Nature’s Fury: Cyclone Fengal Brings Torrential Rain and Winds | In Pics

01 Dec 2024

Cyclone Fengal crossed the Tamil Nadu coast between Karaikal and Mahabalipuram on Sunday around 2 a.m., the India Meteorological Department said. The cyclone is expected to move west-southwest wards and weaken into a deep depression within six hours post-landfall. The IMD has issued a red alert for Tamil Nadu, Andhra...

IndiGo Airlines Alerts Passengers About Flight Disruptions

27 Nov 2024

IndiGo Airlines has warned passengers about flight delays and cancellations. Flights to and from Chennai, Tuticorin, and Madurai are facing disruptions due to bad weather. The airline thanked passengers for their patience and hoped the situation would improve soon. “#6ETravelAdvisory: Due to adverse weather conditions, flights to/from #Chennai, #Tuticorin, and...

Chennai Beach Lights Up with Bright Blue Waves at Night | Watch

21 Oct 2024

After heavy rainfall caused chaos in Chennai last week, a breathtaking phenomenon at the East Coast Road (ECR) beach captivated residents. Rare blue bioluminescent waves lit up the beach at night, and videos of this spectacle quickly went viral on social media. Among the first to share this remarkable sight...

Tamil Nadu DyCM Reviews Lake Banks, Canals In Chennai As Heavy Rains Lash City

15 Oct 2024

Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin conducted an inspection of the Narayanapuram lake banks and the Ambedkar Road canals on Monday, following heavy rainfall across the state. "As heavy rains are falling in various parts of Chennai, as per the directions of Hon'ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu MK...

Chennai Air Show Disaster: 5 Dead, What Went Wrong?

07 Oct 2024

In a tragic turn of events, five people lost their lives, and over 50 others were hospitalized at the Indian Air Force's air show held at Marina Beach, Chennai, on Sunday. The overwhelming crowd, which had gathered to witness the event, faced extreme conditions leading to dehydration and exhaustion. Causes...

Veteran Actor Rajinikanth Admitted To Apollo Hospital In Chennai

01 Oct 2024

Chennai: Veteran Actor Rajinikanth was admitted to Apollo Hospital in Chennai late Monday night, where he is scheduled to undergo a heart-related procedure on Tuesday, according to hospital sources. They confirmed that the 76-year-old actor’s condition is stable. However, there has been no official statement from either the hospital or...

‘Vulgar’ Dance At Chennai Doctor Conference Sparks Debate

24 Sep 2024

A dance performance during a medical conference in Chennai has sparked heated debate online, with some users labeling it "vulgar" while others defended it as harmless fun. The event, which took place during the 47th annual conference of the Association of Colon and Rectal Surgeons of India (ACRSICON 2024), has...

Chennai: History-Sheeter Kakka Thoppu Balaji Shot Dead in Police Encounter

18 Sep 2024

Kakka Thoppu Balaji, a notorious history-sheeter, was shot dead in a police encounter in the Vyasarpadi area of Chennai on Tuesday, police confirmed. The incident occurred around 4:30 am during a routine vehicle check at the Mullai Nagar Checkpost. Police spotted a vehicle carrying two individuals and a suspicious bag....

19 Indian Fishermen Return Home From Sri Lanka, Arrive In Chennai

14 Sep 2024

Nineteen Indian fishermen reportedly arrived in Chennai yesterday after their release from Sri Lanka. The development comes after the community and villagers from Tharuvaikulam in Tamil Nadu's Thoothukudi district staged a one-day hunger strike protesting the detention of 22 fishermen by the Sri Lankan Navy on Friday. Back home to...

Chennai Restaurant Penalized For Selling Roach-Infested Sweet

05 Aug 2024

A restaurant in Chennai has been penalized for selling sweets infested with cockroaches, highlighting a serious health violation in the city's food industry. Incident Details Health officials in Chennai conducted an inspection at a local restaurant following complaints from customers. During the inspection, they discovered that sweets being sold were...