Heavy smog in Delhi led to 11 flight cancellations at Chennai airport on Wednesday, impacting arrivals and departures. This follows 19 cancellations on Tuesday. Read for details and affected routes.
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.
Chennai DRI foils smuggling bid, arrests two Malaysians with gold worth Rs 3.71 crore concealed inside dumbbell rods. Read the full investigation details here.
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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.
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.
DRI uncovers a racket diverting subsidised urea meant for farmers to the black market. 1.9 lakh kg seized near Bengaluru, highlighting a major scam. Read the full investigation details.
Plans for a second airport in Telangana face uncertainty as three proposed sites encounter serious obstacles. Get the latest updates on the stalled projects and what's next for Warangal.
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.
Massive flight cancellations by IndiGo at Chennai airport leave passengers stranded. Railways announce special trains to manage surge. Airport director says normalcy may take 2 more days.
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.
DRI's Cochin Zonal Unit busts a drug syndicate, seizing 7kg of Thailand-origin hydroponic weed worth Rs 7 crore and Rs 34.8 lakh cash from Kochi & Delhi airports. Five arrested.
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.
Chennai airport authorities indicate the worst of the IndiGo crew shortage crisis is over. Flight cancellations are expected to decline, with normalcy likely in five days. Passengers can reschedule for free until Dec 15.
Chennai enjoys a pleasant start to December with a high of 28.2°C, an 88% chance of evening showers, and excellent air quality (AQI 22). Plan your week with our detailed forecast.
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.
Indigo's operational crisis left thousands stranded at Chennai airport with 28 flights cancelled and 24 delayed. Passengers report chaos and poor communication. Read the full story.
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.
DRI's 2024-25 report reveals a sharp rise in using crypto like USDT for smuggling & money laundering. It demands global cooperation & advanced tools to curb misuse. Read more.
DRI intercepts 3 passengers from Thailand at Lucknow airport, seizing 12.7 kg of hydroponic cannabis. Total narcotics seized at airport crosses 75 kg in six months. Read more.
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.
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.
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.