Chennai Police Intensify Festive Checks on Racing, Drunk Driving
Greater Chennai Police deploy 8,000 personnel, barricades, and tech to curb bike racing & drunk driving during Christmas & New Year. Violators face vehicle seizure and fines.
Greater Chennai Police deploy 8,000 personnel, barricades, and tech to curb bike racing & drunk driving during Christmas & New Year. Violators face vehicle seizure and fines.
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Greater Chennai Corporation opens 311 contractual posts under CCUHM. Apply offline by Jan 5, 2026. Roles include Medical Officers, Nurses, Technicians & more.
GLADA demolishes three illegal colonies in Ludhiana's Mundian Kalan, Sekhewal & Kanganwal. FIRs recommended against developers for fraud. Details on the crackdown here.
A 27.3 crore pedestrian plaza project on Chennai's MC Road, stalled for three years, forces pedestrians to navigate dangerous dug-up paths and bike encroachments. Read about the daily struggle and promised solutions.
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Over 500 residents from Chennai's resettlement colonies like Perumbakkam & Kannagi Nagar protested unresolved civic issues: drug abuse, unsafe buildings, poor transport. Their demands remain unheard.
Chief Minister M K Stalin will inaugurate the restored 137-year-old Victoria Hall in Chennai. The historic landmark, featuring new exhibits and a performance space, reclaims its role as a vibrant public hub.
A new Rs 29.57 crore road will directly connect Nanganallur to the busy Pazhavanthangal subway, easing traffic and improving safety. The long-awaited project is set to benefit thousands of daily commuters.
Two motorcyclists died and three women were critically injured after a speeding van hit stray cows near Guduvanchery. Read the full details of the tragic Mannivakkam–Adhanur Road accident.
Punjab Cabinet approves key amendment to Abadi Deh Act, empowering DCs to regularize land use. Move aims to curb illegal colonies and simplify property transactions. Read more.
Greater Chennai Corporation allocates ₹29.57 crore for a direct link road from Nanganallur to Pazhavanthangal subway, aiming to end decades of congestion and accidents. Read details.
Happy Streets is back in Chennai! Anna Nagar's 2nd Avenue will be traffic-free this Sunday, Dec 21, from 6am to 8.30am for fitness and fun activities. Check details.
Get the latest updates from Chennai on civic issues, traffic alerts, weather forecasts, and key political developments. Stay informed with the biggest news from the city on December 18, 2025.
Chennai's new Royapuram bus terminus, built to handle 55 buses, lies unused months after completion. Commuters face delays as the ₹30 crore project becomes a parking lot. Read more.
Heavy rains expose Chennai's persistent flood vulnerability. Experts warn encroachments, lost wetlands, and climate change threaten the city despite a Rs 5,000 crore stormwater drain project. Can integrated planning save it?
Chennai enjoys clear skies with a high of 27.5°C, perfect for outdoor plans. While AQI is moderate at 93, sunny winds may improve air quality. Get tips for safe outings.
Following an armed attack on Torbung & Phougakchao Ikhai villages in Manipur, security forces recovered guns & an IED. Residents live in fear as IDP resettlement faces violence. Read more.
Chennai DRI seizes 2.75kg gold worth ₹3.71 crore concealed inside dumbbells, arrests two Malaysian nationals. Read the full story of the airport bust.
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Get the latest from Chennai on civic issues, traffic alerts, weather, and political developments for December 17, 2025. Stay informed with the day's crucial updates.
Unidentified assailants bombed Torbung village in Manipur's Bishnupur district for 20 minutes, raising tensions over the state's resettlement plan for violence-displaced people. Police report no casualties. Read the full report.
FSSAI collects egg samples in Chennai over nitrofuran antibiotic concerns. Demand remains steady as experts advise caution but not to stop consumption. Read the full details.
COCOMI welcomes historic talks between Meitei & Kuki-Zo BJP MLAs in Delhi for Manipur peace. Delegation meets security advisor, maps key areas for safe IDP return. Details inside.
Greater Chennai Corporation launches a major paid parking project in Anna Nagar with 2,100 bays, 1,300 cameras, and contractor-led towing to decongest roads. Read details.
Greater Chennai Corporation begins strict enforcement of mandatory microchipping for pet dogs with door-to-door checks. Over 60,000 dogs already chipped. Read about the new rules and fines.
Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan to hold crucial meeting on Chandigarh's long-standing issues. Key topics include property rights, FAR, and CHB notices. Read for details.
The long-awaited Vadaperumbakkam bridge in North Chennai is set to open, easing traffic for Manali and Madhavaram. Read about the project's journey and impact.
MetroWater hikes pre-booked water tanker prices in Chennai by 16% to 46% from Dec 5. Residents and businesses face higher costs as tanker reliance grows. Details inside.
More than 250 internally displaced persons have returned to their village in Bishnupur district after two years. Read about their journey of rebuilding homes and lives amidst ongoing challenges.