The AISF and AIYF staged a protest near Panagal Maligai in Guindy, raising slogans against NEET and calling on the Union government to scrap the medical entrance examination. More than 200 students and youth participated in the demonstration, alleging that the examination had adversely affected students and demanding a uniform and equitable admission process.

When the protesters attempted to breach police barricades and march towards Raj Bhavan, police personnel stopped them and took them into preventive custody. The detainees were later shifted to nearby marriage halls and police vehicles.

Addressing the gathering before their detention, the organisers claimed that sustained student protests across the country had forced the Union government to accept the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. They said the agitation would continue until the Centre abolishes the NEET examination.

Police maintained tight security in and around Lok Bhavan and adjoining roads to prevent the protesters from entering the high-security zone. The protest led to brief traffic disruptions in parts of Guindy.

According to the NCB, investigations showed that the trafficking network was operating from Chennai and used forged documents to book international courier consignments. To avoid detection, members of the syndicate allegedly travelled to different cities, including Mumbai and Pune, to dispatch the parcels.

According to NCB officials, based on intelligence input, they intercepted two courier parcels on July 21 and another on July 25. The parcels, booked using forged documents, were allegedly destined for New Zealand.
When they opened it, the officials found 7 kg of ephedrine concealed between layers of floor mats and cloth rolls. The documents used to book the parcels were found to be fake, the NCB said.

The information gathered during their investigation led the officials to Triplicane in Chennai, where they picked up a person, identified as S Hameed, on July 23. Searches at his premises resulted in the recovery of packing materials, a digital weighing machine, heat-sealing machines, plastic bags, forged identity cards, digital gadgets, and other incriminating documents, the agency said.

Based on Hameed's confession during interrogation, the NCB intercepted another courier parcel at Kalyan in Maharashtra on July 25. Officials recovered from it 3.99 kg of ephedrine concealed between layers of bedsheets and photo frames, taking the total contraband seizure to 10.99 kg valued at Rs 5 crore.

Officials said efforts were under way to trace the source of the ephedrine, a controlled substance that is commonly diverted for the illicit manufacture of methamphetamine, and identify other members of the network.

Investigations showed that the trafficking network was operating from Chennai and used forged documents to book international courier consignments. To avoid detection, the ring members dispatched parcels from various cities

Ephedrine is used in treatment for low blood pressure and also as a decongestant. However, it is categorised as a controlled substance, as ephedrine is used in the manufacture of methamphetamine - a party drug that is commonly known as ice, crystal meth, speed, etc.

The NCB appealed to people to share drug-related information through the MANAS National Narcotics Helpline (1933), assuring that informants' identities would remain confidential.

Addressing the prize distribution ceremony of the Chennai Press Club's cricket tournament here, the minister said the legislature, governance, judiciary and the media formed the four pillars of democracy and must function together to strengthen democratic institutions. "If there are mistakes on our part, point them out. We will accept them and correct them. Questioning those in authority is not wrong; it is the democratic right of every citizen," he said.

Claiming the present government had ushered in greater transparency, Aadhav Arjuna cited the live telecast of Assembly proceedings, saying such openness had not been witnessed over the past 25 years. "We are ready to face every question. Transparency is reflected through accountability," he said, while also crediting journalists for contributing to the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam's electoral victory.

The minister assured that the Chennai Press Club's infrastructure demands would be placed before Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay and said steps would be taken to upgrade its facilities.

Expressing concern over rising substance abuse among youth, he said sport was the best antidote and announced that the Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu would organise sporting events involving journalists, legislators, judges and government officials. The initiative, he said, would be expanded across the State within the next four months.

Earlier, Aadhav Arjuna distributed prizes to the tournament winners. Zee News won the men's title, while Chill Squad emerged champions in the women's category. He also said legal action was taken only against those making defamatory or derogatory remarks.

Electricity supply remains suspended for a few hours in affected areas and is restored once the maintenance process is completed. Stay with DT Next for updates on affected localities and timings related to scheduled power shutdowns across Chennai.

Power shutdown on Tuesday (July 28)

Power supply will be suspended in the following areas on Tuesday from 9 am to 2 pm for carrying out various maintenance works. Supply will be resumed before 2 pm, if the works are completed.

IT Corridor: MCN Nagar and Extension, Foundry Road, Pillaiyar Koil Street, SBI Colony, Gangaiamman Koil Street, 200 Feet Radial Road, Post Office Street, Vembuliamman Koil Street, Theradi Street, Panchayat Road, Maple Avenue, Kulakkarai Street, Arumugam Avenue, Kumaran Nagar, Anand Nagar, RE Nagar, Balaji Nagar, Vinayaga Nagar, Sai Nagar, Selvaganapathy Avenue, Saravana Nagar, Corporation Road, Selvakumar Avenue, Seevaram, Thanikachalam Street, Ramachandran Street, Kamaraj Street, Industrial Estate Road, MG Road, Balavinayagar Avenue, Prakasam Street, Ellaiamman Nagar, Sripuram Salai, Raman Nagar, OMR, Thirumalai Nagar and Annex, Ramappa Nagar, CBI Colony, Rajiv Nagar, Velachery Main Road, IIT Colony, Meenatchipuram, Manohar Nagar, VGP Santhi Nagar

Ramapuram: Manapakkam, Krishna Court, CRR Puram, Krishna Nagar, Periyar Salai, Indra Nagar, and MGR Nagar, Sriram Garden, Lakshmi Nagar, Pillaiyar Koil Street, Micro Marvel, Dharmarajapuram, Casagrand Woodside and Castle, TVS Emerald

Medavakkam: Patel Company Salai, Erikkarai Street, CBI Colony 1st-7th Street, Velachery Main Road, Bhel Nagar 1st-5th Street, Sivagami Nagar, Bajanai Koil Street, Pillaiyar Koil Street, Ranganathapuram, Prince College

Valasaravakkam: Virugambakkam, Alwarthiru Nagar

Nolambur: S&P Garden, VGN Monte Carlo, SRR Nagar, Raja Garden Area, Gurusamy Road, Nolambur Phase I and II Union Road, VGN Nagar Phase I-IV, Blocks 1st-8th, KambarSalai, Kavi Mani Salai, Bharathi Salai, Annamalai Avenue, Meenakshi Avenue, Reddy Palayam Avenue, MCK Layout, MGR University, Panancholai Street, Madha Koil Area, Perumal Koil Area, Gajalakshmi Nagar, Vembuli Amman Area, Sri Ram Nagar, Pachaiyappan Nagar, Sakthi Nagar, Padasalai Street

Adambakkam: Nilamangai Nagar, Kesari Nagar, Shanthi Nagar, Surendar Nagar, Bharathidasan Street, Bharat Nagar

Tambaram: Sembakkam, Ranga Colony, SB Colony, Nethaji Street, RB Avenue 1st-5th, Bhavananthyyar Street, Venugopal Samy Nagar, Bharathidasan Street Maruthi Nagar

Power shutdown on Monday (July 27)

CHENNAI: Power supply will be suspended in the following areas on Monday from 9 am to 2 pm for carrying out various maintenance works. Supply will be resumed before 2 pm, if the works are completed.

Velachery: Vijaya Nagar 3rd, 6th, 9th-11th Streets, Ram Nagar 4th-7th Streets, Gomathy Nagar 8th Street, Velachery Main Road.

Kottivakkam: Shastri Nagar, Valmiki Nagar, 2nd to 4th Sea Ward Road, Balakrishnan Road, KK Road, Raja Rangasamy Avenue, Subramaniyam Avenue, Tiruvalluvar Nagar 7th-33rd Cross Street, Thiruvalluvar Nagar 1st, 3rd-6th Main Road, 1st and 3rd Avenue, Housing Board Apartments H12-H40 and above all surrounding areas

Sithalapakkam: Periyapalayathamman Kovil Street, Nargunam Avenue, Sri Sai Garden, Nookampalayam Main Road, Indira Nagar Main Road, Kamaraj Street, Pilliyar Kovil Street, Rose Garden Salai, TNUHDB A to U Block, AA-AH, and 209-212 Block

Tambaram: Erumbliyur Service Road, Invicon Flat, TTK Nagar, Jerusalem Nagar, Church Road, Rathna Kumar Avenue, Marutham Flat, AS Rajan Nagar, GK Moopanar Avenue

Thirumullaivoyal: Green Field, Somasundaram Avenue, Venkatachalam Nagar, Kamalam Nagar, Lalithambal Nagar, Annai Theresa Nagar, Masila Manishwarar Nagar, Venkateshwara Nagar, Oragadam Society

Power shutdown on Saturday July 25

CHENNAI: Power supply will be suspended in the following areas on Saturday (July 25) from 9 am to 2 pm for carrying out various maintenance works.

Supply will be resumed before 2 pm, if the works are completed.

Porur: Kumananchavadi Periyar Nagar, SV Nagar, Kannagi Nagar, Pavithra Nagar, Sugunthala Nagar, Jeevan Prakash Nagar, VGN Nagar, Santhi Nagar, Audco Nagar.

Tambaram: MRM Street, Rajaji Road, Venkatesan Street, Shanmugam Road, Sivashanmugam Street, Abdul Razak Street, Police Quarters, GST Road, Duraisamy Reddy Street, MK Reddy Street, Bakthavatchalam Street.

Power shutdown on Friday (July 24)

Power supply will be suspended in the following areas on Friday from 9 am to 2 pm for carrying out various maintenance works. Supply will be resumed before 2 pm, if the works are completed.

Velachery: 100 Feet Bypass Road, Velachery Main Road, Devi Karumariamman Nagar, Venkateswara Nagar 1st-4th Streets, Dev Plat, Balakrishna Street, Tiruvallur Street, Kambar Street, Baba Garden, Venus Colony, Kamarajar Street, TANSI Nagar, VGP Selva Nagar

Avadi: CTH Road, Kavarapalayam, Sindhu Nagar, Gandhi Nagar, DRR Nagar, Dhanalakshmi Nagar, MRF Nagar, Moses Street, Nazar Main Road

Poonamallee: JJ Nagar, Kumaran Nagar, Leelavathy Nagar, Earikari Road, Avadi Main Road

Mangadu: Pari Garden, Royal City, Malayambakkam, Sakthi Nagar, Rahamath Nagar, LKB Nagar, Pilliyarkoil Street, Abi Easte, Srinivasa Nagar, Janani Nagar, Nehru Street, Kamarajar Street, Vasanthapuri Phase I and II, Ram Nagar

Tambaram: Madambakkam Noothenchery Main Road, Noothenchery Link Road, Sabapathy Nagar, Jothi Nagar, Manickam Nagar, Vengaivasal, Noothenchery, Bala Garden and Extension

Puzhal: Madhanakuppam, Puthagaram, Perumal Nagar, Andal Koil Street, Shanmugapuram, Sivaprakasam Nagar, Nethaji Nagar, Lakshmi Amman Nagar

Porur: Chikkarayapuram Ganapathy Nagar, Astalakshmi Nagar, Hari Avenue, Masilamani Nagar, Lakshmi Avenue, Manthiamman Koil Street, KK Nagar, Mangalapuram, Then Colony, Sabari Nagar, Balaji Nagar, Karthick Palace, RC Palace, Tirumuruga Mandapam, Kundrathur Main Road, MGR Silai Bus Stop, Mettu Street, Bajanai Koil Street, Gandhi Street, Sivanthangal, Anjaneyar Koil Street, Ambal Nagar, Leelavathy Nagar and Extension, Kumarasamy Nagar, Idea Company

IT Corridor: Ezhil Nagar, Kannagi Nagar, VPG Avenue, Royal Avenue, Kumaran Kudil, Devaraj Avenue, Mountbatten Street, Pillayar Kovil Street, NGK Avenue, Secretariat Colony, Parthasarathy Nagar, Annai Parvathy Nagar, Devaraj Nagar, Sri Nagar, Mahatma Gandhi Nagar, Karpaga Vinayagar Nagar, Ganesh Nagar, Thiruvalluvar Nagar, Ramalinga Nagar, Bharathi Street, Anna Street, Narayana Nagar, Gopinath Avenue, Injambakkam, Kasthuribai Nagar

Adyar: LB Road, 1st-4th Parameswaran Nagar, 1st Avenue Shastri Nagar, 1st-3rd, Padmanabhan Nagar, Indira Nagar Srinivasamoorthy Avenue, Tiruvenkadam Street, 1st Cross Street, KB Nagar, Anna Avenue

Besant Nagar: Gangai Street, Apper Street, Tiger Varathachariyar Street, Arundel Beach Road, Beach Road, Rukkumani Road Extension, Ashtalakshmi Garden, Odai Kuppam, Theeder Nagar, Coastal Road, Tirumurugan Street, Vaigai Street, Pari Street, Kaveri Street

Kottivakkam: New Beach Road and Extension, Citrus Hotel, Tiruvalluvar Nagar 2nd Main Road, 7th Main Road, 36th Cross Street, 58th and 59th Cross Streets, Kurinji, Mullai, Marutham, Neithal, Thamarai Housing Board Apartments, Baywatch Boulevard, Waterland Drive

Kovilambakkam: Elumalai Salai, Vadivel Nagar, Gopal Nagar, Sri Perumal Nagar, Parthasarathy Salai, Jai Ganesh Nagar, Ponniamman Koil Street, Abinaadhan Nagar, VijayalashmiNagar, Tamilan Street, Balakrishna Street, Aviva Enclave, BalaramanStreet, Pillayar Koil Street

Ambattur: NRS Road, Palla Street, TVS Nagar, Kandigai Street, Agraharam, Srinivasapuram, Senthil Nagar, Ayyappan Nagar, Srinivasa Nagar, Dayalan Nagar, Ganesh Nagar, Baba Nagar, Kadappa Road, Vanasakthi Nagar, Moogambigai Nagar, Mathana Kuppam, Perumal Koil Street, and RK Syndicate.

Power shutdown on Tuesday (July 21)

Power supply will be suspended in the following areas on Tuesday from 9 am to 2 pm for carrying out various maintenance works. Supply will be resumed before 2 pm, if the works are completed.

Red Hills: Puthu Nagar, Naravarkuppam Street, Dargas Road, JJ Nagar, Thirthangaraipattu, Balavinayagar Nagar, Vivekakbar Avenue, Padiyanallur, Kummanur, Jayadurga Nagar, Palavoyal, Manish Nagar, Kannappalayam, Sendrambakkam, Sirangavoor,Perungavalur, Sothuperumbedu,Karanodai, Athur, Devaneri, Solavaram, Sirunium, Nallur, Orakkadu, Budur, Gnayeru, Nerkundram Kummanur, Angadu, Arumanthai, Vichoor

Tirumullaivoyal: Magaral, Kommakumbedu,Thamarai Pakkam, Karani

Sholinganallur: Ganapathipuram, Athipathi Thottam, Varatharajapuram, Bharathiyar Street, Asan Memorial College of Arts and Science, Raghavendra Nagar, Devikarumari Amman Nagar.

Tambaram: Noothenchery Main Road, Gandhi Nagar, Gandhi Nagar and Extension, Akshyam Roheline, RKJ Elite, BajanaiKovil Street, Kambar Street, Velavan Colony, Thendral Nagar, Thangam Nagar, Annai Avantika Apartment, Palani Nagar, Vengaivasal

Pallavaram: Malliga Nagar, PV Vaithiyalingam Road, Vels University, Roja Street, Vignesh Street, Gogul Street, Manoranjitham Street

Palavakkam: VGP Layout, Anna Salai, Ram Garden, Chari Avenue, Sea Shell Avenue, Kaithe Millet Street, Jeevarathanam 1st, 2nd and 3rd Street, Sankarapuram 1st and 2nd Street, Palavakkam Kuppam 1st to 5th Street, Father House Street, MGR Salai, Sivasami Avenue, Pushpa Avenue, Tagore Street, MGR Salai 5th, 6th and 7th Street, Subbarav Street, Chinna Neelankarai Kuppam, Singaravelan Street

Nazarathpet: Agaramel, Srivari Nagar, Kamarajar Salai Main Road, Balaji Nagar, Ambal City, Sozhan Nagar, Vengadeshwara Nagar, Malaiyambakkam, 400 Foot Vandalur Bypass Road

Cithalapakkam: Jaya Nagar, Valluvar Nagar, Mambakkam Main Road, TV Nagar, Maheshwari Nagar, TNHB colony Medavakkam Babu Nagar, RG Nagar, Mambakkam Main Road, Palm Garden, Royal garden, Aishwarya Nagar, Madambakkam, Kovilanchery, Mambakkam Main Road, Agaram Main Road, Noothenchery, Joy Nagar, Bala Garden, South Mada Street, Gandhi Nagar

Avadi: Siva Sakthi Nagar, 60 and 40 Feed Road, Jothi Nagar, Nagammai Nagar, Antony Nagar, ESI Anna Nagar

Perungalathur: Gandhi Street, Nehru High Road, Cheran Street, RMK Nagar, Krishna Road, Muthuvelar Road, Kamatchi Nagar, Sekar Nagar, Kalki Street, David Nagar, Kannan Avenue, New Perungalathur

Mudichur: Kalaignar Salai, Shiva Vishnu Nagar, Panchayat Road, Gandhi Street, Vaigai Amman Street, Rajarajan Street, Lingam Nagar, EB Colony West, Lakshmi Nagar

Adyar: Shastri Nagar 1st and 3rd Seaward Road, Balakrishna Road, Jayaram Nagar, Kuppam Beach Road, Raja Srinivasa Nagar Main Road, Rajagopalan Main Road, Teachers Colony 1st to 4th Streets, Vembuliamman Koil Street, CGE Colony, Jayaram Street

Power shutdown on Monday (July 20) 

Power supply will be suspended in the following areas on Monday from 9 am to 2 pm for carrying out various maintenance works. Supply will be resumed before 2 pm, if the works are completed.

Avadi: Vaishnavi Nagar 1st-10th Streets, Santhipuram, Sridevi Vaishnavi Nagar A&B Streets, Indra Gandhi Nagar, Old Housing Board, DRR Street, Nethaji Nagar.

Tambaram: Krishna Nagar, Vetri Nagar, Subhash Nagar, Krishna Nagar 1st to 8th Street, Ramani Nagar, Malliga Nagar, Kumaran Nagar, Saraswathi Nagar, Parvathi Nagar, Sriram Nagar North and South, Balakrishnan Nagar, Mudichur Road, Old Perungalathur.

Perumbakkam: Perumal Koil Arch, Appar Street, Pillaiyar Koil Street, Ponniyamman Koil Street, Bajanai Koil Street, Perumal Koil Street, Lakshmi Appadurai Street, Sai Ayusha Flat, Raga Amirtha Flats, Murugan Koil Arch, Mandaveli Street, Suriya Nagar, Jaya Nagar, Chaitanya School, Post Office, Sathiya Sai Nagar.

Pallavaram: Sara Nagar, Union Carbide Colony, Parthasarathy Street, Sastha Nagar, Tiruvengadamudaiyan Street, Rangasamy Street.

Anagaputhur: Palson Company, Anna Salai, Kannayiram Street, Neelakandan Street, Tiruneermalai Main Road, Abdul Kalam Road, Thennavan Street, Soundaramman Street, Sripuram, Saraswathipuram, Eswari Nagar, Kannayiram Street, Thulasingam Street, Appu Street.

Mathur: Mathur MMDA, Periya Mathur, Chinna Mathur, Aavin Quarters, CPCL Nagar, MCG Avenue, Chinnasamy Nagar, Kamarajar Salai, Kamaraj Salai-Manjambakkam All Street, Assis Nagar all street, Agarsen College Road, West Garden, Kathakuzhi, Thidir Nagar, Bhai Nagar, Sangeetha Nagar, SakthiAmman Nagar, Tirupati Nagar, Jayaraj Nagar, Kumararajan Nagar, Subash Nagar, Banu Nagar, KVT Township, Santhosh Colony, Lakshmi Nagar, Annai Nagar, Jaya Nagar, Payasambakkam, Karumari Nagar, Moogambigai Nagar, Kosappur Area, Theeyapakkam Full, Centrabakkam, part of Kannamapalayam, Vadaperumbakkam Industrial Garden, Parvathipuram, Srinivasa Modern Town, Kanniamman Nagar.

Power shutdown on Saturday  (July 18)

CHENNAI: Power supply will be suspended on Saturday in the following areas from 9 am to 2 pm for carrying out various maintenance works.

Supply will be resumed before 2 pm, if the works are completed.

Thillai Ganga Nagar: Nanganallur, Pazhavanthangal, Jeevan Nagar, Sanjay Gandhi Nagar, Velachery, Adambakkam, Andal Nagar, Vanuvampet, Brindavan Nagar, Mahalakshmi Nagar, Shanthi Nagar, Puzhuthivakkam, Ullagaram, AGS Colony Velachery, EB Colony, Mohanapuri, and Adambakkam New Colony

Panjetty: Alinjivakkam, Athipedu, Irulipattu, Janapanchatram Koot Road, Periyapalayam Road, Jaganathapuram Road, Saikiruba Nagar, Vrindavan Nagar, MK Garden, Sri Nagar, SV Farm, Malivakam, Amoor Jaganathapuram Chatram, and Kuthiraipallam

Sholinganallur: Elcot Avenue Road, Model School Road, Classic Farms, Nedunchezhian Street, Narayanasamy Street, Patavattaman Koil Street, Parameshwaran Nagar, Ponniamman Koil Street, Kumaran Nagar, TNHB, Alamelumanga Puram, Gandhi Nagar, OMR, Nookampalayam Road, Tiruvalluvar Salai, Pondicherry Pattai, Chemenchery, Jawahar Nagar, Satyabama, JPR, St Joseph College, Village High Road, Velunaikar Street, Nehru Street, Ganesh Nagar, Medavakkam Road, Wipro Road, Anna Street, Devaraj Nagar, New Kumaran Nagar, Ezhil Nagar, Gandhi Street, and MGR Street

Nanganallur: Sheela Nagar, Aiswarya Street, Erikarai Street, Ramakrishna Raju Nagar, Neelamegam Street, Agathiyar Street, Manikandan Street, Annai Theresa Nagar, Elumalai Street, AGS Colony, Balaji Nagar, Sivaprakasam Nagar, Sankara Nagar, Sankaradas Street, Nandhanar Street, Mullai Street, Sivasubramaniyan Street, Ambikapathy Street, Ramalinga Nagar, Kuppuswamy Street, Gangai Street, Yamunai Street, Vaigai Street, Chokanathan Street, Pillayar Koil Street, Sivaraman Street, Sadhasivam Nagar, and Ram Kumar Street

Ponneri: Thatchoor Koot Road, Azlinjivakkam, Borax, Kilmeni, Peravallur, Athipedu, Natham, Andarkuppam, Chatram, Madhavaram, Amoor, Kodur, KPK Nagar, Chinavaram, Vellodai, Eliambedu, Chinnakavanam, Periyakavanam, Kavalpatti, Uppalam, TV padi, Vembakkam, Devadhanam, Annuppambattu, AR Palayam, Aladu, Perumbedu, TV puram, Uthandi, Kandigai, and Arasur

Tirumullaivoyal: Old Alamathy, Alamathy A Colony, Venmani Nagar, Dairy Farm, Govindhapuram, and Krishna Nagar

Kovilambakkam: Medavakkam Main Road, MGR Nagar, Rose Garden, Chinna Kovilambakkam, S Kolathur Road, Echangadu Industrial Estate, and Pallavaram Radial Road

Ottiyambakkam: Vedanthangal Nagar, Entire Ottiyambakkam, Nethaji Nagar, Karanai Main Road, Ottiyambakkam Main Road, Jones, and Crusher Road

Porur: Panimalar Medical College, Varadharajapuram, Yamuna Nagar, Kolapancherry and Chokkanallur.

Adyar: Gandhi Nagar 4th Main Road, 2nd and 3rd Crescent Park Road, 3rd Main Road, and Ramachandra Adithanar Road

Poonamallee: Trunk Road, Anjeneyar Koil Street, Vaitheeswarankoil street, Ramanujakoodam Street, Sundar Nagar, New Street, Ganga Sarathi Nagar, and Pillayar Koil Street

Avadi: Cholambedu Main Road, Sri Nagar Colony, Ganapathy Nagar, Kalikambal Nagar, Arjuna Nagar, Senthil Nagar, Srinivasa Nagar, and Brindavanam Avenue

Tambaram: Mullai Nagar, Ambedkar Street, Vaigai Nagar, Gandhi Nagar, Old State Bank Colony, RTO Office Road, Kamaraj Street, and Gandhi Road

Injambakkam: Bharathi Avenue, ECR Injambakkam to Akkarai, VGP Layout, Shalimar Garden, Vimala Garden, Periyar Theru, Pothigai Street, Muniswaran Kovil Street, Gangai Amman Kovil Street, Pillayar Kovil Street, Gowri Amman Kovil Street, Jagajeevanram Avenue, Cholamandal Devi Nagar, Seshadri Avenue, Bethal Nagar 1st Street, and Ponnurangan Street

Neelankarai: Kohinoor Complex, Pandiyan Nagar, Vettuvankeni, Bay Watch Farm, Teachers Colony, Workers' Estate, Raja Street, Shankar Street, Boompukar Street, Joni Street, and Gangai Amman Kovil Street.

Pallavaram: RKV Avenue, Kattabomman Nagar, and PV Vaithiyalingam Street

Kumananchavadi: Periyar Nagar, Abirami Nagar, VGN Avenue, Shanthi Nagar, SV Nagar, Jeevan Prakash Nagar, Poonamallee Bypass, Radian and Shoba Apartments

Long duration power shutdown at RA Puram

The power supply will be interrupted in the following areas on Saturday from 9 am to 5 pm due to replacement of 11KV Breakers at 33/11 KV MRC Nagar substation under RA Puram section. Supply will be resumed before 5 pm if the works are completed.

T Nagar: RA Puram part of MRC Nagar, part of Foreshore Estate, part of Gandhi Nagar, PRO Quarters, RK Mutt, RK Nagar, Rani MeyiammaiTower, Sathyadev Avenue, True Value Homes, HT Service, Raja Street, Robertson Lane, Raja Gramani Garden, KVB Garden, Appa Gramani Street, Velayutharaja Street, TP Scheme Road, Raja Muthaiah Puram, Kuttigramani Street, Kamarajar Salai, Kasthuri Avenue, Karpagam Avenue, Vasanth Avenue, South Avenue, Shanmugapuram, Santhome High Road, Sathiya Nagar, Aringnar Anna Nagar, Annai Theresa Nagar, Perumal Koil Street, and South Canal Bank Road

Power shutdown on Friday  (July 17)

CHENNAI: Power supply will be suspended in the following areas on Friday (July 17) from 9 am to 2 pm for carrying out various maintenance works. Supply will be resumed before 2 pm, if the works are completed

Besant Nagar: Shastri Nagar Kamarajar Salai, Valmiki Street, Kalakshetra Road and Avenue, Lakshmipuram, Sri Ram Nagar, Kumaraguru 1st-4th Streets, Pillaiyar Koil Street, Muthulakshmi Street

Avadi: Murugappa Polytechnic, Check Post, NM Road, Thirumalairaja Puram, Nandhavana Mettur, Kannika Puram, Nehru Bazar, Kasthuribai Nagar

Puzhal: Surapet, Puzhal, Red Hills Market Road, Kavangarai, Kathirvedu, Shanmugapuram, Puthagaram, Metrowater, Puzhal Prison I, II and III

Taramani: Indira Nagar, Kasturba Nagar 3rd and 4th Main Road, 3rd Cross Street, Canal Bank Road, Nehru Nagar 2nd-4th Main Road, Dhanalakshmi Avenue, 1st-4th Street

Besant Nagar: 1st Main Road and 1st Avenue, Beach Home Avenue, Dhamotharapuram New Street

Pallavaram: TTK company, Chavadi Street, IHFD Flats, Annasamy Street, GST Road Pallavaram bus stand to Ponds Bridge-Arunthathipuram, Valluvar Pettai Ranganathan Street, IG Road signal, Ranganathan Subway, Ambedkar Statue, Canara bank

Power shutdown on Wednesday (July 15)

CHENNAI: Power supply will be suspended in the following areas on Friday (July 17) from 9 am to 2 pm for carrying out various maintenance works. Supply will be resumed before 2 pm, if the works are completed

Besant Nagar: Shastri Nagar Kamarajar Salai, Valmiki Street, Kalakshetra Road and Avenue, Lakshmipuram, Sri Ram Nagar, Kumaraguru 1st-4th Streets, Pillaiyar Koil Street, Muthulakshmi Street

Avadi: Murugappa Polytechnic, Check Post, NM Road, Thirumalairaja Puram, Nandhavana Mettur, Kannika Puram, Nehru Bazar, Kasthuribai Nagar

Puzhal: Surapet, Puzhal, Red Hills Market Road, Kavangarai, Kathirvedu, Shanmugapuram, Puthagaram, Metrowater, Puzhal Prison I, II and III

Taramani: Indira Nagar, Kasturba Nagar 3rd and 4th Main Road, 3rd Cross Street, Canal Bank Road, Nehru Nagar 2nd-4th Main Road, Dhanalakshmi Avenue, 1st-4th Street

Besant Nagar: 1st Main Road and 1st Avenue, Beach Home Avenue, Dhamotharapuram New Street

Pallavaram: TTK company, Chavadi Street, IHFD Flats, Annasamy Street, GST Road Pallavaram bus stand to Ponds Bridge-Arunthathipuram, Valluvar Pettai Ranganathan Street, IG Road signal, Ranganathan Subway, Ambedkar Statue, Canara bank

CHENNAI: Power supply will be suspended in the following areas on Wednesday from 9 am to 2 pm for carrying out various maintenance works. Supply will be resumed before 2 pm, if the works are completed.

Taramani: Indira Nagar, Kasturbai Nagar 1st-3rd Main Road and 1st-3rd Cross Street, Canal Bank Road, Bhaktavatsalam 1st and 2nd Street, Sardar Patel Road, Anna Avenue, Govindharajapuram 1st and 2nd Street

Adyar: 1st-4th Streets Sivakamipuram, Gangai Amman Koil Street, LIC Colony, Subramaniyam Colony, 1st-3rd Streets Malaviya Avenue, MG Road, RK Nagar Main Road and 1st-3rd Cross Streets, Maruntheeswar Nagar, Sunnambu Kalvai, Kamarajar Nagar, RBI Colony, Sasthri Nagar 1st Main Road and 1st, 5th and 6th Cross Streets.

Kottivakkam: Palkalai Nagar, Jagannathan Street, Venkateswara Nagar 1st- 21st Streets, Kottivakkam Kuppam, Kuppam Road, AGS Colony 1st-3rd Cross Streets, New Colony 1st-4th Streets, Thiruveethi Amman Koil Street, Thulukkanathamman Koil Street, Lakshmivadhana Street, ECR, Senthamaraikannan Salai.

Besant Nagar: 2nd-4th Main Roads, 7 th, 16th and 28th Cross Streets, New CPWD Quarters, 6th and 7th Avenue, Odaikuppam, Thideer Nagar

Alamathy: ABC Colony, Venmani Nagar.

Tambaram: Madambakkam, Vengaivasal, Mappedu, Agaramthen, Padhuvanchery, Kaspapuram, Secretariat Colony, Camp Road, Sembakkam, Agaram Main Road, Selaiyur, VGP Srinivasa Nagar, VGP Saravana Nagar, Gayathri Nagar, Krishna Nagar, Thiruvanchery, Noothenchery, Ganapathy Nagar, Gnandha Nagar, Bharathidhasan Nagar, Sakthi Nagar, Gayathri Garden, part of Rajakeelpakkam, Gowrivakkam, Santhoshpuram, Rikki Garden, Rajaji Nagar, Sundaram Colony, Parasakthi Nagar, Sathyasai Nagar, Gokul Nagar, Shah Avenue, Kamaraj Nagar, Jayendra Nagar, Tharageswari Nagar, KVIC Nagar, Velachery Main Road, Palaniyappa Nagar, Santhammal Nagar, Vignarajapuram, Vijayanagaram, KK Salai, Sivagami Nagar, Padmavathi Nagar, Alamelupuram, Kannan Nagar, Indra Nagar, Cholan Nagar, Sudharshan Nagar, Tiana Sky City, Thirumal Nagar, Annai Sathya Nagar, Ganesh Nagar, Maruthi Nagar, and Sri Devi Nagar

Pallavaram: Chavadi Street, IHFD Colony, GST Road, Pallavaram bus stand to Ponds Bridge, Arundathipuram, Valluvar Pettai, Ranganathan Street, IG Road signal

Ramapuram: Manapakkam Main Road, L&T Back Gate, Sethulakshmi Avenue, Parthasarathy Nagar, Battiya Garden, Casa XX, Velavan Nagar, Malar Garden, Rani Enclave, Ambethkar Nagar, IPS Colony, Jain Akshardham

Sithalapakkam: Mambakkam Main Road, Velachery Main Road, Venketeswara Nagar, Dawood Nagar, Kulakarai, Pachaiamman Koil Street, Pushpa Nagar park, Santhanam Street, Bharath Street

Perumbakkam: Casa Grand School, Aashirtha Avenue, Casa Grand Cherry Pick, Colour Homes, Colour Avenue, Plaza Verdant, Isha Ishtabumi, Radiance Mercury, Urban Tree, Gandhi Nagar Society, Pushkin Street, KG Flats

Power shutdown on Tuesday (July 14)

Power supply will be suspended in the following areas on Tuesday from 9 am to 2 pm for carrying out various maintenance works. Supply will be resumed before 2 pm, if the works are completed.

Iyyappanthangal: Kattupakkam, Chendurpuram, Sri Nagar, Vijayalakshmi Nagar, Janakiammal Nagar, Sornapuri Nagar, Addison Nagar, Srinivasapuram, Krishna Nagar, Maruthi Nagar, Noombal, Mount Poonamallee Road, Oil Mill Road, Audco Nagar, Subbiah Nagar, Krishnaveni Ammal Nagar, Vasantham Nagar, Sivaraman Krishna Nagar, Vijayalakshmi Avenue, Step Stone, Bohanwilla, Vasanthapuram, Muthu Nagar, Ponmuthu Nagar, Paraniputhur

Porur: Nazarathpet, Panimalar Engineering College, Varadharajapuram

Tambaram: Chitlapakkam, Pambansamigal Salai, CV Raman Street, Lenin Street, Sudha Avenue and 2nd Street, Valliammai Street, Kalaivanar Street, UV Swaminathan Street, Vyasar Street, Vishwamithrar Street, Saraswathi Nagar, Veeravanchi Street, Guru Homes, Bharath Avenue, Kalyanasundaram Street, Chatrapathi Sivaji Street.

Karambakkam: Samayapuram Main Road and 1st-9th Streets, Sri Ram Nagar, Gandhi Nagar, Devi Nagar, Arunachalam Nagar Garden, Kolavizhi Apartment

Ambattur Industrial Estate: South Phase, 1st and 2nd Main Road, Mogappair Industrial Estate Southern Avenue, Reddy Street, Kavarai Street, Munusamy Street, SSOA Complex, Kalyani Estate, Natesan Nagar

Adyar: Canal Bank Road

Power shutdown on Monday (July 13)

Power supply will be suspended in the following areas on Monday from 9 am to 2 pm for carrying out various maintenance works. Supply will be resumed before 2 pm, if the works are completed.

Avadi: Siva Sankarapuram, Jag Nagar, Kulakarai Street, CTH Road, Saraswathi Nagar, Anna Nagar 1st to 4th Streets, MGR Nagar, Nehru Nagar, Vaishnavi Nagar 1st to 10th Streets, Shanthipuram, Sridevi Vaishnavi Nagar A&B Streets, Indra Gandhi Nagar, Old Housing Board, DRR Street, Nethaji Nagar, Murugappa Polytechnic, Check Post, NM Road, Thirumalairajapuram, Nandhavana Mettur, Kannikapuram, Nehru Bazar, Kasthuribai Nagar.

Anakaputhur: 7tn Main Road, 2nd-8th Cross Streets, Gandhi Road, Indira Gandhi Street, Nehru Street, Rajaji Street, Kalaignar Road, Kalaignar Cross Street, Periyar Street, Elango Street, Signal Office Road, Kiruba Street, Lakshmi Narayanan Street, SBI Colony, Christopher 1st, 2nd and 3rd Street, Maruthi Street, Radhakrishnan Street.

Pammal: Eratai Pillaiyar Koil Street, Elumalai Street, Nanthanar Street, Natarajan Street, Bajanai Koil Street, Devadas Street, Ramanujam Street, Rangasamy Street, Hl Colony 1st Main Road, Thiyagarajan Street, Prabhakaran Street, Vadivel Street, Kakkan Street, Marudhupandi Street, Veeraraghavan Street, Nallathambi Road.

IT Corridor: Hiranandani Apartments, Radiance Apartments, Olympia Panache and Olympia Opaline Apartments, OMR Road, Navallur, Vijayaganapathy Nagar, Egattur Village, Emami Tejomaya Apartment, Muttukadu, Kanathur Village, Srinivasa Apartment, TVH Taus Apartment, Virtusa HT Service (No 636), Indus Anantya Apartment, Creations Apartment.

Besant Nagar: Shastri Nagar Kamarajar Salai, Valmiki Street, Kalakshetra Road and Avenue, Lakshmipuram, Sri Ram Nagar, Kumaraguru 1st to 4th Streets, Pillaiyar Koil Street, Muthulakshmi Street.

Power shutdown on Saturday ( July 11)

CHENNAI: Power supply will be suspended in the following areas on Saturday from 9 am to 2 pm for carrying out various maintenance works. Supply will be resumed before 2 pm, if the works are completed.

Poonamallee: Rukmani Nagar, Melma Nagar, Muthamizh Nagar, Muthukumaran Nagar, Sumithra Nagar, Ambedkar Nagar, Vijayalakshmi Avenue, Kabali Street, Trunk Road Part, Kulakkarai Street, Etti Annal Nagar, and Devadoss Nagar.

Power shutdown on Friday (July 10)

CHENNAI: Power supply will be suspended in the following areas on Friday from 9 am to 2 pm for carrying out various maintenance works. Supply will be resumed before 2 pm, if the works are completed.

KK Nagar: Ashok Nagar, Vadapalani, PT Rajan Salai, Rani Anna Nagar, SSB Nagar, Venkatesapuram 14 and 15 Sectors, Azhagar Perumal Koil Street, Masthan Ali Garden, Ellaimuthamman Koil Street, Aruna Colony, Baby Colony, Vijaya Street, Ashok Nagar 77th and 92nd Streets, Kamarajar Salai, 1st-4th, 6th, 18th and 19th Avenues, Sarvamangala Colony, Anugraha Colony, Soundarapandian Salai, Kannappar Salai, Dr Natesan Salai, Pudur 1st-9th Streets, Pudur 11th-14th Streets, West Sivan Koil Street, South Sivan Koil Street, 100 Feet Road, Arcot Road, Pillaiyar Koil Street, Desigar Street, Saidapet Road, Gopal Street, Sannathi Street, Karuneegar Street, AP Patro Salai, Sivalingapuram, Boppilli Raja Salai, Kalinga Colony, Panneer Selvam Salai, Bala Subramaniyam Salai, 240 LIG Colony, 6th-9thAvenues, Moorthy Street, Rukmani Street.

Tambaram West: Otteri, Orapakam, Vandalur, Singarathottam Hill View, Gangaiamman Kovil, Venkatesapuram, Lakshmipuram, Iranamman, RMK Nagar Gundumedu, Muthuvelar Street, Krishna Road, Vivek Nagar, Kamadhenu Nagar, Karthikeyan Nagar, Bharathi Nagar, Balaji Nagar, Ganesh Nagar, Sathyamoorthy Nagar, Muthirilandi Street, MKB Nagar, Tiruvalluvar Street, Bharathidasan Street, Avvai Street, Sri Ram Park 63 Apartment, VOC Street, SV Nagar, Kalaivani Street, Mani Street, Amman Koil Street, Balaji Street, Manimegalai Street, Tholkappiyar 1st and 2nd Streets, TKC Street, Kamarajar Nagar, Gandhi Street, Katta Bomman Street, Anna 1st and 2nd Streets, Rajiv Gandhi Street, Mepedu, Puthur, Perumal Puram, Vengambakkam, Sathyamoorthy Street, Amudham Nagar, Sadagopan Nagar, Thangaraj Nagar, Vishnu Nagar, Kagabhujender Nagar, Thirupur Kumaran Street, Vasantham Nagar, Kurinji Nagar, RSR Nagar, Kannanavenue 1st-5th Streets.

Adyar: First Main Road, Jeevarathnam Nagar 4th and 5th Street, Padmanaban Nagar, Besant Avenue, LB Road.

Anna Nagar: Shanthi Colony, AA to AM blocks, Old L, Y, and Z Blocks, 7th Main Road, TNHB Quarters A, B and W Blocks, 2nd-6th Avenues, Shenoy Nagar, Bharathipuram, Periyakoodal 1st-3rd Main Roads, West Club Road, Aminjikarai, PP Garden, MM Colony, NSK Nagar, NM Road.

Medavakkam: Perumbakkam Main Road, Pallavan Nagar, Pandian Nagar, Tiruvalluvar Nagar, Velachery Main Road, Jayachandiran Nagar, LR Avenue, Ponniyamman Nagar, Athithangal, Kumaran Theatre Madambakkam, Vengaivasal Main Road, Santhoshapuram, Velachery Main Road, Ruby Building, Anantha Nagar, Indira Nagar, Balaji Nagar, Rangarajapuram, Jayalakshmi Nagar, Maharajapuram, Vijaya Nagaram Second Main Road, Park Street 1st, 2nd and 3rd Streets, Anbu Nagar 1st and 2nd Streets.

Avadi: BV Puram, Avadi bus stand and Depot, HVF Road, OCF Road, Sathiyamoorthy Nagar, Shanthi Nagar, Police Quarters, JB Nagar, Jothi Nagar, Sri Sakthi Nagar, Power Line Road, Senthil Nagar.

Power shutdown on Wednesday (July 8)

CHENNAI: Power supply will be suspended in the following areas on Wednesday from 9 am to 2 pm for carrying out various maintenance works. Supply will be resumed before 2 pm, if the works are completed.

Kottivakkam: Tiruvalluvar Nagar 1st, 3rd-6th Main Road, 7th-33rd Cross Street, 1st and 3rd Avenue, Housing Board Apartments H12-H40 and above all surrounding areas.

Besant Nagar: Shastri Nagar 1stAvenue, 1st and 2nd Cross Street and 9th Lane, Jeevarathnam Nagar 1st Main Road, Telephone Exchange, Shopping Complex.

Nolambur: West Mogappair 5th-8th Blocks, Kavimani Salai.

Power shutdown on Tuesday (July 7)

Power supply will be suspended in the following areas as mentioned below on Tuesday from 9 am to 2 pm for various maintenance works. Supply will be resumed before 2 pm, if the works are completed.

Red Hills: Puthu Nagar 3rd and 5th Street, Naravarikuppam, Dargas Road, Gomathiamman Nagar, JJ Nagar, Theerthakarayampattu, Balavinayagar Nagar, Vivek Akbar Avenue, Padiyanallur, RJN Colony, Kummanur, Jayadurga Nagar, Palavoyal, Manish Nagar, Kannapalayam, Balaji Garden, Sendrambakkam, Sirangavoor, Perungavur, Aaroon Ullsa City, Bypass Road, Sothuppakkam Road, New Star City, Kalikuppam, Azhinjivakkam, Vadagai, Maharaja Nagar, MH Road, Vinesh Nagar, Thiru Vi Ka Nagar, TNK Nagar, Anpu Nagar, Vilangadupakkam, Mallima Nagar, TH High Road, Aalamaram, Gandhi Nagar, Aasi Thambi Street.

Tiruvanmiyur: Shastri Nagar East, North and South Mada Street, Bharathidasan Street, ECR, Lalitha Garden, Kuppam Beach Road, West Tank Street, Sannathi Street, Mettu Street.

Tambaram: Kadapperi Mepz Area, Moulana Nagar, Singaravelan Street, Tiruneermalai Main Road, Ranganathapuram, Kadar Bhai Street, Kannan Street, part of GST Road, Ramesh Nagar, RV Garden, Duraisamy Pillai Street, MR Theatre, Mudichur Service Road, Market Area, Corporation Office, Judge Colony, Kamakoti Nagar, Sriram Nagar, MMR Street, Gandhi Road, valluvar Gurukulam.

Pallavaram: Fathima Nagar, Muthusamy Nagar, Om Sakthi Nagar, Bajanai Koil Street, Nanmangalam Main Road, Sai Avenue, Balasubramaniyan Street, Kannammal Nagar, Periya Street, Vembuliamman Nagar, Dhanalakshmi Street, AGS Colony, AK Nagar, Bhavani Nagar, Postal Nagar, Bhell Avenue, Naidu Street, Radha Nagar Main Road, and Tirumurugan Street.

Mugalivakkam: Shanthi Nagar, Sabari Nagar, Subasree Nagar Extension, Kumutham Nagar, Karthick Balaji Nagar, Chandra Nagar, Lalithambaal Nagar, Aathi Kesavan Nagar, Arumugam Nagar, Tiruvalluvar Nagar, SS Koil Street, Easwaran Koil Street, Bajanai Koil Street, Casa Grande Utopia phase I and II.

Power shutdown on Sunday (July 5)

CHENNAI: Power supply will be suspended in the following areas on Sunday from 9 am to 2 pm for carrying out various maintenance works. Supply will be resumed before 2 pm, if the works are completed.

Adyar: Besant Nagar 6th to 15th Cross Street, 1st, 2nd Main Road, RBI Quarters, Kakkan Colony 4th, 16th and 29th Cross Street, 2nd, 3rd and 7th Avenue, Tiger Varthachariyar Road Extension, Gandhi Nagar 2nd Main Road, 1st and 2nd Crescent Park Road and Crescent Avenue.

Ambattur: Tass Estate, Kamarajapuram, VGN Shanthi Nagar, VGN Classique.

Power shutdown on Saturday (July 4)

Power supply will be suspended in the following areas on Saturday from 9 am to 2 pm for carrying out various maintenance works. Supply will be resumed before 2 pm, if the works are completed.

Tirumudivakkam: MKB Nagar, Women’s Industrial Park, Tiruneermalai Main Road, Perumal Nagar, Sri Krishna Nagar, Vazhuthalampedu, Micro Estate, Palm Rivera Apartment, Royal Castle I, J, O, P, Q, and R Blocks, Amarprakash Apartment, Kumaran Nagar, Mahalakshmi Co-operative Society, PKV Maha Nagar, Kalai Magal Nagar, Karpagam Nagar, TASIOWA Industrial Park and surrounding areas. 

Kundrathur: Sirukalathur, Kelithpettai, Nandambakkam, Periyar Nagar, Anjugambakkam, Malayambakkam, Bazaar Street, Metha Nagar, G Square, and Manikandan Nagar.

Power shutdown on Friday (July 3)

Power supply will be suspended in the following areas on Friday from 9 am to 2 pm for carrying out various maintenance works. Supply will be resumed before 2 pm, if the works are completed.

Mylapore: Visalakshi Thottam, Dr Ranga Road, CV Raman Road, CP Ramasamy Road, Bheemanna Garden Street, Abiramapuram, Subramanyam Street, Anandapuram, TTK Road, DeMonteColony, Sri Lapthi Colony, Ashoka Street, Bawa Road, Soundarajan Street, Visalakshi Nagar, St Mary’s Road, Vinayam Street, Jeth Nagar Main Road, Jeth Nagar 1st-3rd Street, Ammani Ammal Street, Pattammal Street, ArunachalamStreet, NalniappanStreet, Devanathan Street, Tiruvallurpet Street, Chandrasekaran Street, VK lyer Road, Vaniyambadi Street, VC Garden 1st-3rd Street, Venkatesa Agraharam Street, Devanathan Street, RK Mutt Road, Lala Thottam,
Trustpakkam, South and North Srinivasan Street, Siva Raman Street.

Ambattur: Vanagaram Road, School Welfare Street, Vellalar Street, 3rd Main Road, MTH Road, DP-67 to 94, 14th Street, Nakkeeran Street, Nageswara Rao Street, Kalyani Estate, Munusamy Street, Alec Reddy Flat, Sriram Flat, Kuppam, Aachi Masala Street, Sanker Sheling, Natesan Nagar, Devi Karumari Amman Nagar, Chinna Colony, Periya Colony, Prince Apartment, PKM Road, Brindavan Colony.

Besant Nagar: 7th Avenue, Rukumani Road, MGR Road and Extension, Arundel Beach Road.

Kottivakkam: Kottivakkam Kuppam Road, 2nd-4th Seaward Road, Balakrishna Road, Tiruveethiyamman Koil Street, ECR Main Road, Tiruvalluvar Nagar 1st-8th Main Road, 1st-54th Cross Street, IOB, Bagath Singh Salai 1st-6th Street, RTO Office, Shivani Apartments.

Power shutdown on Thursday (July 2)

Power supply will be suspended 9 am to 2 pm in the following areas on Thursday for carrying out various maintenance works. Supply will be resumed before 2 pm, if the works are completed.

Thiruverkadu: Puliambedu Road, Noombal Road, Ashok Nandavanam, Mookambigai Nagar, Judges Colony, Rajas Garden, Soosai Nagar, Devi Nagar, Balaji Nagar.

Pallikaranai: Mylai Balaji Nagar, Thandhai Periyar Nagar, Velacheri Main Road,Kaiveli to Kamatchi Hospital.

Power shutdown on Tuesday, Wednesday (June 30, July 1)

Power supply will be suspended in the following areas on Tuesday and Wednesday from 9 am to 2 pm for carrying out various maintenance works. Supply will be resumed before 2 pm, if the works are completed.

Guindy: Rajbhavan Colony, Kannigapuram 1st Street to 34th Street, Velachery Main Road, Race View Colony 1st Street to 3rd Street, Bharathi Nagar, Five Furlong Road, Race Course Road, Vandikaran Road, Nehru Nagar, Periyar Nagar, TNHB Colony, Dr Ambedkar Nagar, Indira Gandhi Nagar 1st Street to 6th Street, Ganesh Nagar, Ranganathan Street, Madhiyalagan Street, Kannagi Street, Madhavan Street, Anbil Dharmalingam Street, Velachery, part of Anna Salai, Chinnamalai, Mosque Colony, Link Road, Narasingapuram and its surrounding areas.

Pallavaram: Nagelkeni, Chromepet, Sangam Road, Tiruneermalai Main Road, Ranganathasamy 1st and 2nd street, Padasalai, Venkatraman Street, Pillaiyar Koil Street, Angalamman Koil Street, Velapper Street, Nallathurai Palli Street.

Anna Nagar: A to W Block, VOC Nagar, Shenoy Nagar, Aminjikarai, RV Nagar, TP Chatram, Kilpauk Garden Road, Periyakoodal AA Block to AM Block, Tiruveethiamman Koil area.

Injambakkam: 1st Avenue Vettuvankeni, Akkarai Village, Allikulam, Ambedkar Street, Anna Enclave, Betheal Nagar North and South, Bhakthi Vendantha Swamy Road, Bharathi Avenue, Brindavan Nagar, Cholamandal Artists Village, Cholamandala Devi Nagar, Classic Enclave, Copper Beach Road, Dr Nanjundaro Salai, ECR Enjambakkam Enjambakkam Kuppam, Enjambakkam to Vetuvakeenni Link Road, Gangaiamman Kovil Street, Gunal Garden, Hanuman Colony, Harichandra 1st to 4th Street, Kakkan Street, Kalaingar Karunanithi Salai, Karpaga Vinayagar Nagar, Kasthuribai Nagar, LG Avenue, Mariakkayar Nagar, Nainar Kuppam, Uthandi, Neelankarai Kuppam, Olive Beach, Pallvan Nagar, Panaiyur Kuppam, Panaiyur, NRI Layut, Vgp Lay Out, Pebble Beach, Periyar Street, Pothigai Street, Ponniyamman Kovil Street, Prestige & Mantri, Rajan Nagar 1st & 2nd Street, Rajiv Avenue, Ramalinga Nagar, Royal Enclave, Sea Cliff, Sea Shell Avenue, Seashore Town, Selva Nagar, Shalimar Garden, Sheashadhri Avenue, Sparkling Sand Avenue, Spring Garden 1st and 2nd Street, TVS Avenue, Teachers Colony, Tiruvalluvar Salai, Thomas Avenue, VOC Street, Vimala Garden, Zugu Beach

Wednesday

Kottivakkam: Sasthiri Nagar, Valmiki Nagar, 2nd Sea Ward Road to 4th Sea Ward Road, Balakrishnan Road, KK Road, Raja Rangasamy Avenue, Subramaniyam Avenue, Tiruvalluvar Nagar 7th to 33rd Cross Street, Tiruvalluvar Nagar 1st,  3rd to 6th Main Road, 1st and 3rd Avenue, Housing Board Apartments H12 to H40 and above all surrounding areas.

Power shutdown on Monday (June 29)

Power supply will be suspended in the following areas on Monday from 9 am to 2 pm for carrying out various maintenance works. Supply will be resumed before 2 pm, if the works are completed.

Korattur: Pumping station HT service, North Avenue Road, Korattur Bus Stand, TNHB 49th Street to 72nd Street, Korattur Railway Station booking office and surrounding areas.

Mylapore: Visalachi Thottam, Dr Ranga Road, CV Raman Road, CP Ramasamy Road, Bheemanna Garden, Abiramapuram, Subramanyam Street, Anandhapuram, TTK Road, Demonte Colony, Sri Lapthi Colony, Ashoka Street, Bawa Road, Soundara Rajan Street, Visalachi Nagar, St Mary's Road, Vinayam Street, Jeth Nagar Main Road, Jeth Nagar 1st, 2nd and 3rd Street, Ammani Ammal Street, Pattammal Street, Arunachalam Street, Nainiappan Street, Devanathan Street, Thiruvallurpet Street, Chandrasekaran Street, VK lyer Road, Vaniyambadi Street, VC Garden 1st, 2nd and 3rd Street, Venkatesa Agraharam Street, Devanathan Street, RK Mutt Road, Lala Thottam, Trustpakkam, South and North Srinivasan Street, and Siva Raman Street.

Power shutdown on Friday (June 26)

CHENNAI: Power supply will be suspended in the following areas on Friday from 9 am to 2 pm for carrying out various maintenance works.

Supply will be resumed before 2 pm, if the works are completed.

Annasalai: D.No.15 to 24 Bootha Perumal Street, Whites Road, D.No. 756 to760 Annasalai, ICICI bank, ITC HOTEL, Vasan Avenue, Ananda Vikadan, D.No. 106 to120, Annasalai, Raheja tower (HT), D.No. 40 to 68 GP Road, Sathiyamoorthy Bhavan D.No.1 to 7 Club house Road, Pattulals Road, D.No. 148 to 152 Annasalai, Express Avenue Estate, D.No.799, Arts college, EB link Road, D.No. 2 to 29 and 22 to 78 VC Road, Indian Bank, D.No.29, Hotel Kanchi, D.No.4, Railway Building, Ethiraj college, Rani Meyyammai Hostel and Marriage Hall, D.No.766 to 770A Annasalai, Air India, D.No.21,64, 122 to 125 Marshal Road, D.No.7 Montieth Lane, D.No.47 L & T, Montieth Road, Canara Bank (HT), Connemara Hotel (HT), IOB Bank (HT) Taj Hotel(HT), D.No. 11 to 14, 19 to 22, Woods Road, BR Complex.

Power shutdown on Thursday (June 25)

Power supply will be suspended in the following areas on Thursday from 9 am to 2 pm for carrying out various maintenance works. Supply will be resumed before 2 pm, if the works are completed.

Thirunermalai: Theradi Street ,East Mada Street, South Mada Street, Kulakkarai Street, VGN Mahalakshmi Nagar, Thiruneermalai Main Road, Vembuliamman Koil Street, Bajanai Koil Street, Mallima Veethi, Sivaraj Street, Oyiyaliamman Koil Street, Vaithiyakara Street ,Mettu street, Jagajeevan Ram street , Service Road, Gandhi Street.

Thirumudivakkam: MKB Nagar,Women’s Industrials Park, Thiruneermalai Main Road, Perumal Nagar, Sri Krishna Nagar, Vazhuthalampedu, Micro Estate, Palm Rivera Apartment, Amarprakash Apartment, Kundrathur, Kumaran Nagar, Mahalakshmi Co- Operative Society , PKV Maha Nagar, Kalai Magal Nagar, Karpakam Nagar, Tasiowa Industrial Park.

Iyyappanthangal: Prince Highland Apartments, Tulive Dhakshin Apartments, Subbaiah Nagar, Balaji Avenue, Padmavathi Nagar, Subramani Nagar, Karumari Amman Nagar.

Annasalai: D.No.15 to 24 Bootha Perumal Street, Whites Road, D.No. 756 to760 Annasalai, ICICI bank, ITC HOTEL, Vasan Avenue, Ananda Vikadan, D.No. 106 to120, Annasalai, Raheja tower (HT), D.No. 40 to 68 GP Road, Sathiyamoorthy Bhavan D.No.1 to 7 Club house Road, Pattulals Road, D.No. 148 to 152 Annasalai, Express Avenue Estate, D.No.799, Arts college, EB link Road, D.No. 2 to 29 and 22 to 78 VC Road, Indian Bank, D.No.29, Hotel Kanchi, D.No.4, Railway Building, Ethiraj college, Rani Meyyammai Hostel and Marriage Hall, D.No.766 to 770A Annasalai, Air India, D.No.21,64, 122 to 125 Marshal Road, D.No.7 Montieth Lane, D.No.47 L & T, Montieth Road, Canara Bank (HT), Connemara Hotel (HT), IOB Bank (HT) Taj Hotel(HT), D.No. 11 to 14, 19 to 22, Woods Road, BR Complex.

Power shutdown on Wednesday (June 24)

Power supply will be suspended in the following areas on Wednesday from 9 am to 2 pm for carrying out various maintenance works. Supply will be resumed before 2 pm, if the works are completed.

Sembium: Chandraprabhu Colony, Thanigachalam Nagar, Moolakadai, Annai Sathya Nagar, Venkateshwara Nagar, Police Quarters, Madhavaram High Road, KH Road, Nagaiah Thottam, Munusamy Street, Palayakkara Street, United India Nagar, K. K. Nagar, Chetty Thottam.

Pallavaram: Keelkattalai, Balamurugan Nagar, Ambal Nagar, Thenmozhi Nagar, Boopathy Nagar, Soundarajan Nagar, Kumaran Nagar, Thiruvaluvar Nagar, Kilkatalai Bus Stand, English Electric Nagar, 200 feet Radial Road, Rose Nagar, MK Nagar, Ganapati Nagar, Echangadu Signal, Engineers Avenue, Bakkiyalakshmi Nagar, Raja Nagar, S. Kolathur, Manikandan Nagar, Veeramani Nagar, Anbu Nagar, Self Help Industries.

Ennore: Kathivakkam, Ennore Bazaar, Kaattukuppam, Nehru Nagar, Saasthiri Nagar, Anna Nagar, Sivanpadaiveethi, Valluvar Nagar, Kamarajar Nagar, SVM Nagar, VOC Nagar, Ulaganathapuram, Mugathuvarakuppam, Ennorekuppam, Thaazhanguppam, Nettukuppam, Chinnakuppam, Periyakuppam, Ernavoor Kuppam, ETPS Vaaria Kudi Iruppu Paguthi, Ernavoor, Balaji Nagar, Mahalakshmi Nagar, Jaihind Nagar, Murugappa Nagar, Saraswathi Nagar, Madhura Nagar, Subramaniya Nagar, Ponniamman Nagar, Jothi Nagar, Ramanathapuram, Sakthi Ganapathi Nagar, Shanmugapuram.

Power shutdown on Thursday (June 18)

Iyyappanthangal: Mount Poonamallee Road, Pillaiyar Kovil Street, Murugan Kovil Street, JJ Nagar, Amman Nagar, PG Avenue, Indira Nagar, Janakiammal Nagar, Sai Nagar, Vinayagapuram, Sornapuri Nagar.

Pallavaram: Nagelkeni, Chrompet, Tiruneermalai Main Road, Bajanai Koil Street, Erattadai Malai Srinivasan Street, TVS Lakshmanan Nagar, Kothandam Nagar, Kalyanipuram, MC Raja Street.

Tiruverkadu: Pallikuppam, Shanmuga Nagar and Annexe, Cooperative Nagar Phase-IV, Annammal Street, Saveetha College, PH Road.

Power shutdown on Tuesday (June 16)

Flower Bazaar: Rattan Bazaar, NSC Bose Road, Frazier Bridge Road, Evening Bazaar, Devaraja Mudali Street, Mint Street, Nainiappa Naicken Street, Ganguram Street, Raghu Naickulu Street, Pethu Naicken Street, EVR Salai.

Park Town: Isaac Street, Paramasivam Street, Vengu Street, Mannar Street, Perara Street, Kulandai Street, Wall Tax Road, Ponnappa Street, Rasappa Street, Subbu Street, Kallappa Street, Amman Koil Street, Pillaiyar Koil Street, Samuduram Street, EK Agraharam Street.

Esplande: NSC Bose Road, Badriyan Street, Stringer Street, Maliyaperumal Street, Broadway, Anderson Street, Amberson Street, Bunder Street, Annapillai, Loan Square, Kandappa Street, Davidson, Chinnathamby Street.

Mannady: Sungaram Rama Street, Kondichetty Street, Baker Street, CC Bank, Francis Joseph Street.

Sowcarpet: Govindappa Naicken Street, Kasi Chetty Street, Godown Street, Narayana Street, Perumal Street.

Pallavaram: Pammal Venkateswara Nagar, Moovar Nagar, Agastheeswarar Koil Street, Andal Nagar, Cowl Bazaar, Indira Nagar, Siva Shankar Nagar, ECTV Nagar, Malliamma Nagar, Prem Nagar, Kalliamman Nagar, Gerugambakkam, Masooran Street, Gowthaman Street, Athimoolam Street, Muthukaruppan Street, Deivanayagam Street, Balaji Nagar, Teacher Samuel Street, Tholkappiar Street, Nehru Street, Krishna Nagar, Rajangam Street, Arumugam Street, Moses Street, Eswaran Nagar, Ayyappa Nagar Main Road, Ponni Street, Tiruneermalai Main Road, Venkataraman Street, Tiruvalluvar Street, Bharathiyar Street, Kambar Street, Appaswamy Annie Besant Street, Shiva Vishnu Street, Sivaji Street, Karikalan Street, TR Mani Street, Annasalai, Mosque Street, George Fernandes Street, Moutha Ibrahim Street, Gandhi Nagar, MaPoSi Street, Adbul Kalam Road, Muthupalanippa Nagar, Sargunam Salai, Aadham Salai, Kannayiram Street, Moutha Ibrahim Street, Sigamani Street.

Ambattur: Pattaravakkam Pillaiyar Koil Street, SIDCO Estate North Phase and 1st to 19th Streets, Bajanai Koil Street, Mangalapuram, Kochar Apartments, Brahmin Street, Yadava Street, Kulakkarai Street, Katchanakuppam, Periyar Nagar, Railway Station Road, Aavin Milk Dairy Main Road, TASS Industrial Estate.

Power shutdown on Friday (June 12) 

Power supply will be suspended in the following areas on Friday from 9 am to 2 pm for carrying out various maintenance works. Supply will be resumed before 2 pm, if the works are completed.

Pallavaram: Pammal, LIC Colony, Moovendar Nagar, Shankar Nagar, Adam Nagar, Shankar Nagar East Main Road, Appasamy Nagar, Shankar Nagar Main Road

Minjur: TH Road, Theradi Street, Siruvakkam, Suriya Nagar, BDO Office, Vannipakkam, Seemavaram, Pudhupedu, Melur, Pattamandhiri, RR Palayam, Ariyanvoyal, Nandhiambakkam, Vallur, Athipattu, SR Palayam, GR Palayam, Kondakarai, Pallipuram, Vazhuthigairnedu, Karayanmedu.

Mambalam: Narasimhan Street, Lake View Road, Venkatachalam Street, Sathiyapuri Street, Raja Street, Manickam Street, Station Road, Thambaiya Road, Rajagopalan Street, Velu Street, Veerasamy street, Brindavanam Street, Baroda extension, Lakshminarayanan Street, Umapathy Street, Mariyamankoil Street, JB Street, Appasamy Street, BV Street, and Extension, Nakeeran Street, Jubilee Road, Eswaran Kovil Street, Subbareddy Street, Janakiyammal Street, Kasi Viswanathar Kovil Street, Patel Street, Sathyanarayana Street, Kamakodi Colony, Ramakrishnapuram Street, Ellaiyamman Kovil Street, Vazhaithoppu, Jothiramalingam Street, Srinivasa Iyengar Street, Sambangi Reddy Street, Gandhi Street, Krishnamoorthi Street, Reddykuppam Road, New Street, KR Kovil Street, Devanathan Colony, Arangappan Street, Vandikkaran Street, Tiruvethiyamman Kovil Street, Kavarai Street.

Power shutdown on Thursday (June 11)

Power supply will be suspended in the following areas on Thursday from 9 am to 2 pm for carrying out various maintenance works. Supply will be resumed before 2 pm, if the works are completed.

Sothuperumbedu: Giruthalapuram, Boodhoor, Kummanur, Aangaadu, Arumandhai, Vichoor, Vellivoyal, Kandigai, Maarambedu

Tiruverkadu: Kaaveri Nagar, PH Main Road, Jamals Apartment

Pallavaram: Pammal, Balaji Nagar 3rd to 18th Street, Subramania Bharathiyar Street 1st and 2nd Streets, AN Pandian Street, Tiruvallur Street, Kumaran Street, Thirupurasundari Street, Brindavanam Street, Tirumurugar Street, Raghavendra Street, Anna Street, Periyar Street, Babu Reddy Street, Radhakrishnan Street, Pammal Main Road, Krishnan Nagar 5th Street, Nehru Street, Tholkappiar Street, Anna Salai, Market Road, Rajangam Street, NSK Street, Kannadasan Street, Arumugam Street, Aravindan Street, Suriyamman Kovil Street, Easwaran Nagar 1st to 10th Streets, Iyyappa Nagar 1st to 5th Streets, Mosses Street, Swamy Nathan Nagar 1st to 5th Streets, Ponni Nagar 1st to 3rd Streets, Thiruvalluvar Street, Pozhichalur Main Road, Agatheeswarar Nagar, Ramanadhan Nagar, Bajanaikoil Street, Chittirai Nagar, Kakkanji Street, Pozhichalur, Prem Nagar, Bharathi Nagar, Ponnurangam Nagar, ECTV Nagar, Kalliamman Nagar, Thirumoolar Street, Radhakrishnan Salai

Power shutdown on Friday (June 5)

Power supply will be suspended in the following areas on Friday June 5 from 9 am to 2 pm for carrying out various maintenance works. Supply will be resumed before 2 pm, if the works are completed.

Koyambedu: Jai Nagar, Amaravathi Nagar, Pragadeeswarar Nagar, Sakthi Nagar, Valluvar Salai, Balavinayagar Nagar, Vinayagapuram, Annai Sathya Nagar, Tirukumarapuram, Thiruveedhi Amman Koil Street, Dr Ambedkar Street, TSD Nagar, Janakiraman Colony, Part of 100 Feet Road, SAF Games Village, Alagiri Nagar, Chinmaya Nagar, Loganatha Nagar, Indira Gandhi Street, Mangali Nagar.

Power shutdown on Wednesday (June 3) 

Power supply will be suspended in the following areas on Wednesday from 9 am to 2 pm for carrying out various maintenance works. Supply will be resumed before 2 pm, if the works are completed.

Tirumangalam: Metrozone, Sathiya Sai Nagar, Padikuppam Main Road, TNHB Quarters, Old Ben, Golden Jubilee Flats, Balaji Nagar, Kamaraj Nagar, Periyar Nagar, VGN, Ambedkar Nagar, Metha Royal Park, Rail Nagar, Mada Streets, Sivan Koil Street, Srinivasan Nagar, 100 Feet Road, New Colony, Mettukulam and, above all, the surrounding areas.

Power shutdown on Tuesday (June 2) 

Power supply will be suspended in the following areas on Tuesday (June 2) from 9 am to 2 pm for carrying out various maintenance works. Supply will be resumed before 2 pm, if the works are completed

Anna Salai: D No 1-154, D No 784-829, Bootha Perumal Koil Street, EB Link Road, GP Road, Boobegam Street, LNG Road, Mohandoss Road, Bardar Thottam, Begum Sahib Street, Samy Achari Street, Subedhral 1st Street, Syed Abdulla Street, Nainniappa Street, Bangaru Naicken Street, Kuppu Muthu Street, Wallers Road, Dams Road, Karim Mohideen Street, Annasalai HPO Office, Anna Road, Blackers Road, Telephone Exchange, State Bank Street, Arumugam Street, Welders Street, Byrung Jung Bhadhur Street, Harish Road, Chandra Banu Street, CPM Street, Samy Chetty Street, Pudupet Police Quarters and its surrounding areas.

Tiruverkadu: Chinna Koladi, Koladi Road, Tiruvengada Nagar, Selliamman Nagar, Srinivasa Nagar, Devi Karumariyamman Nagar, Lakshmi Nagar and Sannadhi Street.

Power Shutdown on Wednesday (May 27)

Teynampet: Poes Garden, TV Salai, Jayammal Road, Elango Salai, Poes Road, Rajakrishna Road, Eldams Road, Periyar Salai, Kamarajar Salai, Kamarajar Street, Seethammal Colony areas, KB Dasan Road, Bhardhiyar Street, Bakthavatchalam Street, Parthasarathy Pettai, Appadurai Street, TTK Road, Cathedral Road, JJ Road, Parthasarathy Garden, KR Road areas, George Avenue, SSI Road, HD Raja Street, ARK Colony, Anna Salai part, Venus Colony, Murrays Gate Road and all surrounding areas.

Power Shutdown on Tuesday (May 26)

T Nagar: Bazzulla Road, Chari Street, Parthasarathipuram, Unnamalaiammal Street, Habibulla Road, Rangan Street, Duraisamy Road, Rajan Street, Arulambal Street, Gandhi Street, Jawaharlal Nehru Street, Ramachandra Iyer Street, Rajapillai Thottam, Mambalam High Road, Kodambakkam High Road, North Usman Road, Rangarajapuram area, Ageez Nagar, Akbarabad, Parangusa Puram, CRP Garden, Mangesh Street, Railway Border Road, Station view Road, Bharathi Street and Tilak Street.
Dasarathapuram: Kaveri Rangan Nagar, KK Salai, Logaiah Colony, Arcot Road, Balaji Nagar, Baskar Colony, Mathialazan Nagar, Venkatesa Nagar, and Arunachalam Road.

Saligramam: Arunachalam Road, Kumaran Colony, Gandhi Nagar, Devaraj Nagar, Arcot Road, and SSR Pankajam Road.

KK Nagar: Bharani Colony, Arcot Road, Kaveri Hospital, Suriya Street, 80 Feet Road, MG Chakkarapani Street, Big Bazaar, and Passport Office.
Virugambakkam: Arcot Road, NSK Lane, and Shamala Tower.

Chinmaya Nagar: Munusamy Street, Kasturi Street, Vinayagam Street, and Kamarajar Salai.

Tiruverkadu: Anandhan Nagar, Chakkareshwari Nagar, Mahalakshmi Nagar, VGN, and Anbu Nagar.

Iyyappanthangal: Mount Poonamallee Road, Pillaiyar Kovil Street, Murugan Kovil Street, JJ Nagar, Amman Nagar, PG Avenue, Indira Nagar, Janakiammal Nagar, Sai Nagar, Vinayagapuram, and Sornapuri Nagar.

Power shutdown on Sunday (May 24)

Ambattur SIDCO Industrial Estate: 1st Cross Main Road, 1st and 2nd Street, 1st and 2nd Lane, 3rd Street in Sector 3 of SIDCO Industrial Estate, Bajanai Kovil Street, Nalla Kinaru Street, Kanniamman Kovil Street, Kullan Street, Padasalai Street, Coromandel Town, CTH Road, Menambedu Road, 10th Street and 11th Street in SIDCO Industrial Estate (North Phase).

Mogappair: 2nd Main Road, Reddipalayam Main Road, Mogappair Main Road, MGR Salai backside (C19, C18, C15, and C16) Ambattur Industrial Estate (South Phase).

Power shutdown on Friday (May 22)

Tirumudivakkam: MKB Nagar, Women’s Industrial Park, Tiruneermalai Main Road, Perumal Nagar, Sri Krishna Nagar, Vazhuthalampedu, Micro Estate, Palm Rivera Apartment, Royal Castle I, J, O, P, Q, and R Blocks, Amarpakash Apartment, Kundrathur, Kumaran Nagar, Mahalakshmi Co-operative Society, PKV Maha Nagar, Kalai Magal Nagar, Karpakam Nagar, TASIOWA Industrial Park.

T Nagar: Thanikachalam Road, Arcot Street, Saravana Street, Neelakandametha Street, Vaidhyarama Street, Ramasamy Street, Thyagaraya Road, Deenadhayalan Street, Melony Road, Basudev Street, North Boag Road, South Boag Road, Panagal Park, Pinjala Subramaniya Street, Venkatesan Street, Rajamannar Street, GN Chetty Road, Venkatanarayana Road, Bhagavandham Street, Jagadeeswaran Street, Sivaprakasam Street, Raja Street, Radhakrishnan Street, Rajabhadhar Street, Raman Street, Sarojini Street, Gopala Krishnan Street, Vijayaraghava Road, Dr Nair Road, Gopalakrishna Iyer Street, Nana Street, Daniel Street, Rajachari Street, Bazullah Street, Giriappa Road, Lodigan Street, Mailai Ranganathan Street, Usman Road, Crescent Street, Sundaram Street, Rajambal Street, Yogambal Street, Singaram Street, Hanumantha Road, Rama Rao Street, Srinivasa Road, Ramachandran Road, Sambasivam Street, Raghavaiya Road, Burkit Road, Singaravellan Street, Masilamani Street, North Crescent Street, Hindi Prachara Sabha Street.

Power shutdown on Thursday (May 21) 

Ennore: Kathivakkam, Ennore Bazaar, Kaattukuppam, Nehru Nagar, Saasthiri Nagar, Anna Nagar, Sivanpadaiveethi, Valluvar Nagar, Kamarajar Nagar, SVM Nagar, VOC Nagar, Ulaganathapuram, Mugathuvarakuppam, Ennorekuppam, Thaazhanguppam, Nettukuppam, Chinnakuppam, Periyakuppam, Ernavoor kuppam,ETPS Vaaria Kudi Iruppu Paguthi, Ernavoor, Balaji Nagar, Mahalakshmi Nagar, Jaihind Nagar, Murugappa Nagar, Saraswathi Nagar, Madhura Nagar, Subramaniya Nagar, Ponniamman Nagar, Jothi Nagar, Ramanathapuram, Sakthi Ganapathi Nagar, Shanmugapuram.

Puzhuthivakkam: Srinivasan Street, Bharathiyar Street, Selvaganapathy Street, Dhrowpathy Amman Street, Medavakkam Main Road, Parthiban Street, Rajalakshmi Street, Sababathy Street, Thiruvalluvar Street, Kambar Street, Mainmegalai Street, Gajalakshmi Street, Thomas Nagar, Usha Nagar 1st, 2nd and 3rd, Vembuli Amman Koil Street, Gopinathan Street, Sathya Narayanan Street and areas part of Puzhuthivakkam and Madipakkam.

Power shutdown on Thursday (May 21)

Puzhuthivakkam: Srinivasan Street, Bharathiyar Street, Selvaganapathy Street, Draupathi Amman Street, Medavakkam Main Road, Parthiban Street, Rajalakshmi Street, Sabapathy Street, Tiruvalluvar Street, Kambar Street, Manimegalai Street, Gajalakshmi Street, Thomas Nagar, Usha Nagar 1st, 2nd and 3rd, Vembuli Amman Koil Street, Gopinathan Street, Sathya Narayanan Street and areas part of Puzhuthivakkam and Madipakkam.

Power shutdown on Wednesday (May 20) 

Polichalur: Thiru Nagar, Padmanaba Nagar, Ganamani Nagar, Bhavani Nagar, PCS Colony, Rajeswari Nagar, Bajanai Koil Street, Prem Nagar, Lakshmi Nagar, Mookambigai Nagar, Vinayaga Nagar, Shanmuga Nagar, TheepanchiyammanKoil Street, LR Rajamanikam Street.

Tirumudivakkam: Indira Nagar, Guru Nagar, Vivekanada Nagar, Palanthandalam, Nagan Street and above all surrounding areas.

Power shutdown on Tuesday (May 19) 

Power supply will be suspended in the following areas on May 19 for carrying out various maintenance works from 9 am to 2 pm.

Supply will be resumed before 2 pm, if the works are completed.

MMDA: A-block to R-block Kamala Nehru Nagar 1st and 2nd Street, Ashoka Nagar, Subbarao Nagar, Veerapandi Nagar, Rani Annanagar, Kalki Nagar, 100 Feet Road.

Arumbakkam: Metha Nagar, NM Road, MH Colony, Railway Colony, Ampa Skywalk, Franko India, DG Vaishnav College, Govindan Street, Collectorate Colony, Ayyavoo Colony, Gayathri Devi, Razack Garden, JD Duraj Raj Nagar, Azad Nagar, VGA Nagar, SBI Officers Colony

Choolaimedu: Sakthi Nagar 1-5th Street, Tiruvalluvapuram 1 and 2 Street, Tiruvengadapuram 1 and 2 Street, Nelson Manickam Road, East and West Namachivayapuram, Choolaimedu High Road, Gill Nagar, Abdullah Street, Basha Street, Neelakandan Street, Suhuan Street.

Kodambakkam: Bajanai Koil 3th and 4th Street.

Azhagiri Nagar: Thamizhar Veethi Elangovadigal Nagar, Padmanaban Main Road, Gandhi Annan Koil Street, Periyar Pathal, Ayyappan Nagar, Lakshmi Nagar, Andavan Street.

CIT Nagar: Model Hutment Road, From 1st to 6th Cross Street, East and South CIT Nagar, West Boag Road, Sadullah Street, Abdul Aziz Street, Moosa Street, South Dhandapani Street, VN Road, Moopparapan Street, Canal Bank Road, Srinivasan Street, Gopal Street, Sivaji Street, Damodaran Street, Mannar Street, South Usman Road, Motilal Street, Sarojini Street, Ramanathan Street, Rameswaram Road, Ranganathan Street, Mangair Street, Burkit Road, Crescent Park Street, Jagathesan Street, Mylai Ranganathan Street, Thanikachalam Road, Lotus Colony, Nandanam Extension 1-15 Street, Old Tower Block, Chamiers Road, Temple Tower, Khivraj Building, EVR Periyar Building, Anna Salai.

Two flights cancelled

A Cathay Pacific flight carrying 217 passengers arrived at Chennai International Airport from Hong Kong at 11.50pm on Saturday. The aircraft was scheduled to return to Hong Kong at 12.50am with 220 passengers, but the flight was cancelled due to the typhoon warning in Hong Kong.

Passengers who had not received the cancellation information and reached the airport were accommodated at various hotels in Chennai. They have been informed that they will be flown to Hong Kong early Monday morning.

Connecting passengers also affected

Meanwhile, the Cathay Pacific flight scheduled to arrive in Chennai from Hong Kong at 11.50pm on Sunday has also been cancelled due to the typhoon warning. The aircraft that arrived in Chennai on Saturday night has been parked at the remote bay of the airport and is expected to depart for Hong Kong early Monday with the stranded passengers.

The cancellation has also affected passengers travelling to destinations including London, Tokyo, Melbourne, Seoul and Chicago, as the Chennai-Hong Kong flight serves as a connecting service for these international destinations.

The complainant, a 37-year-old widow with three children, was working as a contract cleaner at MGR Chennai Central railway station. Her supervisor, Suresh, allegedly harassed her after which she quit the job a month ago and joined another firm.

For the past week, Suresh had allegedly been continuously harassing her over  the phone. On Friday morning, he forcefully gained entry into her house and allegedly slapped and threatened her with a knife. Hearing the commotion, the neighbours gathered, following which Suresh fled.
Based on a complaint, the Tiruvottiyur police registered a case and arrested the accused, Suresh of Vyasarpadi.

In another case, a 32-year-old man was arrested on Friday for allegedly harassing and assaulting a 23-year-old woman food delivery agent in New Washermenpet.

On July 24, while she was riding her two-wheeler along the TH Road, Tiruvottiyur, an unidentified man stopped her and asked for directions to a petrol bunk. When she said she didn't know, the man picked a fight, abused her, slapped her, pushed her down, and threatened to kill her before fleeing.

Based on her complaint, the New Washermanpet police registered a case and arrested Manikandan (32). The arrested persons were produced before a magistrate and remanded in judicial custody.

The deceased were identified as Keerthika (19) and Akash (20). Keerthika is a third-year student while Akash is a second-year student of a private engineering college.

According to the police, the two were among five friends from an engineering college in Soorapattu, Tiruvallur, who had visited the beach to swim. The group also included Pavithra (18), a second-year B Tech IT student; Shivani (19), a third-year B Tech IT student; and their friend Tharun (21), a BSc graduate.

While they were swimming, Akash and Keerthika were caught in strong waves and swept away. The fishermen who saw the incident rushed to their rescue and managed to rescue Keerthika and rushed her to a nearby hospital, where doctors declared her dead.

Soon, Fire and Rescue Services personnel, assisted by local fishermen, launched a search operation for Akash. His body was recovered nearly three hours later and handed over to the police.

The bodies of the youth were then sent to the Government Stanley Medical College Hospital for post-mortem examination. The police have registered a case and are investigating the incident.

The waste was transported by 43 vehicles, and incinerated at the Kodungaiyur plant.

Launched in October 2025, this weekly waste collection initiative allows residents to dispose of bulky household waste safely.

To utilise this service, citizens must register on the ‘Namma Chennai’ app, call 1913, or send a WhatsApp message to 94450 61913.

GCC workers visit registered homes directly every Saturday for collection, and the public is encouraged to take advantage of this service.

According to reports, one litre of petrol is being sold at Rs 107.77, while diesel costs Rs 99.55 per litre in Chennai on Sunday.

On May 25, petrol was raised by Rs 2.61 a litre and diesel by Rs 2.71. The increase took cumulative hikes since May 15 to nearly Rs 7.5 per litre.

Until May, fuel prices had largely remained unchanged since April 2022, except for a Rs 2 per litre reduction announced in March 2024 ahead of the national elections.

Why have fuel prices been increased?

Global crude oil prices had surged more than 50 per cent since late February following US-Israeli strikes on Iran and disruptions to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil transit route.

State-run retailers had delayed passing on higher input costs for weeks, a move the government said was intended to shield consumers from inflation. Opposition parties, however, accused the administration of holding back price increases until after key state elections.

The May 15 increase came after the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) expanded its electoral footprint by winning three of five state and UT elections, including West Bengal.

Retail fuel prices were first raised by Rs 3 per litre on May 15, followed by a 90-paise increase on May 19 and another hike on May 23, when petrol prices rose by 87 paise and diesel by 91 paise per litre.

On May 25, petrol was raised by Rs 2.61 a litre and diesel by Rs 2.71. The cumulative increase since May 15 stands at nearly Rs 7.5 per litre.

The increase varies across cities due to differences in local taxes.

Petrol rates (per litre) in Chennai across last 5 days:

July 25 - Rs 107.77

July 24 - Rs 107.77

July 23 - Rs 107.77

July 22 - Rs 107.77

July 21 - Rs 107.77

Diesel rates (per litre) in Chennai across last 5 days:

July 25 - Rs 99.55

July 24 - Rs 99.55

July 23 - Rs 99.55

July 22 - Rs 99.55

July 21 - Rs 99.55

The victim, P Ulagaathipathi, the only son of former AIADMK MLA Selvam alias Periyapullan, was killed on July 22 after his motorcycle skidded and he was run over by an earthmover. He hails from Melur in Madurai district and had been staying in a rented house in Velachery with friends for his studies, police said.

Periyapullan is an AIADMK functionary who won from Melur constituency in 2016.

On Wednesday morning, Ulagaathipathi was riding his motorcycle to college when the accident happened. While passing the Highways Department office on Sardar Patel Road in Guindy, he reportedly lost control of the bike and fell onto the road.

At the same time, an earthmover coming from behind ran over him. Onlookers rescued him and rushed him to the hospital where he was declared as brought dead.

Investigators also found that the vehicle owner, Rajakumar (34) of Pallikaranai, had allowed the juvenile to operate the heavy vehicle despite knowing that such machinery should be driven only by trained and licensed operators.

Rajakumar was arrested and produced before a court, which remanded him in judicial custody. The police also seized the earthmover involved in the accident.

A search of his luggage led to the recovery of the contraband concealed in small plastic packets. Preliminary investigations revealed that it had been trafficked through Bengaluru and Kozhikode before reaching Chennai.

The accused and his associates allegedly planned to transport the drugs by road for distribution across multiple states. The probe has also indicated the involvement of more associates, including foreign nationals.

NCB officials said that efforts were under way to identify and arrest the remaining members of the syndicate, trace the financial trail and dismantle the larger inter-state and transnational drug trafficking network.

KUMMAYAM

INGREDIENTS

FOR THE KUMMAYAM FLOUR

11⁄4 cups whole urad dal (250 g)

11⁄2 tbsp raw rice (25 g)

11⁄2 tbsp split yellow moong dal (25 g)

FOR THE KUMMAYAM

1 heaped cup kummayam flour

1⁄2 cup jaggery

1⁄2 cup palm jaggery

1⁄4 cup + 2 tbsp ghee 2 cups water

HOW TO MAKE

Add the jaggery and palm jaggery to a saucepan.

If using blocks, crush them before adding Pour in 2 cups of water and cook until the jaggery dissolves completely.

There is no need to check for syrup consistency Strain the liquid to remove impurities and allow it to cool completely Dry roast the urad dal over a low flame until lightly golden.

Do not let it brown. Transfer to a plate and let it cool Dry roast the raw rice until it puffs up slightly.

Remove and cool Dry roast the moong dal until golden and set aside to cool Once cooled, grind all three ingredients together to a fine powder Sieve the flour and discard any coarse particles.

If required, grind the coarse mixture again Measure out 1 heaped cup of the flour for the recipe and store the remaining flour in an airtight container Heat a teaspoon of ghee in a thick-bottomed kadai and lightly roast the measured flour until aromatic.

Remove from the heat and allow it to cool completely Add the cooled roasted flour to the cooled jaggery syrup and mix well to form a smooth batter.

It should be thick but pourable.

Add a little water only if needed Transfer the batter to a thick- bottomed kadai and cook over a low flame, stirring continuously to prevent lumps Add the ghee gradually in intervals instead of all at once.

Reserve a portion for serving Continue stirring as the mixture thickens and begins to absorb the ghee Cook until the mixture comes together into a soft ball and starts leaving the sides of the pan.

To check if it is done, dip your fingers in water and lightly touch the mixture. If it doesn’t stick, it is ready. Exercise caution while checking. Switch off the heat and mix in the remaining ghee, or drizzle it on top while serving. Serve the Kummayam warm with an extra drizzle of ghee.

AADI PAAL

INGREDIENTS

2 tsp ghee

5 cashews

1⁄4 tsp cardamom powder

A tiny piece of edible

camphor (optional)

FOR THE COCONUT MILK

11⁄2 cups freshly grated coconut

Water, as required

FOR THE JAGGERY SYRUP

1/3 cup jaggery

1⁄4 cup water

HOW TO MAKE

Add the grated coconut and 1 cup water to a mixer jar and blend for a minute Strain the mixture through a fine sieve or muslin cloth into a bowl, pressing well to extract the milk.

This is the first or thick coconut milk Return the coconut residue to the mixer jar and add 11⁄2 cups water.

Blend again for a few seconds Strain once more to extract the second or thin coconut milk Measure out 3⁄4 cup thick coconut milk and 1⁄4 cup thin coconut milk and keep aside To prepare the jaggery syrup, add the jaggery and 1⁄4 cup water to a pan.

Simmer until the jaggery dissolves completely Strain the syrup to remove any impurities and return it to the pan. Let it simmer for about 2 minutes or until it thickens slightly Add the thin coconut milk and mix well.

Simmer for another 2 minutes over a low flame Switch off the heat and add the thick coconut milk.

Stir gently Add the cardamom powder and a tiny piece of edible camphor, if using Heat the ghee in a small pan and fry the cashews until golden. Pour it over the payasam and mix well Serve warm or chilled

Constructed jointly by the GCC and the Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority (CMDA) under the Vada Chennai Valarchi Thittam, the abattoir has been built on a 6.8-acre site along Dr Ambedkar College Road in Pulianthope at a cost of Rs 36 crore.

“Around 90% of the work has been completed, with final touches currently underway. Review meetings are being held with officials and stakeholders, and the remaining tasks will be completed shortly. We plan to inaugurate the modernised slaughterhouse by the end of August,” confirmed a senior Corporation official.

According to the GCC, the facility has separate sections for cattle and goats. The slaughterhouse has 18 bays, enabling 36 cattle to be processed simultaneously, while the goat section has 20 units, equally divided between the ground and first floors, with a capacity to process 40 goats at a time. The complex also includes a 1 Million Litres per Day (MLD) Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP). Construction began in May 2025 with a scheduled completion period of 12 months.

However, members of the Chennai Beef Merchants Association said that the new facility was smaller than the century-old slaughterhouse it replaces. The previous abattoir occupied 9.8 acres and supported more than 3,000 workers, whereas the new complex spans 6.8 acres, with about 3 acres each allocated for cattle and goat operations.

“When construction began, we requested 26 slaughter sections, but only 18 were provided. We also sought space to accommodate 1,000 animals, but the new facility can hold only about 600. The space constraints will be particularly challenging on Sundays when slaughter volumes are high,” said association member GH Sakhir.

Another association member, A Dinesh Kumar, said that the slaughter sections were smaller than those in the previous facility and expressed concerns over the iron support pillars. “If a pillar collapses while meat is being processed, it could cause serious injuries. The civic body should strengthen the base of the pillars with concrete before opening the facility,” he pointed out.

Rejecting the safety concerns, the Corporation official said the pillars had been designed to withstand heavy loads and would not deteriorate easily. “Around two acres have been reserved for future expansion of the facility,” the official added.

Goat traders, however, welcomed the new abattoir, saying the space and facilities provided for their operations were adequate.

These weren't just playful questions thrown around over dinner. They became the foundation of Borderless Madras, a one-night tasting experience curated by chef Goku and Masterchef Tamil Finalist Dr Nithya Franklyn, who reimagined Chennai's most nostalgic street foods through the culinary traditions of countries that have long shared cultural and historical ties with Tamil cuisine.

The idea, however, was never to create fusion for novelty's sake.

"We wanted to do something fun with Chennai street food instead of presenting it in the same way. Since I specialise in Tamil diaspora food, I kept thinking about how dishes naturally evolve when communities migrate. We imagined Chennai's street food through that lens," says Goku.

Dr Nithya says "People don't usually associate Chennai with street food the way they do other cities. But for anyone who has grown up here, these foods carry memories . Evenings at the beach, roadside stalls after school, late-night kulfis. We wanted to elevate those memories without taking away what made them familiar." For both of them, preserving that sense of familiarity became the guiding principle while building the menu.

"We didn't want to change the main ingredient. The texture, the feeling and the nostalgia had to remain the same. We simply imagined how these dishes would have evolved if they belonged to another country," explains Dr Nithya

Each course came with a story. Before it reached the table, Goku and Dr Nithya explained the inspiration behind the dish, and after diners had tasted it, they returned to reveal the cultural references and techniques that shaped it.

The Bhajji from Izakaya was one of the evening's highlights. Crisp slices of raw banana were coated in an airy tempura batter before being paired with a soy-chilli dipping sauce finished with spring onions. It still tasted unmistakably like the beachside bajji Chennai knows, but borrowed the lightness and restraint of Japanese cooking. It was familiar enough to evoke nostalgia, yet different enough to make you pause after every bite.

"We looked for dishes in other cuisines that naturally resembled ours. Bajji and tempura already speak a similar language. Instead of forcing flavours together, we matched foods that already shared common ground so the story felt authentic," explains Goku.

Perhaps the biggest surprise of the evening arrived as a bowl of Parisian Soup, Made from banana stems, challenged every expectation of what vazhaithandu could become. Smooth, deeply comforting and layered with Cajun seasoning and shallots, it transformed an ingredient usually reserved for poriyals and kootu into something elegant without stripping away its earthy character.

The Spanish Murukku Tapas proved equally memorable. Crisp murukku sandwiched with Manchego cheese, cherry tomato salsa and coriander chimichurri turned an everyday tea-time snack into a sophisticated small plate. Every bite still delivered the crunch Chennai knows so well, only dressed in Spanish accents."Tapas is built around small, shareable bites, much like our own snack culture. So the murukku sandwich naturally lent itself to that style instead of feeling like forced fusion," says Goku.

The Phuket Beach Sundal brought a refreshing change of pace. Served in a paper cone reminiscent of the way sundal is sold along Marina Beach, it combined black chickpeas with raw mango, roasted peanuts, fresh herbs and a zesty Thai-style dressing. Bright, tangy and layered with just the right amount of heat, it retained the comforting familiarity of Chennai's beachside favourite while borrowing the vibrant flavours of Thailand. It was one of those dishes that quietly captured the essence of the theme

"We chose countries and dishes that naturally had something in common with ours. Mango salad is very common in Thailand, so pairing it with Chennai's beach sundal felt like a story that already existed rather than something we forced together," says Goku.

Served with freshly baked Sri Lankan roast paan, the dish recreated the experience of kalaki without using eggs. Instead, silken tofu and besan were transformed into a scramble that remarkably mimicked the soft richness of egg, accompanied by a deeply flavourful Jaffna-style curry."Everything on the table was made by us, including the bread. Roast paan is such an important part of Sri Lankan homes and sharing bread is a huge part of their culture. We wanted to recreate that experience. For the vegetarian kalaki, we worked with silken tofu and besan because we wanted people to genuinely feel like they were eating egg," says Goku.

Dr Nithya says every dish was designed to evoke an emotion before impressing diners with technique. "Whether it was through the texture, appearance or flavour, we wanted every course to remind people of the Chennai street food they grew up eating, even if it looked completely different on the plate," she says

Dessert arrived as a familiar comfort. The Brownie Dum Ka Root paired the earthy richness of the traditional dum ka roat with warm dark chocolate, But it was the Mexican Paal Ice that stole the show. Reimagined as a creamy gelato, it was topped with a strawberry and tamarind sauce, finished with a subtle hint of spice inspired by the sweet-and-spicy flavour combinations often found in Mexican desserts. The tanginess of the tamarind lifted the sweetness of the strawberries.

"I think most people said that dessert was their favourite. Nobody expected strawberry and tamarind to brighten the flavours of the ice cream the way it did," Goku says with a laugh.

"We're culinary storytellers," Goku says. "When people know the story behind an ingredient or a dish, they value it much more than if they simply eat it. That's what these dinners are about." he concluded .

The straightforward process for vehicle owners seeking special registration numbers and other VIP combinations is to submit applications through the office of the Transport Minister. After approval, the Home Department (Motor Vehicles Act - administration), which oversees the Commissionerate of Transport and Road Safety, allots the requested registration number and dispatches the allotment order by post.

However, officials familiar with the process allege that the sealed covers with the allotment orders are being intercepted before they reach applicants.

According to sources, the sealed covers are brought from the Transport Department to the Home Department at the Secretariat, where office assistants allegedly open them, scan the documents and obtain the applicants’ contact details.

“The staff then contact the applicants and allegedly demand money through Google Pay. The allotment order is dispatched only after the payment is confirmed,” a senior official said on condition of anonymity.

Sources alleged that unofficial cash transactions were common during the previous regime, but now the mode of payment has shifted to digital, with Google Pay becoming the preferred platform for collecting illegal gratification. Officials said that, if proven, the practice would amount to serious misconduct, as the allotment of fancy numbers is governed by prescribed procedures and should not involve any unauthorised payments beyond the notified fee. At present, vehicle registration numbers are allotted randomly during registration.

Vehicle owners seeking a specific number within 1,000 numbers of the running series can obtain it from the RTO by paying the prescribed fee. For registration numbers beyond the running series, future series numbers and government-reserved fancy numbers, prior approval from the State government is mandatory.

As per the proposal, for which the CMRL has invited consultants to prepare DPRs, the Phase I Wimco Nagar-Airport corridor will be extended from Chennai Airport to Kilambakkam and further up to Chengalpattu.

The proposed 27-km Kilambakkam-Chengalpattu extension builds on the Chennai Airport-Kilambakkam Metro Rail project, for which CMRL submitted a DPR to the State government in February 2025.

The 15.46-km Airport-Kilambakkam elevated corridor, estimated to cost Rs 9,335 crore, including an elevated road, will have 13 stations and connect the airport with the Kalaignar Centenary Bus Terminus (KCBT) at Kilambakkam. The proposal is currently under review by the Union government, following which construction is expected to begin.

The proposed 11-km Assisi Nagar (Madhavaram) to Wimco Nagar corridor will extend Phase II Corridor 5, which runs from Madhavaram to Sholinganallur, and connect it with the existing Phase I network at Wimco Nagar. Both proposed corridors will be fully elevated, CMRL sources said.

The Kilambakkam-Chengalpattu extension is also proposed as a double-decker structure, with the Metro corridor running above an elevated road along the median on GST Road. A senior National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) official said CMRL's consultant would prepare the DPR for the combined elevated road and Metro Rail project, which would significantly reduce project costs and minimise land acquisition.

According to the official, the double-decker structure is expected to terminate before the Singaperumal Koil junction, while the final Metro alignment beyond that point is yet to be decided. The elevated road will end at Mahindra City, after which GST Road towards Chengalpattu will be widened into a six-lane carriageway with service roads, as there are fewer built-up areas along that stretch.

The service road, located on the western side of GST Road, is a key access route connecting Tambaram East and West, Mudichur Road and Velachery Road. Motorists travelling from Irumbuliyur towards Tambaram to reach residential neighbourhoods and hospitals in West Tambaram use this service road.

However, residents said that hundreds of two-wheelers and cars are parked along both sides of the service road from morning to night, narrowing the road and slowing traffic throughout the day. The encroachment has also left little space for pedestrians to walk safely. The residents said that commuters park their vehicles before continuing their journey by public transport. As a result, the service road functions as an informal parking lot for most of the day.

Traffic cops said they regularly issue fines by photographing illegally parked vehicles and have prohibited parking on the eastern side of the service road

The most affected are patients visiting the nearby hospital, with ambulances, cars, and autorickshaws often struggling to reach the emergency entrance due to the narrowed roadway.

John, a regular commuter from Mudichur, said that as the service road is inaccessible, vehicles are forced to continue on GST Road and take longer detours to reach West Tambaram, adding to congestion on the arterial stretch and increasing the risk of minor accidents.

Residents and hospital visitors have urged the Tambaram Traffic Police to prevent unauthorised parking and ensure the service road remains clear for through traffic and emergency vehicles.

Traffic police officials said the service road is a designated alternative route to GST Road and No Parking boards have already been installed. Officials said they regularly issue fines by photographing illegally parked vehicles and have prohibited parking on the eastern side of the service road. Limited parking is temporarily allowed on the western side for visitors to the nearby hospital and a few commercial complexes. Police added that repeat offenders are being fined, and the next step would be to tow away vehicles parked in violation of traffic rules.

The announcement came even as the Coackroach Janata Party called off its protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi following Pradhan's resignation. Meanwhile, the SFI and DYFI ended their protest outside Rajarathinam Stadium in Egmore with a victory rally on Saturday evening.

Students at Balan Illam initially celebrated Pradhan's resignation by playing film songs, with many believing the protest would conclude. However, organisers later clarified that the resignation alone did not meet their demand and reiterated that the agitation would continue until NEET is abolished.

During the protest, students raised slogans urging the TVK government to permit them to hold a demonstration at Marina Beach when School Education Minister Raj Mohan visited the venue.

Addressing the protesters, Raj Mohan credited the united student movement with forcing the BJP-led NDA government to act. He said Tamil Nadu had secured several rights through democratic protests and asserted that political parties across the State, including the DMK, AIADMK, TVK and MDMK, would remain united on issues concerning students and education.

The minister assured the students that the police would not interfere with their protest as long as it remained peaceful. He also said the TVK government would take steps to shift education from the Concurrent List to the State List.

"I respect the unity shown by the students, so do not allow yourselves to be distracted. This protest belongs to you. Stay focused on your objective," Raj Mohan told the gathering.

Responding to the students' demand to protest at Marina Beach, the minister said the government would identify an appropriate venue and time for such a demonstration and make the necessary arrangements.

The protest in the city gained momentum after the Delhi Police's crackdown on students protesting in the national capital on July 20 over alleged examination irregularities and the NEET paper leak.

The CJP leadership's decision to call off the agitation came hours after Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned and the Centre accepted the group's remaining demands following talks with Union Health Minister JP Nadda, bringing the 36-day protest to an end and marking a major victory for the youth-led movement.

The Centre also announced compensation for the families of students who allegedly died by suicide following the NEET paper leak and the withdrawal of FIRs registered against protesters.

The protests were spearheaded by the CJP, a platform launched by former AAP functionary Abhijeet Dipke in May as a satirical online campaign inspired by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant's "cockroaches" remark about unemployed youth. It later evolved into a nationwide youth movement demanding accountability over alleged examination irregularities and the NEET paper leak.

(With inputs from Bureau and PTI)

The deceased was identified as Ashraful Alam (31). Police said he had been working in Chennai for the past four to five years and had been employed at the Thozhi Working Women's Hostel site in Taramani for about 15 days.

According to Taramani police, Ashraful had finished work for the day and gone to the ground floor to take a bath. Around 5.25 pm, the hoist used to lift construction material to the upper floors reportedly came crashing down and struck him. He died on the spot.

Another worker, Ishrail (32), who was standing nearby, suffered injuries to his arm in the incident. He was admitted to Government Royapettah Hospital for treatment.

The body was sent to Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital for postmortem. Further investigations are underway.

The Metro trains on both the blue and green lines will operate till 12 am on Saturday.

“To facilitate safe and convenient travel for the public after the event,”said CMRL officials

Meanwhile, requests from the public to extend the service till midnight instead of 11 pm have been growing in recent times. Currently, the service is operational from 5 am till 11 pm.

In Chennai, the sky is expected to remain partly cloudy on Sunday, with light rain likely in some areas providing brief respite from the heat. The maximum temperature is expected to be around 39 degrees Celsius, while the minimum is likely to be around 28 degrees Celsius.

According to the weather department, light to moderate rain accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds reaching 40-50 kmph is expected over the Western Ghats districts. Similar weather conditions, including light rain and thunderstorms, are likely across the rest of Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal through July 27.

The bulletin stated that light to moderate rainfall will continue at isolated places across the state from July 28-30. On July 31, moderate rainfall is likely over the Western Ghats districts, while the rest of Tamil Nadu is expected to receive light to moderate showers.

Meanwhile, Madurai Airport recorded the highest maximum temperature at 41 degrees Celsius, while Ooty registered the lowest minimum temperature at 11.4 degrees Celsius.

The march comes amid a wave of youth-led protests across the country over concerns related to corruption, education and the future of young Indians.

According to the organisers, the same generation that refuses to accept the loss of its educational opportunities is unwilling to stand by as ecosystems that determine the quality of life for future generations are destroyed.

One of the organisers, art activist Benisha B M, said the proposed Mamallan Reservoir had become a key environmental test for the ruling TVK government.

The organisers claimed that months after coming to power, the government had neither paused the project for an independent scientific review nor addressed concerns raised by ecologists, fishers and coastal scientists.

Instead, they alleged that work on the project had been expedited despite concerns that it would convert a living tidal marsh into a freshwater reservoir, while the blocking of the Buckingham Canal had disrupted the flow of tidal seawater that sustains the marsh's ecology.

"The Mamallan Reservoir will tell us whether TVK truly stands for change or whether change was only an election slogan. If the government continues with this project despite mounting scientific and public concerns, it will have chosen to own, rather than merely inherit, one of the most environmentally destructive projects in Tamil Nadu," she said.

"The Mamallan project is part of a wider pattern of environmental injustice visible across Chennai. The Ennore-Pulicat wetlands continue to be sacrificed in the name of industrialisation, Pallikaranai Marsh in the name of commercialisation, and now the Mamallan wetlands in the name of climate resilience and drinking water security," said Prashanth J, a wetland researcher.

"Fishing communities, Irulars, Dalits and other marginalised groups bear the environmental and economic costs, while the benefits flow elsewhere," he added.

"When governments repeatedly ask the poorest communities to surrender their lands, livelihoods, health and futures for projects that primarily benefit the powerful, people are justified in asking whether this is modern casteism dressed up as development," said environmental activist Raju.

"Our generation has inherited shrinking opportunities, worsening climate risks and disappearing commons. We refuse to stand by while our future is negotiated away. The fight for Chennai's marshlands is a fight for a liveable future," said climate activist Subashree.

"I am here to support the students, and everyone who is using this platform to further their political agenda is a joker. I am here after watching the FDFS (first day, first show) of Jana Nayagan," she said, as she began her address.

The protesters asked her to leave

The protesters interrupted her by booing her. "This is not democracy," she said as students continued to boo her. "Every citizen has freedom of speech. This is the agenda I was talking about. I can only talk about students," she said as she was asked to leave by the organisers while the students started chanting "Inquilab Zindabad."

'This is not a democratic protest'

Speaking to reporters, she said, "They snatched away the mic and shooed me away. This is not a democratic protest. This is an agenda-driven protest," she told reporters. "Those who cannot let me speak are fighting for freedom," she charged. "A huge salute to Sonam Wangchuk and to all the students protesting," she said, while calling the protest at the CPI headquarters fake. "Just because I watched the movie of my favourite star, I am not a joker," she added.

"They are setting an agenda. Some placards even said that Chief Minister Vijay is missing. That is not true; he spoke in support of Rahul Gandhi and condemned police brutality," she said, while also saying it is not up to her to know everything about the party she supported. She further supported the government for detaining the students as they protested without permission outside the Secretariat. However, she said any brutality without provocation is condemnable.

Everyone is welcome: Organisers

Later, the organisers clarified at the protest site that the mic was taken away as they requested her to listen to them and understand their point of view. "Everyone is welcome here, including members of the TVK," said one of the organisers. "This is a platform to educate people as well, and everyone is welcome. We did not take the mic away to stop her from talking but to educate her," the organiser said, as seen in a viral clip.

Muthukkamaakshi’s son, who is studying in a private college, received a call from an unidentified person claiming that the government would provide him with Rs 48,000 as a scholarship for students. The caller asked him to scan the QR code that would be sent to his mobile phone to receive the amount.

After Muthukkamaakshi scanned the QR code, Rs 1,21,000 was withdrawn from his bank account within seconds.

Shocked by the incident, he filed a complaint with the cybercrime police. Following this, the police registered a case and launched an intensive investigation.

Another case of an online scam

Earlier this year, a 45-year-old woman in the Nligiris was defrauded of Rs 25 lakh by a man who claimed he wanted to marry her.

The victim, already married and a mother of two daughters, was approached online by a person using the name Permato Eric, who claimed to be living in the UK. Through social media, he developed a close relationship with her and convinced her that they would get married.

The man later told her that he had travelled from England and was carrying a large quantity of gold bars, which he claimed had been seized at Delhi airport. Using various excuses, he repeatedly extracted Rs 25 lakh from her over multiple transactions.

Suspecting foul play, the woman lodged a complaint at the Kotagiri Police Station. The investigation revealed that the accused used AI technology and fake documents to deceive the victim.

According to a Daily Thanthi report, the proposed extension comes even as the Metro line from Chennai Airport to Kilambakkam awaits approval from the Central government.

The move is aimed at improving connectivity to Chennai's rapidly developing southern suburbs and supporting the increasing number of commuters travelling between the city and Chengalpattu district.

Expansion plans continue

Metro rail services are currently operating under Phase I on two corridors — Chennai Central to Chennai Airport and Chennai Central to Wimco Nagar. These corridors have become one of the major modes of public transport for commuters travelling across the city.

Construction under the ambitious Phase II project is progressing simultaneously across three corridors. These include Madhavaram to Siruseri SIPCOT, Madhavaram to Sholinganallur, and Poonamallee to Lighthouse. Work on these stretches is under way at multiple locations across Chennai. Meanwhile, CMRL had earlier prepared a DPR for extending the existing Chennai Central-Airport Metro corridor up to Kilambakkam. The proposal has already been submitted to the Union government and is awaiting approval.

Fresh DPR for Chengalpattu extension

While the Kilambakkam extension is yet to receive the Centre's nod, CMRL has now initiated the next stage by inviting bids to prepare a DPR for extending the Metro line further up to Chengalpattu.

Officials said the consultancy selected through the tender will study the proposed alignment, passenger demand, engineering feasibility, station locations and project cost before preparing the report. Once the DPR is completed, CMRL is expected to submit the proposal to the Central government seeking approval for implementing the extension.

Better connectivity for southern suburbs

The proposed Metro extension is expected to significantly improve public transport connectivity for residents of the fast-growing southern suburbs. The Kilambakkam Bus Terminus has already emerged as a major transport hub catering to long-distance bus services, and extending the Metro up to Chengalpattu is expected to further strengthen connectivity for daily commuters.

The project is also expected to reduce dependence on private vehicles, ease congestion along the GST Road corridor and provide seamless Metro access to residents travelling between Chennai and Chengalpattu. If approved, the extension would mark another major expansion of Chennai's Metro rail network, which continues to grow through ongoing Phase II works and future connectivity projects.

The yellow metal is now priced at Rs 1,04,800 per sovereign and Rs 13,100 per gram, after a decrease of Rs 130 per gram.

Earlier on July 24, the price of 22-carat gold stood at Rs 1,05,840 per sovereign and Rs 13,230 per gram.

Silver remains unchanged

Meanwhile, silver prices remain unchanged and are being sold at Rs 240 per gram (Rs 2,40,000 per kg) on July 25.

On July 24, it was sold at Rs 240 per gram (Rs 2,40,000 per kg).

Gold rate today vs gold rate on this day, last year

Gold remains significantly higher compared to last year. Prices have surged from Rs 73,680 per sovereign (Rs 9,210 per gram) on July 25, 2025, to Rs 1,04,800 per sovereign (Rs 13,100 per gram) on July 25, 2026, marking an increase of Rs 31,120 or about 42.24%.

Gold price (22-carat) over the last five days:

uly 24, 2026: 1 Sovereign - Rs 1,05,840 | 1 gram - Rs 13,230

July 23, 2026: 1 Sovereign - Rs 1,08,000 | 1 gram - Rs 13,500

July 22, 2026: 1 Sovereign - Rs 1,07,440 | 1 gram - Rs 13,430

July 21, 2026: 1 Sovereign - Rs 1,05,360 | 1 gram - Rs 13,170

July 20, 2026: 1 Sovereign - Rs 1,05,200 | 1 gram - Rs 13,150

Silver price over the last five days:

July 24, 2026: 1 gram - Rs 240

July 23, 2026: 1 gram - Rs 245

July 22, 2026: 1 gram - Rs 245

July 21, 2026: 1 gram - Rs 240

July 20, 2026: 1 gram - Rs 240

The summit has brought together more than 500 Tamil entrepreneurs, industrialists and business professionals from across Tamil Nadu, major Indian cities including Bengaluru, Goa and Mumbai, as well as from several countries, including the UAE, Oman, Malaysia, Singapore, Japan, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the United States and European nations.

According to the organisers, the summit is expected to facilitate over 100 business interactions, partnerships and commercial agreements over the two days. The event aims to help businesses expand their products and services from local martkets to other Indian states and international markets.

CTASIS founder Jegath Gaspar Raj welcomed the participants and said the conference had been conceptualised as ‘Tamilar 4.0’, representing the next phase of Tamil economic and entrepreneurial advancement. He explained that the theme traces the evolution of Tamil society through four historical phases, with ‘Tamilar 4.0’ symbolising a future driven by entrepreneurship, global trade, innovation, higher education and economic self-reliance.

The summit also features interactive sessions on government schemes for businesses, export and import opportunities, entrepreneurship, women in leadership and learning from successful industry leaders.

As the tank is situated within the park, members of the public, including children and senior citizens, fear for their safety.

The overhead water tank is located at the centre of the Urban Primary Health Centre, Sathyamoorthy Park in Sathyamoorthy Nagar. The structure is no longer in use and has been left without proper maintenance. As a result, several of its concrete pillars have deteriorated, with pieces of concrete falling from the structure.

The park is frequented every morning and evening by women, children, senior citizens and youngsters residing in the Tamil Nadu Slum Clearance Board (TNSCB) housing colony. Residents say the nearly 40-year-old tank, which has remained unused for decades, is deteriorating further and fear that it could collapse at any time.

Prabhakar, a resident, said, “Some people who visit the park sleep under the overhead water tank. About a month ago, a portion of concrete from one of the tank support pillars fell and caused minor injuries to a person. Also, the water pipes connected to the tank are completely damaged and are leaning against the pillars. If they collapse, they could lead to a serious accident.”

N Umapathi of the Slum Children’s Sports Talent Education Development Society, said, “The overhead water tank was constructed around 40 years ago. However, not even once has water been supplied from this tank since it was built. At one time, the structure served as a landmark for the locality.”

According to GCC officials, a letter seeking clarification was sent to the Metro Water officials a month ago on whether the overhead water tank should be demolished or brought back into use. They said further action will be taken only after receiving a response from Metro Water.

A native of Nagercoil working in Chennai, Samnu was diagnosed with aplastic anaemia, a rare and life-threatening blood disorder in which the bone marrow fails to produce adequate red and white blood cells and platelets.

He initially suffered from persistent fever and other symptoms and underwent treatment at several hospitals without improvement. He was later admitted to the Department of Haematology at Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital, where doctors confirmed the diagnosis after detailed investigations.

Doctors told the family that a stem cell (bone marrow) transplant was the only curative treatment. However, none of his family members was a suitable donor, leaving him with limited chances of survival. After an 18-month search, doctors found a perfect match in Paritosh, a resident of New Delhi who had voluntarily registered as a stem cell donor with DKMS Foundation India, an NGO that supports patients with blood cancers and other serious blood disorders, including thalassaemia and aplastic anaemia.

Through the donor registry, Paritosh donated his stem cells, enabling doctors to perform a successful transplant. Having made a full recovery, Samnu met Paritosh for the first time at the reunion. “He gave me a second life,” said Samnu said. “Because of his decision to register as a donor, I am alive today.”

Paritosh smiled ad piped in: “Registering as a stem cell donor was an easy decision. Knowing that it could help someone survive makes it one of the most meaningful things I have ever done.”

Dr Aruna Rajendran, assistant professor, Department of Haematology, Madras Medical College, pointed out that awareness about stem cell donation remains low in India and urged healthy individuals below the age of 40 to register as donors. “Aplastic anaemia is often more challenging to treat than many cancers. Bone marrow transplantation remains the only curative option for eligible patients. Treatment is covered under the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister’'s Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme,” she explained.

Patrick Paul, chairman, DKMS Foundation India, and other officials also attended the event.

The Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) is carrying out maintenance works opposite Sun Plaza along a nearly 600-metre stretch between the Habibullah Road junction and the GN Chetty flyover. The project includes replacing silt catch pits connected to the SWD drain, clearing drain blockages, and replacing damaged pavement curb stones ahead of the northeast monsoon.

However, old curb stones removed during the works have been stacked on the pavement, forcing pedestrians to walk on the carriageway. Several pits excavated for the installation of new silt catch pits have also been left open, while warning signs, barricades and green safety screens are either missing or insufficient.

Residents fumed over the lack of adequate safety arrangements, which have increased the risk of accidents, particularly during the night. “The work has been going on for the past two weeks. With the pavement dug up and curb stones removed, pedestrians are forced onto the road,” said Parthasarathy, a resident. “Students from a nearby School for the Blind and Deaf, along with senior citizens, women and children, use this stretch regularly, making the situation even more hazardous.”

Motorists also reported difficulties navigating the stretch due to construction materials occupying portions of the roadside and the absence of proper traffic guidance around the work zone.

A senior Corporation official told DT Next that the works were being undertaken to strengthen the city’s SWD infrastructure before the onset of the northeast monsoon. “Initially, plastic barricades were installed, but they caused traffic congestion. They were later replaced with stone barriers, which were repeatedly hit by vehicles and had to be removed. Traffic cones have now been ordered and will be installed at the work sites once they arrive,” he added.

Residents have urged the civic body to install temporary barricades and warning signs immediately and ensure the work is completed at the earliest to minimise inconvenience and improve pedestrian safety.

According to reports, one litre of petrol is being sold at Rs 107.77, while diesel costs Rs 99.55 per litre in Chennai on Saturday.

On May 25, petrol was raised by Rs 2.61 a litre and diesel by Rs 2.71. The increase took cumulative hikes since May 15 to nearly Rs 7.5 per litre.

Until May, fuel prices had largely remained unchanged since April 2022, except for a Rs 2 per litre reduction announced in March 2024 ahead of the national elections.

Why have fuel prices been increased?

Global crude oil prices had surged more than 50 per cent since late February following US-Israeli strikes on Iran and disruptions to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil transit route.

State-run retailers had delayed passing on higher input costs for weeks, a move the government said was intended to shield consumers from inflation. Opposition parties, however, accused the administration of holding back price increases until after key state elections.

The May 15 increase came after the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) expanded its electoral footprint by winning three of five state and UT elections, including West Bengal.

Retail fuel prices were first raised by Rs 3 per litre on May 15, followed by a 90-paise increase on May 19 and another hike on May 23, when petrol prices rose by 87 paise and diesel by 91 paise per litre.

On May 25, petrol was raised by Rs 2.61 a litre and diesel by Rs 2.71. The cumulative increase since May 15 stands at nearly Rs 7.5 per litre.

The increase varies across cities due to differences in local taxes.

Petrol rates (per litre) in Chennai across last 5 days:

July 24 - Rs 107.77

July 23 - Rs 107.77

July 22 - Rs 107.77

July 21 - Rs 107.77

July 20 - Rs 107.77

Diesel rates (per litre) in Chennai across last 5 days:

July 24 - Rs 99.55

July 23 - Rs 99.55

July 22 - Rs 99.55

July 21 - Rs 99.55

July 20 - Rs 99.55

Started in 1964, the initiative lends prescribed textbooks to economically disadvantaged students pursuing arts, science, commerce, engineering and other professional courses, allowing them to continue their education without the burden of buying expensive books.

Unlike conventional book donation drives, the RYA Book Bank functions as a revolving lending system. Students apply through the association’s website and submit their applications in person at the RYA office for verification. Once enrolled, each student is allotted a unique identification number that remains valid for three years.

Under the system, beneficiaries collect the textbooks prescribed for each semester, return them after exams and borrow the books required for the next semester. The model ensures that books are reused by successive batches of students while significantly reducing academic expenses.

“Every year, around 3,000 new students become part of the project. The vision of our founders was simple – no deserving student should be deprived of education because they cannot afford textbooks,” said Vivek Bomb, president of RYA. “More than 85,000 students have benefited over the years, with nearly 7,500 students using the books at any given time.”

The association traces its roots to 1963, when 29 college students from the Rajasthani community in the city came together with the idea of supporting underprivileged students. A year later, they launched the Book Bank project, which has since grown into one of the city’s longest-running educational assistance programmes.

Head to Valluvar Kottam AC Auditorium on July 26, Sunday, for the annual book distribution.

The FOB is widely used by school students, office-goers, women, senior citizens, and bus passengers. Since the escalators have been out of service, commuters (senior citizens, women, and parents carrying toddlers) are forced to walk up and down the steep escalator steps.

The escalators were damaged during last year’s northeast monsoon after rainwater entered the internal mechanical system due to heavy waterlogging in the area. Since then, they have remained out of service.

The FOB has not been maintained properly either. Garbage and dust have accumulated in several places, while plastic waste and food litter are scattered across the walkway. Residents said the poor sanitation has resulted in foul odour and unhygienic conditions.

A quotation has already been submitted for repair works, and the tender process is currently under way, said a senior official of the Highways department

Several lights on the FOB also remain non-functional at night, leaving the bridge poorly illuminated. Women and senior citizens said they feel unsafe using the bridge after dark, while many pedestrians attempt to cross the busy road instead, increasing the risk of accidents.

Shanthi, a regular commuter, said, “It’s difficult to walk on the escalator when it’s not functioning. It becomes even harder when carrying bags or other items. Since we use this bridge every day, the escalators should be repaired at the earliest.”

A resident, Muniyandi, noted that school students, women, and elderly people use the FOB every day. “Since the escalators are not working, everyone has to climb on foot. Senior citizens, in particular, struggle to climb the steep steps and have to stop frequently to catch their breath,” he opined.

A senior official of the Highways department said, “A quotation has already been submitted for the repair work, and the tender process is currently under way. Once the tender is finalised, the required spare parts and equipment will be procured, and repair works will begin at the earliest.”

Food and Civil Supplies Minister and Mylapore MLA P Venkataramanan chaired the meeting with vendors, who are currently operating along the Pattinapakkam Loop Road.

The meeting aimed to reallocate stalls, as most of the vendors who received the allotment originally have moved back to the Loop Road.

K Bharathi, president of the South Indian Fisheries Welfare Association, told DT Next that the minister informed vendors that those willing to operate from the market could take possession of their allotted shops, while those unwilling could continue at their present location for the time being.

According to fishermen, only 20 to 30 vendors who were allotted front-row shops where business was relatively better have so far agreed to shift. Most continue to seek vending space at their existing location rather than relocate to the market in its present condition which was built by the Greater Chennai Corporation at a cost of Rs 9.97 crore.

The civic body said 356 vendors had applied for shops, of whom 240 submitted the required documents while 116 are yet to furnish them. After meeting the vendors, the minister directed officials to allot shops to the 240 eligible applicants.

Vendors said the market never took off because it lacks basic amenities, including adequate fish-cleaning space and cold storage. "The roofing is unsuitable for a fish market, because it traps heat and causes fish to spoil faster," they said, alleging the market also suffers a persistent foul smell.

Some are marathon regulars, while others are first-timers excited for their very first run.

What begins as a few kilometres on the road often ends over coffee, conversations, and new friendships. Across the city, run clubs are evolving into communities where people come not only to improve their fitness but also to find a sense of belonging.

For Kavin Bharathi and Vedhanthan, founders of Voko Run Club, the idea began with a simple phone call.

"One day, Vedhanthan called me and simply asked, 'Should we start a run club?' We noticed there wasn't a major community in Chennai that catered to people in our age group, and we felt there was a gap. Instead of waiting for someone else to build it, we decided to create it ourselves," says Kavin.

What started with just five people gathering at Besant Nagar Beach has now grown into a thriving community, with some runs drawing more than 500 participants.

"From the beginning, we believed it could become something much bigger because our goal wasn't just to organise runs it was to make everyone feel welcomed, included, and like they belonged," the founders say.

The community, which initially consisted mostly of college friends, now includes students, working professionals, entrepreneurs, and people from different walks of life.

For the founders, however, the run itself is only one part of the experience.

"Running is what brings people together, but the community is what keeps them coming back. Through conversations, games, and shared experiences, people connect effortlessly. We often see people rediscover their inner child, laugh with strangers, and leave with new friendships. That's the real magic of Voko."

A similar philosophy drives Vamos Run Club, founded by Sathish Ashwin, along with co-founders Keerthana Rajendran and Santhosh Gunasekaran. The idea started from a desire to make fitness less intimidating and more accessible.

"Fitness was becoming either expensive or intimidating for many people. We wanted to create a community where anyone could simply show up, regardless of their age, fitness level, or background. Running should never be something people have to pay for. It should be free and accessible to everyone," says Sathish.

Starting with just three runners, VAMOS has grown into a community of over 4,000 members, completing more than 50 consecutive weeks of free weekend runs while partnering with fitness events such as Devil Circuit and Wild Warrior Obstacle Course.

Despite the growth, the founders believe the club's appeal lies beyond fitness.

"Fitness is usually the reason people join for the first time. What they're really looking for is connection. People want friends, motivation, accountability, and a reason to wake up early on a weekend. Running is simply what brings everyone together. The friendships are what keep them coming back," Sathish explains.

Accessibility remains central to both communities. Voko welcomes anyone willing to show up, regardless of their fitness level, with participants simply registering online before each run. Vamos follows a similar approach, encouraging beginners to walk, jog, or run at their own pace. Both clubs host regular weekend runs and community events.

For many participants, however, the true impact of these communities can be measured through the friendships they build and the confidence they discover along the way.

Swetha, who joined Voko after repeated encouragement from a friend, says saying "yes" transformed more than just her weekends.

"What started as a reluctant yes ended up being one of the best decisions I've made. I became more social, more open, and more present. In a lot of ways, it's been quietly healing and has shaped me in ways I can't always explain, but definitely feel," she says.

The strongest memory she carries, she says, is this: "I met someone who is now one of my closest and most important friends. That friendship, which started in this space, means a lot to me. It's not just about running. It's the people, the conversations, and the fact that it always feels welcoming. Every week gives me not just a chance to move, but also a chance to reset and feel grounded."

Selva's journey began out of curiosity. "I wanted to see how this whole run club scene worked. The whole Voko community felt like home. Sunday mornings became more productive and fun," he says.

He still remembers turning up on a rainy morning when only a handful of runners showed up. "I'm glad I didn't skip that day. I made a lot of friends who are family now."

Rubika Dharani, a participant at Vamos, speaks of similar experiences. “The first day at Vamos still stays in my heart. Like-minded people coming together to run meant something much bigger than fitness. I realised it wasn't just about running. It was about connecting with people, challenging yourself, and pushing your limits. Since then, VAMOS has become an important part of my lifestyle and something I genuinely look forward to every weekend," she says.

She adds, "It's the one place where I can forget all my personal and professional responsibilities and just be myself. The friendships I've built here have gone far beyond weekend runs. They're now a part of my everyday life. That's what keeps bringing me back every single week."

For both clubs, creating a welcoming environment is just as important as organising the run itself.

"Nobody gets left behind," says Sathish, adding that games and conversations after each run help first-time participants feel like they've been part of the community for months.

Both clubs have also expanded beyond traditional runs. While Voko organises concepts such as Run & Karaoke, Run & Paint sessions, and sober parties, Vamos incorporates games, fitness challenges, and community activities to ensure every weekend feels different.

For the founders, the success of these communities goes beyond numbers. "For us, it's never been just about running. It's about belonging. It's about creating memories. It's about building a community," say the Voko founders.

Speaking at a Road Safety Awareness programme organised by the Greater Chennai Traffic Police at RA Mandram in Broadway, Amalraj said that road accidents were often dismissed as unavoidable mishaps when, in fact, most of them could have been prevented through better road safety practices and enforcement. 

“The ‘golden hour’ after an accident is crucial. Do not hesitate to help accident victims. You’ll not be subjected to police or court hassles for extending timely assistance,” he added. “Always use helmet whether you’re driving or riding pillion. Roads are meant for safe travel and not for performing dangerous stunts.” 

Amalraj honoured police personnel, ambulance drivers, nurses, auto-rickshaw drivers, students and members of the public who helped accident victims receive timely medical care. The event also featured road safety-themed cultural programmes, distribution of helmets to Road Safety Patrol students and emoji badges to school and college students.

The commission, comprising president Kasipandian and member Jawahar, passed the order against Right Choice SP Promoters Pvt Ltd, which allegedly sold a plot despite a civil suit over the property being pending before the Tambaram Munsif Court.

The commission directed the company to refund the complainant, Madhurambigai, the entire sale consideration of Rs 49,03,600 with 9 per cent annual interest from the date of purchase. It also ordered the developer to reimburse the registration charges of Rs 3,22,920, pay Rs 1 lakh as compensation for mental agony and Rs 15,000 towards litigation costs.

Madhurambigai had purchased a 1,196 sq ft plot at Agaram Then near Tambaram in November 2023. She approached the consumer commission in November 2025, alleging that the developer had sold her land without disclosing that it was already under litigation.

In its order, the commission noted that the company had allegedly sold properties to around 500 buyers and directed it to deposit 25 per cent of the value of those transactions calculated at Rs 61.29 crore with the State Consumer Welfare Fund.

The complainant, Deepakshan Shetty (40), a sales representative in a jewellery showroom in T Nagar boarded the train at Madurai with the jewellery. He told police that he kept the bag with diamonds near his head before going to sleep in the first-class AC compartment.

When the train reached Egmore on Friday morning, Shetty found the bag missing. He later informed the Railway Police that he had last seen it when the train crossed Maraimalai Nagar.

Shetty filed a complaint at the Egmore railway police station. But, after questioning him, officials advised him to approach Tambaram railway police, as the theft had occurred before the train reached Tambaram.

He then filed a complaint at Tambaram station in the evening. Police asked him to return on Saturday morning for enquiry.

The focus was on spotting vulnerable children early and tightening coordination across departments.

The discussion topics ranged from protecting children without parental care and running rehabilitation and counselling services, to deploying psychologists in resettlement colony schools and training teachers on physical and mental health awareness.

The officials also flagged the need to curb drug abuse near schools and hold special camps to help children secure Aadhaar cards, birth certificates, and other documents needed for admission.

Better drinking water facilities in schools and a shared data system to flag at-risk children before they drop out were also discussed. The Commissioner directed departments to coordinate closely so vulnerable children get timely educational, protection and rehabilitation support.