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May 19, 2026 1:28 PM

Railways approves Rs 993 crore Arakkonam-Chengalpattu doubling project to decongest Chennai suburban network

Indian Railways has approved the ₹993-crore Arakkonam-Chengalpattu Doubling Project in Tamil Nadu, a major infrastructure initiative aimed at easing congestion on the Chennai suburban rail network and improving both passenger and freight movement across the corridor. The 68-km doubling project under Southern Railway forms part of the important Chennai suburban circular rail network connecting Chennai Beach, Tambaram, Chengalpattu and Arakkonam. The project is expected to significantly enhance...

April 24, 2026 5:18 PM

India launches indigenous silicon photonics solutions at IIT-Madras, boosting semiconductor self-reliance

India on Friday marked a significant step towards technological self-reliance in advanced electronics with the launch of indigenously developed Silicon Photonics solutions at Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-Madras) in Chennai. The launch, led by S. Krishnan, Secretary at the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), introduced two key innovations: a Silicon Photonics Process Design Kit (PDK) and a Universal Programmable Photonic Integrated Circuit (PPIC) Test Engine...

April 4, 2026 12:46 PM

PM Modi meets music composer Ramesh Vinayakam in Chennai

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday met renowned music composer Ramesh Vinayakam and his family in Chennai. In a post on X, PM Modi said, "In the midst of election campaigning, had the opportunity to meet Thiru Ramesh Vinayakam Ji and his family in Chennai. Ramesh Ji is a music composer and has devoted his life to popularising Indian music. He gave me a glimpse of his work in making the Gamaka Box Notation System. This is an innovative way to take Indian music to the world!" Ramesh Vinaya...

January 8, 2026 7:27 PM

Rainfall, rough sea conditions forecast for Tamil Nadu; orange, yellow alerts issued

The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC), Chennai, said that a well-marked low-pressure area over the southeast Bay of Bengal has intensified into a depression and is moving west-northwestwards at a speed of around 18 kmph. The RMC said the system is likely to intensify into a deep depression within the next 15 hours, increasing the chances of widespread rainfall and rough sea conditions along parts of the Tamil Nadu coast. Due to the influence of the system, a yellow alert has been issued for...

January 4, 2026 3:47 PM

Vice President Radhakrishnan calls for integration of tradition and science at 9th Siddha Day Celebrations in Chennai

Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan on Saturday inaugurated the 9th Siddha Day celebrations in Chennai, describing Siddha medicine as a living tradition deeply rooted in India’s civilisational wisdom and a holistic, preventive and sustainable healthcare system for the modern world. Addressing Siddha physicians, researchers, academicians and students at Kalaivanar Arangam, the Vice President paid homage to Sage Agathiyar, revered as the father of Siddha medicine. He said India’s traditional s...

January 2, 2026 12:21 PM

Ayush Ministry to inaugurate 9th Siddha Day celebrations in Chennai on January 3

The Ministry of Ayush will inaugurate the 9th Siddha Day celebrations in Chennai on January 3, ahead of the annual observance of National Siddha Day on January 6. The event will be held at Kalaivanar Arangam and is being organised in association with the National Institute of Siddha (NIS), the Central Council for Research in Siddha (CCRS), and the Directorate of Indian Medicine and Homoeopathy, Government of Tamil Nadu. Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan will preside over and inaugurate the cel...

December 31, 2025 9:33 AM

Chennai on high alert, 25,000 cops deployed for New Year’s Eve celebrations

Chennai will witness heightened security measures on New Year’s Eve, with more than 25,000 police personnel deployed across the city and its suburbs to ensure a safe and incident-free celebration. The extensive security arrangement, involving personnel from the Greater Chennai Police, Tambaram City Police and Avadi City Police, will be supported by drones, CCTV surveillance and special monitoring teams. According to official sources, nearly 19,000 police personnel will be deployed within the...

December 8, 2025 11:47 AM

Thunderstorms, rain forecast for Tamil Nady, Puducherry for next two days

The Regional Meteorological Centre, Chennai, has forecast moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning over parts of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry on Monday and Tuesday, warning residents to stay alert to changing weather conditions. According to the latest update issued by the weather office on Monday morning, scattered to fairly widespread rain activity is expected across several districts, especially during the afternoon and evening hours. The forecast attributes the unsettled w...

December 4, 2025 11:16 AM

Cyclone Ditwah: Heavy rain forecast for Chennai, Tiruvallur districts; schools closed

Heavy rainfall triggered by Cyclonic Storm Ditwah over the Bay of Bengal has led authorities to close schools in Chennai and Tiruvallur districts as a precautionary measure. Several coastal areas in Chennai, Tiruvallur and neighbouring districts witnessed intense downpours accompanied by strong winds as the weakened system lingered over the region. Citing persistent rain and widespread waterlogging, Chennai District Collector Rashmi Siddharth Jagde extended the school holiday for Thursday, mark...

October 6, 2025 9:58 PM

Indian Coast Guard conducts 10th NATPOLREX-X and 27th NOSDCP off Chennai coast

The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) successfully conducted the 10th National Level Pollution Response Exercise (NATPOLREX-X) along with the 27th National Oil Spill Disaster Contingency Plan (NOSDCP) and Preparedness Meeting off the coast of Chennai, Tamil Nadu, on October 5-6. The large-scale biennial exercise reaffirmed India’s commitment to safeguarding its marine environment and strengthening inter-agency coordination for effective oil spill management. The event saw participation from 40 foreign...