SpiceJet flight transports cargo on passenger seats, first of its kind
To meet the ever-growing demand of cargo, SpiceJet operated the country's first cargo-on-seat flight, carrying 11 tons of vtal supplies in passenger cabins from Delhi to Chennai.
Apr 07, 2020, 17:24 PM ISTAmid partial shutdown over coronavirus worries, TN outfit holds massive anti-CAA protest in Chennai
Thousands of protestors including children, women and the elderly gathered near the Madras High Court metro station in what they call a ‘Jail Bharo’ protest.
Mar 18, 2020, 13:19 PM IST167 cadets, including Gauri Prasad Mahadik, pass out of Officers Training Academy at Chennai
After the passing out parade, which was reviewed by Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Karambir Singh, the cadets were commissioned in the various wings of the Indian Army.
Mar 09, 2020, 10:37 AM ISTOn Sridevi's second death anniversary prayer meet in Chennai, daughter Janhvi Kapoor shares inside pics
Janhvi and Boney Kapoor rushed to Chennai recently for Sridevi' prayer meet on March 4 which was marked as per the Hindu calendar.
Mar 04, 2020, 19:03 PM ISTFirst-of-its-kind home for transgenders to come up near Chennai, other cities to follow
In a huge relief for the transgender community, a first-of-its-kind home, spread across 3 grounds(7200 square feet) that would offer shelter, livelihood training, support and care is to come up within a year at Poonamallee, in the outskirts of Chennai city.
Mar 02, 2020, 18:40 PM ISTMassive fire at chemical warehouse in Chennai doused after 18 hours; None injured
Fire and Rescue Services DGP C Sylendra Babu lauded the firemen for bringing the blaze under control.
Mar 01, 2020, 21:45 PM ISTMake ports energy efficient, Venkaiah Naidu tells port chairpersons
Venkaiah Naidu stressed the need to harness India's vast coastline for the sustainable growth and development of the country.
Feb 29, 2020, 20:27 PM ISTFire breaks out at oil warehouse in Chennai, 26 fire tenders reach spot
Property damage in the fire is yet to be examined. This is a developing story. More details are awaited.
Feb 29, 2020, 19:40 PM ISTBreaking news: Anti-CAA protesters defy Madras HC order, march to lay siege of Tamil Nadu assembly
Thousand of people came out on Chennai's Wallajah Road on Wednesday (February 19) to protest against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), National Register of Citizens (NRC) and National Population Register (NPR).
Feb 19, 2020, 11:50 AM ISTOver 100 anti-CAA, NRC protesters detained after scuffle in Chennai
The demonstrators, who had gathered in large numbers, were raising slogans against CAA and NRC during the protest.
Feb 15, 2020, 07:28 AM ISTPeriyar statue vandalised in Tamil Nadu's Chengalpattu; police begins probe
The police is investigating the matter and further details are awaited.
Jan 24, 2020, 13:20 PM ISTTamil Nadu: 10 injured in a pile-up on Chennai-Bengaluru Highway
A thick layer of smoke engulfed the city following the burning of old articles on the occasion of the Bhogi festival, leading to low visibility in the region.
Jan 14, 2020, 18:27 PM ISTFour get life term for sexually assaulting a woman in Tamil Nadu's Thanjavur
The court also sent an autorickshaw driver Gurumurthy to rigorous imprisonment for seven years in the same case.
Jan 13, 2020, 17:31 PM ISTFormer Tamil Nadu Speaker PH Pandian dead
Pandian, a lawyer by profession, had served as the Speaker of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly from 1985 to 1989.
Jan 04, 2020, 11:52 AM IST4 flights diverted, 10 delayed due to poor visibility at Chennai airport
According to authorities, Air Australia flight B738 from Re-Union island (Saint-Denis) to Chennai was diverted to Trichy.
Jan 04, 2020, 10:02 AM ISTTamil Nadu local body polls: Voting for second phase ends peacefully
People boycotted the polls in a couple of villages protesting against delimitation, lack of roads and other issues, said an ANI report.
Dec 30, 2019, 18:43 PM ISTSalman Khan to promote 'Dabangg 3' in Hyderabad, Chennai, Bengaluru
Directed by Prabhudeva and produced by Salman Khan, Arbaaz Khan and Nikhil Dwivedi under the banner of Salman Khan Films, the film is slated to open on December 20.
Dec 16, 2019, 18:30 PM ISTHeavy rains bring life to standstill in Puducherry, Tamil Nadu
The IMD has advised fishermen are advised not to venture into these areas for the next couple of days.
Dec 01, 2019, 10:33 AM ISTGold worth over Rs 18 lakh seized by customs at Chennai Airport
Gold rods weighing 203 grams and valued at Rs 8 lakh were recovered from Sekh Mohammad Maim, 23, of Hooghly, West Bengal.
Nov 30, 2019, 23:21 PM ISTGovt school students showcase biometric EVM concept to President Ram Nath Kovind
They have not even cast their first vote yet, but they have been constantly innovating in the hope to reform the system of voting in the world’s largest democracy. It all began in the Atal Lab situated in the modest PCKG Government Higher Secondary School in Chennai’s Kodambakkam.
Nov 18, 2019, 22:17 PM IST