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Several parts of Tamil Nadu, especially coastal areas, have been receiving intermittent rains since the onset of the north east monsoon on October 27. (Photo: PTI)

After a day's respite, rains lash Chennai again today; schools reopen

Heavy to very heavy rains are expected at isolated places in southern Tamil Nadu and Karaikkal in neighbouring...

7 Nov 2017 11:13 AM IST

Kamal Haasan mentioned the name of the popular South Indian actress, who was kidnapped and sexually assaulted in a moving car on February 17 this year.

Kamal Haasan cancels birthday celebrations today, tweets explanation

The actor is expected to meet people affected by the recent rains in Chennai and later launch his mobile application.

7 Nov 2017 8:21 AM IST

Family medicine doctors need to be empowered as they can treat different types of fevers, colds and minor ailments.

Tamil Nadu: Water-borne diseases rise as dengue cases fall

Several cases of bacterial infections after the rains are mainly increased due to high prevalence of disease carrying...

7 Nov 2017 7:16 AM IST

Madras high court has directed Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDA) to enhance Compulsory Personal Accident Cover (CPAC) from Rs 1 lakh to not less than Rs 15 lakh.

Police deployed in Poes garden reduced to 15, government tells Madras...

To prevent youngsters from getting addicted, special steps have to be taken to monitor both schools and colleges.

7 Nov 2017 7:09 AM IST

The bright sunshine on Sunday brought some relief to the inundated areas in the city, but short spells of rain followed on Monday morning.

Chennai to get occasional spells of rain

The bright sunshine on Sunday brought some relief to the inundated areas in the city.

7 Nov 2017 7:00 AM IST

The NHRC emphasized the need to strengthen the health facilities in the city. (Representational Image)

Tamil Nadu: Inadequate rest, poor health facilities behind bus mishaps

Due to increase in stress and over-load of work, many of the crew members are facing major health issues.

7 Nov 2017 6:59 AM IST

A man rescues a dog during heavy rains. (Photo: DC)

Chennai: MSPCA teams rescue 92 animals affected by rains

The authorities also released an emergency help line number (044-25611628) to aid with animal rescue operations.

7 Nov 2017 6:57 AM IST

The unusual heavy downpour in coastal districts of Tamil Nadu has affected the production of salt in Nagapattinam

Chennai: Production of salt hit and prices of vegetables on rise

The unusual heavy downpour in coastal districts of Tamil Nadu has affected the production of salt in Nagapattinam.

7 Nov 2017 6:54 AM IST

At a time, when the metropolis is reeling under threat of epidemic diseases and mosquito menace fueled by recent rains, the Chennai corporation is left baffled with lack of sanitary inspectors (SI).

Chennai Corporation has 112 sanitary inspectors for 200 wards

Chennai corporation is left baffled with lack of sanitary inspectors.

7 Nov 2017 6:51 AM IST

Corporation workers carry out a patch work on roads damaged during rains at Vyasarpadi on Monday. (Photo: DC)

Chennai: Stretches of highways battered due to rain

Motorists suffer as rain brings in more potholes.

7 Nov 2017 6:47 AM IST

Retteri lake, one of the large waterbodies in north Chennai, is receiving copious inflows, thanks to incessant rains. (Photo: DC)

Kosasthalayar may be linked to Chennai lakes

Villivakkam lake to be restored soon.

7 Nov 2017 6:39 AM IST

The new online initiative from crimes and criminal tracking network system (CCTNS) implemented through the state crime record bureau (SCRB) has started yielding results.

Tamil Nadu: Online registration to gather steam

The department has already implemented the online registration system in its 152 sub-registrars offices of 575...

7 Nov 2017 6:34 AM IST