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When Vijayakant’s Koyambedu property was a heated topic

DMDK founder Vijayakant's mortal remains laid to rest at former marriage hall in Koyambedu, Chennai, after intense legal battle.

The Hindu

All New Year celebrations at hotels, resorts must end before 1 a.m.: T.N. Police

Chennai police issue guidelines for New Year celebrations to hotels & resorts, including closure of swimming pools & prohibition of crackers.

The Hindu

One death, 40 fresh COVID-19 cases reported in Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu reports 40 new COVID-19 cases and one death due to complications. 25 of the cases are in Chennai, with 172 active cases in the State.

The Hindu

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Tourist from Tamil Nadu drowns in river in Wayanad

Tragedy strikes as 28-year-old Bhoopalan from Chennai drowns in Thollayiramkandy river near Meppadi, Wayanad.

The Hindu

DMDK leader Vijayakant laid to rest with full state honours

Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK) founder Vijayakant was laid to rest with full state honours at the party headquarters in Chennai’s Koyambedu on December 29, 2023.

The Hindu

Vijayakant’s demise | Tributes pour in from Tamil film fraternity

Vijayakanth death: Film fraternity and critics mourn the passing of actor-turned politician Vijayakanth, fondly known as 'Captain', in Chennai.

The Hindu

Vijayakant, actor and DMDK founder, passes away

Vijayakant, founder of DMDK, passes away in Chennai hospital due to pneumonia on 28 December 2023.

The Hindu

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One dead, one injured in blast at Indian Oil Corporation’s terminal in Chennai

One person dead, one injured in blast at IOCL lube plant in Chennai; cause suspected to be short circuit.

The Hindu

Suriya joins list of celebrity owners of Indian Street Premier League 2024; ISPL announces actor as owner of Team Chennai

ISPL T10: Suriya joins Amitabh Bachchan, Akshay Kumar, Hrithik Roshan, and Ram Charan who own the Mumbai, Srinagar, Bengaluru and Hyderabad teams respectively

The Hindu

Ammonia leak from pipeline triggers scare at night; 52 admitted to hospital in Chennai

Ammonia gas leak in Ennore: TN government shuts down Coromandel International Limited, a fertisiler manufacturing facility in Ennore, that was unloading ammonnia from Ennore minor port, where the leak happened

The Hindu

Residents block key road near Ranipet in protest against damage to rural roads by trucks involved in Bengaluru Expressway work

Residents of Ranipet protest against damage of village roads by trucks for Bengaluru-Chennai Expressway work.

The Hindu

Man accused of murdering mother-in-law in Chennai arrested in Odisha after 28 years

Harihara Pattjoshi, 23, who murdered his mother-in-law in Chennai in 1995 and was absconding has been arrested from Odisha’s Ganjam district 28 years after the incident. Pattjoshi, who hails from southern Odisha city of Berhampur, was arrested by Chennai police with the help of Berhampur police while he was staging…

The Hindu

Madras High Court Chief Justice’s XI to clash with Advocate General’s XI at Chepauk on January 20

Cricket match between Madras High Court Chief Justice's XI & Advocate General's XI to take place in Chennai on Jan 20, 2024. Judges & lawyers have begun practice.

The Hindu

DMK govt has not learnt lessons from the recent flood in Chennai and southern districts: Annamalai

DMK govt blamed Centre for floods, but Annamalai claims they haven't learnt lessons & TN will lag in industrial output.

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With my nani in Chennai I was loved just for being me. Isn’t that the essence of Christmas?

During the pandemic, I was shocked that older people in Britain were regarded as being disposable. We need their wisdom, says public scientist Devi Sridhar

The Hindu

Watch | Chennai’s Margazhi Sabha canteens: Where to go, and what to eat

It is officially the season of music, dance, pleasant weather, and celebrations all around in Chennai. Come margazhi, it’s also time for our annual sabha canteen round up. We give you a glimpse inside some of the most popular sabha canteens this year, speak to the caterers, and tell you…

The Hindu

Stalin pays tributes to Periyar in Chennai

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Letters to The Editor — December 25, 2023

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Internet service providers work round the clock to restore services in rain-affected areas

Cyclone Michaung caused severe damage to Chennai's internet infrastructure, but service providers have restored connectivity in most areas.

The Hindu

Vaikunta Ekadasi: Thousands have darshan at Sri Parthasarathy Perumal Temple

Thousands of devotees thronged Chennai's Sri Parthasarathy Perumal Temple for Vaikunta Ekadasi, with separate queues for elderly & disabled. Over 2 lakh water bottles distributed, police & medical teams on duty.

The Hindu

Parandur airport: poised on a ‘watershed’ moment

Chennai's 2015 and 2023 floods highlight the need to build a resilient airport at Parandur, while addressing environmental concerns and transport issues.

The Hindu

Chennai’s Regional Meteorological Centre refutes criticism about lack of advanced tools

RMC Chennai refutes criticism of lacking advanced tools; has world-class facilities, Doppler radars, ISRO technology & experts.

The Hindu

WRD facing challenges in executing restoration works post Cyclone Michaung

WRD restoring flood damage in Chennai, Coimbatore & 4 other districts; Metrowater seeks ₹69 crore for repairs.

The Hindu

Fashion Designer Sonam Dubal brings his latest collection to Chennai

Explore Sonam Dubal's Golden Thread collection, a winter edit of craft work & florals, at The Amethyst, Chennai until Dec 25.

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CBI Court orders seven-year rigorous imprisonment to IRS officer in bribery case

The Special Judge for CBI Cases in Chennai sentenced an Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officer the then Protector of Emigrants (POE) to undergo seven years of rigorous imprisonment and a private person (recruiting agent) to undergo four years of rigorous imprisonment in a bribery case. Read further on Dynamite News:

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