Chennai Headlines: 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 biggest stories of the day.
Get the latest updates from Chennai on civic issues, traffic alerts, weather, and key political developments. Stay informed with the biggest stories of the day.
Madhavaram Lake in North Chennai is set to open as a major leisure hub with jet ski and boating facilities after a Rs 4.56 crore restoration. A new attraction for Pongal holidays!
A 22-year-old woman and her three-year-old child died after falling from a high-rise in Surat's Bhatar. The woman was undergoing migraine treatment. Police are investigating.
Two college students were crushed to death by a speeding bus at a Chennai traffic signal. Read about the accident-prone zone and pending safety measures.
Chennai's historic Victoria Public Hall, restored at a cost of ₹32.62 crore, opens for public viewing today. Free entry via online booking on GCC website. Explore the museum and cultural space.
A man in Surat fell from the 10th floor while asleep but was miraculously rescued after getting stuck on the 8th-floor window grill. Read the incredible survival story.
A Surat man miraculously survived a 10th-floor fall in his sleep, getting stuck on an 8th-floor window. Read about the dramatic rescue operation by fire officials.
Get the latest Chennai news updates for December 25, 2025. Stay informed on civic alerts, traffic conditions, weather, and key administrative developments in the city.
Greater Chennai Police deploy 8,000 personnel, barricades, and tech to curb bike racing & drunk driving during Christmas & New Year. Violators face vehicle seizure and fines.
Dipak Ijardar apologises after arrest for causing traffic jam by bursting firecrackers on a public road for son's birthday in Surat. Details on the viral incident and past controversies.
Surat Municipal Corporation plans a Rs 77 crore water infrastructure project near the airport to improve supply in Dumas, Sultanabad, and Bhimpore. Read about the new tanks and pipeline network.
Surat ACB arrests deputy chief fire officer Ishwar Patel for Rs 1 lakh bribe from a hotelier for fire NOC. Circle officer Krushna Dabhi also caught taking Rs 10,000. Read the full details.
Get the latest updates from Chennai on civic issues, traffic alerts, weather, and key political developments. Stay informed with the day's top stories.
Surat DCB seizes 17.65 kg of hydroponic cannabis worth Rs 6.18 crore from Bangkok flight, arrests three with Tamil Nadu links. Read the full investigation details.
Greater Chennai Corporation opens 311 contractual posts under CCUHM. Apply offline by Jan 5, 2026. Roles include Medical Officers, Nurses, Technicians & more.
Residents of Surat's Shiv Residency return home after SVNIT declares towers safe post-retention wall collapse. SMC bore costs for independent safety tests. Read the full story.
A massive fire gutted furniture and garment warehouses in Surat's Godadara, raising serious questions about fire safety norms and municipal oversight. Read the full report on the incident and its implications.
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.
Residents of Surat's Shiv Residency remain fearful after a wall collapse, delaying their return home despite SVNIT declaring the buildings safe. SMC offers new independent tests.
Surat's trade bodies are elated as Botswana's President Duma Boko plans a Jan 2026 visit, unlocking major opportunities in diamonds, solar energy, and textiles. A massive $4 billion renewable energy MoU has already been signed. Read more!
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.
SMC committee finds Shiv Residency structures safe after Bhimrad wall collapse. Residents offered third-party inspection. Read the latest updates and official statements.
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 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.
A 10-15-foot-deep cavity emerged on a Surat road near the metro corridor, causing alarm. Officials attribute it to loose backfilling from utility work, not tunnelling. Read the full report on the safety measures taken.
Get the latest updates from Chennai on civic issues, traffic alerts, weather conditions, and key political developments. Stay informed with the biggest news from the city.
Get the latest from Chennai on civic issues, traffic alerts, weather, and political developments for December 17, 2025. Stay informed with the day's crucial updates.
A major fire at Riza Gems in Surat's Kapodra area trapped night shift workers. Swift action by firefighters led to the safe rescue of all 60 employees. Read the full report.
The Surat Diamond Bourse, the world's largest office building, remains mostly empty years after launch. Discover the challenges and future plans for this Rs 3,200 crore hub.
Surat SOG police raided three hookah outlets in City Light, seizing 738 hookahs, including AK-47 shaped designs. Three owners detained. Details on the crackdown inside.