Chennai

Metropolis in Tamil Nadu, India

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Chennai, also known as Madras, is the capital of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Located on the Coromandel Coast off the Bay of Bengal, it is one of the largest cultural, economic and educational centres of south India. According to the 2011 Indian census, it is the sixth-most populous city and fourth-most populous urban agglomeration in India. The city together with the adjoining regions constitutes the Chennai Metropolitan Area, which is the 36th-largest urban area by population in the world. The traditional and de facto gateway of South India, Chennai is among the most-visited Indian cities by foreign tourists. It was ranked the 43rd-most visited city in the world for the year 2015. The Quality of Living Survey rated Chennai as the safest city in India. Chennai attracts 45 percent of health tourists visiting India, and 30 to 40 percent of domestic health tourists. As such, it is termed "India's health capital". Chennai has the fifth-largest urban economy of India.

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Watch: Balloon blast at PM Modi birthday fest in Chennai, BJP workers injured A mishap occurred during celebration of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's birthday in Chennai on September 17. Workers of the Bharatiya Janata Party had collected helium balloons as part of the.. Credit: HT Digital Content Duration: 01:54Published 16 hours ago

Watch: Gas balloons explode during 'Seva Saptah' celebrations in Chennai Several people suffered burn injuries after hydrogen-filled balloons exploded during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's birthday celebration in Chennai on September 18. A spark from fireworks resulted in.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:05Published 19 hours ago

BJP Tamil Nadu general secy distributes gas stoves to needy ahead of PM Modi's birthday On the eve of 70th birthday of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, 70 Gas stoves, loans, and insurance schemes were distributed in slum areas at thousand lights in Chennai. BJP Tamil Nadu general secretary.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:16Published 3 days ago

Auto rickshaw, taxi drivers protest over waiver of road tax, interest on EMIs in Chennai Hundreds of auto rickshaw and taxi drivers came out on streets in Chennai on September 15. Members of Urimai Kural Drivers Association staged protest in the city demanding relief from the state.. Credit: ANI Duration: 02:15Published 4 days ago

DMK leaders arrive at State legislative assembly with 'Ban NEET' masks in Chennai Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) president MK Stalin along with other leaders arrived at the State legislative Assembly wearing a mask with 'Ban NEET, save TN students' printed on it on Sep 14. 3 Tamil.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:20Published 6 days ago

Students across country set to appear for NEET today amid COVID Students are all set to appear for National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) on September 13 amid COVID-19 pandemic. Chennai's Vidya Mandir school has undertaken all precautions for COVID-19 to.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:33Published 1 week ago

Youth and student wings of CPI(M) hit roads in Chennai against NEET Both youth and student wing of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) held protest in Chennai against NEET examinations. Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI) and the Students Federation of India.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:14Published 1 week ago

DMK's Duraimurugan elected as party general secretary Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) leader Duraimurugan was elected as party general secretary at the DMK council meeting in Tamil Nadu's Chennai on September 09. TR Baalu was elected as treasurer at the.. Credit: ANIPublished 2 weeks ago

Custom dept seizes pseudoephedrine worth Rs 40 lakh at Chennai airport Officials of Custom department on September 08 seized four kilograms of pseudoephedrine, a narcotic substance worth Rs. 40 lakhs from two courier parcels, which were destined to Australia, at Chennai.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:17Published 2 weeks ago

TN Minister convened meeting to begin booth level election preparation amid COVID Tamil Nadu Minister and All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) leader D Jayakumar convened a meeting to begin booth level election preparation amidst COVID-19 pandemic. The meeting took.. Credit: ANI Duration: 02:11Published 2 weeks ago

COVID fear missing as people throng Chennai ground for Sunday cricket When COVID-19 pandemic is haunting people of the world even in their dreams, people in Chennai were seen in 'no COVID world'. On September 06, people were seen in large gatherings, especially.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:24Published 2 weeks ago

Covid \| Cricket in Chennai, cycling in Delhi: Crowds emerge as India unlocks With India in its fourth phase of Unlock following the Covid-induced lockdowns, crowds were seen in metros like Chennai and Delhi. In Tamil Nadu's capital city, many people were seen at a playground in.. Credit: HT Digital Content Duration: 02:30Published 2 weeks ago

At least 9 dead, several injured in explosion at TN’s firecracker factory At least nine people were killed and five others were injured after a blaze erupted at a fireworks factory in Tamil Nadu's Cuddalore. The factory is located in Kattumannarkoil area of Cuddalore.. Credit: HT Digital Content Duration: 01:29Published 2 weeks ago

Mortal remains of Congress MP Vasanthakumar taken to his hometown for last rites Mortal remains of Congress MP from Kanyakumari, H. Vasanthakumar was brought to Kamarajar Arangam in Chennai. Congress MP is being taken to his hometown, Kanyakumari for last rites. Vasanthakumar was.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:11Published 3 weeks ago

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1.16 Kg gold worth Rs 64 lakh seized by Chennai airport customs, 2 arrested On observing a passenger who appeared to be hurriedly rushing towards the exit with a carton box, officials intercepted him and checked his belongings. The carton box was found to contain clothes,.. DNA - Published 3 weeks ago
In death, man helped Covid patient get new lungs, arms for accident victim When a 48-year-old man from Ghaziabad, whose lungs were totally damaged following Covid-19 infection, was wheeled into a Chennai-based hospital on Friday, he had just a thin hope of survival. About a.. IndiaTimes - Published 3 weeks ago
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Covid-19 situation improving in metro cities; more cases reported from semi-urban areas: Sources The Covid-19 situation in metro cities such as Delhi, Mumbai and Chennai is improving while higher number of cases are being reported from semi-urban areas, sources in the government said on Friday... IndiaTimes - Published 3 weeks ago
Congress MP H Vasanthakumar dies of COVID-19 in Chennai The 70-year-old Kanyakumari MP was hospitalised on August 10. He passed away at 6.56 pm on Friday, after his condition deteriorated due to COVID complications. DNA - Published 3 weeks ago
Chennai: Foreign, Indian currency worth Rs 1.36 crore seized from garments, two arrested Chennai Air Customs officials on Thursday seized foreign and Indian currency worth Rs 1.36 crore from garments. DNA - Published 3 weeks ago
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Patna declared dirtiest city in country, Delhi and Chennai not far behind; cues to take from cleanest city Indore In less than 10 lakh population, Bihar's Gaya is the worst followed by Buxar city of Bihar and Abohar in Punjab. DNA - Published on August 21, 2020
Chennai: Customs bust new modus operandi, British currency worth Rs 38 lakh seized from steel plates In what is said to be a never-seen-before modus operandi, foreign currency worth Rs 38.64 lakh was seized from steel plates that were welded together. The plates were in a courier consignment that was.. DNA - Published on August 20, 2020
Chennai liquor sale: TASMAC shops to reopen from Monday; Tamil Nadu govt issues guidelines for alcohol retailers The TASMAC is the sole retailer of Indian-made foreign liquor in Tamil Nadu. DNA - Published on August 16, 2020	Kamala Harris recounts childhood India visits, good idli, long walks with grandfather Democratic vice presidential nominee Kamala Harris on Saturday took a trip down memory lane, recalling her mother's attempts to "instil a love of good idli" in her and sister Maya and "long walks" with.. IndiaTimes - Published on August 16, 2020
'5 doctor', who served people for 45 yrs, dead Dr V Thiruvengadam, famous as the 'Rs 5 doctor' in Chennai's Vyasarpadi, died of cardiac arrest at the Southern Railway Hospital on Saturday. IndiaTimes - Published on August 16, 2020	In biggest-ever drug haul in Chennai, contraband worth Rs 1.65 crore seized The two parcels that arrived from Belgium and Netherlands at the Foreign Post office in Chennai contained a total of 5,210 ecstasy pills, 100 grams of MDMA crystals and 1 gram of Methaqualone, with.. DNA - Published on August 12, 2020
Kamala Harris nomination moment of pride for Indians: OPS The nomination of US senator Kamala Harris, who has her connections with Chennai, as the vice- presidential running mate for the American Presidential elections 2020, is a moment of pride for Indians.. IndiaTimes - Published on August 12, 2020	Gold worth Rs 22 lakh, hidden in garments, seized at Chennai airport In the latest seizure, a total of 402 grams of gold valued at Rs 22.21 lakh was recovered and seized under Customs Act 1962, in two separate incidents. DNA - Published on August 11, 2020
PM Modi inaugurates submarine optical fibre cable connecting Chennai, Port Blair The submarine Optical Fibre Cable in Andaman and Nicobar Islands will ensure high-speed broadband connectivity, fast mobile and landline telecom services and will give a big boost to the local economy. DNA - Published on August 10, 2020Also reported by •IndiaTimes	Ammonium nitrate near Chennai being shifted after e-auction IndiaTimes - Published on August 10, 2020
Chennai: Ammonium Nitrate containers being moved out safely, say sources The trucks, belonging to the private container freight station are moving to a Hyderabad-based company that had bid for the chemicals. DNA - Published on August 10, 2020	10 ‘Beirut explosives’ containers shifted from Chennai to Hyderabad Customs have moved 10 containers with 181 tonnes of ammonium nitrate from the Manali Sattva Container Freight Station (CFS) on Sunday evening to a Hyderabad-based buyer, official sources said. The.. IndiaTimes - Published on August 10, 2020
PM Modi to launch submarine fibre cable connecting Chennai and Port Blair; boost telecom in Andaman and Nicobar Islands The submarine fiber cable connectivity will enable the delivery of faster and more reliable mobile and landline telecom services to Andaman and Nicobar Islands, on par with other parts of India. DNA - Published on August 9, 2020	PM Modi to inaugurate submarine cable connectivity to Andaman & Nicobar Islands on August 10 Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate and dedicate to the nation via video conferencing the submarine Optical Fibre Cable (OFC) connecting Chennai and Port Blair on August 10, an official.. IndiaTimes - Published on August 7, 2020
From Moscow to Chennai: Students recall journey of half-occupied flight chartered by Sonu Sood Just like many of his touching gestures in recent times, this time also, he outdid himself. Sonu Sood chartered a flight for 100 medical students from Moscow to Chennai on Wednesday, thus facilitating.. DNA - Published on August 6, 2020	After Beirut blast, concerns over safety of 700 tonnes of ammonium nitrate at Chennai port warehouse Concerns have been raised over nearly 700 tonnes of ammonium nitrate lying in a Chennai warehouse. It is learnt that several containers of the explosive chemical were seized in 2015 since its importer,.. DNA - Published on August 6, 2020
Chennai sitting on 700-tonne bomb? Seized containers of ammonium nitrate spark worry Concerns have been raised over nearly 700 tonnes of ammonium nitrate lying in a Chennai warehouse. It is learnt that several containers of the explosive chemical were seized in 2015 since its importer,.. DNA - Published on August 6, 2020	Tamil Nadu governor Banwarilal Purohit tests positive for COVID-19, advised home isolation The 80-year-old Banwarilal Purohit has been advised home isolation by the Kauvery hospital in Chennai's Alwarpet, as the COVID-19 infection is mild. DNA - Published on August 2, 2020
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Chennai: Ilaiyaraaja's studio equipment and instruments damaged, stolen during COVID-19 lockdown Veteran Music Director Ilaiyaraaja has filed a complaint with the Chennai Police stating that many of his personal belongings, musical instruments, composition notes. According to a police complaint,.. DNA - Published on July 31, 2020	WB govt extends restriction on flights to Kolkata from six cities till Aug 15 Earlier, on July 17, flight operations to Kolkata from Delhi, Mumbai, Pune, Chennai, Nagpur, and Ahmedabad were suspended on the request of West Bengal government till July 31. DNA - Published on July 31, 2020
Chennai: In suicide note, aged couple wish to be cremated by cops The couple wished to be cremated by the police in their suicide note. The couple, Gunasekaran (65) and Selvi (58) ended their lives due to poverty and their sons' neglect. DNA - Published on July 24, 2020	Emirates gets nod to fly out people from Ahmedabad, Chennai, Hyderabad & Kolkata till July 26 IndiaTimes - Published on July 19, 2020
Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Pune emerge as new urban Covid hotspots Among India’s nine largest urban centres (with 5 million plus population), it is now Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Pune that are witnessing the most rapid rise in Covid cases while the earlier epicentres.. IndiaTimes - Published on July 17, 2020	West Bengal Lockdown: Ban on passenger flights to Kolkata from 6 cities extended till July 31 Flight operations to Kolkata from Delhi, Mumbai, Pune, Chennai, Nagpur and Ahmedabad were suspended from July 6 to July 19 on the request of West Bengal government. DNA - Published on July 17, 2020Also reported by •IndiaTimes
IIT-Madras startup develops customizable, portable hospital units that can be assembled in under 8 hours Made using steel, composite materials and coated with a primer the company claims that the portable hospital unit can serve its purpose for a little over 12 years. DNA - Published on July 17, 2020	'Fighting COVID-19 and stigma': Chennai transgender community at forefront of govt efforts Members of the transgender community who have been roped in for various tasks in the fight against coronavirus say they are fighting both COVID-19 and stigma. DNA - Published on July 14, 2020
Ecstasy pill variants 'Frosch' and 'Lamborghini' worth Rs 16 lakh seized in Chennai On suspicion of containing narcotic substances, Chennai Air Customs had detained two postal parcels which arrived from the Netherlands. DNA - Published on July 9, 2020	COVID-19: Lockdown to be eased in Chennai from Monday Earlier, the state government announced a 12-hour strict lockdown in four cities on June 19 in Tiruvallur, Chennai, Kancheepuram, and Chengalpattu.Currently, the state has 107001 cases. Of them, 60,592.. DNA - Published on July 5, 2020
Flights from Delhi, 5 other cities can’t land in Kolkata The civil aviation ministry has announced suspension of flights to Kolkata from six cities with a high incidence of Covid-19, including Delhi and Mumbai, with effect from Monday in accordance with a.. IndiaTimes - Published on July 4, 2020	Maharashta, Tamil Nadu extend lockdown till July 31 Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu governments on Monday extended the lockdown till July 31 to stop the surge of Covid-19 cases — with stricter norms in the Mumbai and Chennai regions. The Karnataka.. IndiaTimes - Published on June 30, 2020
Amid lockdown in Chennai, Ecstasy pills from Europe worth Rs 23 lakh seized in 10 days Over the last 10 days, three different parcels containing highly-potent drugs have been seized by Customs at the Foreign Post Office in Chennai. DNA - Published on June 27, 2020	Two ecstasy drug parcels worth Rs 15 lakh seized in Chennai over last week MDMA is commonly known as ecstasy, a party drug that alters mood and perception and is chemically similar to both stimulants and hallucinogens which produce feelings of increased energy and pleasure. DNA - Published on June 25, 2020
Over 30 personnel at Naval Air Station 'INS Parundu' test positive for Covid-19 Over 30 personnel attached to Naval Air Station INS Parundu here have tested positive for coronavirus, district officials said on Thursday, but the forward operating base was 'operational', Defence.. IndiaTimes - Published on June 25, 2020	Chennai 12-day Lockdown begins: Arterial roads closed, 18,000 cops on duty and drone surveillance Starting wee hours of Friday, the 12-day lockdown (June 19th-30th) has come into effect in Chennai and parts of its adjoining districts such as Kanchipuram, Tiruvallur and Chengalpattu. By deploying.. DNA - Published on June 19, 2020
Covid in cities: Ahmedabad has highest CFR, Mumbai deaths/m Ahmedabad has the highest case fatality rate and Mumbai the highest number of cases and deaths per million among the country’s nine largest megapolises, but the growth of cases and deaths over the.. IndiaTimes - Published on June 19, 2020	Experts demand more planning and action with 12-day lockdown in Chennai, nearby districts The 12-day lockdown announcement which was made on Monday had come as a real surprise to the people of Tamil Nadu. DNA - Published on June 18, 2020
Covid-19 surge forces 12-day intense lockdown in Chennai, nearby areas IndiaTimes - Published on June 15, 2020	Amid rising cases, Tamil Nadu govt announces 12-day strict lockdown in Chennai, adjoining areas Amid rising coronavirus cases in Tamil Nadu, especially in Chennai, Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami on Monday announced a 12-day "maximised restricted lockdown" in the capital city and its.. DNA - Published on June 15, 2020

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