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Chennai suburban rail gets Rs 993 crore boost with Arakkonam-Chengalpattu project

Indian Railways has approved the Arakkonam-Chengalpattu Doubling Project. This Rs 993 crore initiative will boost the Chennai suburban rail network. The project aims to reduce congestion and improve train punctuality. It will facilitate both passenger and freight movement. This development supports regional industries and modernizes rail infrastructure.

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From Silver Screen to Courtroom? Vijay’s Personal Life Takes Dramatic Turn

In 1999, Vijay and Sangeetha married in a beautiful ceremony. Over the years, they built a family with two children and stayed mostly away from controversy. Their bond was often described as quiet and strong. Now, Sangeetha has filed a petition in a Chengalpattu court in Tamil Nadu seeking dissolution…

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Tamil Nadu: Three of a family, including toddler killed in accident in Chengalpattu

Seven members of a family were proceeding to Madurai after attending a function in Chennai. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Four persons killed after omni bus collides with parked truck in Chengalpattu district

Four killed in multiple collisions on GST Road near Maduranthakam, Chengalpattu; police investigating, traffic paralyzed for hours.

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Third major accident in Chengalpattu in three days kills four; T.N. CM condoles deaths

Four people, including two women, killed in a tragic accident involving an omni bus and a stationary lorry in Chengalpattu.

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Delta farmers heading to Varanasi to contest against Prime Minister Modi deboarded from train

A group of farmers led by P. Ayyakannu, president of the Desiya Thenindiya Nadhigal Innaippu Vivasayigal Sangam, heading to Varanasi to contest against Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the Lok Sabha elections, was deboarded from a train at Chengalpattu and sent back to Tiruchi on Friday

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Tenders invited for three flyovers and an underpass on GST Road near Uthiramerur

Tenders invited for construction of flyovers and underpass on GST Road between Chengalpattu and Tindivanam at ₹110 crore.

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Enmity between panchayat president and his predecessor hinders work on houses meant for Irula tribals in Chengalpattu village

Chennai officials halt construction of Irula tribal houses due to personal enmity, viral videos show shaky walls.

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DMK to hold public meetings to explain T.N. Budget to public on March 2, 3 and 4

DMK to hold public meetings across Tamil Nadu to explain State government's Budget for 2024-25, with Duraimurugan addressing Chengalpattu.

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Tamil Nadu Police remove LED screens where Sitharaman scheduled to watch Pran Pratishtha

Tamil Nadu Police on Monday removed the LED screens placed in a temple in the Kanchipuram district where Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman was going to watch the live telecast of Ram Lalla's Pran Prathistha ceremony. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Foreign tourists participate in Pongal festivities in Chennai and Chengalpattu

Foreign visitors experience the festivities of Pongal in Chennai, participating in traditional activities and cultural performances.

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Annual Olive Ridley nesting season begins along Chennai coast

Olive Ridley sea turtles nesting along Chennai and Chengalpattu coast; hatcheries set up; conservation efforts increased.

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Michaung relief in cash disbursed to 23.18 lakh out of 24.25 lakh eligible families, Tamil Nadu Govt tells Madras High Court

Govt. disburses ₹6,000 cash relief to 23.18 lakh family card holders in Chennai, Chengalpattu, Tiruvallur & Kancheepuram districts.

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Rain returns to Chennai, in moderation

RMC forecasts heavy to very heavy rain at isolated places in Chennai, Chengalpattu & Kancheepuram districts on Monday.

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T.N. government adopts 2 modes of payment for Michaung relief

State govt. to give ₹6,000 cash relief to families in Chennai, Kancheepuram, Tiruvallur, and Chengalpattu districts hit by Cyclone Michaung. Cash payment for those affected by cyclone or lost belongings due to inundation. DBT for senior officials, income tax assessees, and sugar-drawal ration card holders. Tokens for payment to be…

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Here are the big stories from Tamil Nadu today

TN BJP leader Annamalai slams hospital for handing over baby's body in cardboard box. DMDK leader Vijayakant discharged from hospital after full recovery. CM Stalin urges Centre to ensure early repatriation of Indian fishermen arrested in SL. Nine wagons of goods train derail near Chengalpattu, disrupting EMU services to Chennai.

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Goods wagon derails near Chengalpattu, suburban train services to Chennai hit

Goods train derails near Chengalpattu railway station, disrupting EMU services to Chennai. 10 wagons derailed, track damaged. Railway staff on-site to restore track. Commuters, office-goers, college students stranded at station. No announcement on when services will be restored. EMU services from Egmore, express trains from southern districts affected.

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Cyclone Michaung | T.N. government could take 2015 model as blueprint for issuing duplicate documents

Successful special camps organised in Chennai and its surroundings in December 2015 to issue duplicate documents to flood-affected people could serve as blueprint for the Tamil Nadu government in the aftermath of cyclone Michaung.

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Special camps to re-issue documents damaged in flood

CM Stalin announces special camps to re-issue govt docs damaged in flood, free of charge. Camps in Kancheepuram, Tiruvallur, Chengalpattu from Dec 11; Chennai from Dec 12. E-sevai centres also organised. #FreeDocs #FloodRelief #Chennai

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Over 1.32 lakh persons screened at camps in Tamil Nadu

Special medical camps held in cyclone-affected districts of TN screen 1.3L; MR vaccine advised for children in flood-hit areas. Health Minister launched camps in 679 places, 200 each in Tiruvallur & Chengalpattu, 100 in Kancheepuram. Screening for dengue, chikungunya, diarrhoea, sore throat & cough; MR vaccine advised for children in…

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Deadline for MSMEs to pay power tariff extended to December 18

MSMEs in Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram & Chengalpattu districts get extended deadline to pay electricity tariff without penalty due to Cyclone Michaung aftermaths. Chief Minister M.K. Stalin's advice followed by Minister for Electricity Thangam Thennarasu. Deadline extended to Dec 18 from Dec 4-7.

The Hindu

Cyclone Michaung | ATMs affected by waterlogging, power cuts

Chennai's Cyclone Michaung-induced waterlogging & power cuts have caused ATM issues, leading to cash-only payments. Data shows 4,560 ATMs in Chennai, 1,222 in Chengalpattu, 1,336 in Kancheepuram & 1,536 in Tiruvallur. 55% of ATMs are live & 90% will be in a week. Managed Service Providers have a contingency plan…

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Mild tremors of 3.2 magnitude recorded at Chengalpattu district

Mild tremor of 3.2 magnitude recorded in Chengalpattu district on Dec 8. Tremors may be due to heavy rainfall post-monsoon. Cavities in upper layers of earth's crust collapse when water percolates at 5 km. Tremors may occur up to two-three months after monsoon. Severe cyclonic storm Michaung had dumped heavy…

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Cyclone Michaung | 300 mobile medical units flagged off for Chennai, neighbouring districts

300 MMUs flagged off in Chennai, Tiruvallur, Chengalpattu & Kancheepuram to strengthen health infrastructure. MMUs to provide medical aid to those affected by Cyclone Michaung. MMUs to work 24/7 for a week. Sanitary workers from other districts to clean up debris. Dengue infection under control, Nilavembu & Kabasura Kudineer concoctions…

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Cyclone Michaung | Panneerselvam calls for one-month extension for electricity bill payments

O. Panneerselvam urges CM M.K. Stalin to extend electricity bill payment deadline by one month for Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram and Chengalpattu districts due to floods. He requests extension on a "humanitarian basis".

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