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Residents of Chennai dread festival season due to lack of parking space; 45 lakh of 75 lakh vehicles on road are two-wheelers; city needs 2 lakh parking lots, currently only 20,000 available; Corporation has identified 5,000 slots; Metro rail work has hindered progress; Corporation earns Rs. 2.25 lakh/day from parking…

Veteran singer Usha Uthup received Lifetime Achievement Award from State IT Minister Dr. Palanivel Thiagarajan, Renuka David and Col. David Devasahayam at the annual Radiant Wellness Conclave, an event about holistic wellness, held in Chennai on Saturday.

Chennaiyin FC sign Serbian defender Lazar Cirkovic for 2023-24 ISL season. Cirkovic has played at highest level for clubs like FK Rad, FK Partizan Belgrade, Kisvarda FC, FC Luzern, and Maccabi Netanya. He is excited for the Indian challenge and looks forward to fighting for his new colours.

Chennai welcomes the ICC Cricket World Cup Trophy as it tours the city ahead of the October 5 event. The Trophy was unveiled at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium by TN Cricket Association officials.

Madras HC orders MP Kalanidhi to vacate govt land on which he constructed private hospital in Koyambedu, Chennai. Rejected his contention that vendors had obtained title over property. Land classified as Grama Natham, only for residential use, not commercial. Judge noted possibility of political abuse. Govt not empowered to grant…

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FRRO Chennai wrote to MEA Consular Div. Nov. 12, 2022 to issue travel docs to 4 Sri Lankan life convicts released from prison. MEA yet to respond, so convicts detained in Tiruchi special camp. Petitioner seeks release of husband, but FRRO cites 2014 MHA circular to detain foreigners without valid…

Pilot programme launched to provide menstrual cups to 1,500 women in 12 localities in South Chennai. HLL Lifecare's CSR initiative ennVee Solutions provides M cups. Thinkal project implemented by HLL Management Academy. Greater Chennai Corporation Commissioner & Mayor support scheme. Training & awareness key to success. Scheme to be reviewed…

Work to construct a trumpet interchange at Poonjeri connecting ECR and CPRR to allow traffic to bypass Chennai is set to begin. The 1.8 km facility will cost ₹40 crore and is expected to be completed by Nov 2024. Cab driver Bala said it will save time, fuel, and reduce…

DVAC registers DA case against former T. Nagar MLA B. Sathiyanarayanan of AIADMK for amassing ₹2.64 crore disproportionate to known sources of income. Searches conducted at 16 locations in Chennai & Coimbatore. Inquiry revealed he abused his position to enrich himself & family.

Former AIADMK MLA B. Sathiyanarayanan has been booked for disproportionate assets to the tune of ₹2.64 crore. Searches were conducted at 16 locations in Chennai and Coimbatore by the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption. Sathiyanarayanan served as T Nagar MLA from 2016-21.