Tamil Nadu

Southern Railway has announced special trains between Thiruvananthapuram and Velankanni to help passengers during the busy travel period. Photo Credit: PTI Thiruvananthapuram & Velankanni Special Train According to the announcement, Train No. 06031, the Thiruvananthapuram North-Velankanni Express Special, will run ...

Residents of Chennai who have been waiting for the first section of the Metro Rail Phase II project may not have to wait much longer, as this stretch could be one of the first major projects to be opened by the ...

Tamil Nadu is witnessing a sharp rise in electricity demand as intense summer heat continues to grip the state, pushing power consumption to record levels. On May 4, 2026, officials confirmed that electricity demand recently touched 21,211 MW, marking one of ...

The Chennai Meteorological Centre has predicted that light rainfall may occur in some parts of Tamil Nadu until April 21. This is expected to bring some relief to people living in the Western Ghats regions, coastal areas of the Delta districts, ...

On the occasion of the Tamil New Year, metro train services in Chennai will follow a Sunday timetable for the day to suit the holiday schedule and passenger demand. Photo Credit: PTI Chennai Metro's Updated Timings for 14 April • ...

Tamil New Year, also known as Puthandu, marks the beginning of the Tamil calendar and is celebrated with great joy and devotion by Tamil communities across the world. It usually falls on April 14 and symbolizes a fresh start, new hopes, ...

According to the Chennai Meteorological Department, a low-pressure system is likely to bring light rain to several areas of Tirunelveli, Kanyakumari, and the Western Ghats until April 18. At the same time, several districts of Tamil Nadu are expected to experience ...

Tamil Nadu is currently experiencing intense summer heat, with temperatures exceeding 100°F (around 38°C) in several areas. However, there is some relief ahead, as the weather department has predicted thundershowers in parts of the state, which would help reduce the discomfort ...

Tamil Nadu is currently experiencing rainfall from April 8 and is expected to continue on 9th April to 10th April, according to the India Meteorological Department. Several districts across the state are likely to receive light to moderate rain, along with ...

The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has predicted heavy rainfall in a few places in Tamil Nadu, especially in the Virudhunagar, Dindigul, and Theni districts, on Monday. According to sources, some areas may also receive light to moderate rain. Thunderstorms and lightning ...

Chennai Metro Rail Limited has announced a special partnership with CSK Cricket Limited for the ongoing Indian Premier League 2026. As part of this initiative, free metro travel will be provided for all seven league matches at the M. A. Chidambaram ...

The Chennai Metro Rail achieved a major milestone in March 2026, carrying more than one crore passengers in a single month, and it is the third time monthly ridership has crossed the one-crore mark, showing a steady increase in the number ...