Chennai: ₹1 Lakh Fine for Cutting Trees Without Permission
Greater Chennai Corporation announces strict new rules & heavy fines for unauthorized tree cutting. Apply online via GCC portal or Namma Chennai app. Protect the city's green cover.
Greater Chennai Corporation announces strict new rules & heavy fines for unauthorized tree cutting. Apply online via GCC portal or Namma Chennai app. Protect the city's green cover.
Get the latest updates from Chennai on civic issues, traffic alerts, weather, and key political developments. Stay informed about what's happening in the city today.
A tragic accident near Electronics City claims a man's life after he fell from his bike and was run over by a BMTC bus. Police investigation underway.
Four Ayyappa devotees, including a 7-year-old girl, died after their vehicle hit a parked truck on Bengaluru-Pune highway. Seven others were injured in the early morning tragedy.
A young lawyer was killed when a crane at a Chennai Metro site hit his bike. The incident has raised serious safety concerns and led to the arrest of the crane operator.
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.
A young man from Haryana died in a tragic head-on collision with a three-wheeler on the Jaipur-Agra National Highway due to dense fog. Read the full details of the Dausa accident.
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.
Get the biggest updates from Chennai today, including civic alerts, traffic conditions, weather, and political developments. Stay informed with the latest news.
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.
A 29-year-old's detailed mapping of NH-66, India's most dangerous highway, reveals shocking safety gaps. Discover the data-driven story behind the perilous road.
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.
A tragic road accident in Bengaluru's Nagarabhavi area claims the life of biker Prakash MD. The incident occurred near Male Mahadeshwara Temple late Saturday night. Read more about the fatal crash and road safety concerns.
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.
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.
A fatal collision on Samruddhi Expressway near Gonde, Nashik, claims two lives. Details on the accident, rising fatalities, and highway safety measures.
The Union Cabinet approves a ₹19,142 crore highway project, cutting Surat-Chennai travel from 31 to 17 hours. A major boost for west-south connectivity and logistics.
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.
A Chennai family had a miraculous escape after their car doors locked automatically during a breakdown in a flooded Perambur underpass. Read how locals and fire services staged a dramatic rescue.
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.
The Union Cabinet approves India's largest BOT highway project, the 374-km Nashik-Solapur-Akkalkot corridor. It will slash Surat-Chennai travel by 45%. Read more about this transformative infrastructure push.
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.
A 70-year-old man died and his wife's leg was amputated after a speeding truck hit their scooter near Zundal bridge in Ahmedabad. Police have registered a case against the driver. Read the full report.
The Union Cabinet greenlights a 374-km greenfield highway in Maharashtra, part of the Surat-Chennai corridor, set to slash travel time by 45% and boost connectivity. Read more.
The Union government has greenlit two crucial highway projects in Maharashtra and Odisha, totaling Rs 7,210 crore, to boost connectivity and economic growth. Read more about the strategic infrastructure push.
Get the latest updates from Chennai on civic matters, traffic alerts, metro services, weather, and key political developments. Stay informed with the essential news for December 31, 2025.