Chennai: ₹1 Lakh Fine for Cutting Trees Without Permission
Greater Chennai Corporation announces strict new rules & heavy fines for unauthorized tree cutting. Apply online via GCC portal or Namma Chennai app. Protect the city's green cover.
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Chennai Headlines: Major Civic & Traffic Updates Today
Get the latest updates from Chennai on civic issues, traffic alerts, weather, and key political developments. Stay informed about what's happening in the city today.
Chennai News Today: Major Updates You Need to Know
Stay ahead with the biggest updates from Chennai on January 9, 2026. Get the latest on civic issues, traffic alerts, weather, and political developments. Watch the full video for complete coverage.
Chennai Headlines: Major Civic, Traffic & Weather Updates
Get the latest updates from Chennai on civic issues, traffic alerts, weather conditions, and key political developments. Stay informed with the biggest stories of the day.
DVAC traps 3 for bribe from farmer in Namakkal
A VAO, village assistant & her husband arrested in Namakkal for demanding Rs 40,000 bribe from a farmer. DVAC used chemical notes in the trap. Read the full details.
Chennai Headlines: Major Updates for January 6, 2026
Get the biggest updates from Chennai today, including civic alerts, traffic conditions, weather, and political developments. Stay informed with the latest news.
Chennai's Pattabiram ROB Incomplete, Extra Funds Sanctioned
Chennai's Rs 78 crore Pattabiram flyover remains incomplete, causing daily traffic chaos on Tirupati Highway. The government has now sanctioned an extra Rs 13.5 crore to finish the project and ease commuter woes.
Pattabiram ROB Incomplete, Causes Major Chennai Traffic Chaos
Over a lakh commuters face severe daily congestion on Chennai's Pattabiram ROB as only one arm is open after two years. Despite ₹78.35 crore spent, the incomplete bridge causes snarls and accidents. Details inside.
DVAC Arrests Trichy VAO for ₹5,000 Bribe Demand
A Trichy village administrative officer was caught red-handed by DVAC for demanding a ₹5,000 bribe for a succession certificate. Read the full details of the anti-corruption operation.
Chennai's Broadway bus stand redeveloped into Rs 800-crore hub
Chennai's historic Broadway bus stand is set for a massive Rs 800-crore redevelopment into a multi-modal transport hub with 73 bays. Foundation stone on Jan 25. Read how it will ease North Chennai travel.
Chennai Headlines: Major Civic, Traffic & Weather Updates
Get the latest updates from Chennai for January 5, 2026. Stay informed on civic alerts, traffic disruptions, weather forecasts, and key political developments in the city.
Chennai's Chitlapakkam Lake opens, but issues persist
Chennai's Chitlapakkam Lake inaugurated after 6-year restoration, yet faces sewage, safety & funding woes. Only half of ₹25 crore project complete. Residents demand action.
Chennai's Kotturpuram Urban Forest footpath turns into eyesore
The 800m footpath near Kotturpuram Urban Forest, meant for greenery, is now littered with liquor bottles and debris due to poor upkeep and lack of civic sense. Residents demand action. Read more.
Two dead as van rams parked lorry on Chennai-Bengaluru Highway
A tragic accident on the Chennai-Bengaluru NH near Sriperumbudur claimed two lives. The cargo van hit a parked lorry. One injured survivor is stable. Read for details.
Chennai: Teen Dies, Classmates Hurt in Vandalur Road Accident
A 16-year-old student died after a bike-car collision on Vandalur-Kelambakkam Road. Two classmates were seriously injured. The car driver has been arrested. Read the full report.
Chennai to launch door-to-door bulk waste collection in March
Greater Chennai Corporation launches door-to-door bulk waste collection in March to tackle illegal dumping. Private contractors will manage zones. Book via Namma Chennai app or WhatsApp.
Chennai Uses Drones to Fight Mosquito Menace, 480 Dengue Cases
Chennai Corporation deploys drones for larvicide spraying and intensifies fogging to tackle rising mosquito density and prevent dengue. Officials say the peak season is over, but vigilance continues. Read more.
Chennai Broadway Bus Terminus Shifts to Temporary Locations
MTC Chennai moves bus services from Broadway Terminus to Royapuram & Island Grounds from January 7 for redevelopment. Check new routes and stops for your commute.
Madras HC Bans Most Shops on Chennai's Marina Beach
Madras High Court directs Chennai Corporation to restrict Marina Beach shops to food, toys, and fancy items only. The court calls 1,980 shops 'obnoxiously high'. Read the full order and its impact.
Chennai's Victoria Public Hall Reopens After 40 Years
Chennai's historic Victoria Public Hall is back! After a 40-year hiatus, GCC opens bookings for cultural & corporate events. Discover the new rental charges and booking rules.
VAO Dies After Poisoning; Boyfriend Alleges Murder
A 26-year-old Village Administrative Officer in Chennai died after alleged poisoning. Police investigate conflicting claims of suicide and murder amid family opposition to her relationship. Read the full story.
Chennai: Illegal debris destroys residents' tree park effort
Months of effort by Chennai senior citizens to create a tree park on a lake bund in Kotturpuram were destroyed by illegal construction debris dumping. Officials promise CCTV but culprits remain at large.
Chennai's Peaceful New Year: Massive Police Deployment Pays Off
Massive police deployment of 19,000 personnel ensured a largely crime-free New Year's Eve in Chennai. While reckless racing was curbed, one fatal accident was reported. Read the full story.
Chennai to bio-mine 5.5 lakh tonnes more waste at Perungudi
Chennai Corporation floats new tender to bio-mine 5.5 lakh tonnes of legacy waste at Perungudi dumpyard. The project, costing ₹53.60 crore, aims to reclaim land and process remaining waste. Read the latest updates.
Malayali Markazhi Mahotsavam 'Sargam 2026' in Chennai
Chennai gears up for Sargam 2026, the 8th Malayali Markazhi Mahotsavam from Jan 2-4. Experience a mega Mohiniyattam, folk arts, theatre & more. Don't miss this cultural extravaganza!
Chennai's 2025: A Local Remix of Global Trends
In 2025, Chennai didn't follow trends; it edited them. From digital cameras to matcha, the city created a slower, warmer, and more practical local culture. Discover how.
Chennai's Doorstep Drive Removes 582 Tonnes of Bulky Waste
Greater Chennai Corporation's 12-week door-to-door drive collects over 582 tonnes of bulky waste like sofas & mattresses. Learn how residents can schedule pickup for proper disposal.
Besant Nagar's Beach Road Becomes Illegal Dumpyard in Chennai
Besant Nagar's 8th Cross Street, a key beach access road in Chennai, has been neglected for years, filled with seized police vehicles and waste. Residents demand action. Read the full report.
Major Fire at Anna Nagar Warehouse, Probe Launched
A massive fire broke out at an old scrap warehouse in Chennai's Anna Nagar, leading to panic and road closures. Firefighters from multiple stations battled the blaze. Officials are investigating the cause. Get the latest updates.
Major Infrastructure Projects Launched in North Chennai
Deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin inaugurated key power, water, and lighting projects under the North Chennai Development Scheme, aiming for balanced urban growth. Read more.
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