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Fintech City contractor had bagged NHAI contract as well, says T.N. government

The company PST Engineering Construction (PSTEC), which came under criticism for poor quality of construction in the apartments it built for Tamil Nadu Urban Habitat Development Board in K.P. Park, Chennai, had recently bagged a contract from National Highways Authority of India as well, a statement by the Tamil Nadu…

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Agri-Horticultural Society initiates another round of litigation claiming title over ₹523 crore worth property on Cathedral Road

The Agri-Horticultural Society, established in 1835 and registered in 1892, has initiated one more round of litigation before the Madras High Court claiming title over four cawnies (each cawny measuring 1.322 acres approximately), 18 grounds and 1,683 square feet of land next to Semmozhi Poonga on Cathedral Road in Chennai.

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Govt. invites suggestions on draft CZMPs released in Tamil for 12 coastal districts

he Tamil Nadu Environment Department has invited suggestions on the draft Coastal Zone Management Plan (CZMP) for 12 coastal districts, except Chennai and Tiruvallur.

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World Refugee Day: Sri Lankan, Afghan, and Myanmar refugees set to cook regional delicacies for a food festival in Chennai

An upcoming two-day Refugee Food Festival, Oorum Unnavum, is being held in Chennai to commemorate World Refugee Day themed on Hope away from Home.

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Egypt’s class and prowess to the fore at the Chennai Squash World Cup

The Egyptian stars gave ample evidence of their superb skills and the level of dominance at the Squash World Cup held in Chennai recently.

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Govt. draws flak for awarding Fintech City contract to firm that built poor quality flats

The Tamil Nadu government has come under criticism for awarding the contract for developing infrastructure at the upcoming Fintech City in Nandambakkam, Chennai, to the Namakkal-based PST Engineering Construction, which came under the scanner for constructing poor quality apartments for the economically weaker sections at K.P. Park in Chennai

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Chennai Rains | Flights diverted, delayed

Due to the heavy overnight rains that have lashed Chennai, 10 flights were diverted from Chennai airport.

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ODI World Cup 2023: Pakistan wary of Afghan spinners, not keen to play them in Chennai

NEW DELHI: The Pakistan cricket team has expressed reservations about playing certain participating teams at specific venues during the upcoming ODI World Cup in India. This includes concerns about facing Afghanistan in Chennai and Australia in Bengaluru.

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In Frames | Chennai rains

News in Frames | Heavy rains lash Chennai and its suburbs; holiday declared for schools

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Controversial DMK man expelled, arrested

The controversial DMK platform speaker, Shivaji Krishnamurthy, was expelled from the party and arrested in Chennai on Sunday for making abusive comments at a public meeting against Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi, BJP State president K. Annamalai and functionary Khushbu Sundar.

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600 fishing boats in Chennai fitted with transponders with ISRO technology

Around 600 boats in the Kasimedu fishing harbour in Chennai have been fitted with two-way communication transponders with technology developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).

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Rainfall brings relief from high temperatures in Tamil Nadu

Several places in Tamil Nadu including Chennai city and its suburbs experienced welcome showers on June 18 morning bringing down the high temperatures felt over the past few days

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Power games: the anatomy of an arrest

Minister V. Senthilbalaji was questioned for 18 hours by the ED and when he complained of chest pain, was initially admitted to the Tamil Nadu Government Multi Super Speciality Hospital at Omandurar Government Estate in Chennai. He was later shifted to a private hospital in Chennai

The Times of India

Egypt wins Squash World Cup

CHENNAI: Top-ranked Egypt defeated Malaysia 2-1 in the final to emerge champion in the SDAT WSF Squash World Cup here on Saturday.

The Hindu

Eliminate gender disparity in data to ensure better policies for women’s participation in labour: W20 summit communique

An important area of the communique that was released on Thursday at the W20 Summit in Mamallapuram near Chennai, called for a focus on women’s education, skill development and labour participation.

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Tamil Nadu: Actor Vijay tells students to ask their parents to vote in elections without accepting bribe

Vijay was addressing an event organised by the All India Thalapathy Vijay Makkal Iyakkam, his fans association, in Chennai on Saturday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Shakeel Akhter takes oath as Tamil Nadu State Chief Information Commissioner

Retired IPS officer Shakeel Akhter took oath as the State Chief Information Commissioner in the presence of Governor R.N. Ravi at Raj Bhavan in Chennai on June 16, 2023

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Tamil Nadu records 10 fresh cases of COVID-19, no cases in Chennai

Tamil Nadu reported 10 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday, June 16, 202

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Senthilbalaji sent to eight-day Enforcement Directorate custody

The Principal District Sessions Court, Chennai, on June 16 allowed the Enforcement Directorate(ED) to conduct “custodial interrogation” for eight days (until June 23) with Tamil Nadu Minister Senthilbalaji, who was arrested in an alleged money laundering case, and is hospitalised.

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Madras High Court directs Southern Railway to adhere to conditions imposed for felling and transplanting 285 trees to expand Egmore station

The Madras High Court has disposed of a public interest litigation petition filed against felling of trees for expansion of Egmore Railway Station in Chennai after recording the submission of Southern Railway that it had obtained the approval of District Green Committee (DGC), headed by the Collector, to fell 182…

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ED probes money trail in law university admission irregularities

The Enforcement Directorate has initiated a money-laundering probe in the case of alleged irregularities and corruption in the admission of students under the NRI quota at Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University, Chennai, during 2016-17

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Meet Chennai’s all-women improv ensemble

Celebrating their first anniversary, The Hysterical reflects on their journey so far and what it means to be women In comedy

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