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 ...
Power Cut in Tamil Nadu on 24th October: Find Out the List of Key Affected Areas
On Friday, October 24, over 110 areas across Tamil Nadu will experience power cuts due to regular maintenance work by the Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation (TANGEDCO). The power supply will be interrupted for several hours in different districts, including ...
Tamil Nadu Braces for Cyclone as Heavy Rainfall Triggers School Closures and Alerts
The Northeast monsoon has intensified across Tamil Nadu, prompting the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) in Chennai to issue cyclone and heavy rainfall alerts for several districts. As a precaution, the state government has declared holidays for schools and colleges in many ...
Discover 5 Enchanting Places in Tamil Nadu from Bangalore for Rain Lovers
As the northeast monsoon hits Tamil Nadu this time, several districts are experiencing rainfall. If you are a pluviophile and want to experience rainfall now, you can escape Bangalore's crowds and explore these places in Tamil Nadu at the beginning of ...
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 ...
Tamil Nadu's Ambitious Interstate Bengaluru-Hosur Metro Plan Faces Major Feasibility Challenges from Karnataka
Tamil Nadu's proposal to build South India's first interstate metro line between Bengaluru and Hosur has hit a major roadblock, as the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) has declared it "technically not feasible." The issue lies in the difference between ...
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 ...
IMD Unveils Northeast Monsoon Arrival in Tamil Nadu, Predicts Heavy Rainfall and School Closures
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has announced the arrival of the northeast monsoon over Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal, predicting heavy rainfall in several districts in the coming days. Due to the ongoing heavy rain in Southern Tamil Nadu, local authorities ...
Tamil Nadu Power Cut Alert: Scheduled Maintenance Affects Major Areas in Chennai on October 16th Until 2 PM
The Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation has announced a power cut in some of the major parts of Chennai on Thursday, October 16th, due to ongoing maintenance work. Mostly the areas, including Anna Nagar, Ambattur, and Thillai Ganga Nagar, will ...
Chennai Metro Rail Appoints Third Contractor to Accelerate Track Laying Between Porur and Power House
Chennai Metro Rail is working on the Phase II project by appointing a third contractor to complete track laying between Porur and Power House. Earlier, the viaduct and tracks between Poonamallee and Porur were completed, allowing trial runs to begin. However, ...
Tamil Nadu Power Outage Alert: Scheduled Cuts on October 14 Affecting Over 160 Areas
The Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation has announced a power outage in Tamil Nadu on Tuesday, October 14. This power cut is due to the maintenance work, and it will affect over 160 locations. This maintenance work is conducted to ...
Top 5 1-Day Trips to Tamil Nadu from Bangalore
Although underrated, Tamil Nadu boasts some of the splendid gems tucked in nature and steeped in rich history. Top 5 1-Day Trips to Tamil Nadu from Bangalore If you are on an expedition to explore Tamil Nadu, consider the ...