The Latest Breaking News from Chennai

Cyclone Michaung | Public holiday for Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, Chengalpattu districts on December 4

Tamil Nadu govt declares public holiday in Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram & Chengalpattu districts on Dec 4 due to cyclonic storm Michaung. Essential services such as police, fire, local bodies, hospitals, transport, fuel, hotels/restaurants, etc. to remain open.

The Hindu · Dec 3, 2023

Praggnanandhaa's sister Vaishali becomes India's third woman Grandmaster

CHENNAI: It’s been a magnificent year for Indian chess and now, there’s an icing on the cake. Chennai girl R Vaishali, who had earlier sealed a spot for the women’s Candidates tournament and made history by becoming the first brother-sister duo with R Praggnanandhaa to do so, is now the…

The Times of India · Dec 3, 2023

Cyclone Michaung: Tamil Nadu CM tells elected representatives to support govt’s relief work

CHENNAI: As the regional meteorology department forecast a cyclonic storm over southwest Bay of Bengal in the next 24 hours, Tamil Nadu chief minister M K Stalin on Saturday asked ministers, MPs, MLAs, and local body representatives and the DMK district secretaries and the party functionaries to extend support to…

The Times of India · Dec 2, 2023

Stalin unveils statue of Iyothee Thass Pandithar in Chennai

Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin unveils statue of late anti-caste activist Iyothee Thass Pandithar at Gandhi Mandapam. CM praised Pandithar for making 'Tamilan' and 'Dravidan' identities in TN politics. TN govt to implement housing scheme named after Pandithar for SCs. Ministers, MPs, and legislators present at event. Dravidar Kazhagam president…

The Hindu · Dec 1, 2023

Minister inaugurates Neuberg’s national reference laboratory

Udhayanidhi Stalin inaugurated Neuberg Diagnostics' national reference lab in Chennai, a 50,000-sq ft facility offering 6,000 tests, with state-of-art automation and WOW concept. It has capacity to process 10,000 test samples/day. Neuberg plans to raise $100M pre-IPO, then $200M IPO in 2 yrs.

The Hindu · Dec 1, 2023

CHESS | Two in a row for Alexei Fedorov

GM Alexei Fedorov of Belarus won 7.5/9 in the TN IM Norm Closed Circuit chess tournament, organised by the Coimbatore District Chess Association. He was pleased with the win, praising the tournament standard and Indian youngsters. C. Sai Viswesh of Chennai and Adireddy Arjun tied for second place.

The Hindu · Dec 1, 2023

Formula 4 night street race in Chennai | Madras High Court calls for MoU signed between T.N. and Racing Promotions Pvt Ltd

Madras HC seeks MoU between TN govt & RPPL for Formula 4 night street race on public roads; petitioners fear threat to public safety & pollution. Litigants question need to spend ₹42 cr this year & ₹15 cr annually for private event. AG compares it to IPL cricket. Petitioners fear…

The Hindu · Dec 1, 2023

Formula 4 night street race in Chennai | Madras High Court asks T.N. govt. to obtain written permission from Army, Navy

TN govt produces permissions for Formula 4 night street race on 3.7-km circuit around Island Grounds in Chennai. Madras HC asks AG & counsel to submit written permissions from Army, Navy & Chennai Port Trust. Army has no objection & will file affidavit. PIL petitioners have no objection to race…

The Hindu · Dec 1, 2023

Chennai, nearby districts to get heavy rain from December 2 to 4

CM Stalin visits Ripon Buildings to assess GCC's cyclone preparedness. 1913 helpline to be increased from 10 to 20 connections. North TN, particularly coastal region, to receive heavy rain Dec 2-4. Cyclone likely to form in Bay of Bengal on Sunday, move closer to TN/AP coasts. Orange-coded warning issued; some…

The Hindu · Nov 30, 2023

Chennai’s southern areas see some relief as water drains after rain intensity reduces

Rain reduced in south Chennai; flooding in Mudichur, Neelankarai manageable. Inundation in Ullagaram, Meenakshi Nagar, Lakshmi Nagar, CLRI Nagar, Brindavan Street, Sakthi Vinayagar Nagar, Nemillichery, Ganesh Nagar Main Road, Thirumalai Nagar, Grand Southern Trunk Road, Chromepet. Traffic snarls due to waterlogging on major roads. Widening of culverts, canals needed to…

The Hindu · Nov 30, 2023