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12 key buildings in Chennai to be strengthened with anti-terror preparedness operations

Govt. of India & Tamil Nadu to set up counter-terror components in 12 buildings, precincts & private premises in Chennai. NSG to conduct drills, procedures & SOPs to hone counter-terror skills of State admin, police & anti-terror squads. Targets incl. govt. offices, Chennai Port, railway stations, temples, transit hubs &…

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Ahead of Sornavari paddy harvest, 17 direct procurement centres opened in Tiruvallur to help farmers

Tiruvallur district in Chennai recently opened 17 DPCs to prepare for paddy harvest. 25,203 hectares of land estimated to yield 1.67 lakh tonnes of rice. 50,000 tonnes to reach DPCs, 50,000 to farmers, 50,000 to private buyers. Farmers to get ₹21.60/kg for fine varieties, ₹21.5/kg for mota. Special teams formed…

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‘If only the city could become quieter’

Latha Menon's fondest memories of Madras are at the Central Railway Station, where her father was posted and she spent much of her childhood. She loves the sunrises, fragrances, filter coffee, jasmine, flower bazaar, and vadai. Madras is a mix of old and new, culture and modernity, tech and simplicity.…

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Madurai junction train fire | 42 passengers who survived tragedy reach Lucknow

Forty-two passengers from Uttar Pradesh who survived the fire that broke out on a Rameswaram-bound train in Tamil Nadu reached Lucknow via Delhi and Chennai

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Property prices shoot up as Chennai Metro project makes a steady progress

Chennai Metro Rail has been a boon to the real estate sector, with land and property prices increasing by 20-40% in the last decade. Locations close to Metro command a premium, but prices on interior roads remain stagnant. Completion of projects is key to real estate price appreciation.

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Chennai district green committee inspects Shenoy Nagar park on High Court directions

Collector M. Aruna headed Chennai district green committee conducted joint inspection of Thiru Vi Ka Park w/ 5-member committee appointed by Madras High Court to suggest steps for restoration. CMRL had cut trees for metro rail work & promised to restore, but failed. Court intervened & ordered joint inspection by…

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Upbeat music and impromptu dance make The Hindu’s Festival of Chennai celebrations special

Chennai's 'Festival of Chennai' is bringing music, film and joy to the city! Music on Wheels, a double-decker bus hosting music shows, and Moonlight Cinema sessions on the beach are delighting locals. The festival is in partnership with Greater Chennai Corporation and other partners, and is a celebration of Chennai's…

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Vijayawada customs officials seize 11 kg ‘smuggled’ gold from a man

Customs (Preventive) Commissionerate, Vijayawada seized 4.3kg gold from a person smuggling it from Chennai to Vijayawada. Further searches led to 6.8kg gold jewellery and foreign currency worth ₹1.5 lakh. Accused arrested and sent to 13-day judicial custody. Over 70kg gold worth Rs.40 crores seized in last two years.

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SCR announces cancellation of trains in Vijayawada Division due to maintenance work

SCR cancels/diverts trains in Vijayawada Division due to maintenance. Trains between Vijayawada-Bitragunta, Vijayawada-Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada-Gudur, Guntur-Visakhapatnam, Bitragunta-Chennai, Kakinada Port-Visakhapatnam, Rajamahendravaram-Visakhapatnam cancelled from August 28 to September 3.

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Nine tourists from Lucknow charred to death in railway coach at Madurai junction

At least four people died in a fire at Madurai railway station, caused by an illegal gas cylinder. Ex-gratia of ₹10 lakh has been announced to the family of the deceased. Fire service personnel extinguished the blaze by 7.15 a.m. The passengers had illegally smuggled the cylinder and were travelling…

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ICG conducts District Commanders’ and Works Conference in Chennai

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Cricket World Cup 2023: ICC’s head curator inspects Chepauk Stadium

Chennai's M.A. Chidambaram Stadium to host India's first WC match vs. Australia on Oct. 8. ICC's head curator Andy Atkinson delighted with all the facilities and work done. New LED lights installed in floodlight towers, 40-50% more energy efficient. Stadium underwent revamp with new stands opened before India-Australia ODI in…

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ICMR-NITM orientation training programme for govt. officers from Karnataka and Goa in Belagavi today

ICMR-NITM to host one-day orientation training on “Role of laboratory in Disease Surveillance” in Belagavi for officials from Karnataka & Goa. Aim is to strengthen outbreak investigation activities in the region. Scientists from ICMR-NIE, Chennai & ICMR-NIV, Pune to interact with participants. ICMR-NITM has identified outbreaks of cholera, hepatitis, diphtheria…

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CCB arrests two more in Sri Lankan Nationals case

CCB sleuths arrest two more in Sri Lankan nationals case; duo were helping trio flee country. Kingpin of network is Jalal, running drug racket in SL; tasked Jai Paramesh to keep trio safe in Bengaluru. Mansoor from Chennai tasked to provide ₹50 lakh, Anbazhagan from Vivek Nagar tasked to create…

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South Central Railway commissions longest 2.2 km rail-on-rail flyover on Gudur–Manubolu section

SCR commissions longest RoR flyover (2.2km) on Gudur-Manubolu section to facilitate cross-movement of trains between Vijayawada-Renigunta and Chennai-Vijayawada, avoiding detentions. PSC girders and slabs were used with high-grade concrete and structural steel for its substructure. Flyover will improve train speed and operational efficiency.

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India | Photography and the return of analogue

Digital revulsion and an uptick in printing and processing workshops, access to community darkrooms and homegrown cameras are fuelling the trend in India. Not to mention the exposure provided by players such as the Chennai Photo Biennale and CYStudios

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Letters to The Editor — August 25, 2023

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Sundram Fasteners played a role in Chandrayaan-3 mission

Sundram Fasteners Ltd., based in Chennai, has played a crucial role in the Chandrayaan-3 mission.

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Watch | How the Metro Rail transformed travel in Chennai

During the first year, the Metro merely served as ‘joy rides’. But, fast forward to 2023, on an average 2.7 lakh passengers use the metro.

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The Hindu’s Festival of Chennai fills Perungudi trade center, Thirumangalam Metro with music

Chennai music fans rejoice as The Hindu's Festival of Chennai brings 'Music on Wheels' and 'Music Mania' to city. People can spot bus, click pic, share on social media to win goodies. Festival in partnership with G.C.C., C.M.R.L., Mark Metro, T.T.D.C., W.T.C., DRA Homes, Hindustan Group of Institutions, Radio City…

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Training institute for cyber security inaugurated in Kottivakkam

Anna Univ. VC R. Velraj inaugurated SkillsDA Training Institute in Chennai, offering a Certified Financial Fraud Investigator course. It covers core banking, cyber security, financial forensics, e-com fraud analysis and financial statement fraud analysis. Founder-Director Kottaram V. Ramesh and additional director Panchi were present.

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Medical student held on the charge of operating fake social media account in the name of BCP to update IPL scores

The Bengaluru police have arrested a 19-year-old medical student from Chennai who allegedly created a fake X (formerly Twitter) profile in the name of the Bengaluru City Police and posted Indian Premiere League match scores.

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2 dead, several injured after Kozhikode-bound bus overturns in Kerala's Palakkad

Two people died & several injured in Palakkad bus accident. Bus from Chennai to Kozhikode lost control, rammed into electric post & overturned. 40 passengers on board, all injured shifted to nearest hospitals. Earlier, 30 injured in Thrissur bus accident, shifted to two private & Taluk govt. hospitals.

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High Court judge learns his name was misused to secure engineering seat, police arrest impostor

.Impostor impersonating Justice N. Anand Venkatesh's personal secretary arrested after complaint lodged by judge's PA. Suspect R. Venkatesaperumal of Ramapuram, Chennai had card identifying himself as non judicial member of State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission. Arrested and remanded in judicial custody.

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