDRF, police on high alert, schools closed

The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), the state police department and revenue officials are on high alert after the India Meteorological Department (IMD) warned of heavy to very heavy rainfall in Chennai and several other districts of Tamil Nadu.

Nov 10, 2021

IPL Final: The Kings and Knights fight it out on Dussehra [Preview]

The Chennai Super Kings have enjoyed a few days of leisure and recreation, which has allowed them to recuperate from any minor niggles or strains, writes Yajurvindra Singh.

Oct 15, 2021

"Mard ko dard nahi hota, but it hurts": Abhishek Bachchan; Appears all "patched-up" after freak accident while shooting in Chennai

Actor Abhishek Bachchan has shared a health update after suffering a 'freak accident on the sets of his film in Chennai. He said that he had to undergo a surgery and has now resumed work.

Aug 26, 2021

What is Madras Day 382? History, Significance and Celebrations

As a part of Madras Day 382 celebrations, GCC will roll out a campaign aimed at vaccinating people above 80 at their doorsteps

Aug 22, 2021

Newly appointed female odhuvar sings at Chennai temple; first since 2007 [read now]

On August 15, the Dhenupureeswarar Temple in Madambakkam, near Tambaram, Chennai echoed as a female odhuvar, Suhanjana Gopinath, sang 'thevaram' (devotional hymns) after receiving an appointment letter from TN Chief minister M K Stalin, one day ago.

Aug 17, 2021

Fish didn't survive, exports dipped; how Chennai's Kolathur market suffered amid pandemic [details]

Difficulty in accessing fish fodder during lockdown meant the fish in their ponds couldn't survive, while reduced turnover and dip in exports means the traders can barely put food on their table.

Jul 14, 2021

Noted Dravidian artist Elayaraja succumbs to Covid

At the age of 43, noted artist S. Elayaraja, who became famous for producing realistic paintings of Dravidian women, succumbs to Covid-19-related problems.

Jun 8, 2021

DMDK Founder Vijayakant admitted to hospital

On Wednesday, actor-turned-politician and DMDK Founder Vijayakant was admitted. Vijayakant was admitted for his routine examination.

May 19, 2021

O2 production at Sterlite Copper smelter hits technical snag on Day 2

The oxygen plant in Thoothukudi has experienced a technical snag in the cold box, resulting in a temporary halt in production. Thoothukudi's 400,000-ton Sterlite copper smelter plant has been in service for over 25 years.

May 14, 2021

This Tiruppur doctor converts his car shed into 'Oxygen Pandal' for the needy

DR Shakthivel of Tiruppur, Tamil Nadu's Shakthi Hospitals, opens up "Oxygen pandal", a unit of oxygen for the needy amid the second wave.

May 12, 2021

Over crowded shared autos a matter of concern for Chennai officials [details]

Sharing autos in Chennai are a hit among the commuters as public transport buses are allowing passengers only at 50 per cent capacity. Besides, no standing passengers are allowed inside buses and so most of these vehicles do not stop at the desiganted stops.

May 7, 2021

DMK Chief M K Stalin takes Oath as TN Chief Minister; Releases Rs. 2,000 Cr for Covid relief

In a low key ceremony DMK President M.K. Stalin was sworn in as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister on Friday

May 7, 2021

Chennai beaches to stay shut on weekends till further notice

In wake of the surging Covid cases, the Tamil Nadu government said that beaches of Chennai, Chengalpattu and Kanchipuram will be out of bounds for public on all weekends from Sunday onwards, as well as on government holidays.

Apr 12, 2021

Sexual harassment at workplace: It's more rampant than one can imagine, even women cops not spared

Several surveys, undertaken towards finding out about sexual harassment cases at workplace, point to scary statistics

Mar 5, 2021

Breaking: Two cars waiting to welcome Sasikala catch fire near Krishnagiri toll gate

In a shocking incident as VK Sasikala left from Bengaluru to Chennai, two cars carrying fireworks caught fire near Krishnagiri toll gate. They were waiting to welcome Sasikala.

Feb 8, 2021

Makers of 'Chennai Talks' show arrested, explicit video of woman talking about sex goes viral

The woman who featured in the video had lodged a complaint with the police that the shows were scripted and anybody who raised questions were threatened by the producers

Jan 13, 2021