8+ hour, 28+ min ago   (223+ words) CHENNAI: The Greater Chennai Police have permitted the installation and worship of 1,562 Vinayagar idols across the city ahead of Vinayagar Chaturthi today (September 14). The idols have been permitted under conditions prescribed by the police, the Madras High Court, the Tamil…...

1+ day, 28+ min ago   (330+ words) CHENNAI: Police have granted permission for the installation and worship of 37,000 Vinayagar idols across the State for Vinayagar Chaturthi, with around 1 lakh police personnel set to be deployed for security, sources at the DGP office said. In Chennai, permission has…...

3+ day, 10+ hour ago   (353+ words) DT Next bureau comprises a team of reporters, including rookies with a couple of years of experience to veterans with nearly 30 years under their belt, stationed in Chennai and other key districts of Tamil Nadu. The team includes dedicated reporters…...

5+ day, 6+ hour ago   (238+ words) CHENNAI: The cell phone security counter at Tiruttani reopened on Tuesday, with the temple authorities announcing that devotees could deposit their mobile phones free of charge. Following the announcement, devotees queued up to hand over their phones before entering the…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (197+ words) TIRUCHY: Ahead of Mahamaham scheduled in 2028, the Tiruchy Railway Divisional Manager and the Thanjavur collector visited Kumbakonam on Tuesday to study the required facilities to help the devotees commuting. The Mahamaham festival at Kumbakonam, which is held once in 12 years,…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (301+ words) MADURAI: The consecration of the famous Meenakshi Amman Temple is scheduled for September 17, with comprehensive arrangements underway to manage the expected arrival of lakhs of devotees, Tamil Nadu Minister R Nirmal Kumar said on Saturday (August 22). He said Chief Minister…...