Chennai Commuters Demand Urgent Action as Bus Stops Lack Shelters Amid Metro Construction
Many MTC bus commuters along Arcot Road are struggling without proper shelters and are forced to stand under the under-construction Chennai Metro pillars to escape the harsh weather conditions. This issue is mostly at the Vadapalani bus stop and another stop ...
Check Out the Unforgettable Bangalore to Chennai Road Trip Routes & Stopovers
A road trip from Bangalore to Chennai is one of the most popular drives in South India. The distance between the two cities is about 350 km, and the journey usually takes 5 to 6 hours by car, depending on traffic ...
Power Cut in Chennai: TANGEDCO Unveils Planned Power Outage in Chennai on October 30 for Maintenance Work
The Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited (TANGEDCO) has announced that many areas in Chennai will experience a planned power outage on Thursday, October 30, as part of maintenance work. Even though the power disruption causes issues in the day-to-day ...
Will School be Closed on 29 October As Cyclone Montha Hits Tamil Nadu's Several Districts?
Chennai and many parts of Tamil Nadu experienced cloudy skies and light to moderate rain on Tuesday as the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) issued weather alerts for several districts. According to the latest report, Tiruvallur district has been placed under an ...
Chennai Braces for Heavy Rainfall as Cyclone Montha Approaches Tamil Nadu Coast Today
Chennai and several northern districts of Tamil Nadu are expected to experience heavy rainfall today as Cyclone Montha moves closer to the Indian coast, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). In its latest update, the Regional Meteorological Centre stated light ...
Low-Pressure Area Weakens in Karnataka, Heavy Rain Forecasted for Tamil Nadu This Weekend
A well-defined low-pressure area weakened on Thursday as it moved inland toward the southern interior of Karnataka. It is expected to merge with the existing weather system over the Arabian Sea, which could bring heavy rainfall to the Western Ghats region ...
Tamil Nadu Electricity Board Schedules Power Shutdown in Chennai for Essential Maintenance on Saturday
The Tamil Nadu Electricity Board (TNEB) has announced a scheduled power shutdown in parts of Chennai to carry out regular maintenance and repair work. The outage will last only for a few hours, and power supply is expected to be restored ...
Chennai Faces Heavy Rain and School Closures as IMD Forecasts More Storms and Cyclone Alert
Chennai and several other parts of Tamil Nadu have been experiencing heavy rainfall over the past few days, causing waterlogging, slippery roads, and traffic delays in some areas. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast more rain along with thunderstorms and ...
Chennai Metro's Phase II Project Has Seen 35% of Progress in Constructing Underground Tunnels
Nearly 35% of the underground tunnels for Chennai Metro's ₹63,246 crore Phase II project have been completed. The Phase II expansion covers 118.9 km across three main corridors, Madhavaram to SIPCOT (Corridor 3), Light House to Poonamallee (Corridor 4), and Madhavaram ...
Chennai and Tamil Nadu Brace for Heavy Rainfall: Orange Alert Issued from October 21 to 24, 2025
The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) in Chennai has issued an orange alert for heavy to very heavy rainfall across several parts of Tamil Nadu, including Chennai, as a low-pressure area is expected to form over the southeast Bay of Bengal between ...
Southern Railway Unveils Special Trains for Diwali 2025: Key Routes and Schedules Revealed
To manage the increase in passenger traffic ahead of Diwali 2025, Southern Railway has introduced several special trains to make travel easier for those heading home for the festival. These trains will operate on specific dates, connecting major locations like Chennai, ...
Chennai Metro's TBM Pelican Completes Major Tunnelling Milestone at Kodambakkam Ramp
The Chennai Metro Rail Project made major progress when the Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) named "Pelican," operated by ITD Cementation, completed its tunnel work at the Kodambakkam Ramp near Meenakshi College on October 15, 2025. This marks the end of tunnelling ...