Knowledge park, museum opened at Jaya memorial
A knowledge park and museum at the memorial of former Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa on the Marina beach front was thrown open to the public from Friday. Continue Reading
Marina beach
Chennai Police deny permission to Sasikala rally
Greater Chennai police has reportedly declined a request made by the AMMK cadres to carry out a procession led by former Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa’s close aide V K Sasikala. Continue Reading
TN ushers New year on low key note, but with lot of hopes
The people of this teeming megapolis ushered in the New year with spiritual fervour and traditional gaiety in Tamilnadu. Continue Reading
Public may be allowed at Marina in November, Corpn tells Madras HC
Public are likely to be allowed at Marina beach from November, the Greater Chennai Corporation has informed the Madras High Court today. Continue Reading
Bridge to connect Besant Nagar with Marina Loop Road.
The Broken Bridge at Besant Nagar is popular for a lot of reasons. The facility which once connected Besant Nagar beach with the Foreshore Estate beach, and helped fishermen commute, collapsed in 1977 during a flood. Continue Reading
Chennai police arrest 2 men for misbehaving with woman at Marina
Two men were arrested by the city police for misbehaving with a woman at Marina Beach last night. According to police, the men identified as Sithu (32) and Ranjan (27) did construction work in the city. Continue Reading
Buttermilk distributed at Marina Beach
The members of the Inner Wheel Club of Chennai Gemini took the initiative of distributing buttermilk at Marina Beach last week to help people beat the heat. Continue Reading
Mid summer’s daydream
Marina Beach in Chennai was perhaps the most peaceful spot in the entire State when a series of bombs exploded in Kovai a couple of months back, killing over 60. I even remember it to be overflowing with humanity, Continue Reading