Mylapore GCC gym lies shut Chennai: A Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) gym on Rosary Church Street in Mylapore has remained locked for more than six months without any public notice, cutting off access to one of the neighborhood’s free fitness facilities.The building now appears neglected, with old tires, discarded two-wheelers and litter strewn across the…
Chennai: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has sent a second letter to the state government within a week. This time, it has sought prosecution sanction against Tiruchendur DMK MLA Anitha R Radhakrishnan.The four-page communication, addressed to the chief secretary, said it was a reminder of the agency’s earlier letter sent in March to the then chief…
Fall of rupee & impact on studying abroad Chennai: The steep fall of Indian rupee against the US dollar, UK’s pound sterling and Euro currencies has increased the cost of studying abroad by 20% for Indian students. This, along with the visa restrictions by the US and Canada, and economic issues in the UK amid…
Metropolitan Transport Corporation (MTC) rolled out pink buses offering free services to women Chennai: State transport minister A Vijay Tamilan Parthiban travelled with passengers in a govt bus on Friday and interacted with commuters, drivers and conductors to understand issues faced in public transport services.The minister boarded a Metropolitan Transport Corporation (MTC) bus at Saidapet,…
One of the oldest educational institutions in the city, Guild of Service – General Cariappa Higher Secondary School got a modern and upgraded campus One of the oldest educational institutions in the city, Guild of Service – General Cariappa Higher Secondary School got a modern and upgraded campus One of the oldest educational institutions in…
A Class 12 student Sudharsan goes missing after rescuing his brother who was swept away by a huge tide in the sea. Screenshot Chennai: A 16-year-old boy was swept away by waves while rescuing his younger brother at Marina Beach on Friday evening. Firefighters continued search operations on Saturday.Police said Sudharsan of Mettu Street in…
Chennai: Opposition parties, including DMK, AIADMK and PMK, came down hard on TVK govt on the abduction, alleged sexual assault and murder of a 10-year-old girl in Sulur in Coimbatore district.Leader of the opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin said the state had witnessed more than 30 major crimes within 12 days of TVK govt assuming office. He…
Chennai: DMDK general secretary Premallatha Vijayakant on Saturday made a veiled attack on TVK, saying that the 2026 election was a victory for fantasy and illusion.She issued a statement asking the party men not to get dejected on seeing the election results. “Based on the interests of our party men, we aligned with the DMK-led…
TNNChennai: Chief minister C Joseph Vijay on Saturday said he had ordered a swift and intensive investigation into the abduction and murder of a 10-year-old girl in Coimbatore and assured that those involved in crimes against women and children would face severe punishment under the law.The incident of abduction and murder came to light on…
Chennai: Rebutting sharp criticism from senior DMK leaders, including the party’s deputy general secretary A Raja, on social media and other forums, VCK leader Thol Thirumavalavan on Saturday said no one had the right to defame his party’s political integrity and credibility. He defended VCK’s decision to be part of the TVK-led cabinet, stating it…
