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Chennai oil spill threatens livelihoods of 20,000 people, habitats of migrant birds

More than 20,000 people residing on the banks of the Buckingham Canal in North Chennai’s Ennore have been severely affected by the massive oil spill from the Chennai Petroleum Corporation Ltd refinery. Now, they prepare to face far-reaching consequences to their health as well as ecosystems, on which they depend…

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Cyclone Michaung | Tamil Nadu Police rescued 1.16 lakh people stranded in flood waters, says DGP

Tamil Nadu police rescued 1,16,592 people stranded in flood waters after Cyclone Michaung struck Chennai & 3 northern districts. 18,000 police personnel trained in disaster management equipped with 175 boats. 3,034 SOS calls received & action monitored by senior police officers.

The Hindu

2014 IPL betting scam: Madras high court sentences IPS officer Sampath Kumar to 15 days jail on MS Dhoni's contempt of court plea

CHENNAI: The Madras high court on Friday sentenced IPS officer Sampath Kumar to 15 days of imprisonment in a contempt of court petition moved by cricketer MS Dhoni. However, a division bench of Justice S S Sundar and Justice Sunder Mohan suspended the sentence for 30 days to enable Sampath…

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Chennai, Bengaluru, Pune to host back to back ATP Challenger 100 tournaments early next year

The Chennai Open will be held from February 5 to 11, followed by Bengaluru Open (Feb. 12 to 18) and Pune Challenger (Feb. 19 to 25).

The Hindu

The Hindu Dheepa Kolam contest 2023 winners felicitated

Winners of Dheepa Kolam contest 2023 in Chennai region felicitated at function; Usha Narasimhan, Saranya Vijay & Lalitha Balamurugan won.

The Hindu

Watch | Chennai floods | Why were people angry?

Ten days after Cyclone Michaung left a trail of destruction across Chennai, many are still struggling to lead a normal life. Anger against the ruling DMK government, is still brewing

The Hindu

Chennai’s residents turn volunteers in the aftermath of Cyclone Michaung

In Chennai, volunteers have come together to help people and their pets in the aftermath of Cyclone Michaung. Dramatic moments, like rescuing a pregnant woman, have been experienced. Volunteers continue to help the city back on its feet.

The Hindu

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Formula 4 night street race in Chennai postponed to next season: organiser

Cyclone Michaung postpones Formula 4 night street race in Chennai to next racing season.

The Hindu

T.N. government adopts 2 modes of payment for Michaung relief

State govt. to give ₹6,000 cash relief to families in Chennai, Kancheepuram, Tiruvallur, and Chengalpattu districts hit by Cyclone Michaung. Cash payment for those affected by cyclone or lost belongings due to inundation. DBT for senior officials, income tax assessees, and sugar-drawal ration card holders. Tokens for payment to be…

The Hindu

CM directs Aavin to hike procurement price of milk

TN CM Stalin orders Aavin to hike milk procurement price by ₹3/litre. Consumers won't be affected as govt will bear additional cost. Aavin procures 32.5L litres/day & sells 14L litres/day in Chennai & suburbs. Cattle loans worth ₹210 crore processed in last 2 months. Dairy farmers protest, demanding ₹15/litre for…

The Hindu

Special vaccination camp launched for children

Health Dept launches special camp in Chennai to provide Measles-Rubella vaccine to 27.42 lakh children aged 9 months-15 years in cyclone-hit districts. 10 lakh doses sought from Union govt. 6,421 camps organised, 4.69 lakh persons benefited, 6,403 with fever, 71,561 with cough/cold.

The Hindu

Swatantra party’s history reiterates importance of strong Opposition in society, says author Aditya Balasubramanian

Swatantra Party, founded by C. Rajagopalachari, highlights importance of strong Opposition to check power excesses & provide ideological diversity. Aditya Balasubramanian, ANU Senior Lecturer, spoke at book launch in Chennai on decentralisation & governance. Panel discussed free marketeers' views on Constitution's 'capitalist relations of economy'. Heterogeneity of Swatantra Party revealed…

The Hindu

Central team stresses need for larger flood mitigation programmes for Chennai

Central team highlights need for larger mitigation programmes for Chennai; will meet CM Stalin to apprise him of findings. Team to submit report once data from field visits is ready.

The Hindu

Eight Sabarimala special Vande Bharat services from Chennai to Kottayam and vice versa

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State Oil Crisis Management Group directs CPCL to ramp up mitigation work at Ennore Creek and nearby areas

Oil crisis in Chennai: CPCL directed to deploy more oil boomers, skimmers, and personnel to remove oil from Ennore Creek. Boats, personnel, and gully sucker machines used to suck oil and clean debris. Booms and skimmers from Paradip and Chennai ports to contain oil in creek. Health, Animal Husbandry, Forest,…

The Hindu

R. Krishnaswamy, former reporter of The Hindu, passes away

Krishnaswamy, 93, former Senior Reporter of The Hindu, passed away peacefully at home in Thiruvanmiyur, Chennai. Born in 1931, he served in The Hindu's Delhi bureau for 12 years before retiring in 1991. He is survived by his wife, two daughters and a son. His former colleagues remember him as…

The Hindu

Cyclone Michaung | T.N. government decides to adopt two modes of relief payment for affected residents

TN govt to provide ₹6K cash relief to Cyclone Michaung-hit families in Chennai & 3 neighbouring districts. Cash payments & DBT via banks for livelihood-affected & those who lost belongings. Tokens for cash relief to be distributed from Dec 14, 2023.

The Hindu

Chennai | Ring in festive cheer with these Christmas carol concerts

Christmas carol concerts in Chennai in December 2023

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Tackling Chennai’s flood problem

The scale of floods in Chennai may be different in 2023, but the problem areas are the same

The Times of India

UP lad Shahan Ali Mohsin becomes first from country to win race in F4 Indian series

LUCKNOW: Shahan Ali Mohsin (19), the Agra based car racing champion, set a remarkable record in the FIA (Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile) Formula 4 car racing championship by winning two races at Madras International Circuit, Sriperumbudur, some 35 km away from Chennai, making him the first Indian to triumph in…

The Hindu

Pension sanctioned for journalists

Chennai: 21 journalists granted pension, 7 families given financial assistance. Minister M.P. Saminathan handed over cheques to 3 journalists for medical expenses. Total of ₹5,10,133 given. Board chaired by Minister, Director of Information and Public Relations, members of board and officials of department present.

The Hindu

Here are the big stories from Tamil Nadu today

TN BJP leader Annamalai slams hospital for handing over baby's body in cardboard box. DMDK leader Vijayakant discharged from hospital after full recovery. CM Stalin urges Centre to ensure early repatriation of Indian fishermen arrested in SL. Nine wagons of goods train derail near Chengalpattu, disrupting EMU services to Chennai.

The Hindu

Cyclone Michaung | Flood mitigation will become an electoral issue in Chennai: Ezhilan Naganathan

DMK's Thousand Lights MLA Dr. Ezhilan Naganathan faced angry constituents due to Cyclone Michaung's impact. He attended 3,718 calls, identified 43 low-lying spots, and set up shelter homes, community kitchens, and flood relief coordination committees. He drew inspiration from CM M.K. Stalin's hands-on approach to natural disasters. He believes Chennai's…

The Hindu

Goods wagon derails near Chengalpattu, suburban train services to Chennai hit

Goods train derails near Chengalpattu railway station, disrupting EMU services to Chennai. 10 wagons derailed, track damaged. Railway staff on-site to restore track. Commuters, office-goers, college students stranded at station. No announcement on when services will be restored. EMU services from Egmore, express trains from southern districts affected.

The Hindu

DMDK leader Vijayakant discharged from hospital

Vijayakant, leader of CHENNAIDMDK, discharged from MIOT Hospitals in Chennai on Dec 11, 2023 after full recovery from febrile illness. Admitted Nov 18, bulletin on Nov 29 stated mild deterioration & pulmonary support needed, but doctors confident of full recovery.

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