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 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.
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.
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.
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, 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.
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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.
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 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.
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 inaugurated after 6-year restoration, yet faces sewage, safety & funding woes. Only half of ₹25 crore project complete. Residents demand action.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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 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 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.
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.
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 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.
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!
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.
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 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.
A massive fire broke out at an old scrap warehouse in Chennai's Anna Nagar, leading to panic and road closures. Firefighters from multiple stations battled the blaze. Officials are investigating the cause. Get the latest updates.
Deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin inaugurated key power, water, and lighting projects under the North Chennai Development Scheme, aiming for balanced urban growth. Read more.