Chennai

Cyclone ‘Fengal’: Intense rain spells to continue in north Tamil Nadu coastal districts

The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) in Chennai said that intense rain spell is expected to continue in the north coastal…

3 weeks ago

“Army is strong both on Pakistan and China’s borders”: Vice Chief of Army NS Raja Subramani at OTA Chennai

Lieutenant General NS Raja Subramani-Vice Chief of Army Staff of the Indian Army said that the Indian Army is always…

4 months ago

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to inaugurate new ICG Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre in Chennai

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is scheduled to inaugurate a newly constructed state-of-the-art Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Maritime Rescue Coordination…

4 months ago

Standard gauge Vande Bharat rakes to be manufactured in Chennai for exports: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Union Minister of Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that Integral Coach Factory (ICF), Chennai will now develop standard gauge Vande Bharat…

9 months ago

Lion safari restarted at Chennai’s Vandalur Zoo after three years draws large crowds

Chennai’s popular spot for local and national tourists, the Arignar Anna Zoological Park or Vandalur Zoo has resumed its star…

1 year ago

India and Russia gear up for full scale launch of Eastern Maritime Corridor between Chennai and Vladivostok

A large Russian delegation will be visiting Chennai next month as India and Russia step up early operationalisation of new…

1 year ago

Chennai Traffic Police introduces special VEERA vehicle to rescue road accident victims

Prompt response and medical assistance is vital in case of emergency rescue operations including accidents and disasters. To achieve this…

1 year ago

Bike taxi start-up to induct more women drivers in Chennai to ensure safety

In a bid to ensure safety and comfort of women passengers, the bike taxi operator Rapido plans to deploy more…

1 year ago

India’s cancer surge can be arrested with awareness and research, says Ramon Magsaysay Award winner Dr. R. Ravi Kannan

Even while talking on the phone with R. Ravi Kannan, India’s leading oncologist who has been bestowed with the prestigious…

1 year ago

Kanniyakumari station to provide world-class ambience and facilities after makeover

Work is going at a brisk pace to complete redevelopment of Southern Railway’s Kanniyakumari station. The proposed station will have…

1 year ago

Meet Dr. Ravi Kannan, winner of Magsaysay Award for his work on cancer treatment

Inspired and encouraged by his mother to become a doctor, India’s well-known oncologist Dr. Ravi Kannan, who was awarded the…

1 year ago

Chennai doctors perform miracle surgery, transplant heart to save 18-month-old Bulgarian baby

The doctors at Chennai’s leading hospital, MGM Healthcare did a successful heart transplant to provide a new lease of life…

1 year ago

Taiwanese electronics giant Foxconn to invest Rs 1,600 crore in new factory near Chennai

Taiwanese electronics giant Foxconn has signed an agreement to invest Rs 1,600 crore ($194 million) in a new electronics components…

1 year ago

US climate envoy John Kerry on 5-day India visit from Tuesday

After his China trip, the United States Special Presidential Envoy for Climate, John Kerry is scheduled to undertake a five-day…

1 year ago

Chennai doctors remove big nail from man’s head in miracle surgery

Doctors at a hospital in Chennai carried out a miraculous surgery to remove a two-inch nail that had penetrated the…

1 year ago

Chennai police rely on Artificial intelligence, extensive camera network to combat crime

With increasing incidence in crime in metros across India, police have started using science and high-tech gadgets to combat such…

1 year ago

Museum and theatre to be set up at Chennai’s popular Vandalur Zoo

With the aim of making zoos more than just a place for entertainment and holiday getaway, authorities are making efforts…

2 years ago

Weather office warns of heavy rainfall in Tamil Nadu

The India Meteorological Department has issued a heavy rainfall warning today for Chennai, Thiruvallur, Kanchipuram and Chengalpattu districts.  "Convective cells…

2 years ago

Schools shut, flights disrupted as heavy rains lash Chennai, adjoining districts

Heavy rains lashed Chennai and the adjoining coastal areas on Sunday night and Monday morning as a result of which…

2 years ago

Chennai traffic cops receive interceptors with 2D radar to check violations

The Greater Chennai Traffic Police is gearing itself and its officials to deal more effectively with violations by vehicle drivers.…

2 years ago

India’s first international tourist cruise ship launched from Chennai to Sri Lanka

Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal today flagged off India’s first international cruise vessel MV Empress from…

2 years ago