Chennai News Today: Major Updates You Need to Know
Stay ahead with the biggest updates from Chennai on January 9, 2026. Get the latest on civic issues, traffic alerts, weather, and political developments. Watch the full video for complete coverage.
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Chennai's Streets & Rooftops Host Music Revolution
Chennai's music scene is breaking free from auditoriums. Discover how grassroots movements are creating 200+ inclusive, spontaneous performances on streets and rooftops, uniting the community. Read more!
Chennai's Saidapet Slaughterhouse Modernised for ₹20.19 Cr
Chennai's GCC launches a ₹20.19 crore modernisation of the Saidapet slaughterhouse, promising safer meat, better sanitation, and odour control by November. Read more about the new public health initiative.
Chennai Book Fair 2024: Free Entry, Focus on Young Readers
The 49th Chennai International Book Fair opens with free entry, 980 stalls, and a focus on children's books. CM Stalin urges youth to read more. Details inside.
Electric Double-Decker Buses Make a Comeback in Chennai
Chennai's iconic double-decker buses are set for a modern, electric comeback after 17 years. MTC plans to run 20 new AC buses on select routes, sparking nostalgia and boosting green transport. Read more about the city's fleet electrification.
Chennai collects ₹3.78L fines for pet dog violations
Greater Chennai Corporation intensifies checks on pet owners, imposing hefty fines for leash, license, and microchip violations. Drive aims to ensure public safety and responsible pet ownership. Read the full details.
Chennai's new ₹44 crore Nolambur bridge opens in Feb
Chennai's new ₹44 crore, four-lane bridge over the Cooum river in Nolambur is set to open in February, replacing a risky causeway and cutting travel time by 15 minutes. Read more.
Chennai Headlines: Major Civic, Traffic & Weather Updates
Get the latest updates from Chennai on civic issues, traffic alerts, weather conditions, and key political developments. Stay informed with the biggest stories of the day.
Chennai Headlines: Major Updates for January 6, 2026
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Chennai's Pattabiram ROB Incomplete, Extra Funds Sanctioned
Chennai's Rs 78 crore Pattabiram flyover remains incomplete, causing daily traffic chaos on Tirupati Highway. The government has now sanctioned an extra Rs 13.5 crore to finish the project and ease commuter woes.
Pattabiram ROB Incomplete, Causes Major Chennai Traffic Chaos
Over a lakh commuters face severe daily congestion on Chennai's Pattabiram ROB as only one arm is open after two years. Despite ₹78.35 crore spent, the incomplete bridge causes snarls and accidents. Details inside.
Chennai's Broadway bus stand redeveloped into Rs 800-crore hub
Chennai's historic Broadway bus stand is set for a massive Rs 800-crore redevelopment into a multi-modal transport hub with 73 bays. Foundation stone on Jan 25. Read how it will ease North Chennai travel.
Chennai Headlines: Major Civic, Traffic & Weather Updates
Get the latest updates from Chennai for January 5, 2026. Stay informed on civic alerts, traffic disruptions, weather forecasts, and key political developments in the city.
Chennai's Chitlapakkam Lake opens, but issues persist
Chennai's Chitlapakkam Lake inaugurated after 6-year restoration, yet faces sewage, safety & funding woes. Only half of ₹25 crore project complete. Residents demand action.
Chennai's Kotturpuram Urban Forest footpath turns into eyesore
The 800m footpath near Kotturpuram Urban Forest, meant for greenery, is now littered with liquor bottles and debris due to poor upkeep and lack of civic sense. Residents demand action. Read more.
Two dead as van rams parked lorry on Chennai-Bengaluru Highway
A tragic accident on the Chennai-Bengaluru NH near Sriperumbudur claimed two lives. The cargo van hit a parked lorry. One injured survivor is stable. Read for details.
Chennai: Teen Dies, Classmates Hurt in Vandalur Road Accident
A 16-year-old student died after a bike-car collision on Vandalur-Kelambakkam Road. Two classmates were seriously injured. The car driver has been arrested. Read the full report.
Chennai to launch door-to-door bulk waste collection in March
Greater Chennai Corporation launches door-to-door bulk waste collection in March to tackle illegal dumping. Private contractors will manage zones. Book via Namma Chennai app or WhatsApp.
Chennai Uses Drones to Fight Mosquito Menace, 480 Dengue Cases
Chennai Corporation deploys drones for larvicide spraying and intensifies fogging to tackle rising mosquito density and prevent dengue. Officials say the peak season is over, but vigilance continues. Read more.
Chennai Broadway Bus Terminus Shifts to Temporary Locations
MTC Chennai moves bus services from Broadway Terminus to Royapuram & Island Grounds from January 7 for redevelopment. Check new routes and stops for your commute.
Madras HC Bans Most Shops on Chennai's Marina Beach
Madras High Court directs Chennai Corporation to restrict Marina Beach shops to food, toys, and fancy items only. The court calls 1,980 shops 'obnoxiously high'. Read the full order and its impact.
Chennai's Victoria Public Hall Reopens After 40 Years
Chennai's historic Victoria Public Hall is back! After a 40-year hiatus, GCC opens bookings for cultural & corporate events. Discover the new rental charges and booking rules.
CBI Files FIR in 2004 Kerala Murder Mystery
CBI's Thiruvananthapuram unit re-registers a 2004 Perinthalmanna murder case after HC order. The unidentified woman was found strangled. Read the full timeline.
Chennai: Illegal debris destroys residents' tree park effort
Months of effort by Chennai senior citizens to create a tree park on a lake bund in Kotturpuram were destroyed by illegal construction debris dumping. Officials promise CCTV but culprits remain at large.
Chennai's Peaceful New Year: Massive Police Deployment Pays Off
Massive police deployment of 19,000 personnel ensured a largely crime-free New Year's Eve in Chennai. While reckless racing was curbed, one fatal accident was reported. Read the full story.
Chennai to bio-mine 5.5 lakh tonnes more waste at Perungudi
Chennai Corporation floats new tender to bio-mine 5.5 lakh tonnes of legacy waste at Perungudi dumpyard. The project, costing ₹53.60 crore, aims to reclaim land and process remaining waste. Read the latest updates.
Malayali Markazhi Mahotsavam 'Sargam 2026' in Chennai
Chennai gears up for Sargam 2026, the 8th Malayali Markazhi Mahotsavam from Jan 2-4. Experience a mega Mohiniyattam, folk arts, theatre & more. Don't miss this cultural extravaganza!
Chennai's 2025: A Local Remix of Global Trends
In 2025, Chennai didn't follow trends; it edited them. From digital cameras to matcha, the city created a slower, warmer, and more practical local culture. Discover how.
Chennai's Doorstep Drive Removes 582 Tonnes of Bulky Waste
Greater Chennai Corporation's 12-week door-to-door drive collects over 582 tonnes of bulky waste like sofas & mattresses. Learn how residents can schedule pickup for proper disposal.
Besant Nagar's Beach Road Becomes Illegal Dumpyard in Chennai
Besant Nagar's 8th Cross Street, a key beach access road in Chennai, has been neglected for years, filled with seized police vehicles and waste. Residents demand action. Read the full report.
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