Power supply will be suspended in the following areas on Tuesday (20-01-2026) from 09.00 am to 02.00 pm for maintenance work.
Cops tighten security for Kaanum Pongal celebrations tomorrow
The Chennai City Police have intensified security arrangements across the city ahead of Kaanum Pongal, the concluding day of the four-day Pongal festival, with massive crowds expected to turn out for outings and celebrations.
Anna Salai–Saidapet flyover nears completion
The ground-level construction works on the busy Anna Salai–Saidapet stretch have reached 98 per cent completion, officials said, raising expectations of significant relief from traffic congestion on one of Chennai’s most heavily used corridors.
BJP calls Rahul a ‘textbook example’ of separatism
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday strongly criticised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, calling him a “textbook example” of separatism in Indian politics.
TN govt releases Rs 111.96 cr to farmers for crop damage
Tamil Nadu government on Thursday said it has issued a Government Order releasing Rs 111.96 crore to provide relief to 84,848 farmers for damage of agricultural and horticultural crops on 1.39 lakh acres due to rains during the Northeast monsoon and Cyclone Ditwah in 2025.
DMK slams Amit Shah over Thiruvalluvar Day wishes
Senior DMK leader TKS Elangovan on Thursday took a sharp dig at Union Home Minister Amit Shah for wishing the people Thiruvalluvar Day instead of Pongal, suggesting the BJP leadership possesses a “very poor” understanding of Tamil culture.
TKS Elangovan attacks Vijay
DMK spokesperson TKS Elangovan criticised TVK chief Vijay Kumar over the Karur incident, holding him responsible for the circumstances that allegedly led to multiple deaths during a public meeting.
‘No force on earth can stop AIADMK’s return to power’
Terming the NDA led by him as a powerful alliance, AIADMK General Secretary and Leader of the Opposition Edappadi K. Palaniswami on Thursday asserted that “no force on earth can stop the AIADMK from forming the next government in Tamil Nadu” and said people were eagerly waiting for the Assembly elections to put an end to what he described as the misrule of the DMK government.
Wreath laying ceremony held to Mark Army Day
To commemorate the 78th Army Day, a wreath laying ceremony was held at the Victory War Memorial in Chennai on Thursday.
Avaniyapuram Jallikattu takes place amid festive fervour
The first Jallikattu event of the Pongal festival took place at Avaniyapuram in Madurai district on Thursday, drawing large crowds and enthusiastic participation. Around 1,000 bulls were registered for the event, while 550 bull tamers enrolled to take part. Of these, 937 bulls were released into the arena after mandatory medical checks.
