Chennai

Construction of the Chennai Metro Rail Phase II project is progressing steadily, with tunnelling work now underway between the upcoming Nungambakkam and Sterling Road metro stations. The Nungambakkam station, located near the popular Khader Nawaz Khan (KNK) Road on Uthamar Gandhi ...

Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) has accelerated construction work on the Purple Line, Corridor 3, under its Phase II project. The work is progressing steadily on the Nehru Nagar-Sholinganallur stretch along the busy Old Mahabalipuram Road (OMR). The faster pace of ...

Chennai Power Cut Today, July 16: Several parts of Chennai will experience a planned power outage on Thursday, July 16, 2026, as the Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation (TNPDCL) undertakes scheduled maintenance work. Electricity supply will remain suspended in the affected ...

While work on Chennai Metro Phase II is underway, Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) is planning to include the proposed Phase I extension routes in the city's Phase III Metro network. Three major extension projects that are currently awaiting approval from ...

Several parts of Chennai will experience a scheduled power shutdown on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, as the Tamil Nadu power utility undertakes routine maintenance works across multiple distribution zones. The power supply will remain suspended from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM, ...

Several parts of Chennai will experience a scheduled power outage on Tuesday, July 14, as the Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation (TNPDCL) carries out routine maintenance work across multiple substations and feeder lines.  Photo Credits: PTI According to the electricity ...

The Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) has introduced a new rule asking passengers to use earphones or headphones while listening to music or watching videos inside metro trains and station premises. Passengers who play audio on the loudspeaker or create noise ...

Residents in parts of Chennai should prepare for a scheduled five-hour power outage on Saturday, July 11, 2026, as the Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Limited (TNPDCL) carries out routine maintenance work. The planned shutdown will affect several localities in the ...

Residents in several parts of Chennai should prepare for a scheduled power shutdown today, Friday, July 10, 2026, as the Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation (TNPDCL/Tangedco) carries out routine maintenance works across the city. The electricity supply will remain suspended from ...

Chennai Power Cut, July 9: Several parts of Chennai will witness a scheduled power shutdown on Thursday, July 9, 2026, as the Tamil Nadu power utility carries out planned maintenance works. According to the official shutdown schedule, electricity supply will remain ...

To manage the heavy passenger rush during the Onam festival season, Indian Railways will run a weekly special train between Mangaluru Central and Chennai Egmore for a limited period. Photo Credit: PTI Mangaluru-Chennai Special Train According to Southern Railway's Palakkad ...

Residents in several parts of Chennai will experience scheduled power outages on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, as the Tamil Nadu power utility carries out routine maintenance work. According to the announced schedule, electricity supply will remain suspended from 9:00 AM to ...