Tag: Chennai
Parthasarathy Temple, Triplicane to Celebrate Theppautsavam from February 17 to 23, 2026
The historic Lord Sri Parthasarathy Swamy Temple at Triplicane, one of the most revered shrines in Chennai, will celebrate its grand annual Theppautsavam (Float Festival) from February 17 to February 23, 2026. Among the many utsavams observed in temples, the Theppautsavam holds special spiritual significance. Symbolically representing the soul’s journey across the Samsara Sagara (the ocean of worldly existence), the… Continue reading "Parthasarathy Temple, Triplicane to Celebrate Theppautsavam from February 17 to 23, 2026"
Porur-Vadapalani metro line to open by mid-February
Chennai Metro Rail conducted a successful trial run on the Porur-Vadapalani downline section on Sunday, moving closer to the commissioning of the Phase-II network. Commercial operations on the stretch are expected to begin in the first or second week of February, said MA Siddique, managing director of Chennai Metro Rail (CMR). The trial, conducted at a speed of 15 kmph,… Continue reading "Porur-Vadapalani metro line to open by mid-February"
‘Release Rs 6,675 cr from NDRF for Cyclone Fengal relief’
Tamil Nadu Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu at the Union Pre-budget meeting in Jaisalmer urged the Centre to release Rs.6,675 crore under NDRF to meet the temporary and permanent relief and restoration requirements in the aftermath of Cyclone Fengal. In his speech at the meeting held at Jailsamer on Friday, copies of which were released to the media here, the Minister… Continue reading "‘Release Rs 6,675 cr from NDRF for Cyclone Fengal relief’"
Doctors in shock after duty doctor stabbed at Kalaignar Centenary Hospital in Chennai
In a shocking incident, a duty doctor at the Kalaignar Centenary Hospital in Chennai was stabbed by an attacker on the night of November 12, 2024. The victim, Dr. Balaji, was on duty at the emergency ward when the assault took place. The attacker, reportedly a relative of a patient, approached Dr. Balaji under the pretext of seeking medical attention,… Continue reading "Doctors in shock after duty doctor stabbed at Kalaignar Centenary Hospital in Chennai"
Tamil Nadu government moves SC against Centre
The Tamil Nadu government has moved the Supreme Court by filing a lawsuit alleging that its funds for natural disasters are withheld by the Centre. The MK Stalin-led DMK government has invoked Article 131 of the Constitution for filing an original suit against the Centre in the top court. The Supreme Court has exclusive and original jurisdiction over legal issues… Continue reading "Tamil Nadu government moves SC against Centre"




