Chennai Central Passenger Complaints
Passengers using the suburban terminal at Moore Market Complex near Dr MGR Chennai Central Railway Station have complained about poor conditions at the free toilet facilities between platforms 12 and…
Traffic Diversions Near Kasimedu From Today
Traffic diversions have come into effect near Kasimedu signal from today and will remain in place for 15 days to facilitate repairs to a damaged sewage pipeline at the S…
South Chennai Waste-Segregation Drive Shows Improvement
A 40-day awareness campaign by the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) has resulted in a significant increase in household waste segregation across five southern zones of Chennai. The “Kuppai Pirippom–Naalai Kaapom”…
Fisherfolk raise concerns over proposed ₹1,200-crore Secretariat project
Fisherfolk from Chennai’s coastal belt have intensified their opposition to the Tamil Nadu government’s proposed ₹1,200-crore Secretariat-Assembly complex at Pattinapakkam, raising concerns about their livelihoods, access to the sea and…
GCC Uses Drones to Control Mosquitoes Over Cooum River
The Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) has begun using drones to spray mosquito larvicide over the Cooum River as part of intensified measures to control mosquito breeding and prevent the spread…
Chennai Private Bus Fares Surge Ahead of Ayudha Puja
Private bus fares from Chennai have risen sharply ahead of the Ayudha Puja holiday rush, with tickets to some popular destinations reaching nearly ₹5,000. According to a report published today,…
🇮🇳 Tamil Nadu Businesses Urged to Focus on Faster Execution and Approvals
Tamil Nadu’s next phase of economic growth could depend increasingly on faster execution, simpler approvals and stronger infrastructure, according to findings from a survey of 65 chief financial officers conducted…
Chennai Home Sales Fall 17% in July–September Quarter
Chennai’s residential property market recorded a 17% year-on-year decline in housing sales during the July–September 2026 quarter, according to data from real-estate analytics firm PropEquity. The city was among the…
Govt Inks ₹200 Crore Deal With Agnikul Cosmos to Develop Reusable Agnibaan Rocket
The Technology Development Board (TDB), under the Department of Science and Technology (DST), has signed an agreement with spacetech startup Agnikul Cosmos to provide ₹200 crore in financial support. Structured…
🇺🇸 Chennai-Born Scientist Sethuraman Panchanathan Receives Prestigious US Award
Chennai-born computer scientist and engineer Sethuraman Panchanathan has been named the 2026 recipient of the Arthur M. Bueche Award by the U.S. National Academy of Engineering (NAE). He is the…