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Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections 2026: AIADMK releases poll promises for 2nd phase | Details
Tamil Nadu | Feb 04, 2026, 02:30 PM ISTTamil Nadu Assembly Election 2026: Ration card families hit jackpot, three free LPG cylinders yearly to gut cooking bills, delivering clean, cheap fuel straight to the hearth- potent weapon against everyday poverty.
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Tamil Nadu traffic alert: Major diversions on Chennai-Tiruchi National Highway for PM Modi's rally
Tamil Nadu | Jan 23, 2026, 07:25 AM ISTPM Modi Tamil Nadu visit: Chengalpattu Police have imposed broad traffic curbs on the Chennai-Tiruchi National Highway (GST Road) and adjacent roads ahead of PM Modi's rally. From 7 am to 7 pm, heavy vehicles are fully prohibited on the Chennai-Tindivanam stretch today.
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Republic Day 2026 long weekend: 7 places to visit in and around Chennai
Lifestyle | Jan 16, 2026, 06:36 PM ISTFrom Marina Beach walks to Pondicherry escapes, here are 7 places to visit in and around Chennai during the Republic Day 2026 long weekend for a relaxed break.
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Chennai Book Fair 2026: Dates, timings, venue, stalls and highlights
Events | Jan 08, 2026, 01:23 PM ISTThe 49th Chennai Book Fair 2026 is being held at Nandanam YMCA from January 8 to 21. Here’s a quick guide to timings, venue, stalls and highlights.
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Chennai New Year parties 2026: Best events, venues and celebration plans
Events | Dec 29, 2025, 09:56 PM ISTChennai welcomes 2026 with elegant hotel parties, beachside evenings, club nights and cultural programmes. Here’s a curated list of the city’s best New Year celebrations.
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Ticket checker saves woman passenger from falling at Tambaram station, averts mishap | VIDEO
Chennai | Dec 23, 2025, 12:29 PM ISTNithish Kumar, Ticket Checking Staff, noticed the passenger losing her balance and reacted immediately. He quickly held her and helped her regain balance.
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Tamil Nadu SIR: Over 97 lakh names of voters deleted, around 85 per cent forms filed
Tamil Nadu | Dec 20, 2025, 12:00 AM ISTTamil Nadu SIR: Omitted genuine voters can still claim their rights during the Claims and Objections phase, from December 19, 2025, to January 18, 2026. This period enables additions, deletions, corrections, and checks, letting citizens shape accurate rolls together.
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Nainar Nagenthran, Tamil Nadu BJP chief, arrested amid 'Karthigai Deepam' lamp lighting row
Tamil Nadu | Dec 04, 2025, 09:48 PM ISTKarthigai Deepam row: The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court recently rejected an appeal challenging the single judge’s ruling that permitted the lighting of the lamp, effectively overturning previous prohibitory orders imposed by authorities.
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Coldrif cough syrup case: ED attaches promoter's assets worth over Rs 2 crore in Chennai
India | Dec 03, 2025, 03:51 PM ISTThe Enforcement Directorate has attached Rs 2.04 crore worth of properties belonging to Sresan Pharmaceutical's proprietor in the Coldrif adulterated cough syrup case that claimed the lives of more than 20 children.
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Cyclone Ditwah: Chennai on red alert, heavy rains bring holiday for schools
Chennai | Dec 02, 2025, 11:54 AM ISTChennai will remain overcast and is likely to experience heavy downpours. The day is expected to see temperatures around 29°C, with the night cooling to about 24°C.
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Gurgaon entrepreneur's post praising Chennai's beauty sparks city-to-city debate online
Trending | Nov 24, 2025, 11:37 PM ISTIn his post, he wrote, “Didn’t expect it. Chennai is beautiful, better than Bangalore. Gurgaon only has Camellias, bigger balconies, and good roads. AQI here is 23.”
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Tamil Nadu weather updates: IMD issues yellow alert for rainfall across multiple districts in state
Tamil Nadu | Nov 23, 2025, 10:00 AM ISTTamil Nadu weather updates: The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned that light to moderate rainfall in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry may cause waterlogging in certain areas and make roads slippery, potentially disrupting traffic movement.
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Chennai school holiday: Will schools remain closed today as IMD predicts heavy rains?
Education | Nov 18, 2025, 07:54 AM ISTChennai school holiday: As heavy rains continue to lash city, schools are expected to remain closed on 18 November, 2025 as precautionary measures. However, official notice on this is yet to be released. Hence, parents and students should contact with school authorities for latest updates on this.
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Fire breaks out in Tamil Nadu's Sathya Subha hospital | Video
Chennai | Nov 05, 2025, 08:59 PM ISTFirefighters brought the blaze under control. So far, no patients or staff were injured. Videos circulating online showed flames and smoke billowing from the building.
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Bomb threat to Chennai ED office over KN Nehru case, email warns of RDX blast; security tightened
Tamil Nadu | Oct 31, 2025, 04:53 PM ISTA threatening email warning of an RDX blast at the Enforcement Directorate's Chennai office has sparked a security scare. The threat, reportedly linked to the KN Nehru money laundering case, has prompted a massive security and cyber investigation.
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Tamil Nadu school holiday: Will schools in Chennai be closed today as cyclone Montha approaches?
Education | Oct 28, 2025, 06:50 AM ISTChennai experiences cloudy skies, intermittent showers, and rising winds as Cyclone Montha approaches. IMD warns of heavy rainfall in north Tamil Nadu and Puducherry.
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Tamil Nadu school holiday: Will schools in Chennai, other districts be closed?
Education | Oct 27, 2025, 07:37 AM ISTThe India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for parts of Tamil Nadu, including Chennai, Tiruvallur, and Ranipet, warning of heavy rain and gusty winds as Cyclone Montha advances toward the Andhra coast.
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Cyclone Montha: Landfall process underway; nearly 76,000 people shifted to relief camps
India | Oct 28, 2025, 11:51 PM ISTThe IMD confirmed that the landfall process of Severe Cyclonic Storm Montha began on Tuesday evening and will continue for the next three to four hours. The IMD has issued red and orange alerts across 23 districts in the state warning of winds up to 110 km/h and very heavy rainfall.
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Ramadoss, PMK founder, appoints daughter Sreegandhi as working president, replacing son Anbumani
Tamil Nadu | Oct 25, 2025, 07:02 PM ISTTamil Nadu: At a general council meeting in Dharmapuri, the decision was made to appoint Sreegandhi Parasuraman, also known as Gandhimathi, as the working president of the Pattali Makkal Katchi.
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Tamil Nadu rains: Cyclone warning issued, schools closed as heavy rains lash Chennai
Chennai | Oct 22, 2025, 11:54 PM ISTTamil Nadu rains: Cyclone formation near Tamil Nadu’s coast brings heavy rainfall and flood risks. IMD warns of worsening weather, with schools closed in Chennai for safety.