Cyclone Fengal: Chennai experiences heavy rainfall and waterlogging, airport shut down temporarily
Nov 30, 2024, at 06:51 pm
Chennai/IBNS: Heavy rainfall led to waterlogging on the streets of Chennai as Tamil Nadu is bracing for the cyclone Fengal, media reports said.
RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das hospitalised in Chennai with minor health issues
Nov 26, 2024, at 04:19 pm
Chennai/IBNS: Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das has been hospitalised with minor health issues, media reports said.
On-duty doctor stabbed by man whose mother is undergoing cancer treatment in Chennai hospital
Nov 13, 2024, at 11:30 pm
A doctor on duty was stabbed at the Government Kalaignar Centenary Super Speciality Hospital in Guindy region of Chennai district on Wednesday.
Unmanageable gatherings should be avoided: DMK MP Kanimozhi on 5 deaths after IAF show in Chennai
Oct 07, 2024, at 09:08 pm
Chennai/IBNS: DMK MP Kanimozhi has discouraged the Indian Air Force's bid to draw a massive gathering of 15 lakh spectators at its air show during which five people died due to a suspected heat stroke at Marina Beach in Chennai on Sunday.
Chennai techie dies by suicide after suffering from depression over work pressure
Sep 22, 2024, at 06:51 pm
Chennai/IBNS: A 38-year-old software engineer, who was suffering from depression, has committed suicide at his Chennai home, media reports said.
Tamil Nadu police release striking Samsung workers detained for planning protest march
Sep 17, 2024, at 07:18 pm
Chennai/IBNS: The Tamil Nadu police late on Monday (Sept. 16) released most of the 104 workers from a Samsung Electronics plant near Chennai who had been detained for planning a protest march without permission.
Rajya Sabha MP's daughter drives BMW over man sleeping on pavement in Chennai, gets bail
Jun 19, 2024, at 03:58 pm
Weeks after the Pune Porsche accident left the country in a state of shock, the daughter of an Indian Parliamentarian drove her BMW car over a man who was sleeping on a pavement in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
Popular YouTuber reveals gender of unborn child in vlog, lands in trouble
May 22, 2024, at 09:21 pm
A popular YouTuber from Chennai landed himself in trouble after he revealed the gender of his unborn child in a vlog, media reports said.
Renowned dancer and ex-professor at Chennai academy arrested on sexual harassment charges
Apr 24, 2024, at 06:35 am
Chennai/IBNS: Former faculty of Chennai's Kalakshetra Foundation Sheejith Krishna was on Tuesday arrested on charges of sexual harassment by former students.
PM Modi meets actress Vyjayanthimala in Chennai
Mar 05, 2024, at 05:48 am
Chenna/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday met Padma Vibushan awardee and legendary actress Vyjayanthimala in Chennai.
PM Modi to visit Tamil Nadu for second time in 5 days tomorrow
Mar 03, 2024, at 02:09 pm
Delhi/IBNS/UNI: Five days after his visit to Tamil Nadu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will travel to the state again on Monday.
Japanese CG Ship Yashima visiting Chennai for joint exercise
Jan 14, 2024, at 12:09 am
Japan Coast Guard Ship Yashima arrived at the Chennai port on a 4-day visit during which it will hold a joint exercise with Indian Coast Guard (ICG) off Chennai coast tomorrow (Friday).
Vijayakanth's body will be kept on Island grounds tomorrow for public to pay homage
Dec 29, 2023, at 04:47 am
Chennai/IBNS/UNI: The body of actor-politician and DMDK founder, Vijayakanth, who passed away on Thursday morning, will be shifted to the sprawling Island grounds in Chennai to enable the public to pay their homage.
Rajnath Singh conducts aerial survey of cyclone-induced flood-hit areas in and around Chennai
Dec 08, 2023, at 02:09 am
Chennai/IBNS:: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Thursday conducted an aerial survey of flood-affected areas in and around Chennai and later met Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin and discussed the extent of damages caused by Cyclone Michuang.
Amit Shah dials Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin, enquires about Cyclone damages, promises all help
Dec 05, 2023, at 06:46 pm
Chennai/UNI: Union Home Minister Amit Shah called up Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K.Stalin to enquire about the damages caused due to Cyclone Michaung and promised to offer full support to the state in relief and rescue works.
Chennai: Eight die, 12 hurt in Cyclone rain-related incidents
Dec 05, 2023, at 05:16 pm
Chennai/UNI: Eight people were killed and 12 others sustained injuries in various Cyclone induced rain-related incidents in Chennai city, police said on Tuesday.
Tamil Nadu: Eminent Agri scientist MS Swaminathan cremated with police honours in Chennai
Oct 01, 2023, at 01:55 am
Chennai: The mortal remains of eminent agricultural scientist Professor M.S. Swaminathan were cremated with state honours on Saturday.
Cathay Pacific announces resumption of non-stop weekly flights from Chennai
Sep 12, 2023, at 12:26 am
Hong Kong-based airlines Cathay Pacific has announced the resumption of three non-stop weekly flights from Chennai, commencing 2 February 2024.
Train fire kills 10 in Tamil Nadu's Madurai
Aug 27, 2023, at 01:55 am
Chennai: A fire erupted in a stationary train compartment at Tamil Nadu's Madurai railway station early this morning, resulting in the loss of at least 10 lives and leaving over 20 individuals injured, media reports said.
Jun 15, 2023, at 12:26 am
Chennai: The United States Department of Labor has awarded Lalitha Natarajan with the 2023 Iqbal Masih Award for the Elimination of Child Labor. U.S. Consul General Judith Ravin presented the award to Lalitha Natarajan at a ceremony at the U.S. Consulate General in Chennai on Tuesday, May 30.
MV Empress: India's first international cruise vessel flagged off
Jun 08, 2023, at 12:11 am
Chennai: The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways and Ayush, Sarbananda Sonowal flagged off the maiden International Cruise Vessel - MV Empress, India’s first international cruise vessel - from Chennai to Sri Lanka in Chennai on Monday.
Chennai: Wife, daughter commits suicide in husband's room in hospital after he turns critical
May 15, 2023, at 01:32 am
Chennai: In a shocking incident, a woman and her daughter committed suicide by hanging in the room where the woman's husband was admitted for treatment at a private health Centre in the city on Sunday evening.
India in talks with Russia to open Chennai Vladivostok Maritime Corridor: Sarbananda Sonowal
Apr 24, 2023, at 11:57 am
New Delhi: Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways and Ayush, Sarbananda Sonowal has inaugurated major infrastructure projects in Tamil Nadu to augment the capacity of Chennai and Kamarajar ports in the state.
IIT Madras student found dead in hostel room, police suspect suicide
Apr 22, 2023, at 01:45 am
Chennai/IBNS: A student was found dead in a hostel room at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras on Friday, reports said.
Chennai: Burglars loot Rs 75 lakh from 4 ATMs, police form special teams
Feb 13, 2023, at 01:50 am
Chennai: A team of burglars, suspected to be hailing from North India, broke open four bank ATMs on the Cuddalore-Chittoor Road (NH 38) and looted Rs 75 lakhs in Tiruvannamalai district early on Sunday.
Tamil Nadu: Father, son die in cracker shop fire
Feb 13, 2023, at 12:30 am
Chennai: In a tragic incident, a father and his son were charred to death and three others sustained burns, when a fire broke out in a cracker shop at Pethakallupalli village at Vaniyambadi in Tirupattur district of Tamil Nadu on Sunday afternoon.
Chennai: Six-year-old girl dies after metal gate falls on her
Jan 30, 2023, at 04:27 am
Chennai: A six-year-old Class-1 girl student of a private school was crushed to death after a metal rolling gate of a shop fell on her at the Kilpauk area in Chennai on Sunday.
Chennai: First ever Indo-French sustainability conclave held
Jan 27, 2023, at 10:28 pm
Chennai: The Indo-French Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IFCCI) held its first Sustainability Conclave in the city in which French companies showcased their best Sustainable Initiatives.
Cyclone Mandous starts making landfall in Tamil Nadu, 16 Chennai flights cancelled amid rains
Dec 10, 2022, at 05:19 am
Chennai/IBNS: Heavy rainfall has been forecast in Tamil Nadu besides cyclonic winds of around 85 km an hour as Cyclone Mandous started beginning its landfall, the weather office predicted Friday.
Nov 30, 2022, at 11:09 pm
New Delhi: Indian Coast Guard (ICG) conducted the 24th National Oil Spill Disaster Contingency Plan (NOS-DCP) and Preparedness Meeting in Chennai, Tamil Nadu on November 30, 2022. Director General, ICG VS Pathania, who is the Chairman of NOS-DCP, chaired the meeting. About 100 delegates, including representatives of various Ministries, Central and State Government departments and agencies, State Pollution Control Board, Ports and Oil Handling Companies participated.