Madras Updates

This is the Aranganathan Subway, Saidapet. We've been observing this failure for over two years. Every temporary patchwork fix fails. Why is there no permanent solution? It looks like contractors are profiting from this constant rework. Please check the video we posted last November. ▶️ instagram.com/reel/DCzEDP_y_… This is not a problem only during the monsoon, it's an issue during the summer months as well. #MadrasUpdates #Chennai #ChennaiRoads #PatchWork #Saidapet

Couple waiting to watch the sunrise at Elliot’s Beach robbed at knifepoint. Three arrested, search on for fourth suspect. #Chennai #BesantNagar #ElliotsBeach #ChennaiNews

₹60 lakh online trading losses push a Chennai IT manager into an alleged chain-snatching attempt near Tambaram! The 46-year-old was caught by the public. #Chennai #Tambaram #OnlineTrading #CrimeNews #MadrasUpdates

India’s first AI book scam? Controversy erupts over allegedly AI-generated books supplied to Coimbatore’s Periyar Arivulagam library by Agalvilakku Publications. The Tamil Nadu government has announced an inquiry into alleged irregularities in book procurement under the previous DMK government. 📚 Allegations under investigation; DMK disputes the claims. #TamilNadu #AIScam #DMK #Coimbatore #AgalvilakkuPublications #MadrasUpdates

Chennai Airport issues an advisory against cab drivers cancelling confirmed rides and demanding extra fares! Passengers can report such incidents at airport cab counters or call 044-22560551 / 22560512. #ChennaiAirport #Chennai #MadrasUpdates

Chennai Metro extends services TODAY (Nov 6) for Diwali shoppers! 🟢🔵 Green & Blue Lines – Last train at 12 AM 🟡 Yellow Line – Last train at 11 PM #ChennaiMetro #Chennai #MadrasUpdates

Work is underway to set up a temporary bus terminus in Maraimalai Nagar near Kilambakkam to ease passenger congestion during the Deepavali festival. தீபாவளி பண்டிகையை முன்னிட்டு பயணிகளின் நெரிசலைக் குறைக்க, கிளாம்பாக்கம் அருகே மறைமலைநகரில் தற்காலிக பேருந்து நிலையம் அமைக்கும் பணிகள் தீவிரம். @MadrasUpdate #Temporary #BusTerminus #MaraimalaiNagar #MadrasUpdates

6 AM shows are back in Tamil Nadu after 3 years! CM Vijay’s government brings back early morning screenings, allowing a total of 6 shows per day, including weekends and public holidays! #TamilCinema #6AMShows #CMVijay #Kollywood #MadrasUpdates

Strong monsoon winds raise safety concerns over Chennai’s illegal hoardings. GCC flagged 109, removed 73 ad skins and dismantled 30 structures, but some steel frames remain. பலத்த காற்றால் சென்னையின் சட்டவிரோத விளம்பரப் பலகைகள் குறித்து பாதுகாப்பு அச்சம். 109 பலகைகள் கண்டறியப்பட்டு, 30 கட்டமைப்புகள் அகற்றப்பட்டன. சில இரும்புக் கட்டமைப்புகள் இன்னும் உள்ளன. @MadrasUpdate #GCC #HoardingRemoval #Safety #MadrasUpdates

Two helicopters collided near Mount Everest in Nepal, leaving one tourist d€ad and three others injured. The deceased tourist was identified as Chennai resident Vasanthakumar. எவரெஸ்ட் அருகே இரு ஹெலிகாப்டர்கள் மோதிய விபத்தில் சென்னையைச் சேர்ந்த சுற்றுலாப் பயணி வசந்தகுமார் உயிரிழ*தார். மேலும் 3 பேர் காயமடைந்தனர். @MadrasUpdate #HelicopterCrash #Nepal #MountEverest #MadrasUpdates

Andhra Pradesh secures ₹1,614 crore in investment commitments from 3 South Korean auto component firms, reportedly beating Tamil Nadu in the race for the projects! #AndhraPradesh #TamilNadu #Hyundai #Kia #Investments #MadrasUpdates

TNHB has floated a tender to clear 96 old quarters at Pattinapakkam for the proposed new Assembly-cum-secretariat complex. புதிய சட்டப்பேரவை-தலைமைச் செயலகம் அமையவுள்ள பட்டினப்பாக்கத்தில் 96 பழைய குடியிருப்புகளை இடிக்க TNHB டெண்டர் கோரியுள்ளது. @MadrasUpdate #TNHB #ForeshoreEstate #OldQuarters #Demolishment #MadrasUpdates

Fire breaks out at an online company’s warehouse in Peravallur, near Kolathur, Chennai. Security guard Ramalingam (54) died of suffocation after going to check the fire. சென்னை கொளத்தூர் அருகே பெரவள்ளூரில் ஆன்லைன் நிறுவன குடோனில் தீ விபத்து. தீயை பார்க்க சென்ற காவலாளி ராமலிங்கம் (54) மூச்சுத்திணறி உயிரிழப்பு. @MadrasUpdate #Kolathur #Peravallur #FireAccident #MadrasUpdates

Chennai to Puducherry by sea! Tamil Nadu explores a new ferry service connecting Ennore, Mahabalipuram and Puducherry along a proposed 200-km coastal corridor! #Chennai #Mahabalipuram #Puducherry #MadrasUpdates

CMRL has further reduced travel time on the Poonamallee–Vadapalani stretch of Phase II Corridor 4, with the journey now taking around 30–32 minutes. பூந்தமல்லி–வடபழனி மெட்ரோ பயண நேரம் மேலும் குறைப்பு; தற்போது 30–32 நிமிடங்களில் பயணம் செய்யலாம். @MadrasUpdate #Poonamallee #Vadapalani #CMRL #MadrasUpdates

Chennai schools reportedly declared a holiday tomorrow (November 2) due to continuous rainfall! 🌧️ #ChennaiRains #SchoolHoliday #Chennai #MadrasUpdates

TASMAC liquor shops across Chennai and several other districts in Tamil Nadu are closed today (November 1, 2026) because employees launched a sudden protest. #MadrasUpdates #Tasmac #TasmacProtest #Chennai

Chennai monsoon is here! Which roads in your area need immediate repairs? 📸 Share a photo in the comments along with the road name, area name and problem details. Let’s highlight the roads that need urgent attention! #ChennaiMonsoon #ChennaiRoads #Potholes #MadrasUpdates

Silver prices plunge in Chennai! From ₹4 lakh per kg in January to ₹2 lakh in October 2026 — a massive 50% drop! #SilverPrice #Chennai #SilverRate #MadrasUpdates

Chennai on alert! A fresh low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal could bring heavy rainfall on November 1 & 2, with a possible cyclone threat. #ChennaiRains #ChennaiWeather #CycloneAlert #MadrasUpdates

Chennai Police to observe Zero Tolerance Day tomorrow (October 31) with intensive vehicle checks across the city! Strict action against traffic violations, including riding without helmets, not wearing seat belts, mobile phone usage while driving and drunk driving. #ChennaiTrafficPolice #ZeroToleranceDay #Chennai #TrafficRules #MadrasUpdates