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The ammonium nitrate stored in containers. Photo: Special Arrangement

The Ammonium Nitrate is stored at the Sattva Container Freight Station, and an inspection by the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board found that 12,000 people live in the vicinity

Customs Department directed to clear 740 tonnes of Ammonium Nitrate from Manali in three days

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The Ammonium Nitrate is stored at the Sattva Container Freight Station, and an inspection by the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board found that 12,000 people live in the vicinity

D. Ramya, a surveyor from Indira Nagar, being felicitated. Photo: Special Arrangement

Chennai Corporation felicitates fever surveyors

An artisan giving final touches to the idols at Kosapet on Thursday. Photo: R. Ragu

Idol makers of Kosapet face the COVID-19 heat

Hazardous material: The Customs Department is planning to auction the stock kept in Manali in a few days.

740 tonnes of ammonium nitrate stored at Manali facility

A file photograph showing an inside view of the Government Museum in Egmore

Chennai’s Egmore Museum prepares for post-pandemic visiting experience

M. Venkaiah Naidu

Let us preserve and promote Indian languages, Venkaiah urges people

Chennai police officer succumbs to COVID-19

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Now, medical insurance to attract home buyers Special Correspondent

A city real estate developer has announced a comprehensive medical insurance scheme, which also covers COVID-19, for new customers. Announced by

Coronavirus | Chennai Corporation plans to close Ritchie Street after traders test positive

Over 3 lakh guest workers set to return to Chennai

Compliance with mask norm still lacking in Chennai’s northern parts

25 damaged roadsto be ‘partly relaid’

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Priya Sebastian

A still from ‘Bharathi Kannamma’

How The Artist Project is supporting rural artisans during the pandemic

Chennai-based The Artist Project holds affordable auctions of artwork on Instagram to help rural artisans

Adolescence in conflict zones: an illustrated children’s book by Priya Sebastian

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‘Is It The Same For You?’ paints an intimate portrait about growing up in a fragile part of the world

Caution is key as Tamil TV serials resume shooting, fresh episodes to air from July 27

As TV soaps prepare to air fresh episodes from July 27, we speak to those who work behind-the-scenes to gauge what has changed post COVID-19

Soon after the news about Bachchans testing positive for COVID-19 broke out, celebrities, including Madhuri Dixit-Nene, Mahesh Babu (in picture), Mamooty and many actors took to Twitter and wished the duo good health.

COVID-19 | Celebrities wish speedy recovery of Bachchans

PTI The bollywood celebrities, who are at Nanavati Hospital, shared their health update on Twitter, on Saturday night.

Poster with Cheriyal art created by Aarya Kunte

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NIFT Hyderabad students tell COVID-19 story through Cheriyal art

Neeraja Murthy A unique craft initiative helped students learn and make products sporting the traditional art

When COVID-19 drives a wedge between pets and families

Pradeep Kumar Chennai-based Lokesh Jey’s animated short feature 'Frisbee' casts a spotlight on abandoned pets during lockdown

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Puzhal police nab gang stealing oil from tankers

Now, medical insurance to attract home buyers

Handloom Cafe launched in Chennai Egmore

Panels formed to study draft EIA, NEP, says Tamil Nadu CM

Customs told to move out ammonium nitrate in 3-4 days

‘DMK fighting two enemies, but will win’

Digging of roads in Chennai banned for 4 days

Decision taken ahead of inauguration of optical fibre cable between Chennai and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands this week.

Case against acquisition of Jaya’s house may go to Division Bench

‘Deepa, Deepak want to retain Veda Nilayam for their use’

Coronavirus | Chennai Corporation plans to close Ritchie Street after traders test positive

In order to isolate infected vendors, a batch of tests will be conducted today

Stalin slams govt. for reducing ex-gratia

DMK chief urges CM to fulfil his promise

CBI takes up investigation into ₹45-cr. fraud at Indian Bank

Three persons closed term deposits of Chennai Port Trust with forged papers

Chennai Customs officials find gold being smuggled on repatriation flights too

In three instances this week, Chennai Customs seized a total of over 2 kg of gold from passengers who came from the Middle East

History-sheeter hacked to death in Kodungaiyur

The police have launched a manhunt to nab the suspects

Customs Department asked to move out 740 tonne ammonium nitrate from container freight station near Chennai

12,000 living in vicinity; Customs Department completes e-auction for the consignment that was seized five years ago.

Wind energy generation picks up in Tamil Nadu

Wind energy consumption on June 1 this year was 27 million units, and it increased to 79 million units on August 6

Chennai Corporation felicitates fever surveyors

They have played a major role in reducing death rate, says health officer

Idol makers of Kosapet face the COVID-19 heat

Business will be down by over 40% during the upcoming festivals, they say

Traffic diversion for I-Day rehearsals

In view of the rehearsals being conducted for the Independence Day celebration at St. George Fort, the traffic police have announced curbs in the

IDE to issue applications from today

The Institute of Distance Education of the University of Madras will open its portal on Friday for students to download examination application forms

Let us preserve and promote Indian languages, Venkaiah urges people

Vice-President pays glowing tributes to educationist Mrs. YGP at memorial event

Over one lakh beds readied across State: Minister

Centre has appreciated State’s measures to curb infection, says Vijayabaskar

40 year-old man held under Pocso

All Women Police, Guindy, on Thursday arrested a 40-year-old man for allegedly sexually assaulting a six-year-old girl near Perungudi. According to

After Beirut blast, spotlight on 740 tonnes of ammonium nitrate stored near Chennai port

Consignment was seized in 2015 as Karur-based importer did not have a licence

NHAI takes up work on Vanagaram junction

The ₹9.92-crore project is expected to be completed in a couple of weeks

From a classic treat to a lockdown trend: Behold, the chocolate biscuit pudding

What has long been an easy, no-bake recipe for children at home, has turned into a social media trend during lockdown

These Chennai pets are looking for loving homes

From gorgeous eight-month-old Indie dogs to a playful kitten in the guise of a black panther — these furry friends are looking for forever homes in Chennai

Chennai’s Egmore Museum prepares for post-pandemic visiting experience

A Virtual Reality museum experience that people can enjoy from the comforts of their homes is also in the works

Chennai police officer succumbs to COVID-19

The 53-year-old special sub-inspector died at a private hospital in Nandanam on Wednesday night

Tracks of Chennai Metro between Washermanpet and Saidapet already in need of repair

Routine maintenance procedures to prevent future issues, says CMRL

Chembarambakkam, Cholavaram lakes to get extra storage

Desilting exercise in full swing at the two reservoirs despite delays due to weather conditions and the lockdown

New artificial reefs deployed

Important step in ensuring livelihoods of traditional fisher, says Minister

Passport cases to be resolved via video calls

To facilitate processing of pending passport applications in urgent cases, video call facility through Skype can be availed.

Madhavaram fruit market will function during August 10 strike

Traders decide against taking part due to the festival season

Kanchi Mutt sends coins to Ayodhya

The Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam has sent gold and silver coins, holy soil collected from the Kamakshi Temple and the mutt, besides vastu materials for the

Over 3 lakh guest workers set to return to Chennai

Chennai Corporation starts putting precautionary measures in place to curb COVID-19 spread

Mettur dam may soon witness a steep increase in inflow

Karnataka has begun releasing huge quantities of water from Kabini dam

Compliance with mask norm still lacking in Chennai’s northern parts

Usage has grown as compared to the previous months

Bowser accident brings safety issues to the fore

An accident involving a fuel bowser (tanker) that took place in Cuddalore on Tuesday has once again brought into focus concerns regarding the safety

How The Artist Project is supporting rural artisans during the pandemic

Chennai-based The Artist Project holds affordable auctions of artwork on Instagram to help rural artisans

Gleneagles Global Health City honours plasma donors and healthcare workers

For several of those who had recovered from the infection, it was an emotional experience to relive their time through the health crisis

Chennai Corporation begins re-laying 2,600 interior roads

The work is due to be completed by the end of this year, officials said

Folk artistes who had no income during lockdown, now earn through COVID-19 awareness programmes

NGOs have roped in many folk artistes for performances, to create awareness about the virus in slums and other areas in Chennai

Employee of Chennai jewellery store, who escaped with gold, arrested

Vadapalani police arrested an employee of a jewellery store who escaped with nearly one kilogram of gold a week ago.Police said the accused has been

Missing for eight years, man from Odisha rescued in Chennai

An NGO, The Banyan, rescued the man, and also traced his family in Odisha, who were elated to hear that he had been found and are waiting to have him back home

Gold seized at airport

Customs officials seized 1.48 kg of gold, estimated at ₹82.3 lakh, at Chennai airport and arrested three persons. On Tuesday, Khaleel Ahamed landed

Corporation opts for milling before relaying interior roads

New strategy adopted in areas where storm drains exist

Vegetable, fruit traders plan stir

20,000 wholesale and retail shops will be closed across the State on August 10

Flower traders operate from makeshift market

Parking space of a theatre complex in Koyambedu rented out for flower shops

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