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Many parts of Chennai record poor air quality on Bhogi day

Chennai's air quality worsens as residents burn waste during Bhogi celebrations, leading to smog and high pollution levels.

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Poor visibility disrupts flight services at Chennai airport

Chennai airport faced severe flight disruptions on January 14 morning due to bad weather caused by smog.

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Despite efforts by NHAI, all roads leading out of Chennai choked with traffic

NHAI makes arrangements at toll plazas to reduce congestion during Pongal festival, but heavy traffic still observed.

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We don’t want to be one of the parties; we want to be the number one party in Tamil Nadu: Seeman

Chennai Naam Tamilar Katchi aims to be the number 1 party in Tamil Nadu, rejecting alliances and emphasizing Tamil nationalism.

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Annual Olive Ridley nesting season begins along Chennai coast

Olive Ridley sea turtles nesting along Chennai and Chengalpattu coast; hatcheries set up; conservation efforts increased.

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Senior diabetologist advocates use of Metformin by 8th week of pregnancy to prevent gestational diabetes

Chennai-based diabetologist advocates early testing for gestational diabetes and the use of Metformin for treatment.

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For thousands of families in Tamil Nadu, the promise of home belied

Tamil Nadu executed three World Bank-funded projects, mainly in Chennai, between 1977 and 1988, through which plots were sold to those residing in slums on a hire-purchase basis. The beneficiaries were to pay a monthly instalment for about 10 years to get ownership of the land. Four decades later, around 85,000…

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Chennai gets new data centre in Ambattur

Chennai get new data centre in Ambattur

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Overbridge on Tiruchi-Chennai NH near Ponmalai closed for traffic as one of the walls is damaged

The overbridge on one of the two carriageways of the Tiruchi-Chennai Bypass near the Ponmalai Railway Station was closed for traffic on Thursday after damages were noticed along its approach road, causing huge traffic snarls on the highway amidst the Pongal festival rush

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Ennore oil spill exposes absence of private cleaning agencies in Chennai: Coast Guard officer

Recalling how the Indian Coast Guard was involved in the detection and clean-up of the oil spill in Ennore and surrounding areas, a senior officer on board ICGS SHAURYA on Friday, January 12, 2024, underlined the absence of private companies that specialised in cleaning up oil spills in this part…

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Possible debris of IAF aircraft located in Bay of Bengal after 7 years

An Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) locates debris of missing IAF An-32 in the Bay of Bengal after seven years.

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Indian, Japanese Coast Guards engage in joint exercise off the coast of Chennai

The camaraderie between the Indian and Japanese Coast Guards was on display in the Bay of Bengal off the Chennai coast on Friday, January 12, 2024, as their vessels and aircraft were involved in a joint exercise, practising various procedures.

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Chennai gas leak: Hospital discharged victims even as they ‘struggled to breathe’

The victims of the ammonia gas leak from Coromandel International Ltd’s facility in Ennore, who were admitted to a private hospital, have alleged that they were discharged even before recovery, without being handed over their scans, X-rays, and other medical reports, despite repeated requests.

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Minister reviews preparations for Khelo India Youth Games

Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin chairs meeting to discuss preparations for Khelo India Youth Games 2023 in Chennai.

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Tamils in Sri Lanka do not enjoy equal rights, Sri Lankan MP says in Chennai

Northeast monsoon set to retreat from Tamil Nadu the State around January 15: IMD

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Integrated food distribution commences in Adi Dravidar hostels in Chennai

Chennai's ADTW department launches centralised food distribution for student hostels, addressing concerns about food quality and expanding gradually.

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Tirunelveli and Chennai schools win project and quiz contests respectively in nation-wide event

Students from Pushpalatha Matric HSS and PSBB School in Chennai won project and quiz contests in EduQuest.

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School students from Tenkasi submit suggestions for eradicating caste to Minister

A group of school students meet the School Education Minister in Chennai to submit suggestions for eradicating caste-based discrimination.

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Art forms help young Sri Lankan Tamils’ dreams, aspirations come alive

An exhibition in Chennai showcases the artistic talents of young Sri Lankan Tamils living in camps across Tamil Nadu.

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Japan Coast Guard ship arrives in Chennai

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T.N. CM Stalin launches distribution of Pongal gift hampers

Chief Minister M.K. Stalin launched the distribution of the Pongal gift hamper and the cash component of ₹1,000 to rice ration cardholders in Chennai

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Murasoli Trust land dispute | Madras High Court dismisses plea against inquiry by National Commission for Scheduled Castes

The Madras High Court on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, dismissed a writ petition filed by the Murasoli Trust, which is associated with the DMK party, to prohibit the National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) from inquiring into a complaint of the Trust being in occupation of 12 grounds of Panchami…

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T.N. bus strike | Striking employee unions call off bus strike even as the transport department maintains regular services

TN bus strike: A total of 14,888 buses were operated, against the 15,226 buses that would usually be operated in Chennai and the districts, a Transport Department official said

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Letters to The Editor — January 10, 2024

Readers’ mail to The Hindu’s Letters to the Editor

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Education department unveils new app to track students with special needs

Minister for School Education Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi unveiled the Nalam Naadi app on Tuesday for special educators to track students with learning disabilities in Chennai.

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