Chennai-Mysuru Vande Bharat trial run conducted successfully
Nov 08, 2022, at 01:08 am
Bengaluru/ UNI: The trial run of the 5th rake of Vande Bharat Express was successfully conducted on Monday from Dr MGR Chennai Central to Mysuru via Bengaluru.
South Korean Naval Ships arrive in Chennai
Oct 01, 2022, at 12:17 am
Chennai: Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy Cruise Training Task Group consisting of two naval ships, ROKS Hansando and ROKS Daecheong arrived in Chennai on a three-day visit on 28 Sep 22.
Chennai Customs recovers monkey, turtles, pythons and snakes from Bangkok passenger
Aug 14, 2022, at 05:10 am
Chennai: A passenger from Bangkok was caught with live animals, including one De Brazza's monkey, 15 King snakes, five Ball pythons, and two Aldabra tortoises, by the customs officials in Chennai airport on August 11, according to media reports.
'In sports, there are no losers': PM Modi inaugurates 44th Chess Olympiad in Chennai
Jul 29, 2022, at 02:40 am
Chennai/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 44th Chess Olympiad at JLN Indoor Stadium in Chennai Thursday.
Two killed, six hurt as car rams into stationary lorry in Tamil Nadu
Jun 06, 2022, at 04:36 pm
Chennai/UNI: Two persons were killed and six others injured when the car in which they were travelling lost control and rammed into a stationary lorry at Arumbakkam bypass near Tindivanam in Tamil Nadu early on Monday.
'No imposition': Vice-President dismisses allegations of Hindi hegemony on Centre
May 29, 2022, at 05:28 am
Chennai: Setting aside the accusation of language imposition against the BJP and the Centre, Vice-President M Venkaiah Naidu said Saturday there is "no imposition of any language, no opposition to any language...learn as many languages as possible", media reports said.
Fire reported at Ather Energy's dealership in Chennai, no one injured
May 28, 2022, at 05:16 am
Chennai/IBNS: An incident of fire was reported at Ather Energy's dealership in Tamil Nadu's Chennai on Friday.
Make Tamil official language like Hindi: MK Stalin says with PM Modi on stage
May 27, 2022, at 03:09 am
Chennai/IBNS: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Thursday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi, to make Tamil an official language, on par with Hindi, as the two shared the stage in Chennai to launch several infrastructure projects.
PM Modi inaugurates five projects, lays foundation for six others worth Rs. 31,400 crore in Chennai
May 27, 2022, at 01:51 am
Chennai/UNI/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for 11 projects worth over Rs. 31,400 crore in Chennai, with a claim to boost infrastructure development, enhance connectivity and give an impetus to ease of living in the region.
BJP functionary hacked to death in Chennai
May 25, 2022, at 06:31 pm
Chennai/UNI: In a shocking incident, a 30-year-old BJP functionary was hacked to death by a gang in full public at the ever busy Chintadripet area of Chennai last night.
Heavy rains batter Tamil Nadu, electrocutions leave three dead
Dec 31, 2021, at 05:22 am
Chennai/IBNS: A red alert has been issued for four Tamil Nadu districts in view of heavy rainfall in the state.
Red alert withdrawn for Chennai after heavy rainfall, flight ops resume
Nov 12, 2021, at 02:06 am
Chennai/IBNS: The red alert for heavy rainfall, which was issued for eight districts of Tamil Nadu, was withdrawn on Thursday evening after the depression that triggered the alarm, and led to widespread flooding in Chennai and other parts of state weakened.
Heavy rains continue to batter Chennai, suburbs on Thursday
Nov 11, 2021, at 11:53 pm
Chennai/UNI: Heavy rains accompanied by strong winds battered Chennai and its adjoining districts and parts of coastal and delta districts as the depression moved west-northwestwards with a speed of 14 kmph and lay centered over southwest and adjoining the west-central Bay of Bengal about 80 km east-southeast of Chennai and 140 km east-northeast of Puducherry on Thursday.
Nov 11, 2021, at 10:36 pm
Chennai/UNI: The Airports Authority of India (AAI) today said arrival of flights at the Chennai airport will remain suspended till 1800 hrs due to severe rains and heavy crosswinds, even as two international flights were cancelled and six domestic flights were diverted.
Chennai, parts of Tamil Nadu, Puducherry to receive heavy rainfall, waterlogging alert issued
Nov 09, 2021, at 03:27 am
Chennai/IBNS: Chennai and several parts of Tamil Nadu and adjoining Puducherry is expected to receive heavy to very heavy rainfall on Tuesday leading to waterlogging, the Indian Meteorological Department has altered.
DMK chief MK Stalin's son-in-law raided by IT officials in Tamil Nadu
Apr 02, 2021, at 05:57 pm
Chennai/IBNS: DMK chief MK Stalin's son-in-law Sabareesan was on Friday raided by Income Tax officials at Chennai in poll-bound Tamil Nadu, media reports said.
Feb 14, 2021, at 09:06 pm
Chennai/UNI : Prime Minister Narendra Modi had an aerial view of the cricketing action between India and England's second cricket test match being played at the M A Chidambaram here today.
Cyclone Nivar makes landfall, heavy rain lashes Chennai, Puducherry
Nov 26, 2020, at 05:56 am
Chennai/IBNS: Cyclone Nivar has started the process of landfall between Puducherry and Tamil Nadu's Marakkanam, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) said late on Wednesday.
Nov 21, 2020, at 11:35 pm
Chennai/UNI: Senior BJP Leader and Union Home Minister on Saturday dedicated the newly built Chennai's fifth reservoir and laid the foundation stone for the second phase of Chennai Metro Rail project.
On mission Tamil Nadu, Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrives to a rousing reception
Nov 21, 2020, at 10:32 pm
Chennai/UNI: Ahead of the Assembly elections, which is due in 4-5 months times, Senior BJP leader and Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrived here on Saturday on a two-day visit to the city and was accorded a rousing reception at the airport.
West Bengal: Ban on incoming flights from six cities extended till Jul 31
Jul 18, 2020, at 07:04 pm
Kolkata/UNI: The current ban on incoming flights from six busy cities across India, including Delhi, Mumbai and Chennai, will continue as the West Bengal Government extended the restriction up to Jul 31.
As COVID cases spike, full lockdown in TN from June 19 to 30, announces Palaniswami
Jun 15, 2020, at 04:02 pm
Chennai/UNI: As there has been a massive rise in the number of corona positive cases, Tamil Nadu chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami today announced total lockdown in Chennai and its three neighbouring districts from June 19 to 30, with strict restrictions.
Tamil Nadu: Lockdown extended till May 31
May 17, 2020, at 05:42 pm
Chennai/UNI: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K Palansiwami on Sunday announced extension of lockdown to prevent the spread of coronavirus in the State till May 31.
Intense lockdown declared in five cities of Tamil Nadu to combat COVID-19 spread
Apr 24, 2020, at 11:46 pm
Chennai/IBNS: Tamil Nadu has declared an intense lockdown in five cities from Sunday to break the chain of the highly contagious Coronavirus spread.
Age limit and education crucial in politics: Rajinikanth
Mar 12, 2020, at 12:21 pm
Chennai/IBNS: Taking a plunge in the politics of Tamil Nadu, southern superstar Rajinikanth on Thursday said "age limit" and "education" are crucial in politics setting a roadmap for the 2021 assembly elections in the state, media reports said.
136 men, 31 women cadets inducted into army at a passing out parade in Chennai
Mar 07, 2020, at 03:39 pm
Chennai/UNI: A total of 136 Gentlemen Cadets and 31 lady cadets were today inducted into the Indian Aarmy after the passing out parade at the Officers Training Academy (OTA) here.
Anti-CAA protesters march towards state secretariat in Chennai
Feb 19, 2020, at 12:34 pm
Chennai/IBNS: Several anti-Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) protesters are marching towards the state secretariat here on Wednesday.
Chennai: Alleged attempt to hurl petrol bomb on Thuglak editor Gurumurthy residence foiled
Jan 26, 2020, at 09:44 pm
Chennai/UNI: An alleged attempt to hurl petrol bomb at the house of Tamil magazine Thuglak's Editor S Gurumurthy was foiled by the police in Chennai city Sunday night.
MK Stain leads protest rally against CAA in Chennai, Chidambaram joins
Dec 23, 2019, at 01:11 pm
Ranchi/IBNS: Despite getting no permission from police, DMK chief MK Stalin led a massive protest against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019, in Chennai on Monday.
Indian solutions for global application is our goal, commitment : PM Modi in Chennai
Sep 30, 2019, at 03:08 pm
Chennai, Sept 30 (UNI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said Indian solutions for global application was his government's goal and commitment.