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Trees being cut down for widening of the Cuddalore-Madapattu section of State Highway under the Chennai-Kanniyakumari Industrial Corridor project.

Trees include two species categorised as ‘Near Threatened’ according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature’s list.

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Felling of 877 trees for Cuddalore-Madapattu Road widening work begins

Trees include two species categorised as ‘Near Threatened’ according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature’s list.

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Response initiated: Tele-counselling services are being offered for those suffering from “long-haul COVID-19”.

24% of COVID-19-recovered patients in Chennai reporting symptoms

The report recommended the institutionalisation of rigorous checking of textbooks.

Failure of DSE to verify claims caused ₹23.27 crore loss

C. Sylendra Babu.

UPSC calls for revised list of DGP candidates

‘Tangedco failed to levy ₹827.64 cr. damages’

Tamil Nadu gradually adding backlog deaths to its virus tally

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Commuters to be allowed to travel in Chennai suburban trains from Friday

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Special camp for Covaxin second dose extended for two more days Special Correspondent

The Greater Chennai Corporation has extended the special camp for the second dose of Covaxin for two more days.According to a press release, a total

Chennai Corporation launches online registration for COVID-19 vaccine

COVID-19 vaccines prevent deaths, finds study

Tanker lorry contractors give ₹5 lakh to Chief Minister’s Public Relief Fund

Chennai Corporation to facilitate more vaccination sessions

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‘The Binge Eater’ from the sub-series, By the Window

Kamal chats with fan fighting cancer

In a video released by his party MNM, the actor-politician is seen talking to his fan and encouraging him to keep fighting his illness

From ‘Ponniyin Selvan’ to ‘Mogamul’: Tamil audiobooks opens new doors to listeners and voice actors

Srinivasa Ramanujam

Dubbing artistes and actors get an unexpected break voicing Tamil audiobooks, which are drawing a surge of listeners seeking comfort amid the pandemic

Artist Bhavya Desai’s latest illustrations delve into the chaotic energy of the Indian Railways

Digital illustrator Bhavya Desai’s latest series is an ode to train journeys and their chaotic energy — a warm reminder of life before the pandemic

Munawar Faruqui has been entertaining audiences with his satire routines for over a year. Photo: Special Arrangement/THE HINDU

Laughter challenger: Munawar Faruqui finds humour in life against all odds

Nahla Nainar Out on bail, the stand-up comedian is dusting himself off and moving on, strengthened by poetry and rap music

Dharmapuri Ramakrishnan as Madurai Veeran

Folk arts | Theatre

COVID-19: Contemporary artistes help folk performers across Tamil Nadu through the second wave

Gowri S Contemporary performers, students and patrons step up to help folk artistes across Tamil Nadu, breaking barriers between artistic fraternities

Musician Vijay Siva as Muthuswami Dikshitar

Carnatic music marries theatre in The Madras Players’ ‘Trinity’, set to reach a global audience

Gowri S The Madras Players’ ‘Trinity’, filmed by a four-camera set up, will be made available for a global audience in June

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Felling of 877 trees for Cuddalore-Madapattu Road widening work begins

Special camp for Covaxin second dose extended for two more days

Chennai Corporation launches online registration for COVID-19 vaccine

Petrol price crosses ₹100 mark in many parts of Tamil Nadu

‘Tangedco failed to levy ₹827.64 cr. damages’

Failure of DSE to verify claims caused ₹23.27 crore loss

UPSC calls for revised list of DGP candidates

Central agency meeting on June 28 to finalise panel for T.N. police chief post

Active cases fall below 50,000 in T.N.

Coimbatore reports most number of cases; centenarian dies in Chennai

Six held for burgling businessman’s house in Kolathur

They trespassed into the house and stole ₹51,000 after gagging his minor daughter.

Tamil Nadu gradually adding backlog deaths to its virus tally

At least 330 deaths that occurred before peak of second wave added to tally

24% of COVID-19-recovered patients in Chennai reporting symptoms

Common issues include coughing, breathlessness, tiredness and sleeplessness.

Ensuring a sweet future for children in conflict with the law

A Chennai NGO works with children at a government observation home and trains them to bake

Court directs Chennai Collector to inspect water body under encroachment in Sembium

Over 100 acres of land, reportedly classified as a water body in the revenue records, have been allegedly encroached upon by “land sharks”, a petitioner said

Commuters to be allowed to travel in Chennai suburban trains from Friday

While women passengers will be allowed round-the-clock, men not working in offices will only be allowed during non-peak hours, a press release from Southern Railway said

This Chennai brand offers sugarcane juice infused with betel leaves and sarsaparilla

Fresh Crush currently operates out of a 100-square feet space in Palavakkam, and its founders want it to be a neighbourhood “juice kadai”

One held for killing woman in Nolambur

Personnel from the Nolambur police station on Wednesday arrested a worker of a private conservancy firm for allegedly murdering a woman conservancy

IIT-M to conduct research on startups and risk financing

Data repository will be created by Centre for Research on Startups and Risk Financing.

COVID-19 vaccines prevent deaths, finds study

Two doses of vaccines are 95% effective, it reveals

Delta Plus variant of virus detected in Tamil Nadu

Sample of woman from Chennai tests positive

Chennai’s daily count drops below 400

City sees 396 infections; 6,596 people test positive in State, even as 166 die

DMK government counters AIADMK on COVID-19

Ruling and Oppn. parties at loggerheads in Assembly

Plea in High Court complains about government schoolchildren not being able to attend online classes

The Madras High Court on Wednesday sought the response of the State government to a public interest litigation petition which complained that many

Tanker lorry contractors give ₹5 lakh to Chief Minister’s Public Relief Fund

The Chennai Metrowater Tanker Lorry Contractors’ Association donated ₹5 lakh towards the Chief Minister’s Public Relief Fund (CMPRF) to help in the

‘Government can prefer traditional fishermen for inland leases’

Several organisations working for the welfare of fishermen have urged the State government to ensure that traditional fishermen are given priority

Kamal chats with fan fighting cancer

In a video released by his party MNM, the actor-politician is seen talking to his fan and encouraging him to keep fighting his illness

Beautification of Buckingham Canal to be finished by October

MRTS stations from Thiruvanmiyur to Kasturba Nagar along the channel’s course will be renovated

Flipside in Chennai introduces Beyond Meat burgers with planet-friendly, plant-based alternatives

Newly-launched restaurant Flipside’s menu includes Beyond Meat burgers for those looking for healthier alternatives, and its speciality, American style “smash burgers”

Meet the three young sailors from Chennai who will represent India at the Olympics

Nethra Kumanan, Varun Thakkar and KC Ganapathy talk about their rigorous training schedule for the Tokyo Olympics, living the dream, and why Chennai is a great place for sailing

Suspect involved in novel theft at Chennai SBI ATMs, held in New Delhi

Police are on the look out for more suspects in Haryana

Desilting initiative launched in two more areas in city

Metrowater launched its mass desilting programme in more areas on Tuesday. The 10-day programme, which will go on till June 30, aims at removing silt

Three hospitals get oxygen plants from DRDO, NHAI

With the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) completing civil and electrical works, oxygen generating plants have been commissioned at

Gang held for burgling house in Sriperumpudur

The Kancheepuram district police solved a case in which a high-end car and gadgets were stolen from a businessman’s guest house near Sriperumpudur,

Another case booked against Kebi Raj

One more case has been booked by the Crime Branch CID (CB-CID) against martial arts instructor Kebi Raj. The accused Kebi Raj, 41, was arrested last

Residents complain of sewage dumping in waterways

Metrowater has instructed officials to take action against private lorry operators polluting the environment by indulging in the practice

26,000 passengers ride Metro on day one

It is about 20% of pre-COVID levels

Test positivity rate falls from 27% to 1.5% in six weeks

ICMR asks Corpn. to focus on containment in top 30 divisions

Special drive to inoculate those who missed Covaxin 2nd dose

Over 80% who didn’t get 2nd jab within stipulated window had taken the vaccine

₹48 lakh stolen from SBI ATM cash deposit machines

18 places in the city and districts were targeted

Car, gadgets stolen from guest house in Chennai; police nab accused in 12 hours

The four accused told police that they were inspired by a Tamil movie to commit the burglary, in order to get quick access to money

Villupuram MP urges govt. to improve basic amenities in Keelputhupet refugee camp

In a letter to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, the VCK leader, among other things, said that the government had constructed 448 houses at the camp, but around 20 of them were completely damaged.

How the police handle sexual harassment complaints now

With several allegations being made against teachers in schools on social media, the police are facing a unique challenge — they are unable to take

Chennai Corporation to give public toilets a makeover

Greater Chennai Corporation has proposed a makeover for public toilets that are not in good condition in the city.Corporation Commissioner Gagandeep

Crack down on unauthorised buildings in Chennai, other urban localities: HC

‘Large amounts of money exchange hands between real estate mafia and officials’

Metrowater launches desilting of sewer network

The exercise set to go on till June 30

‘Asked for better pay structure, not allowances’

A section of government doctors are disappointed with the State government’s move to grant them allowances instead of their long-pending demand to

Tamil Nadu continues to record steady decrease in new COVID-19 cases

7,427 fresh cases, 189 deaths in T.N; 12 districts see less than 100 new infections

TN to set up Chennai Metro Flood Management Committee

Singara Chennai 2.0 for world-class infrastructure, Port-Maduravoyal corridor and speedy completion of Metro Rail Phase II are among the other plans for the city

Study finds diabetics could be at risk for depressive symptoms

Depression could be exacerbated post-long COVID, says expert.

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