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DMDK leader Vijayakant laid to rest with full state honours

Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK) founder Vijayakant was laid to rest with full state honours at the party headquarters in Chennai’s Koyambedu on December 29, 2023.

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Vijayakant’s demise | Tributes pour in from Tamil film fraternity

Vijayakanth death: Film fraternity and critics mourn the passing of actor-turned politician Vijayakanth, fondly known as 'Captain', in Chennai.

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Vijayakant, actor and DMDK founder, passes away

Vijayakant, founder of DMDK, passes away in Chennai hospital due to pneumonia on 28 December 2023.

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One dead, one injured in blast at Indian Oil Corporation’s terminal in Chennai

One person dead, one injured in blast at IOCL lube plant in Chennai; cause suspected to be short circuit.

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Suriya joins list of celebrity owners of Indian Street Premier League 2024; ISPL announces actor as owner of Team Chennai

ISPL T10: Suriya joins Amitabh Bachchan, Akshay Kumar, Hrithik Roshan, and Ram Charan who own the Mumbai, Srinagar, Bengaluru and Hyderabad teams respectively

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Ammonia leak from pipeline triggers scare at night; 52 admitted to hospital in Chennai

Ammonia gas leak in Ennore: TN government shuts down Coromandel International Limited, a fertisiler manufacturing facility in Ennore, that was unloading ammonnia from Ennore minor port, where the leak happened

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Residents block key road near Ranipet in protest against damage to rural roads by trucks involved in Bengaluru Expressway work

Residents of Ranipet protest against damage of village roads by trucks for Bengaluru-Chennai Expressway work.

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Man accused of murdering mother-in-law in Chennai arrested in Odisha after 28 years

Harihara Pattjoshi, 23, who murdered his mother-in-law in Chennai in 1995 and was absconding has been arrested from Odisha’s Ganjam district 28 years after the incident. Pattjoshi, who hails from southern Odisha city of Berhampur, was arrested by Chennai police with the help of Berhampur police while he was staging…

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Madras High Court Chief Justice’s XI to clash with Advocate General’s XI at Chepauk on January 20

Cricket match between Madras High Court Chief Justice's XI & Advocate General's XI to take place in Chennai on Jan 20, 2024. Judges & lawyers have begun practice.

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DMK govt has not learnt lessons from the recent flood in Chennai and southern districts: Annamalai

DMK govt blamed Centre for floods, but Annamalai claims they haven't learnt lessons & TN will lag in industrial output.

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With my nani in Chennai I was loved just for being me. Isn’t that the essence of Christmas?

During the pandemic, I was shocked that older people in Britain were regarded as being disposable. We need their wisdom, says public scientist Devi Sridhar

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Watch | Chennai’s Margazhi Sabha canteens: Where to go, and what to eat

It is officially the season of music, dance, pleasant weather, and celebrations all around in Chennai. Come margazhi, it’s also time for our annual sabha canteen round up. We give you a glimpse inside some of the most popular sabha canteens this year, speak to the caterers, and tell you…

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Stalin pays tributes to Periyar in Chennai

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Letters to The Editor — December 25, 2023

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

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Internet service providers work round the clock to restore services in rain-affected areas

Cyclone Michaung caused severe damage to Chennai's internet infrastructure, but service providers have restored connectivity in most areas.

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Vaikunta Ekadasi: Thousands have darshan at Sri Parthasarathy Perumal Temple

Thousands of devotees thronged Chennai's Sri Parthasarathy Perumal Temple for Vaikunta Ekadasi, with separate queues for elderly & disabled. Over 2 lakh water bottles distributed, police & medical teams on duty.

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Parandur airport: poised on a ‘watershed’ moment

Chennai's 2015 and 2023 floods highlight the need to build a resilient airport at Parandur, while addressing environmental concerns and transport issues.

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Chennai’s Regional Meteorological Centre refutes criticism about lack of advanced tools

RMC Chennai refutes criticism of lacking advanced tools; has world-class facilities, Doppler radars, ISRO technology & experts.

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WRD facing challenges in executing restoration works post Cyclone Michaung

WRD restoring flood damage in Chennai, Coimbatore & 4 other districts; Metrowater seeks ₹69 crore for repairs.

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Fashion Designer Sonam Dubal brings his latest collection to Chennai

Explore Sonam Dubal's Golden Thread collection, a winter edit of craft work & florals, at The Amethyst, Chennai until Dec 25.

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CBI Court orders seven-year rigorous imprisonment to IRS officer in bribery case

The Special Judge for CBI Cases in Chennai sentenced an Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officer the then Protector of Emigrants (POE) to undergo seven years of rigorous imprisonment and a private person (recruiting agent) to undergo four years of rigorous imprisonment in a bribery case. Read further on Dynamite News:

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CHESS | Gukesh chuffed at how things have turned out for him

Relieved Gukesh wins Chennai Grand Masters Chess Championship after "stressful" few months, thanks to coach and second.

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Here are the big stories from Tamil Nadu today

Tamil Nadu Higher Education Minister K. Ponmudy and wife sentenced to 3 years imprisonment, DMK to file appeal in Supreme Court, CM Stalin visits flood-hit areas, Thousand Lights MLA report on Chennai floods.

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Designers Vivek Karunakaran and Suket Dhir showcase versatile and vibrant collections in Chennai

Celebrate androgynous fashion with Vivek & Suket's collections, featuring traditional prints, muted tones, bold designs & sparkling hues.

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Artist Benitha Perciyal’s series of wooden books is on display at Serendipity Arts Festival

Chennai-based artist Benitha Perciyal carves books out of discarded Burma teak, creating a living, breathing library of over 700 titles.

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