Chennai Today: Major Civic, Traffic & Political News
Get the latest updates from Chennai on civic issues, traffic alerts, weather, and key political developments. Stay informed with the day's top stories.
Get the latest updates from Chennai on civic issues, traffic alerts, weather, and key political developments. Stay informed with the day's top stories.
A 54-year-old woman and her 24-year-old son died after a speeding pickup van hit their motorcycle near Pathamkallu in Nedumangad. Read the full details of the tragic incident.
Three young men died after electrocution by an 11KV wire in Gaya's Khaira village. The electricity department claims negligence. Read the full report.
Greater Chennai Corporation opens 311 contractual posts under CCUHM. Apply offline by Jan 5, 2026. Roles include Medical Officers, Nurses, Technicians & more.
Two men died on the spot in a tragic road accident in Rewa district after a speeding truck overturned onto their motorcycle. Two others are critically injured. Details inside.
A mother-daughter duo died in a tipper truck hit in Palakkad, while a youth succumbed to injuries in Kottayam. Details on the fatal road accidents and police investigations.
A 27.3 crore pedestrian plaza project on Chennai's MC Road, stalled for three years, forces pedestrians to navigate dangerous dug-up paths and bike encroachments. Read about the daily struggle and promised solutions.
Two construction workers died after being electrocuted while erecting scaffolding in Old Perungalathur, Chennai. The tragic incident highlights safety risks for laborers. Read the full report.
A young man died in a head-on collision with a school bus in Hussainabad, Daltonganj. Police cite dense fog as the cause. Read the full report on the tragic incident and its aftermath.
Stay ahead with the biggest news from Chennai today. Get the latest on civic updates, traffic alerts, weather conditions, and key political developments in the city.
Electric geysers pose serious risks in Indian winters. Learn 3 life-saving steps from a police constable and forensic data to prevent electrocution, scalding, and toxic fume deaths.
Forest areas in Telangana face a crisis as poachers use live wires from power lines to electrocute animals, creating lethal hazards for villagers and forest staff. Authorities push for urgent action.
Chief Minister M K Stalin will inaugurate the restored 137-year-old Victoria Hall in Chennai. The historic landmark, featuring new exhibits and a performance space, reclaims its role as a vibrant public hub.
A Permanent Lok Adalat in Bareilly holds the electricity department negligent for two deaths caused by a low-hanging high-tension wire. The court orders compensation of ₹14.7 lakh to the victims' family.
A new Rs 29.57 crore road will directly connect Nanganallur to the busy Pazhavanthangal subway, easing traffic and improving safety. The long-awaited project is set to benefit thousands of daily commuters.
Two motorcyclists died and three women were critically injured after a speeding van hit stray cows near Guduvanchery. Read the full details of the tragic Mannivakkam–Adhanur Road accident.
A school bus carrying students from a picnic overturned near Sarore in Jammu, injuring 35. Poor visibility due to fog is suspected as the cause. Read the full report on the rescue efforts and current condition of the injured.
A 35-year-old driver died after being electrocuted at NRT Centre in Chilakaluripet. The man, reportedly inebriated, climbed an electric pole. Read the full details.
Greater Chennai Corporation allocates ₹29.57 crore for a direct link road from Nanganallur to Pazhavanthangal subway, aiming to end decades of congestion and accidents. Read details.
Happy Streets is back in Chennai! Anna Nagar's 2nd Avenue will be traffic-free this Sunday, Dec 21, from 6am to 8.30am for fitness and fun activities. Check details.
A tragic scooter accident near India Gate in New Delhi claims one life, leaves another injured. Police investigation underway with no eyewitnesses found. Read the full report.
A labourer succumbed to injuries after being hit by a bus on NH 169(A) near Athradi. In a separate incident, a two-wheeler rider died in a collision in Brahmavar. Read the full report.
An 18-year-old from Howrah died after falling from a moving bus on Hemanta Basu Sarani. The victim was reportedly talking on his phone and hanging from the footboard. Read the full report on this tragic accident.
A grandfather, son, and grandson died after a live wire fell in their paddy field in Malkauli village. Villagers protest, alleging electricity department negligence. Read the full report.
A gaur found dead in Shivamogga's Hosanagara taluk, suspected electrocution. Forest dept registers case, highlights alarming trend of gaur fatalities in the region. Read more.
Get the latest updates from Chennai on civic issues, traffic alerts, weather forecasts, and key political developments. Stay informed with the biggest news from the city on December 18, 2025.
Chennai's new Royapuram bus terminus, built to handle 55 buses, lies unused months after completion. Commuters face delays as the ₹30 crore project becomes a parking lot. Read more.
Heavy rains expose Chennai's persistent flood vulnerability. Experts warn encroachments, lost wetlands, and climate change threaten the city despite a Rs 5,000 crore stormwater drain project. Can integrated planning save it?
Chennai enjoys clear skies with a high of 27.5°C, perfect for outdoor plans. While AQI is moderate at 93, sunny winds may improve air quality. Get tips for safe outings.
Forest officials in Kabirdham district discovered carcasses of two gaurs and a leopard in suspected live-wire poaching. Two suspects detained as investigation exposes protection gaps. Read the full report.