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Calm traffic: Cycling enthusiasts have called for a multi-pronged approach to make non-motorised transport popular in Chennai.

Besides the dedicated lanes, cycling enthusiasts also call for safe parking spaces

Cycling catching on, but facilities lacking

Aloysius Xavier Lopez

Besides the dedicated lanes, cycling enthusiasts also call for safe parking spaces

Declining trend: With the surge in COVID-19 cases, the Chennai airport has recorded a sharp decline in the number of travellers in the last few days.

As cases surge, air traffic drops in State capital

Bumper-to-bumper crawl: A typical peakhour scene near Perungalathur.

Perungalathur flyover to be partly ready

Dedicated service: R. Kalaivani helping a patient at the Chennai Trade Centre on Sunday.

A service that shines through the pandemic

State Health Department and Greater Chennai Corporation set up 378 additional beds for COVID positive cases at the Chennai Trade Centre. Overall there are 950 beds.

23,957 persons test positive in T.N.

The decision was taken by the government owing to rising COVID-19 cases. File photo

COVID-19: Classes suspended for 10th, 11th and 12th standard students till January 31 in Tamil Nadu

A lake restored: The storage capacity of Sembakkam Lake has increased by 36%, thanks to the restoration work. File

Areas around Sembakkam lake spared from floods

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Police checking the vehicles during the lockdown at Ekkatuthangal in Chennai on Sunday.

More than 550 vehicles seized in Chennai R Srikanth

2,156 persons fined in the city for not wearing masks on Sunday alone

GCC to distribute medicine kits

Tamil Nadu to send only samples from clusters for Omicron testing

Passengers struggle for local transport

Hotels ready to become COVID-19 care centres

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Actor Vadivelu. Credit: File photo

Grand finale today of The Hindu & Saregama M.S. Subbulakshmi Award

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Five finalists to compete for Voice of the Year Award

Movies to look out for at the 19th Chennai International Film Festival

Akila Kannadasan

The 19th Chennai International Film Festival is here, promising a treat of 121 films from 53 countries

Vadivelu admitted to hospital with COVID-19

Special Correspondent

He recently returned from London and was administered the test at the airport.

Webinar on art-integrated learning held

Staff Reporter ‘Helping children learn academic concepts creatively is important’

The Hindu presents ‘Margazhi Music Contest’

Staff Reporter The videos of the finalists will be uploaded for rasikas online

Musician Dhiyanthiru at Republik, Adyar, Chennai

Indie music gigs make a comeback in Chennai

Meghna Majumdar Chennai’s indie musicians are back on stage with fresh music crafted through the lockdowns. And audiences are eagerly switching from virtual concerts to the energy of live shows

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As cases surge, air traffic drops in State capital

Perungalathur flyover to be partly ready

23,957 persons test positive in T.N.

A service that shines through the pandemic

More than 550 vehicles seized in Chennai

CM’s trip, a big boost for the campaign

Cycling catching on, but facilities lacking

Besides the dedicated lanes, cycling enthusiasts also call for safe parking spaces

Two policemen shifted on charge of assaulting law student

There was a spat between the policemen and the youth when the latter was stopped for not wearing a mask

Police agree to changes suggested by residents at Sholinganallur junction

FOMRRA had sought U-turn and right-turn at the junction

COVID-19: Classes suspended for 10th, 11th and 12th standard students till January 31 in Tamil Nadu

Revision exams scheduled to start from January 19 have also been postponed

All on board to keep children safe

The framing of the child policy in the State of Tamil Nadu is seen as a step towards ensuring students get a fair chance at wholesome development and opportunities, without being troubled by any form of abuse. But it takes the entire community to keep a child safe, experts say

Seven-year-old fitted with insulin pump

It automatically monitors, adjust insulin levels

Four arrested for assaulting youth

Four persons were arrested on Saturday for allegedly assaulting a youth in Rajamangalam police station limits.The police said the victim, M. Surya,

Man arrested for stealing money from DMK functionary

A 52-year-old man, who allegedly stole ₹1 lakh from a DMK party functionary, was arrested in Ice House police station limits on Saturday.The police

CM releases book by an eight-year-old

Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Saturday released a book, The Adventures of Shing and Shang in Mystery Island, written by an eight-year-old Magizhini

Law student arrested for slapping policeman

A 21-year-old law student was arrested by the police on charge of slapping a constable who questioned him for riding a bike without wearing a mask. A

Protect waterbodies by installing display boards: activists

The request comes in the wake of demolition of a temple in Mudichur

Corpn. announces work on loop road fish market

The market would b built at a cost of ₹11 crore

GCC to distribute medicine kits

Kits to be given to all symptomatic individuals who give samples for RT-PCR test

Residents’ associations seek changes in new traffic rule at Sholinganallur Junction

Commissioner says it is only on an experimental basis, advises them to meet DCP

Areas around Sembakkam lake spared from floods

Restoration project and construction of a flood regulator pay rich dividends

Metro Rail to float fresh tender for new coaches

Delay in the construction of Poonamallee depot said to be the reason

Five arrested for smuggling in and selling ganja in Chennai, 160 kg of drug seized

Two of those arrested, including a woman, were from Visakhapatnam, AP, and had brought in the drugs to Chennai, police said

To sir, with love: In memory of Reverend Francis Soundararaj

Reverend Dr Francis Soundararaj, former principal of Madras Christian College was one of Asia’s foremost phonetics professors. He also left an indelible impression in the mind of every student he taught

Marginal, yet steady rise in ICU admissions across hospitals

Most of those turning up in critical condition are senior citizens with co-morbidities; many of these elderly persons are also not vaccinated

Corporation to rope in more doctors, volunteers for tele-counselling

Volunteers to visit patients at home

Three police inspectors transferred

Three police inspectors were transferred from Kancheepuram district to southern zone following complaints on them which include charges of abetting a

Smog causes poor visibility

Visibility fell to 600 metres as thick smoke covered the city

Stalin checks work on roads during night rounds

CM visits Mahalingapuram, Mylapore

Pollution levels satisfactory on Bhogi day, says TNPCB

The air quality index at satisfactory mark in 15 locations

Heritage structures back in shape

Chennai lost many such buildings because of neglect

A blooming movement and two GOs

Tamil Nadu’s response led to the first constitutional amendment

Traffic plan modified at Sholinganallur junction

It is based on a survey: Commissioner

Police nab two accused after a chase

Two accused were caught by police after a chase when they allegedly waylaid and attempted to murder a 38-year-old man from Thirumangalam on Wednesday

Tangedco fast tracks shifting of electricity lines

After dragging its feet for a few months, the Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation (Tangedco) has finally started speeding up the work

Tools to test ties with the past

Tamil Nadu is using technology for authentication of the findings from the excavations at Keeladi and Sivakalai, besides tapping into literary evidence

Robust growth in foreign direct investment

It grew about 18% to ₹8,364 crore in April-September 2021 from ₹7,062 crore in the same period last year

CMWSSB working on 24-hour water supply

Once the project is implemented, consumers can directly use the water for drinking and cooking

e-commerce companies allowed to deliver medicines, milk on Jan. 16

During the complete lockdown on January 16, Sunday, e-commerce companies would be allowed to deliver medicines and milk, the State government said on

A community works on a stray idea

For its residents, L&T Eden Park in Siruseri has defined the most responsible way in which community dogs can be cared for

The path to an inclusive beach

The permanent pathway project at Marina has the potential to be a benchmark for inclusivity. DRA volunteers offer suggestions to be incorporated in the exercise

Lessons from disabled-friendly Alappuzha beach

Chennai will be setting a benchmark when the permanent ramp to the Marina is designed, keeping the user and the coastal regulations in mind. But the

Stalin flags off new police patrol vehicles

Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Thursday flagged off new patrol vehicles for the Avadi and Tambaram Police Commissionerates. A total of 106 patrol

Chennai’s third weather radar to be inaugurated on Friday

The device will be set up at the National Institute of Ocean Technology campus in Pallikaranai

Take sustained efforts to enhance knowledge and skills, says Air Commodore

He was speaking at a valedictory function at the Tambaram Air Force Station

Too much sweet Pongal not good for cows, say veterinarians

‘Acid produced from excessive sugary items may prove fatal’

Clearance given to build Karunanidhi memorial

Rainwater harvesting structure for water percolation among the conditions

‘Officials had allowed landgrab on marshland’

Arappor Iyakkam lodges complaint with DVAC

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