Cyclone Murasu drenches Chennai, north T.N.; south T.N. next in line for heavy rainfall
However, rainfall intensity is expected to reduce from Tuesday (November 3) after the system makes landfall
How ‘Murasu’ became the first Tamil name for a tropical cyclone
‘Murasu’ is the first Tamil name to be assigned to a tropical cyclone since the naming of cyclones over north Indian Ocean began in September 2004. ‘Murasu’ refers to a…
After Theni jailbreak, Tamil Nadu CM Vijay constitutes high-level committee to strengthen prison security
Besides inquiring into the security lapses that led to the Theni prison escape, the committee will examine security infrastructure, standard operating procedures (SOPs), technological gaps and manpower deployment in prisons…
Cyclone Murasu: Damaged roads remain a concern after rainwater recedes in Chennai
Chennai recorded an average of 2.08 mm rain between 6 a.m. and 2 p.m. During this eight-hour period, 47 stations recorded very light rain and 16 recorded light rain. Ennore…
Railways intensify security ahead of Deepavali, warn against carrying firecrackers
Additional RPF personnel have been deployed at entry and exit points, platforms and other crowded areas to regulate queues, manage crowds and enhance security
I was offered ₹5 crore to make someone Iyal Isai Nataka Mandram president: Rajmohan
According to him, for the first time in Tamil Nadu, every Minister in the Cabinet hates bribery and corruption
Woman with disability dies in midnight fire at Korattur apartment
An air-conditioner and a refrigerator, among other electrical appliances, reportedly exploded as the fire spread rapidly through the house. A suspected electrical short circuit is believed to have triggered the…
Deepavali countdown: the packer is now the shopping services provider too
As Deepavali approaches, shops that traditionally packed and shipped sweets, dresses and other festive items brought to them by customers, to addresses within India and abroad, might now be shopping…
CRS extends authorisation for Chennai Metro Rail’s phase II stretch
According to officials of Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) the train services will continue as usual and there will not be any impact
Chennai Corporation directs engineers to undertake milling before relaying roads to prevent rise in levels
Repeatedly adding fresh layers of bitumen and raising road levels must be avoided, Commissioner G.S. Sameeran said
DMK women cadre protest across Tamil Nadu over price rise, law and order
DMK MP Kanimozhi accused CM Vijay of seeking children’s support to mobilise votes without ensuring their safety
The great escape from Theni jail
On October 26, a group of 17 remand prisoners hatched a plan to escape from the Theni district jail under the cover of darkness. All of them were apprehended within…
Gagandeep Singh Bedi conducts review meeting of Greater Chennai Corporation
He orders officials to inspect commercial establishments that distribute one-time use plastics
Chennai’s artists sketch their way through Inktober
This month, Gen Zers in the city have taken it upon themselves to spread the word about Inktober, sharing their daily sketches and documenting their version of this challenge on…
Tasmac revises liquor prices from November 1, links refund to bottle returns
Environment cess to be added to the existing maximum retail price of Indian Made Foreign Liquor, beer, wine, liquor from other States and imported liquor; those who return the bottles…