The Latest Breaking News from Chennai

In 4 days, Tamil Nadu receives 26,500 applications under Right to Education Act

CHENNAI: The school education department has received more than 26,500 online applications within four days of opening online applications for admissions under Right to Education (RTE) Act in private schools.

The Times of India · Apr 25, 2022

Across Tamil Nadu, 52 new cases of Covid-19 recorded; 34 in Chennai

CHENNAI: The number of new Covid-19 cases reported across Tamil Nadu remained above the 50-mark for the second consecutive day. A total of 52 people tested positive in the last 24 hours.

The Times of India · Apr 24, 2022

‘United Nation’s 17 sustainable goals will be met in Tamil Nadu villages’

CHENNAI: All steps would be taken to achieve the 17 sustainable development goals, prerequisites for building the nation’s future, as specified by the United Nations, in the villages of Tamil Nadu and the world would be shown what the ‘Dravidian model’ is capable of, said chief minister M K Stalin.

The Times of India · Apr 24, 2022

Chennai mayor seeks proposals to set up dialysis centres across city

CHENNAI: In a bid to ensure affordable healthcare access to all, Chennai mayor R Priya has asked regional deputy commissioners and deputy commissioner (health) to send proposals for setting up dialysis centres in zones in need of one.

The Times of India · Apr 24, 2022

Chennai: 436 share autos booked for route violation

CHENNAI: Following a complaint from Metropolitan Transport Corporation (MTC), the state transport department has booked 436 share autos in and around the city for permit violationsm and operating on bus routes.

The Times of India · Apr 24, 2022

Chennai: Commercial buildings encroaching on Cooum to go next

CHENNAI: After completing rehabilitation of a majority of squatters from the banks of the Cooum, authorities are now targeting the commercial buildings that are located on the river bank. More than 150 such buildings have been identified by the authorities, which are found in various parts of the city.

The Times of India · Apr 24, 2022

E.G.-based racer comes second in 45th South India rally

As many as 170 persons participated in the car race held in Chennai

The Hindu · Apr 24, 2022

Above the law: Forest headquarter in Chennai does not care for rulebook

CHENNAI: The state forest department’s spanking new headquarters built at a cost of Rs 30crore at Velachery, on a plot adjoining the Guindy National Park, breaks every rule in the department’s own book, an internal inquiry has revealed.

The Times of India · Apr 22, 2022

New cluster in IIT-Madras pushes Covid tally to 57

CHENNAI: Nearly a month after fresh cases in the state dropped below 50, the cluster of cases at the IIT-Madras pushed up new cases on Friday to 57 compared to 39 on Thursday and 31 on Wednesday. The active cases in the state rose to 286.

The Times of India · Apr 22, 2022

Swimmer booked in Chennai for harassing girl

CHENNAI: The Guindy police have registered a case against a swimmer for sexually abusing a fellow swimmer during the training session inside a pool of the Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu (SDAT) in Velachery.

The Times of India · Apr 22, 2022