The Latest Breaking News from Chennai

Committee to ensure 4% govt job reservation for differently-abled in Tamil Nadu

CHENNAI: The state government has constituted a nine-member high level committee to ensure the implementation of 4% reservation for the differently abled in government departments.

The Times of India · Jun 10, 2022

Four wheels and a new beginning

Two animal rescuers in the city have started an ambulance service for injured dogs, close on the heels of Chennai getting India’s first ambulance for street animals

The Hindu · Jun 10, 2022

NIA searches 9 places in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry over IS links of five

CHENNAI: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Thursday carried out searches at nine locations in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry as part of the investigation following the arrest of five men with alleged Islamic State (IS) links in Mayiladuthurai in February.

The Times of India · Jun 9, 2022

Athletes look to book Worlds, CWG berths at National inter-state senior athletics

CHENNAI: The 61st edition of National inter-state senior athletics championships, to be held from June 10-14 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here, will see over 750 athletes across the country being part of it. The event acts as a final trial for the athletes to book their berths for the…

The Times of India · Jun 9, 2022

Level crossing awareness week observed

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The Hindu · Jun 9, 2022

Tirupati tour booking allowed one week in advance

 CHENNAI The Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation (TTDC) has extended advance booking time to

The Hindu · Jun 9, 2022

Top Indian athletes to jostle for CWG berths during Inter-State Athletics C'ships

CHENNAI: Some of them are already on a record-breaking spree but those who are struggling will strive to rediscover form and stake claim in the Indian team for the Commonwealth Games as the National Inter-State Senior Championships are set to kick off on Friday.

The Times of India · Jun 9, 2022

Chennaiyin FC rope in midfielder Sourav Das

CHENNAI: In an effort to boost their midfield, two-time Indian Super League champions Chennaiyin FC have signed Sourav Das on a two-year deal.

The Times of India · Jun 9, 2022

Tamil Nadu: Nurturing homegrown vetpreneurs

Amid all the buzz about startups, one sector — veterinary sciences — seems to have remained a silent spectator. That could change for the better as Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (Tanuvas) has established the country’s first dedicated incubator — Veterinary Incubation Foundation (VIF) — at Madhavaram in…

The Times of India · Jun 9, 2022

CMDA goes the extra mile to protect Chennai’s open spaces

Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority (CMDA) is preparing guidelines and laws to protect open spaces and to ensure that they are not lost to apartment complexes and commercial buildings. The city has only 0.81 sq m open space per capita which is much below the WHO guidelines–10-12 sq.m per

The Times of India · Jun 9, 2022