The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT‑Madras) has announced that Saarang 2026, the institute’s flagship cultural festival, will kick off on January 8.
Multisensory park Inaugurated for children with disabilities
A new multisensory park designed especially for children with disabilities was inaugurated in Chennai on Tuesday by School Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi, marking a significant step for inclusive recreational spaces in the city.
Metro’s Porur–Poonamallee bypass stretch to begin operations soon
Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) is preparing to launch operations on the 9‑kilometre metro stretch between Porur Junction and Poonamallee Bypass, part of the larger Phase‑2 Corridor 4 project, later this month.
Safe use of water heaters advised this winter
With temperatures dipping slightly during the winter months, the use of water heaters and geysers has increased across Chennai households.
Chennai Book Fair 2026 begins tomorrow
The Chennai Book Fair 2026, one of the city’s most popular annual literary events, is set to begin on January 8, bringing together hundreds of publishers, authors and book lovers from across Tamil Nadu and other parts of the country.
Stalin to Inaugurate Pongal Gift Package Distribution in Alandur
Chief Minister M. K. Stalin will formally launch the distribution of the Pongal gift package for 2026 at a fair price shop in Alandur, Chennai, on January 8, officials announced.
A Wrap-Up with a Nightcap
It’s 9:00 PM on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, and the day’s high-stakes theater is taking its final bow.
CMRL completes track laying till Vadapalani
Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) has completed track laying up to Vadapalani on Corridor 4, marking a key milestone in Phase II of the Chennai Metro project.
GCC conducts major cleanliness drive at bus shelters
The Greater Chennai Corporation has carried out a large-scale cleanliness अभियान across the city, covering all 1,373 bus shelters, as part of its continued focus on improving public hygiene and urban infrastructure.
Power cut areas for tomorrow
The Tamil Nadu Electricity Board (TANGEDCO) has announced planned power cuts in several parts of Chennai for Wednesday, Jan 7, 2026, due to scheduled maintenance work on the power network.




