Chennai: The narrow streets of Perambur erupted into cheers, whistles and a sea of waving hands as C Joseph Vijay returned to his constituency for the first time after assuming office as chief minister, walking through neighbourhoods to thank residents for electing him.Vijay inaugurated the renovated Perambur MLA office on Sharma Nagar First Main Road….
Chennai: A 42-year-old woman handed over a parcel containing banned painkiller tablets to the police after it was delivered to her house by courier. Police have arrested her son and two others in connection with the case..The woman, identified as Sampoorna, received the courier at her house on Saturday. Police investigation revealed that Sampoorna’s son…
Chennai: Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) on Friday floated a tender to prepare a detailed project report (DPR), worth ₹48 lakh, for an area development plan for chief minister C Joseph Vijay’s Perambur constituency. The proposal includes organised parking, cycling tracks, wider footpaths, cleaner drains, more parks, better drinking water supply and a flood resilience plan….
Auto driver arrested for abusing minor Chennai: A 37-year-old autorickshaw driver was arrested for sexually abusing a seven-year-old girl with an intellectual disability in Kolathur. On July 3, the seven-year-old girl was playing near her house when the man sexually abused her. The girl’s grandmother filed a complaint at Kolathur All-Women Police Station. Police conducted…
Last Updated:July 03, 2026, 15:50 IST Vijay had contested the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections from both Perambur and Tiruchirappalli East. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay. (file photo) Joseph Vijay Election Victory: Four election petitions have been filed before the Madras High Court challenging the electoral victory of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and Tamilaga Vettri…
Chennai: Just as Chennai residents were beginning to recover from weeks of heat-related power disruptions, strong winds and evening rain on Thursday triggered fresh outages across the city and suburbs. Many areas were left without electricity and this triggered protests in some neighbourhoods.Falling of trees, hoardings on live cables interrupted power supply to several areas…
Chennai: Only 36% of the city population has access to frequent bus connectivity and are staying within a five-minute walk to the nearest bus stop, according to a latest study by the Institute for Transportation and Development Policy (ITDP), which has recommended Metropolitan Transport Corporation (MTC) to introduce additional routes, more buses, and feeder services…
Cop attacked by history sheeter during vehicle check Chennai: A traffic sub-inspector was injured after being attacked by a history-sheeter during a vehicle check in Perambur on Monday evening. The suspect, identified as Shyam alias Suresh Babu, 21, of Vyasarpadi. He is also a history sheeter under category-C rowdy list.The incident occurred around 5pm on…
Chennai: Several areas will face a 24-hour disruption in piped drinking water supply for two days as Metrowater undertakes a major pipeline interconnection project.The disruption will affect areas including Kolathur, Jawahar Nagar, Sembium, Ayanavaram, Perambur, Korattur, Anna Nagar West Extension, Villivakkam and Anna Nagar West that fall within three zones—Thiru Vi Ka Nagar, Ambattur and…
Chennai: Several areas will face a 24-hour disruption in piped drinking water supply for two days as Metrowater undertakes a major pipeline interconnection project.The disruption will affect areas including Kolathur, Jawahar Nagar, Sembium, Ayanavaram, Perambur, Korattur, Anna Nagar West Extension, Villivakkam and Anna Nagar West that fall within three zones—Thiru Vi Ka Nagar, Ambattur and…
