Chennai

NIA Conducts Raids at 20 Locations in Tamil Nadu in Connection with PFI Case

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) conducted extensive raids in the Tamil Nadu districts of Mayiladuthurai and Chennai on Tuesday. The operation commenced at 3.30 a.m. and targeted 20 locations.

Jan 28, 2025

Heavy traffic congestion expected in Chennai as 12 Lakh commuters return post Pongal

The city of Chennai and its surrounding areas are bracing for heavy traffic congestion as nearly 12 lakh people are expected to return after the Pongal festival.

Jan 18, 2025

Pongal festivities: 6.4 lakh people leave Chennai in special buses over three days

Tamil Nadu Transport Department officials reported that around 6.4 lakh people traveled from Chennai to various districts in state-run special buses over three days leading up to the Pongal festivities.

Jan 13, 2025

ED conducts raids at multiple locations in Bengal in online forgery case

The officials of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) are conducting raids at multiple locations in West Bengal in connection with an alleged online forgery scam

Jan 2, 2025

Anna University rape case: Chennai police register case against Seeman, 231 others for protesting

Chennai police registered cases against Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK) chief coordinator Seeman and 231 others for defying a ban and conducting a protest march on Tuesday against the recent sexual assault case in Anna University.

Jan 1, 2025

20 Indian fishermen released by Sri Lanka return

The 20 Indian fishermen, who were released from jails in Sri Lanka, reached Chennai by flight

Jan 1, 2025

New Year's Eve: 25,000 cops, drones and CCTV deployed in Chennai

The Tamil Nadu Police have deployed 25,000 personnel equipped with drones and CCTV surveillance to ensure law and order during New Year's Eve celebrations in Chennai and its suburbs.

Dec 31, 2024

Fishermen meet Chennai Corpn Commissioner, seek withdrawal of Marina beach project

Fishermen leaders from Nochikuppam in Chennai are set to meet the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) Commissioner, J. Kumaragurubaran, on Thursday to demand the withdrawal of the Blue Flag project tag for Marina Beach.

Dec 25, 2024

MeT department predicts rain, thunderstorms in TN for next few days

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a weather warning for Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, forecasting light to moderate rain accompanied by thunderstorms in several areas over the next few days.

Dec 24, 2024

Latest forecast: Weather office downgrades heavy rainfall alert for Chennai, adjoining districts

The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has downgraded the heavy rainfall alert for Chennai and neighbouring districts, including Kancheepuram, Chengalpattu and Tiruvallur, for Thursday.

Dec 19, 2024

MSI Launches Laptop Manufacturing Operations in Chennai

Leading electronics company MSI has announced the commencement of its India production with its first manufacturing facility now operational in Chennai. This development is in line with the objective of the "Make in India" initiative, a program designed to transform India into a global design and manufacturing hub.

Dec 17, 2024

Gukesh etches India's name in golden letters in chess history: AICF

The All-India Chess Federation (AICF) president Nitin Narang lauded D. Gukesh on becoming the youngest World Chess Champion and said it is not just a personal milestone but the feat has also etched India's name in golden letters in the history of chess.

Dec 13, 2024

Air India Express cancels flights at Chennai airport due to deluge

Continuous heavy rains have led to the cancellation of four flights of Air India Express that were scheduled to operate and arrive at Chennai Airport on December 12.

Dec 12, 2024

Cyclone Fengal: Central team to evaluate damage in TN, Puducherry

An inter-ministerial team of the Centre has begun assessing the damage caused by Cyclone Fengal in various districts of Tamil Nadu and the Union Territory of Puducherry.

Dec 7, 2024

More than 3 lakh homes worth Rs 5.1 lakh crore to be sold in 2024 in India

More than 3 lakh homes worth Rs 510,000 crore across 485 million square feet are expected to be sold by the end of this year, according to a new report.

Dec 6, 2024

Westward moving Cyclone Fengal triggers yellow alert in Tamil Nadu

The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has recently issued a yellow alert for 15 districts of Tamil Nadu. This alert comes in response to Cyclone Fengal, which has been moving slowly westward, causing heavy rain in many parts of the state.

Dec 3, 2024

Cyclone Fengal: PM calls Stalin, assures possible help to battered TN

Prime Minister Narendra Modi dialled Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin on Tuesday and assured all possible help to deal with the flood situation and devastation caused by Cyclone Fengal.

Dec 3, 2024

Cyclone Fengal: Three die in rain-related incidents in Chennai

Three people died in rain-related incidents in Chennai after Cyclone Fengal crossed the coast near Puducherry, triggering heavy rainfall and strong winds across coastal districts in north Tamil Nadu.

Dec 1, 2024

TN gears up for Cyclone Fengal, deploys 16 disaster relief teams

The Tamil Nadu State Disaster Management Authority (TNSDMA) has deployed three disaster relief teams for Chennai and 13 teams for other districts affected by Cyclone Fengal.

Nov 30, 2024

Schools shut, fishers told to avoid sea as Cyclone Fengal set to make landfall near Chennai

Cyclone Fengal, a slow-moving weather system that has recently picked up pace, is expected to make landfall near Chennai on Saturday afternoon, according to the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC), Chennai. Schools and colleges have been shut and fishermen asked to stay home as the cyclone is projected to cross close to Puducherry.

Nov 30, 2024