Chennai gears up for its second fully air-conditioned suburban train by early 2026 to enhance passenger comfort. However, the first AC service on the Beach-Tambaram-Chengalpattu route faces low ridership, carrying only 2,800 daily against a 40,000 capacit
Chennai faces a wet December 5 with 96% rain chance, temps 24-28°C. Good AQI of 22 holds. Weekly outlook & planning tips inside. Plan your week!
Chennai's plan to create a seventh reservoir at Retteri Lake, worth ₹43 crore, is stuck for two years due to encroachments and sewage inflow. The project aimed to add 10MLD water supply.
Chennai Metro's Phase II barricaded walkways, costing ~₹30 crore, are poorly lit, unsafe, and causing daily hardship. Officials promise removal by 2028, but pedestrians demand immediate fixes.
Unauthorized parking on OMR service lanes at key junctions is crippling traffic flow. Residents blame shops, malls, and colleges. Authorities struggle with enforcement despite complaints.
Chennai faces heavy rainfall on December 3, 2025, with temps of 24.2°C-27°C. The city enjoys 'good' air quality with AQI 22. Get details on the forecast and resident advisory.
A fire at a homeless shelter in Delhi's Vasant Vihar killed one person. Investigators suspect a short circuit. Read the full details and the tragic sequence of events.
Heavy overnight showers inundate North Chennai. Parry's Corner records 26.5cm rain, Vyasarpadi & Perambur face severe waterlogging, disrupting life and cutting off key railway stations. Officials cite clogged drains.
A deadly fire at a Delhi night shelter in Vasant Vihar claimed two lives, exposing a deathtrap structure with no emergency exit. Read about the survivors' accounts and safety failures.
Delhi minister Ashish Sood visited Vasant Vihar shelter, announced aid for victims' families & ordered forensic audits of all city shelters. Read about the new safety measures.
Cyclone Ditwah spares Chennai's core from floods but leaves roads damaged and waterlogged. Key stretches like Anna Salai, Arcot Road face severe issues. GCC yet to comment. Read more.
A Chennai Metro train stalled in an underground tunnel due to a rare dual battery failure. 25 passengers were safely evacuated. Read details on the incident and CMRL's response.
Chennai District Collector Rashmi Siddharth Zagade declares holiday for city schools and colleges on Wednesday. Tiruvallur district schools also closed due to heavy rainfall and waterlogging.
Get the latest from Chennai on civic issues, traffic alerts, weather, and political developments for December 2, 2025. Stay informed with all major updates.
A Chennai Metro train halted inside a tunnel due to a technical fault. All 20 passengers were safely evacuated. Officials are investigating the cause of the glitch. Read more.
Chennai woke to mild, humid weather on Dec 2, 2025, with a high chance of rain & good AQI of 22. Get the detailed forecast & weekly outlook for planning your week.
Chennai faces a severe cyclone threat as Ditwah approaches. A red alert is issued, leading to widespread closures of schools and colleges. Stay informed on the latest weather warnings and safety measures.
Cyclone Ditwah's deep depression brings heavy rainfall to Chennai, causing severe waterlogging in north Chennai. Residents stranded, demand immediate drainage. Latest updates.
A Chennai Metro train halted abruptly between High Court and Central stations due to a technical issue. Passengers were safely evacuated. Services resumed by 6:20am. Details inside.
Cyclone Ditwah surprised Chennai with a wet Monday morning, flooding low-lying areas and causing traffic chaos. IMD issues orange and red alerts. Get the latest forecast and rainfall data.
A tragic fire at a Delhi shelter home in Vasant Vihar's Coolie Camp claimed two lives early Monday. Police investigation underway. Read for details on the victims and rescue.
Two lives lost in a devastating fire at a night shelter in Delhi's Vasant Vihar. Authorities launch investigation as questions arise over safety measures. Read the full report.
A deadly fire at a Delhi govt shelter in Vasant Vihar claimed two lives. Five rescued. Case registered under BNS. Details on the tragedy and response inside.
A 20-year-old with a criminal record was brutally murdered near a temple in Mylapore, Chennai. This marks the second such daylight killing in the area within ten days, prompting heightened police patrols.
Greater Chennai Corporation postpones its crucial monthly council meeting for November, merging it with December's session. Councillors express disappointment over stalled civic projects. Details inside.
Cyclone Ditwah brings torrential rain to Chennai, causing severe waterlogging on major roads and highways. Authorities are on high alert. Read for live updates and safety advisories.
Moovar Nagar playground in Pozhichalur near Pallavaram has transformed into an illegal dumpyard due to irregular waste collection, causing environmental and health hazards for residents.
Adayalampattu panchayat dumps 10 tonnes daily into Cooum River, causing flooding risks and environmental damage. GCC struggles with cleanup as merger proposal delays continue.
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Jaipur's only transgender night shelter, started in 2023, survives on residents' efforts amid government apathy. 30 residents manage food, water, and security themselves while facing harassment and unemployment challenges.